Source and picture from adidas: CREATING LASTING CHANGE NOW The picture above is from the adidas website. I wrote this after reading about and listening to the accolades placed on sneaker brands for working on problems with workplace racism. Systemic racism prevents the ability to educate where it’s needed the most; with White people. White…
The adidas UltraBoost remains one of the best shoes adidas has delivered. The good thing is a lot of people aren’t buying them as fast as they used to, so they are on sale in a lot of stores. The shoe still features Primeknit and the Boost cushioning, but at a deep discount the value…
Four important sneaker industry stories: 1:13 ASICS decreases their carbon emissions 27,9% of every pair of shoes made: https://corp.asics.com/en/press/article/2020-05-25-1 3:25 adidas utilize art in the upcoming release of their new futbol/soccer boots. The Uniforia collection is, “Revealing striking new colour designs across our Predator , Nemeziz , Copa and X franchises with the release of…
This first offering from Ninety Nine Products is built for runners at every level. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out the Point is built on the best practices of the world’s best running shoe companies. Source: NinetyNine Products Point | Chalk The head nod… it’s a silent gesture. A move that allows…
Harden Vol 4 basketball shoes, featuring super light LIGHTSTRIKE midsole cushioning. Textile upper with adidas signature three stripe midfoot band for lockdown and stability. Source: Harden Vol 4 / legacy green First, by writing this article I will provide a pingback to the Daniel Patrick website and therefore increase the search quality of the Daniel…
Updated (May 1st, 2020) I wrote this post in 2016. I decided to update and add the information at the bottom of this post today. Amazon is full of Chinese counterfeits and they’re driving out legit goods Source: Amazon is full of Chinese counterfeits and they’re driving out legit goods I know the picture above…
The adidas NMD_R1 dropped off of the resale scanner, but still remained a popular model allowing adidas to continue their growth in the North American and international market. The shoe can now be considered a classic style by the Three Stripes due to its immediately recognizable midsole blocks. This version arrives in a “tri-color” style…
The flagship trainer from adidas has been updated with a 360 degree Primeknit conatinment and reinforced weave at the toebox and throughout the upper. The shoe features BOOST cushion and a reconfigured heel counter. This triple black colorway features a painted midsole with a pop of solar orange in the Torsion bar in the midsole….
The UltraBOOST was once the flagship of adidas running. In particular the colorBOOST versions were coveted. As adidas has failed to launch a new and innovative cushioning tech BOOST has become expected and this has caused prices to drop. You can find older versions of general release UB at over 50% off in some stores….
The Pharrell Tennis Hu began as a great low price option from the entertainer, but has slowed in sales leading to this Holi Pack release being reduced to almost 70% off at certain locations. Despite being a shoe that references an important spiritual day of celebration for Hindi people, it is a lightweight simple model…
adidas has several models that obviously take inspiration from Yeezy design. The Deerupt is an extremly lightweight slip on sneaker that is made to mimic geometric art. The neoprene sock is an almost one piece design that’s given a small bit of structure with a net bonded to the upper. This muted grey colorway is…
This women’s version of the NMD arrives in a beautiful burgundy with touches of grape and blush on the blocks of the midsole. I picked these up at Champs for only 49.99 in Sept. 2019. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=B37646&categoryId1=95672&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=nmdburgw&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
The NMD is finally being released again in styles and colors that might make adidas the wave once more… At least the ecommerce guy in me hopes this is the case. This model features what looks like a ripstop upper with Color Boost and a pop of red on the stability block. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=B37618&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=nmdr1bred&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
The adidas EQT 93/17 was also known as the 91/17 and represents the fusing of heritage EQT trainers with the modern cushion of Boost and a Primeknit upper. When the released it rang up 180 dollars which scared away those who could a more technical running shoe for the same price in the UltraBOOST. adidas…
A lot of people took Ls on this shoe when it dropped. It’s the first Yeezy in a while to hit resale, but in my opinion it is simply because it reminds people of the Pirate Black. This is a long video because I was going to start looking at the different cues, but as…
Game of Thrones Season 8 had ended and while the series finale cleaned up all details nicely, that doesn’t mean people were satisfied. This release from adidas perfectly matches its inspiration. The problem begins with the timing of this release being pushed back for over a year. When the show was postponed for a season…
Hands down, one of the most unique and on point executions of a sneaker drop arrived with the release of the King Push brown paper bag EQT. It’s no secret that Pusha T pushed more than just music in his life and the fishscale patterned upper of the ligh brown EQT inside of a brown…
In recent years, the value of stock buybacks has come into question. Discover what the pros and cons of stock buybacks are. Source: Are Stock Buybacks a Good Thing or Not? In 2017 I wrote this article: Adidas Stock Jumps 9% | A Detailed Discussion on Why? Explaining why adidas was growing as Under Armour…
Whether they’re on the street or playing virtually at home, players want bragging rights, and so three of the world’s leading brands in sports, gaming and technology Source: The Worlds Of Sports, Gaming And Technology Collide With All-New adidas GMR I made the difficult decision to tie my predictions for brands to new concepts being…
Source: https://www.comunitymade.com/ Part 2: https://arch-usa.com/building-a-custom-shoe-with-comunitymade-cost-breakdown-and-material-selection-part-2/ The buzzword for the entire sneaker industry is “sustainability”. Every brand has made it a point to highlight what they are doing to become carbon neutral. Saucony ran an ad during the Super Bowl. adidas has heavily invested in Parlay for the Oceans to utilize recycled plastic. Nike and Under…
Running requires motivation, and that motivation remains unique to each runner. Everyone has their own reason as to why they run and their own targets of how far and fast they want to go. It is once t Source: Why We Run If I make a shoe that doesn’t do anything there are a limited…
Source: J.Cole | PUMA.com The abundance of options that exist in footwear means that the company that carries the most shelf space is typically the company that wins. There isn’t any secret that one company dominates the hearts and minds of consumers when it comes to sportswear. As a matter of fact, it’s what makes…
