Last year I explained in detail why I was giving up on the process of creating a new sneaker for ARCH. Developing and making a new shoe for ARCH unlike when I ran Sho-Shot, tends to be more of a vanity project. When I made Sho-Shot basketball shoes I was running Center Court Basketball. The…
Chris Burns // Founder // ARCH-USA.com ARCH-USA.com founder and sneaker industry analyst Chris Burns joins Matt, Andy, and Jasmine on this week’s episode of Shoe-In to discuss the latest in sneaker industry headlines and hot takes.  Chris’ vast experience and background help the Shoe-In team break down current shoe resale trends, NIKE’s retail realignment, and…
Monthly Statistical Breakdown (Updated on the 2nd of the following month) ARCH October Statistics (does not include Housakicks) Unique visitors: 7556 Number of visits: (1.91 visits/visitor) 14481 Pages: (5.52 Pages/Visit) 79,995 Hits: (10.22 Hits/Visit) 148,013 Bandwidth: (400.46 KB/Visit) 5.53 GB Most viewed post: http://archceo.startlogic.com/matt-powell-is-right-and-jam…/ Average Visit time: Average: 158 seconds Origin Pages Percent Hits Percent Direct…
If you like reading the articles on Insider Ties, I’ve decided to take it a little further by creating the Insider Ties YouTube show. Here is the playlist below. You can subscribe by visiting the YT page or just watch below. Let me know what you think of course. If you click through each video…
I often take for granted common knowledge so what is the 1st Quarter? The year has 12 months. A quarter of the year is 3 months. In other words January through March is the first quarter. Most companies that are private keep these numbers quiet because they can affect the perception of the company and…
Tayib from Housakicks (www.housakicks.com) hit me up to do a Google Hangout to discuss my thoughts on entering the sneaker resell game. My thoughts are about how the game has changed with Nike’s decision to increase the cost of footwear. It’s a good discussion and has led to Tayib looking to get more answers. Check…
The ARCH 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…
The ARCH TR 114 Runner is a classic silhouette updated with premium materials. Premium brushed suede and textured canvas offset with an embroidered ARCH 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…
The labels are done for the TR-114 boxes. The next step is to make those boxes. I’m not looking forward to that at all. What I am looking forward to is entering back into the fashion arena as opposed to the athletic arena. While I really enjoyed attempting a crack at the athletic shoe market,…
The hardest thing to do in fashion is to build the next season’s releases while the current release hasn’t sold. I’m still in the process of creating boxes for the Summer 2015 release in June 2015, and I have to begin paying for the Fall Footwear. Note: All of you who think you’re ready to…
So… a funny thing happened on the way to the manufacturer. Good news: 1. The shoes arrived! 2. The shoes were packaged correctly! 3. The shoes look freaking incredible! 4. The choice to use premium suede and canvas was perfect! Bad news: 1. I was missing one size 9 Shadow/Cloud-Black-Ocha 2. The shoe runs a…
Who got the sneaker joke in the title? Let me know in the comments. Today, the completed payment will be sent for the shoes. Once I get to see the shoes attached to the last and in final prep stages then the money goes out and the waiting game begins. As always I want you…
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….
I’ve always been very upfront about the the process of creation and it has been very important to me to know how my manufacturer functions and works. I’ve also been very big on working to have my production done in facilities that are approved and verified. The best way for me to do this is…
Source: Barack Obama steps into sneaker war – Doug Palmer – POLITICO A few weeks ago my play mom called me and asked what I thought about the TPP Trans Pacific Partnership that was being promoted by President Obama. I told her in pretty simple terms, I don’t think about it because I attempt to…
Source: Feature: The Secret To Success – Chris Burns I’m never one to pull my own chain and look for accolades. As a matter of fact, I’ve tried to hire people to do PR for me on a number of fronts, but the outcome was never that great. As man years that I’ve been at…
The ARCH Ellison TR is officially under production. After the first batch of samples and another sample colorway, the final decisions are made. Total: 120 Pair – As usual I expect damage from the shipment at about 5%. Usually it’s right at 10%, but I have a new manufacturer and I only had to pay…
The first shoe in production for 2015 is an athletic casual trainer featuring suede and canvas. The tentative name for the shoe is the ARCH Ellison TR. My favorite novel is Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man . To me it is the greatest American novel. The book influenced me during my time in college and has…
ARCH Incognito Waterproof Tech Jacket (Fall/Winter 2014 Available November 25th) Materials: polyester shell- mesh lining Purpose: Designed to protect you from the elements during biking or running. A jacket designed with a variety of hidden pockets for the tech savvy athlete who has to carry a lot of equipment on a busy day. Sizing: XL…
The ARCH CG097III is the latest training footwear from ARCH. The shoe was designed by backers on Kickstarter. The lightweight trainer features a segmented outsole to allow the foot to utilize more natural movement for better performance. A great shoe for running, or for crossfit and gym workouts, the CG097III unlike it’s competitors uses real…
The ARCH CG097III is the latest training footwear from ARCH. The shoe was designed by backers on Kickstarter. The lightweight trainer features a segmented outsole to allow the foot to utilize more natural movement for better performance. A great shoe for running, or for crossfit and gym workouts, the CG097III unlike it’s competitors uses real…
The ARCH CG097III is the latest training footwear from ARCH. The shoe was designed by backers on Kickstarter. The lightweight trainer features a segmented outsole to allow the foot to utilize more natural movement for better performance. A great shoe for running, or for crossfit and gym workouts, the CG097III unlike it’s competitors uses real…
