The AVE Skate shoe in Black/White is made with leather, suede, mesh textile, and synthetic uppers. No-sew construction creates durable uppers built to withstand the daily abuse of skateboarding. This combines with superior grip, built-in impact cushioning, uncompromising support and flex, and a locked-in fit that skaters demand. Source: Vans | AVE Black/White Skate Shoe…
This Black History Month the team over @thenorthface collaborated with @memphisroxclimbing for a special collection! They recently held an event in celebration of the launch where they celebrated rock climbing, the city of Memphis, & the amazing work that’s going on at Memphis Rox Source: Fred Griffin | Swish. (@swishgriffin) • Instagram reel During Black History Month there are…
The transition from work and formal wear to athleisure has introduced the rise of sneakerboots. Many aren’t done very well, but some are perfect as the weather seems to be getting more extreme and random. Blazing hot summers have contributed to droughts, and winters alternate between freezing rain knocking out power to warm Decembers. The…
Breaking new ground with every step, Full Circle Everest Expedition follows the first team of Black climbers to attempt a summit of the highest peak on Earth. Story: James Edward Mills Photos: Evan Green Source: Full Circle Everest Expedition | The North Face I’ve been writing for years about Nomadness and other Black groups who…
With so many new sneaker companies showing up, many of the companies are known for one specific thing. For instance, when you think sport, you think Nike or adidas. Those names are synonymous with performance footwear and in particular running shoes. Certain brands have long histories of building footwear for various distances and for runners…
Download the Submission Brief: https://pensole.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EDITED-PENSOLE-SUBMISSION-BRIEF.pdf VF CORPORATION’S TIMBERLAND®, VANS® AND THE NORTH FACE® BRANDS ANNOUNCE ‘DIVERCITY X DESIGN’ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENSOLE ACADEMY™ Year-long design and education apprenticeship program aims to cultivate and advance BIPOC talent within the footwear industry; Open enrollment begins March 9 DENVER, CO – March 9, 2021 – VF Corporation (NYSE:…
I usually make TSR about a company that I just discovered like Bloom Foam. The goal of the series is to introduce people like me, who don’t often speak about sustainability or eco-friendly products to consider buying smarter and better products. This episode is about an established brand in VF Corp’s “The North Face”….
The change is effective Jan. 1. picture by Dhanraj Emanuel. Source: Parent Company of Vans, Timberland and The North Face Appoints New CEO I’m always interested in analyzing the information from Footwear News. The site aligns with my idea for becoming a more informed sneakerhead. A couple of days ago I made a point to discuss…
