Grape 5s… those two words equate to grail status for many in the sneaker community. Nike understands this so they have naturally decided to capitalize on the legacy of the white Grape 5 by reversing the materials completely and delivering a truly grape 5. This alternate version features suede and the classic reflective tongue with…
Source: Palmetto Slide I was going to start the week off with information and pictures of my custom that’s coming from Los Angeles, but instead I wanted to share this link to the premium slides COMUNITYmade is offering. The made in Downtown Los Angeles brand has crafted a slide looks buttery. The shoe can also…
The Air Jordan 4 has been redesigned to represent other classic Nike shoes before. This time, the Air Max 95 Neon classic colorway arrives on the Retro 4 and it doesn’t disappoint. Made with a premium suede that wraps around the midsole, the reflective heel and pops of Neon/Volt are perfect on this pair. What…
Pharrell dropped a powerful new video displaying black entrepreneurs and accomplishments with his new song “Entrepreneur”. While the song isn’t the best, the video is so good the song almost becomes background music to it. I found myself actively trying to listen to the song and it’s lyrics without getting distracted. Honestly, lyrically the song…
Source: NEW BALANCE AND KAWHI LEONARD LAUNCH FIRST COLORWAY OF THE KAWHI There are recent reports of NBA viewership being down and it’s being blamed on the proactive stance of the NBA on social justice issues. That could be a factor, but to be honest I don’t think it is. The NBA has been growing…
The Air Jordan 14 gets a Toro remake for 2020 with this gym red version in GS sizing. The 14 was the last model worn by MJ with the Bulls. This colorway never appeared on his feet, but the inspiration is obvious. Buy now on eBay
I had the pleasure of working with Dave Keller on his upcoming album, which is being made to promote racial justice and equality. The album is being produced at Sugarhouse Soundworks with engineer extraordinaire Roger Stauss. Each song is a duet, with a different musical partner. All money raised from album sales will go to…
In the turbulent times of 2020, everyone seems to be looking for a way to protest or speak out. Whether it be for equality, representation or justice. While I don’t mean for Women’s World Wednesdays to be political or some self-proclaimed crusade of social justice, I thought it was important to shine a light on…
Derived from the word ameliorate, meaning to “make better,” our mission is to empower every person to be their best, enjoy life, and love the journey! Source: https://www.bemelio.com/ I had the chance last week to sit down with David Seeney of Melio. At one point I worked with David when he ran the site Sneaker…
The CLOT Air Jordan 1 Mid was created for the 2019 Fearless Pack from Jordan Brand. The shoe captures the essence of Chinese tapestry and embroidery. The all white shoe is a shimmering fabric with characters all over. The Swoosh is a gradient but unlike most shoes the gradient fade is due to embroidery. The…
This is the first of my new series Tech Tuesdays where I will be giving tutorials on different programs, instruments and so on. This first episode will cover the basics of Studio One 5.
Here is the link for the original article on the Puma Xetic: PUMA & MIT Lab Introduce XETIC Cushioning and it Reminds Me of My 3 Displacement Tech Puma has been rolling out a new cushioning technology named Puma Xetic. August 11th, the company issued a press release featuring video and pictures. It was an…
The Air Jordan 1 Pink Quartz is not an SE, but with tumbled leather, it could be. If this was a High OG it would easily hit 3-600 a pair. At the end of this video I post what I sold the shoes for and how much this model has increased in resale. I think…
I’m sure you are going to read this in DJ Khalid’s voice… another one. Jordan Brand has made sure to Amplify the Jordan 1 in every style in the last few years. This is another variation on the classic Chicago colorway of the High OG. The colorblocking here gives the shoe a bit of that…
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Custom Shoe Consultation can be found on COMUNITYmade’s website: https://www.comunitymade.com/ I’m finally back with Product Manager, Noah, after the COVID-19 quarantine, COMUNITYmade has returned to their shop, but not without a variety of complications and unfortunate issues. The store was broken into during the quarantine and some employees actually contracted the virus. Everyone has recovered…
The Air Jordan 1 Mid is redesigned for the ladies with this colorful entry that calls to mind immediately the Fearless pack. In particular, The Blue the Great model which featured different primary colors selected by the artist. This version is just as premium, with not only a variety of colors, but materials. There is…
Show The Daily, Ep Protesting Her Own Employer – Aug 14, 2020 Source: The Daily: Protesting Her Own Employer on Apple Podcasts This is one of the first times I’ve seen an employee go on record and in essence “fall on the sword” to bring attention to issues at The Three Stripes or at any…
As long as Nike has the ability to leverage the legacy of Michael Jordan certain models in the signature line will always be relevant to sneaker culture… and unfortunately to hype. Jordan Brand’s collab game is strong. A cosign with the Jordan 1? Undeniable. Union partnered with Jordan Brand to create two 1s. Those shoes…
The Air Force 1 USA returns and although the Olympics have been cancelled, and summer has been cancelled, and the school year has been cancelled… is there really a reason to pick these up? I guess it’s never a bad time to grab a classic red, white and blue sneaker is it? Buy now on…
EDWIN Smoke Suede Comfrey pictured above – Reimagining a new approach to materials with innovative production practices that favor environmentally-friendly methods, we are proud to expand our eco-friendly textiles range. With the same look and feel as traditional textiles, we made careful selections of hemp, recycled mesh and knit, adding sustainability and modernity into timeless…
The React Air Force 1 is a Kobe level sneaker experience. The shoe arrives with an upgraded mesh and leather upper, but the real feature is the drop in combination React and Air insole. The outsole rubber has been switched up a bit from the stores at the toe and heel to a React styled…
