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NinetyNine Products Delivers a Pixel Perfect Preorder for The Carver in Composite and Baby Blue

  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,…

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Nike Strength, Nike App and Nike on Netflix Form a Triangle of Fitness and Engagement

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…

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Do Yourself a Favor and Add the EP Love Levitates, by Louis Baker to Your Playlist

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…

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Why did Under Armour Make HBCU TSU’s Homecoming Uniforms when they are Nike Sponsored?

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…

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The WMNS Air Jordan shirt 1 MM High FB9891-100 White/Pure Platinum-Sail is a beautiful sneaker

#sneakerunboxing https://stockx.pvxt.net/JzQMd7 Jordan shirt 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 layers of each panel of the classic sneaker. The MM rings up at a lower price than the OG…

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Overvaluation Dimmed $BIRK but Birkenstock / Tekla Shows How Long the Road Can Be

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…

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Karhu x FootPatrol Fusion 2.0 SnowStar is Sneaker Culture Done Well

  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…

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