Buy my book Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon and StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail –https://amzn.to/3csjEPg The Antarktik is Nike’s latest foray into outdoor wear and it arrives as one of the most stylish alternatives to established brands like Merrell, Keen and Columbia. The ACG model features Gore-Tex and nylon ripstop with welded panels to…
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…
Buy my book Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon and StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail – https://amzn.to/2LvIT7D This video doesn’t get into all of the UPC numbers and dates of production. I wanted to give you a heads up on the mark down at Nike Factory Store to 79.97. Unfortunately I got these back in…
Source: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/societynineshoe/society-nine-womens-boxing-shoe Site: https://societynine.com/ Yesterday, my daughter and I turned on the Sean Fagan 20 Minute Muay Thai workout instead of running or lifting weights. My daughter is 12, but she’s participated in UFC training with a pro as the leader of her class. My boxing and training began in the Navy, but is really…
The Yeezy 350 Earth is similar to other drops in its use of a monotone neutral color for the Primeknit and a peanut butter like cage for the Boost. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=FX9033&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=FX9033&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″ header=”Buy from Trusted eBay Sellers”]
Created in 2014, Clearweather is a Independent family owned footwear brand based out of Santa Ana, California. We are driven to create our own path in the corporate sneaker world. Source: SALE Clearweather has been working hard to grab their share of the market and they’ve been making drops throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Their next…
Buy my book, Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon and StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail: https://amzn.to/2Abd8hL The Jordan 1 SE arrives without a lot of fanfare, but is one of the more compelling colorways released. Resale has labeled the shoe ‘disco ball’ but with it’s Swoosh Trophy and Stars logo on the insole, it seems…
picture from the Careers at FootLocker site I often share information that derives from unofficial visits to various retail locations. The conversations during these visits happen with sales leads, managers, district managers and in some instances regional managers. I am able to engage every person in a way that isn’t intrusive or threatening. The information…
Buy my book Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon and StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail: https://amzn.to/2zkGidx The Nike Next% isn’t the shoe that all of the hype has been around, but it is the closest model that exists at retail. This is an evolution of the style worn during the Breaking2 event, but it isn’t…
With what felt like the right timing we quit our jobs in 2017, pooled our savings together and took the leap. So, as introductions go, we’d like to say hello, we’re James and Josh Shorrock, and we’re the Founders of LANE EIGHT. Source: Men’s Trainer AD 1 Collection | LANE EIGHT Less is more, but…
Buy my book Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon and StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail: https://amzn.to/2YClmtp The Air Max 96 is given an ACG makeover with a rugged outsole and utility materials making this model ready for wear on the trail. The shoe features a rubberized and suede upper with ripstop on the tongue and…
pictured the Koio Verse Brown Source: Koio’s Chanel-Quality Kicks At Shoestring Prices Disrupt Sneaker Market This post will not be a bashing of Koio and it isn’t the brand’s fault that the creators chose a path to launch that placed them in a position to grab the connections needed to develop their DTC luxury…
Buy my book, Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon and StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail – https://amzn.to/2KZ0WTq The BHM Collection from Nike created controversy throughout the sneaker media sites. Some hinted that Nike wasn’t showing respect to the culture and others thought the shoe just didn’t make sense. I didn’t think this was a good…
The GoreTex Air Force 1 is one of the best drops from Nike. The shoe features a waterproof upper with an interior lining made from GoreTex. The premium tumbled leather and pops of olive and embroidered make this a really nice option for the wet spring season. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=CK2630-002&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=Nike+Air+Force+1+GTX+Light+Bone%2FBlack-Medium+Olive+CK2630-002&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
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…
Lakai Shoes & Apparel – Shop the best Skate Footwear from the official Lakai Limited Online Store – Free Shipping on orders $75 or more. Source: Lakai Limited Footwear | The Shoes We Skate When I heard that Tony Hawk, fresh off of his appearance on the Masked Singer, was signing to Vans it struck…
The Chinese New Year 2019 Air Force 1 is a premium release celebrating the Chinese culture via vibrant colors and materials which represent the Year of the Pig. While the design here does highlight the kites and fireworks associated with the culture, the dragon/snake like texture at the heel seems out of place for Year…
Visit Chiappetta Shoes Small businesses are continuously fighting to overcome issues with COVID-19. The quarantine has killed Q1 and is taking out Q2. In the process small business people have had to collaborate with each other and generate new campaigns to highlight their own products and products for their neighbors. One company I consistently admire…
The Air Force 1 gets the ACG treatment in this Black and Pink colorway. The shoe features some interesting details like a graphic of two men hiking in Oregon on the insole, a ACG Man hangtag and a 3M reflective heel tab. The shoe is made with a rugged suede and ripstop. I’m not certain…
Source: Sustainable Running Shoes | Athletic & Performance Footwear | Allbirds The analysts in the footwear industry have been touting the trend of athleisure and the decline of performance footwear for years. I’ve been pushing back with the comment that categorization for footwear no longer holds as a correct means of segmenting the sportswear category….
The Jordan 1 has basically become the Chuck Taylor for Jordan Brand. MJ’s status has been forever cemented in sneaker culture and the various styles and options in this sneaker are endless. This shoe has more of the D Wade Jordan period flavor. If you recall Wade wore a Jordan 1 that had full length…
Dress them up, dress them down, sneakers have never been more versatile or appreciated. You’re sure to find a pair to fit your style. Source: Sneakers Launched in 2011 as a leather goods based business, Beckett Simonon is another direct-to-consumer platform creating quality, hand crafted footwear. I discovered the brand because the social media cookies…
