New research shows that sneaker resellers’ sales increased tremendously during the COVID-19 lockdown measures. Research firm Piper Sandler estimated that the resell market was worth $10 billion in February 2021, a $4 billion increase from 2019. One popular New Jersey reseller, Danny Hasbani, attributes the boom to the pandemic lockdowns …
Read More »Ballerific Kicks: Reebok Will Bring Back Allen Iverson’s Legendary “Answer IV” Sneakers
Retro styles are popular right now, and Reebok is seizing its opportunity by bringing back one of its most popular seminal styles; Allen Iverson’s IV “OG” sneakers. According to Input Mag, the shoe company announced that it would be re-releasing the Iverson’s sneakers that the company first debuted during the …
Read More »Kanye West Is Reportedly Worth More Than $6 Billion
Kanye West is officially a billionaire. The rapper is reportedly worth $6.6 billion, according to People. According to the publication, West has $112 million in cash and stock, $110 million from his music catalog, and $1.7 billion in other assets, including Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS. West also has complete ownership and …
Read More »Nike Executive Steps Down After Son’s Sneaker Resale Business Was Attached To Her
After her son’s lucrative sneaker-flipping company was attached to her, a top Nike executive has stepped down. According to a brief statement released by the company, Ann Hebert, Nike’s vice president and general manager for North America, stepped down on Monday after more than 25 years at the company. It is …
Read More »Ballerific Kicks: Nike Announces First Hands-Free Sneakers In The Go FlyEase
On Monday, Nike announced the release of the inventive GO FlyEase sneaker, touted as the first genuinely hands-free shoe. Born out of innovative design and engineering, the GO FlyEase features a patent-pending bi-stable hinge and midsole tensioner that allows the shoe to be hands-free. The hinge allows the shoe to be fully secure in …
Read More »Cardi B Apologizes For Depicting Hindu Goddess Durga In New Reebok Shoe Line Ad
Cardi B apologizes after receiving backlash for depicted a Hindu Goddess in her new Reebok campaign. The Bronx native’s new shoe line hit stores tomorrow, but she’s been receiving some negative attention from India after one of the ads for the sneakers showed Cardi B depicted as Hindu Goddess Durga. …
Read More »That’s Baller: $5,000 Exclusive Sneakers By Kanye West
Lifestyles of the rich and famous are lavish, extravagant and sometimes out of this world. Today’s trending topic is brought to you by none other than the highly controversial yet musical genius Kanye West. Kanye has topped headlines for a little bit of everything from politics to fashion within the …
Read More »Ballerific Kicks: Adidas Release Yeezy Boost 700 “Inertia” Sneaker
“Inertia” is the name of the soft shades of blue featured throughout the shoes upper portion, in addition to the defining orange dots and chiseled midsole. According to Sneaker News, the Yeezy 700 model is known for its premium build, mixing hints of suede, mesh, rubber, and other textiles to …
Read More »Vans Sues Target For Copying Their Iconic “Old Skool” Sneakers
Well, it looks like Target is next on the list to be sued for copying another brand’s design. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Vans is not very pleased that Target began selling their “Camella Lace-Up” sneakers, which is very similar to their 1977 iconic “Old Skool” sneaker. Target’s …
Read More »It Ain’t Jordan Though!: Five People Arrested and Charged In New York For Selling $73 Million Worth of Fake Air Jordans
On Tuesday, five people were charged in connection to an eight-month counterfeit trafficking probe over the alleged sale of more than $70 million in fake shoes. According to ABC News, Miyuki Suen, Jian Min Huang, Songua Qu, Kin Lui Chen and Fangrang Qu were slapped with charges of counterfeit trafficking …
Read More »4 Most Influential Celebrity Shoe Lines
– blogged by @worldwidekeege Celebrities are the best brand ambassadors for anything nowadays. Personalities sell products. Yet what about the iconic brands that started before you could see a fancy commercial on the TV? They still grew their fan base organically! Don’t get me wrong, the newbies do have real …
Read More »Ballerific Kicks: Nike Changes The Game With New Fly Leather Technology
Nike revolutionized the game with the #FlyKnit technology. Engineering a breathable and flexible sock like upper transformed how consumers and athletes envisioned performance , comfort and style. Now Nike is taking the shoe revolution one step further. The shoe brand is continually being innovative and forward. This time, their …
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