The G.T. Hustle 2 gets a 90s inspired colorway. Based on the Tinker Hatfield designed Talaria, the G.T. Hustle features a Zoom Air Strobel with multi-textured upper of suede, mesh, welded fabric and foam. The 90s throwback color is executed well and Nike has adopted the Anafoam style of early Under Armour Curry models and…
A striking version of the latest KD features a 3M reflective upper with a translucent outsole/midsole combination showing the machine-like workings of KD’s ability. Video Breakdown 0:00 Close-Up 4:33 Details
Source: PUMA names A$AP Rocky Creative Director for PUMA x F1 Partnership – PUMA CATch up Under Armour Signed A$AP Rocky | Will It Work? A$AP has some flawed sneaker collabs, but it wasn’t because he didn’t attempt to do something different. He didn’t rush into a sneaker deal with Nike, where success was…
I’ve owned two Mustangs. A regular 4 banger LX which I juiced up as much as possible, and a 93 Limited LX 5.0 Convertible all white. I loved both cars but made the mistake of getting rid of my 5.0 because I was coaching high school hoops. I recently heard about the Mustang Dark Horse,…
Best Sushi, Hibachi, Thai Cuisine and Bento Box Source: Urban Fusion – Asian Bistro The unfortunate reality is Chinese food gets a bad rap. Asian cuisine is often tossed into one gigantic bag and there isn’t any clarity on just what Asian cuisine is. Curry inspired dishes from Indian cultures… that’s Asian. Sushi is a…
Video Breakdown 0:00 Introduction 1:10 Nike’s 2017 Rookie Class 3:45 Under Armour Athletes 5:24 Embiid was Underutilized 6:10 Curry and Fox: Parallel Paths 9:00 Will Nike Respond 10:11 Only Basketball by Nike no Ja? 12:20 Fox is like Curry 13:10 Jordan Brand vs Curry Brand 15:10 Curry’s Influence in the KD Clone Era 18:05 Curry…
The Women’s Air Jordan 1 High OG arrived in this satin makeup and retains the classic Bred colorway with an elevated appearance. The sneaker also comes with an additional set of laces and a Jumpman logo tote bag. The construction is a bit different with satin instead of leather causing the sneaker to look a…
Yes. We’re trippin’. You down? If you’re reading this, you probably know who we are. You probably know why we do what we do. You might even know us personally. Thank you for being you. Before we launch our next project, the Carver, on November 17th, we are letting folks preorder pairs unseen. Well,…
Home gym equipment for all athletes. Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Barbells & Plates, Benches & Racks, Apparel & Hats. Proven and tested by championship athletes. Source: Nike Strength I spend an inordinate amount of time analyzing Nike. I criticize and bemoan the ridiculous number of sneakers the brand produces, and I make statements about their inability to…
Source: Love Levitates, by Louis Baker I hate to make comparisons when I discover new artists, but I always do so. If Marvin Gaye spawned a musical lovechild who leans heavily towards jazz, this is the album that person would deliver. Does it seem fair to align Louis Baker with one of the most amazing…
This Craft 1 Mid has both elevated materials and an elevated price. Is it worth the 135 dollar SRP? The sneaker features canvas, suede and has an updated design element placing traditional panels inside-out. The color blocking is solid and the embroidered Wings logo at the heel, but as Jordan Brand increases the prices of…
The Nuggets ring ceremony, Ernie, Kenny, Shaq and Chuck, Joker, Bron, Steph and KD… opening night looked amazing and the stream by Bleacher Report and HBO Max (I know it’s Max) only buffered twice and it wasn’t at critical moments. I could see every pair of sneakers, but more important I could see the commercials….
I understand licensing, but this seems peculiar. Under Armour and Tennessee State University recently celebrated the design of the football team’s homecoming uniforms. I thought this was a cool moment until I got a call from my creative director mentee Swish Griffin (https://stepbackswish.com) who wanted to attend the Nike Yardrunners Event. On short notice I…
#sneakerunboxing https://stockx.pvxt.net/JzQMd7 Jordan Brand created the MM (Method of Make) 1 as an ode to the craftsmanship possible with the retro silhouette. Using softer, luxury materials the shoe feels buttery soft with exaggerated features highlighting the owner of each panel of the classic sneaker. The MM rings up at a lower price than the OG…
Birkenstock / Tekla – A limited collection of footwear and sleepwear, inspired by the dream-like states that feed creativity. Comprising elevated takes on Birkenstock’s iconic silhouettes and Tekla’s classic designs, all crafted in subtle and saturated colourways. Source: Birkenstock / Tekla The extreme valuation of Birkenstock dampened what should have been a celebrated IPO. I…
In part one of this series, I discuss the three signature sneakers currently in the WNBA: Breanna Stewart has the Puma Stewie Sabrina Ionescu has the Nike Sabrina Elena Delle Donne has the Nike Air Deldon I took the time to give stats on the racial breakdown of the leagues and eventually landed on the…
A Former Inmate at San Quentin is Passing on the Life-Changing Benefits of Running (hoka.com) Hoka’s success is rooted in the brand’s support of the running community. Their unwavering assistance to specialty running stores and their Humans of Hoka blog highlights stories of overcoming incredibly difficult situations via sport. Running is a balm, but what…
Source: KARHU X FOOTPATROL While style cues seem to derive from the U.S. and expand outward, there is always evidence that other countries get “it” just a bit more than the U.S. does. Footpatrol sneaker shop in the UK collabed with Karhu on an archive inspired sneaker rooted in winter running. This FootPatrol partnership…
Inaugural Collection Revealed at the CLOT SS24 Fashion Show during Shanghai Fashion Week adidas Originals and Edison Chen announce their global partnership, adidas Originals by Edison Chen, as Chen ma Source: adidas Originals and Edison Chen Announce Global Partnership There are still CLOT x Jordan Brand products sitting in Nike’s retail stores. Many of them…
0:00 Intro 0:30 Explaining Part 2 4:15 The Kicks and The Chart 6:00 New Balance Changes the Narrative 8:57 Expectations on NB and adi 9:43 Revisiting On’s Growth 13:10 Year over Year Data 16:16 New Balance and adi have issues 19:00 Maintaining Margins 20:24 Wrap-Up In Part 1 of this series, I stated an important…
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is located in Memphis. The location features beautiful landscaping and the rotating art shows present both popular and rising artists. This video shares work from Memphian Kaylyn Webster. The series features many paintings based on the artist’s family and gives heavy Kehinde Wiley and Ernie Barnes vibes. The showing is…
0:00 Intro 1:06 The Topic 4:56 The Kicks and The Chart 6:24 On and HOKA Comp 7:15 Year over Year Insights Demi Lawrence, of the Portland Business Journal, tackled the trainer in the running shoe market. She connected with several analysts to initiate a discussion on the running marketplace. I discussed with her my research…
