art & research culture – JmksportStore
SKX stock looks poised to have an impressive 2018 and makes Skechers one of the best picks in the athletic gear space right now. Source: Skechers USA Inc Is Killing It in Athleisure and Just Getting Started The success of Skechers in the last year has led a major analyst to report that, “it’s a … Read more
Runtastic CEO Florian Gschwandtner puts his suit and tie in the closet and encourages workwear that reflects your lifestyle. Source: Athleisure: Here to Stay I used Runtastic prior to it being acquired by adidas. It was a great app that allowed me to monitor my workouts and quickly share whatever stats I had to social … Read more
CLAE SPRING 2017 MENS FOOTWEAR Source: CLAE I often return to CLAE when I feel that I’m covering the same brands over and over. While there is zero acknowledgement from the brand for my short posts, I still think it’s important to remind you out there that other brands are on trend and creating classic … Read more
As mall footfall wanes and Amazon looms, athleisure has been an unlikely boon for retailers in need of some good news. Source: Stretching out: The global athleisure boom in 5 charts – Digiday The Digiday article has a lot of charts and information to say one thing, jeans and khakis are in troubled waters. … Read more
This new silhouette combines suede with a white divided TR thermoplastic sole that gives the shoe a unique finish. Handcrafted in Portugal with premium Italian materials. Arigato logo on the side in gold. Dustbag included. True to size but if you are be Source: AXEL ARIGATO – Handcrafted Designer Sneakers for Men and Women. When … Read more
The limited-edition Converse Essentials x Fragment collection is available September 28 from Converse.com. Source: Nike News – Converse Launches New Essentials Apparel with Limited-Edition Fragment Collection The battle for sportswear continues. Performance apparel has completely disrupted the fashion industry. In a season where NYFW was dominated not by traditional fashion houses like Gucci and Prada, it … Read more
Lightweight / responsive feel Breathable lightweight air mesh Perforated micro suede tongue & upper Welded seams for additional support & durability Source: http://yorkathleticsmfg.com/ Every day, lately, when I consider cutting off the creation of JmksportStore I get inspired by another new brand pushing the boundaries of footwear. This time it’s York. Your has been in existence … Read more
CRDWN Footwear | California formal inspired footwear designed for the progressive man. Source: CRDWN Pronounced (kowrd-wey-ner), I still can’t quite figure out how to pronounce it… okay I just googled it and figured it out and of course I’m slightly embarrassed since I’m a shoe maker as well and I didn’t know how to pronounce … Read more
Source: Talking sneakers with i-D One of the great things about running your own shoe company is the ability to create these posts that discuss other brands while still being able to focus on your brand. I think a lot of people have the thought process that shedding light on other brands or giving someone … Read more
The JmksportStore TR-114 sounds like something really technical. It’s not. It’s a classic trainer silhouette updated with premium suede and textured canvas. An excellent pickup for any season the stylish shoe is a comfortable classic with a retro running feel. Pair with denim, joggers or khakis and you can dress the shoe up or down. With a … Read more
The JmksportStore TR 114 Runner is a classic silhouette updated with premium materials. Premium brushed suede and textured canvas offset with an embroidered JmksportStore logo captures the classic athletic casual shoe in a mature, subtle monochrome style. Named after Navy Fighter Squadron VF-114. Caramel ships with both peanut butter and caramel shoestrings. Limited Release. Premium … Read more
I honestly wish I could do pre-orders for these, but I’m always mortified of not being in China to have a bird’s eye view of production and sizing. That is one of the drawbacks of being small. When you want to try to get ahead of the curve, you can’t because it’s not cost effective. … Read more
GENERIC SURPLUS, GNRC DESIGN, THE GENERIC MAN IS A LOS ANGELES BASED SHOE BRAND INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT AND AESTHETIC OF THE CITY’S DIVERSE AND HISTORIC CULTURE. Source: LOS ANGELES SHOE BRAND CAPTURES THE EVOLUTION OF EVERYDAY FOOTWEAR One of the dopest aspects of introducing myself to my competitors, really they aren’t since they are … Read more
Online shop now open Source: Coloquy I’m starting this series to discover and highlight new footwear brands. I’m having a difficult time with pricing and convincing myself that a new footwear brand is needed. Most of the time I think, “Nike and Adidas are kicking everyone’s asses, so what’s the point?” I also think, “People … Read more
The Allen is a clean, stylish casual shoe that features suede and denim with a white outsole for a more adventurous look. This comfortable and durable shoe will be a great go-to shoe for your everyday life from casual Friday to a laid back weekend. Please note that there will be variations in the suede … Read more
It’s December! That means the JmksportStore Casual line is launching and it begins with a limited release of the The Allen-Sand. What’s in the box? Click through and find out. The Allen is the first shoe released by JmksportStore in the year 2011. It’s been a long and difficult process, but the goal to get … Read more