Growing up in he 80’s my mom and dad didn’t have much, my dad was hustling to get his small two bay bodyshop start up going, and ma-dukes was a stay at home mom who took really good care of us, making sure we did our homework, brushed our teeth and handled our chore responsibilities.…
Nike will be releasing the Tiempo Legend V Premium on March 5. First introduced as the Tiempo D in 1985, the boot has evolved over the years, but the signature oversized fold-over tongue made it an icon after eight of the 1994 World Cup Brasil team wore them on the field. With legendary player Francisco…
When I thought about revisiting designs of the past for our Spring 2015 line, I thought about my time working at Nike. Why you might ask? Well during that time, I came up with the idea to put Illest on a T-Shirt (circa 2006) which in turn turned into our brand thats now known worldwide.…
Nike unveiled the tenth signature for NBA legend, Kobe Bryant, labeled the KOBE X. The shoe features a purposeful design philosophy from designer, Eric Avar, with hybrid cushioning, an advanced traction system and a seamless textile upper. The KOBE X hybrid cushioning combines Lunarlon with Nike Free-inspired siping grooves to enhance natural movement, along with…
This weekend will decide the two teams that will enter the Super Bowl. To celebrate the road to Super Bowl Nike has unveiled the new NFL Nike Super Bowl XLIX Collection. The collection consists of everything from the official on-field uniform, sideline, baselayer, and practice-wear. Inspired by the shifting expression of the Arizona sky, where…
In celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo’s stellar year and tremendous achievement, Nike created a special boot as unique as his talents. The Mercurial CR7 Rare Gold boot was designed specifically for Ronaldo and given to him after he was awarded his third Ballon d’Or. As a tribute to Ronaldo’s work ethic, Nike added a special touch…
This week marked the beginning of the 2015 tradeshow season. Within the next two months I’ll be happily sharing what I find at Agenda Long Beach, CES, Agenda / Liberty / Capsule Las Vegas, and Outdoor Retailer via this blog and Instagram. The Agenda Show always showcases the freshest new brands and products. I decided…
The Air Max sneaker has been a cult classic since its inception in 1987. From the comfort, stability, versatility, and it’s functionality. All in all it’s a practical everyday kind of shoe, that I fell in love with at an early age. Making it one of, if not my all time favorite sneaker. They may…