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…
Like the Shattered Backboard and Bred Toe, Pine Green is becoming a model that is showing up in countless iterations. The color is meant to celebrate Jordan’s 63 point game against the legendary Boston Celtics. Lately, the pine green is being featured without any storytelling around the model. This pair does feature a more premium…
CLAE has teamed up with surfboard shaper Son of Cobra for a limited edition collection of sneakers and retro fish board. The CLAE x Son of Cobra collection delivers aesthetically-forward footwear that blends California cool with an artistic slant. The accompanying video showcases his latest project, a lightweight 2002 Source: CLAE x Son Of Cobra…
Dropping 200 plus on a pair of Yeezy sneakers in a world that has been forever altered by COVID-19, seems a bit excessive. While many people are still going to give up the dollars to look fresh, there are some dope options available if you take a moment to look at a few brands you…
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…
On March 15th when I knew I would be shutting down to quarantine and I would be losing my primary source of income, I created a post on LinkedIn where I shared my plan of action. Before the crisis I had begun work on a white paper for a company reemerging from bankruptcy. I was…
No Cover or Nike Cross Nationals? What is the NXN for the Olivia Kim designed Air Jordan 4. This video dives into the price of the shoe and should be compared to my video on the Black Cat Jordan 4 recently posted. Kim’s design uses Bovine fur with a splatter feature at the heel and…
Another Jordan 1 Mid but this model features premium materials and an a beautiful iridescent heel counter and collar that makes the shoe pop. The rough suede will have to be brushed because it rubs off easily and ends up on the black shoe strings, but this is a very intriguing look for women from…
