In all fairness, I really go in on my personal bias against all of the signature shoes being dropped. I don’t think PG deserves a sig, but he is a solid basketball player. You can find this model below retail. Buy now on eBay
Are collections acknowledging Black History Month, commodification or celebration? Nike and adidas have both gotten these collections wrong and smaller brands are now taking on the process of bringing attention to the rich contributions made by Blacks in America. Delivering a collection is complex. Everyone won’t like what’s being done, and this makes the task…
I have to admit, I hate the nickname “Freak”. I really don’t think it will age well and I hope Nike and Giannis realizes that being called freak isn’t equivalent to taking the power away from the word. It’s going to be weird when he’s an elder statesmen in the NBA with his kid’s at…
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Nike carved out a space in the Crossfit community with the Metcon and has hit HIIT with the SuperRep. The brand simply builds sneakers for athletes and then floods the market with concepts that excite and engage. In a move that proves sneaker culture is mainstream, Nike dropped a “What The?!” concept for a Metcon…
JD Sports is acquiring chains at a rapid pace, but in my opinion it seems a bit hasty and the value given to each acquisition, when compared to Hibbett Sports acquisition of City Gear shows a distinct issue with how much is being paid. Could the issue be the cost of real estate in the…
The classic Blazer was Nike’s original basketball shoe. It’s now a retro worn for fashion and the simple look is an easy to style model featuring pops of color on the Swoosh. This pair has lemon Nike branding. Buy on eBay
The Titan Shop in the Philippines has become synonymous with Nike/ Jordan Brand collaborations. The shoes often celebrate the love of basketball in the PI and the fascination with NBA players like LeBron and Kobe. This LeBron 17 Low is striking with its red durabuck upper debossed with taglines and highlights from Manilla’s basketball scene….
Under Armour’s upcoming Black History Month delivery is the best concept I’ve seen from any brand attempting to celebrate the rich heritage of Blacks in America. The brand collaborated with photographer Devin Allen. Devin has been the camera behind some of the best photographs taken for Under Armour. Devin Allen is also in line as…
Merrell is known as an outdoor company. The company also has an assortment shoes for a range of industries. One of their best shoes is a model created especially for the service industry, The 1Six8 Mesh AC+ Pro. I ordered two pair of the shoes for family members who finally returned to work after the…
https://www.thenorthface.com/vectiv The VECTIV System by The North Face features a three pronged attack on the trail with the The Flight, Infinite and Enduris trainers. This video and post is to look at the digital merchandising/user-customer interface utilized in presenting the new trail shoe to visitors to the website. The swipe/scroll feature on mobile works much…
The Toro AJ14 features a smooth nubuck with the classic 14 elements based on the Ferrari. Buy Now on eBay
The LeBron line is overpriced. That’s the post… Seriously, the fact that an NBA player who is still playing at the level he is, is an icon to two different generations and neither is willing to pay the 200 buck pricetag on these kicks. It’s not fair to kids and to his fans it’s a…
Read more about Vans’ Foot the Bill Program. https://www.vans.com/footthebill?icn=homepage_aem_espot_pszn_ftb This has been an incredibly trying year for small businesses and it doesn’t look like the pressure and problems are going to let up. People still aren’t following the basic rules to slow the spread of the virus and for those of us without traditional employment,…
The LeBron 17 Low was pushed back due to Covid just like the NBA season. The triple black colorway has now been sent to clearance stores and you can find the model on deep discount. Buy Now on eBay
https://rockridgesf.com is a small design label based in the Bay Area of Cali. The company is releasing one of the best Black History Month items of apparel in celebration of the upcoming month long recognition of the accomplishments of African-Americans. I bought this shirt prior to the riots at the capitol, but it definitely represents…
I highlighted the Ave Pro when it first dropped. It’s nice to do a follow up that shows Vans’ consistent approach to collaboration. From Vans: Beatrice Domond just does her thing, and everyone should be thankful for it. Growing up the only girl skater in small town Florida, she often skated alone, turning inward…
Updated with Video: I did this video to take a regional look at adidas. This video is attempting to establish the complex issues around the roll out of the new UltraBoost 21. Posts on arch that were referenced in this video: https://arch-usa.com/adidas-should-pull-back-from-traditional-sneaker-retail-with-the-ultraboost-21/ https://arch-usa.com/forced-or-opportunistic-contraction-empty-shelves-at-sneaker-retail/ Retailers mentioned in this video: Breakaway Running: http://breakawaymemphis.com/ Fleet Feet: https://www.fleetfeet.com/ A…
Source: FILA Collaborates with APT.4B to Reintroduce the Original Tennis I remember these shoes as the Just Ice sneakers. I also remember them as the Rakim sneakers. Basically, the Fila Original Tennis remains attached to hip-hop’s heritage and tied directly to dope boys as well. While the shoe has fallen into third tier uniform stores…
The Kyrie 6 gets treated to what has become a staple in the signature series. The N7 celebrates Lakota Native American culture and is tied to Kyrie’s roots. The release features a subtle, but distinctive colorway and carries graphics that tie to the heritage of the Lakota. Buy now on eBay
I’ve been excited about the UA HOVR Fat Tire for a while, but I’ve always written about the missteps in marketing at Under Armour. When I sat down to do the unboxing for this shoe, I was excited about where Under Armour could be headed as a brand. When I received the shoes, I was…
