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Under Armour and adidas Create Important BHM and Women’s Initiatives for 2022

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

adidas Women in Sport: https://news.adidas.com/american-football/adidas-creates-new-possibilities-for-women-in-sport-with-its-biggest-ever-commitment-to-innovation–/s/866bd72a-e669-4d6c-b01f-6e566d8f572b Under Armour Black History Month Collection 2022: https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/t/black-history-month/ I did this video to explain how Black history and the treatment of women historical concepts aren’t in black and white. The mistreatment and issues with race are recent and continue to take place, in some instances, intentionally and in others by…

Nike Zoom Freak 3 White/Black-Clear Emerald DA0694-101

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The Zoom Freak 3 is loaded with details throughout the upper of the sneaker. There are birthdates, homage statements, logos, adinkra symbols… The abundance of info is backed by some classic Nike design elements as well. Nike Hyperfuse is at the toebox, Nike Zoom Air cushioning and this model features ripstop over a perforated underlay.

What are the Most Successful Celebrity Sneaker Collabs?

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago015 mins

written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie From Michael Jordan to Billie Eilish, celebrities are known for their collaborations with brands, with sneakers producing some of the most iconic and must-have items. But which are the most successful? We’ve teamed up with eBay to analyze a seed list of 200 iconic celebrity sneaker collaborations to determine which…

3 Days of Drops You Missed from the Nike App Starting on 2-2-22

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

Missed out on some kicks you wanted last year? Get another chance at ’em with 3 Days of Drops—a multi-day Nike App exclusive shopping event featuring a mix of new releases and coveted restocks of some of your favorite styles. Day 1: Dunks On 2.2 at 7AM PT, break away from the pack with Dunks…

How Important are Sneakers?

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

written by Kaizen and Marina Plummer eBay’s study found that over one in five (22%) of 35 – 44 year olds believe that sneakers are the most important item in a closet. The versatility that comes with styling sneakers makes it no surprise that the majority of those from the capital hold them in high…

How Many Pairs of Sneakers Does the Average American Own?

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

written by Kaizen and Marina Plummer As people’s love for sneakers continues to grow, so do their collections. On average, each American owns six pairs of sneakers. Interestingly, eBay’s study found that men have a larger sneaker collection than women. Women owned six pairs on average, while men owned one more on average at seven…

15% of Americans Judge People Based on the Sneakers Being Worn

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

written by Kaizen and Marina Plummer Sneakers have become a staple item in our wardrobes, not only used for sport and fashion but even workwear now too. But which states have the biggest collections and what do our sneakers really say about our personality? eBay has surveyed over 2,000 Americans to find out what we really…

The Sneakers Getting the Most Love Online

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie From Instagram to TikTok, social media plays a huge part in the sneaker enthusiast community. But which pairs dominate social media as the most popular kicks? adidas Superstar is the most Instagrammable sneaker adidas Superstar is crowned the world’s most popular sneaker on Instagram with a whopping 4,266,951 hashtags for the…

Sneakers with the Best Reselling Potential

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie Flipping sneakers is an ever-growing trend with people making a living from buying and reselling footwear, and it’s no surprise with some pairs selling for tens of thousands of dollars. The make and model of the highest sneaker pairs sold on eBay include: Rank Brand Model Highest bid price sold…

The Cheapest and Most Expensive Sneakers

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie Price is a huge factor in people’s decisions when buying sneakers, but which pairs are the most affordable and most expensive? The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 takes the number one spot as the sneaker with the biggest wallet bite; selling for a whopping $372 per pair on average,…

Sneaker Analysis: The Most Sold, Expensive and Popular Sneakers on Social Media

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie With the average man owning 12 pairs of shoes and the average woman owning a staggering 27 pairs, it’s safe to say that many of us are footwear obsessed. Sneakers are continuing to rise in popularity, as many opt to wear these on all occasions, ditching formal work shoes or a…

Air Jordan 1 and the adidas UltraBoost are the Two Highest Reselling Sneakers

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

written by Kaizen and Kayon Menzie When it comes to your sneaker game, one of the best feelings can be showing off the newest heat you’ve added to the collection. Whether you copped a limited release, or you wanted to show the world just how well you pulled off the latest trend, Instagram is the…

Nike Lil Posite One GS USA Moon – Photon Dust/Metallic Silver DJ4024-001

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

Nike lands on the moon with this version of the kid’s Foamposite One. The shoe features some cool graphics and details on the upper and the classic Foamposite shell arrives in a dust grey upper. It’s a concept that throws back to the Mars Landing and Big Bang sneakers from Nike.

ASICS Noosa Tri 13 Hazard Green/Digital Aqua 1011B021-300

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The Noosa Tri13 is built for triathletes but crosses over into fitness and running routines equally as well. The shoe features a color shifting logo, graphics highlighting the Noosa Tri13 name and the distance for each event in an Ironman Triathlon.

Vans Surf Circle Vee a Welcomed Addition to the Eco-Friendly Options Arriving from Sneaker Companies

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

Source: Surf Circle Vee drops 2-1-22 My first thought when looking at Circle Vee is the double stitch around the sneaker. I bought the Saucony RFG last year. I loved the look of the shoe, but it hurt my achilles tendon and on the sixth or seventh wear, my toe busted through the toebox. They’ve…

Under Armour’s “Access to Sport” Needs to Get Graphic About the Professionalization of Youth Sports

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago210 mins

Source: Access to Sport I always revert back to my time as a high school assistant and head basketball coach to stress the importance of sport in the community, particular financially challenged communities. I can go back to my own childhood and how there were community centers everywhere as an example of how kids who…

Air Jordan 1 Low SE Barcelona Cyber Teal/White DC6991-400

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The Jordan 1 Low Barcelona features the classic Air Jordan 7 prints from the 92 Olympics on the interior of this model. The vivid teal patent leather shines and the additional set of red shoestrings add a pop to an already colorful model from Jordan Brand. The gum outsole is a perfect accent for a…

Nike Air Huarache PRM QS White/Rush Red-Chrome Yellow DN5080-100

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The Liverpool FC Huarache has cues from the team’s jersey colors to an upgraded black Nike Sportswear box with the mythological Liver Bird logo. Removable swatches on the tongue and heel allow you to change the look of the shoe with the Liver Bird logo and YKWA (You’ll Never Walk Alone) slogan.

When Designers Associated with Hype are Given Mainstream Drops What is the Reality? Just Don x Foot Locker Collection

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago112 mins

Originally posted on November 15th, 2021 – Source: All City Just Don x Foot Locker A few weeks ago I did a video on Foot Locker’s LCKR and Footaction’s Op Ed private label: Foot Locker’s Private Label Push Lacks Precision | Op-Ed Gallerie and LCKR Apparel In that video, I discussed that the roll out…

If Crocs Were in the UFC the Brand Would be Ngannou Against the Field

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago15 mins

Doing my weekly retail dive and I ran across two store merchandising layouts that blew my mind. Unfortunately, I only took one picture, so I have to explain the other. I entered the mall and walked immediately to City Gear. The store carries a variety of streetwear labeled with the term “urban”, which is trade…

Nike Free Run 2 Sequoia/Black-Medium Olive 537732-305

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The Free Run remains one of the best shoes Nike has ever made. This new release of the neutral training shoe hits all of the marks it did when it was first release. The segmented, super flexible midsole, combines with a sock like fit, reinforced with Hyperfused underlays and suede overlays to give the shoe…

Columbia’s Subsidiary prAna and Pro Kabbadi | My Over-the-Top Marketing Analysis

Chris Burns2 years ago2 years ago08 mins

prAna’s mission is based on making eco-conscious products and our motivating our community of customers and peer businesses through sustainable clothing. Source: Sustainable Clothing | Sustainable Clothes The picture of a tree hugger, above, is not such a good marketing strategy. It’s kind of cheesy, but when compared with the physicality of Pro Kabbadi, juxtaposing…