Tag: Nike

The PG 5 is officially unveiled

Brandon King

The latest signature of Clippers star forward Paul George, the PG 5, was officially unveiled by Nike. The depicted PG 5 seems to have a slightly lower profile that that of it predecessor, the PG$, sporting a lightweight mesh and synthetic build at the upper. Returning is the full-length Air Dot Weld Strobel cushioning from the PG4. According to the brand it consists of “a lightweight footbed made up of a full-length Nike Air unit, sewn onto the upper so that the foot is directly atop the cushioning.” The aim…

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Rise in online sales amidst pandemic fuels Nike shares to rise and boosts annual revenue outlook

Brandon King

From Lauren Thomas of CNBC: Nike on Friday reported quarterly sales and earnings that topped analysts’ estimates, driven by triple-digit growth online in North America and strong demand for its sneakers and workout apparel from Chinese consumers. It was able to cut expenses as it spent less on marketing during sporting events due to the pandemic. The lower costs boosted profitability. Strong sales during Alibaba‘s Single’s Day in China, and Black Friday in the U.S., also helped it barrel into the holidays with tighter inventories, reducing the need for discounting. “These are…

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This Blazer Mid is on the way soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Blazer Mid sports a white leather upper with leather overlays of the same colour. The Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides start off white and then transitions to royal; the same effect is also present on the tongue label. Meanwhile the same royal hue also shows up on the the “NIKE” branding on the heel underlay. Finally a white midsole and outsole completes this aesthetic. The retail debut of this Blazer Mid is is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a…

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“Varsity Purple” Nike Dunk High WMNS coming before Christmas

Brandon King

This “Varsity Purple” is just one of several women’s-specific colourways of the Nike Dunk High that have, or will come to retail. This Dunk High sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with varsity purple leather, with the same colour taking care of the lateral and medial Swooshes. A white midsole and purple tinted translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Varsity Purple” Nike Dunk High WMNS is scheduled to release December 22 via the SNKRS application. They will carry a $120 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk High WMNS White/Varsity Purple…

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“Syracuse” Nike Dunk High coming in 2021

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The “Syracuse” Dunk High is primed to make its latest retail run in 2021. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with orange blaze leather. The same orange hue shows up on the lateral and medial side Swooshes, tongue branding and inner. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and orange rubber outsole. The “Syracuse” Nike Dunk High is planned to make its next return to retail the coming spring (2021) and will carry a $110 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk HIgh White/Orange Blaze DD1399-101 $110 Spring 2021…

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Nike and Warren Lotas settle suit over trademark

Brandon King

From thefashionlaw.com: Nike and Warren Lotas have made peace in order to bring an end to their short-but-striking legal battle. On the heels of Nike filing a trademark infringement and dilution lawsuitagainst Warren Lotas in October for selling lookalike sneaker styles, one of which it marketed as part of a partnership of sorts with longtime Nike collaborator Jeff Staple, counsel for the Beaverton, Oregon-headquartered sportswear giant and the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand told the court that they have “entered into a confidential settlement agreement that calls for final resolution of this dispute.”  Aside…

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“Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro: Official Images

Brandon King

Ten years after its original release the “Grinch” Kobe VI is making its return in Protro form ( and I, for one, cannot wait). It start pretty true to its original aesthetic , sporting an apple green and volt upper adorned with black Swooshes on the medial and lateral sides and crimson showing up on the tongue logo, and heel Kobe signature. Below this upper sits a green and volt midsole and a green translucent outsole. The “Grinch” Kobe VI Protro is set to re-release December 24 and it will…

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An up close look at the “Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro

Brandon King

The “Grinch” Kobe VI will see its anticipated return in early 2021 in Protro form. The 2021 Protro will sports the same aesthetic as it 2021 progenitor, meaning and green apple scaled upper with a volt tongue. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with crimson showing up on the Kobe logo on the tongue and Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Below the aforementioned upper is a green midsole with a volt section where the heel Zoom Air unit is housed and a green translucent rubber outsole.…

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This Air Force 1 Low is coming soon

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This upcoming iteration of the classic Air Force 1 Low sports a white tumbled leather upper that sports black Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, with the same black showing up on the rear heel and tongue branding. Below this upper sits a white midsole and rubber outsole of the same colour. The release of this Air Force 1 Low is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $90 USD sticker price. Nike Air Force 1 Low White/Black CT2302-100 $90

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“Chambray Blue” Air Force 1 Low coming soon

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This “Chambray Blue” is the latest look for the Nike Air Force 1 Crater Foam. ThisAir Force 1 sports a monochromatic chambray blue upper. The insoles, toe midsole and outsole are composed of Crater Foam and other sustainable materials. The release of this Nike Air Force 1 Crater Foam is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $110 USD. Nike Air Force 1 Crater Foam CT1986-400 $110

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