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Nike Beware: Adidas Is Playing Catch Up, and Fast

New data shows that the three stripes has taken another bite out of the Swoosh's U.S. market dominance.<p>In the U.S. athletic footwear market, Nike has been at the top for some time. Even today, the Swoosh owns 34.7% of the market. But comparing that to last year, in which they held 35.9% of the …

These Are the 10 Coolest Sneakers of the Week

From Nike, Vans, Adidas, and more.<p>The first official weekend of summer is here, and the sneaker releases for this week are one of the most diverse groups we've seen so far. The pick of the week is John Elliott's take on the iconic Nike Vandal, while Adidas hits back with a restock of the best Yeezy …

Men are going crazy buying luxury sneakers

The market for sneakers—particularly high-end ones---is booming with men throwing down hundreds of dollars a pair.<p>According to Neiman Marcus’ CEO Karen Katz, sneakers now account for more than 50% of their men’s shoe business—far surpassing leather loafers and wingtips—with the average sneaker sale …

The Air Jordan 31 Goes Low for Quai 54

The "Quai 54" Air Jordan 31 Low releases July 8, 2017 for $160.

Nike: Is That a Swoosh…or a Big Question Mark?

<b>Nike</b> (NKE) is scheduled to report earnings next week, follow a week that saw it gain 3.7% on reports it would start selling its shoes on<b>Amazon.com</b> …

The Nike Duel Racer In Light Charcoal • KicksOnFire.com

Up next for the Nike Duel Racer is this new colorway simple dubbed as Light Charcoal. Available now, let’s get a closer look.<p>The Nike Duel Racer …

The rise of sneaker culture

Sneakers have evolved over time from functional sportswear to top status symbolsAccording to the Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong, the …

Here’s How Adidas Collaborates With Partners Like Alexander Wang and Stan Smith

CANNES, France—There aren’t too many brands that would allow a designer to flip its logo upside down, but Adidas believes in giving its creative …

USDA Cattle On Feed: Total Historical - Jun 23 -2-

Source: USDA<p>==TOTAL STATES==<p>Pct from Pct from Pct from Pct from<p>Month On Feed Yr Ago : Placed Yr Ago : MarketedYr Ago : DisappYr Ago<p>-2017-<p>Jun 1 11,096 103 : NA NA : NA NA : NA NA<p>May 1 10,998 102 : 2,119 112 : 1,951 109 : 70 95<p>Apr 1 10,919 101 : 1,848 111 : 1,703 103 : 66 87<p>Mar 1 10,782 100 : 2,117 …

These Bonkers Sneakers Are the Perfect Antidote to White Sneaker Fatigue

<i>There are certain things in life that are so ugly they’re beautiful, or so ugly they’re cute. (The French call it jolie laide; the Japanese,</i> …

Nike's LunarEpic Flyknit Receives a Hand-Dyed "Indigo" Makeover

<b>Brand:</b> Nike<p><b>Model:</b> LunarEpic Flyknit<p><b>Key Features:</b> Flyknit upper, one-piece construction, Flywire cables, Lunarlon midsole, pressure-mapped</b> …

Yin and Yang Nike Kyrie 3s Release in July

The black and white Nike Kyrie 3 releases July 21, 2017 for $120.

Shoe of the Day at Paris Fashion Week Men’s: Comme des Garcons’ Nike Air 180

With Pigalle Thursday, Les Benjamins today and Off White designer, Virgil Abloh’s being teased left right and center, Nike has hit the ground running …

No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Markelle Fultz’s Sneakers Were Made of Basketballs — Here’s How They Happened

How do you make a standout style statement at the NBA Draft, where eyes and cameras are guaranteed to be glued to players’ footwear? If you’re No. 1 …

New Sneaker Design Series to Feature Special Guests Ashley Graham, Anthony Anderson & More

Pensole Footwear Design Academy founder D’Wayne Edwards is about to let the cameras into the sneaker design process for a new series.<p>“Lace Up: The …

adidas Nike Jordan U.S. Market Share 2017

The upward trend that adidas is experiencing in the United States is not slowing down anytime soon, and most recent numbers reported by the NPD Group …

Celebrities Wearing Suits With White Sneakers

Celeb Trend of the Summer: Suits With White Sneakers

White sneakers have become the “it” sneaker of the summer, paired with everything from head-to-toe white athleisurewear to little black dresses. And …

Nike's Latest Sneaker Release Uses Augmented Reality

Nike is again switching up the way it releases footwear, this time trying an approach for the launch of the Nike SB Dunk High "Momofuku" that …

Better Buy: Nike, Inc. vs. Adidas

After running these athletic apparel titans through a three-part analysis, which company's shares appear more attractive?<p>In the global athletic …

Big Baller Brand Is Already Selling $495 Lonzo Ball ZO2 Sneakers in Los Angeles Lakers Colors

The top picks in last night’s 2017 NBA Draft went largely according to plan, including the Los Angeles Lakers’ second overall selection of …

A Closer Look At The Amazon-Nike Partnership

, Contributor<p>A recent Bloomberg report suggests that Nike has entered into a partnership with Amazon to sell its products directly on the latter’s platform. Currently, Nike products available on Amazon’s e-commerce site are sold by third party sellers through the Amazon Marketplace. Nike also sells …

Under Armour's CEO sent Nike's CEO a threatening card every Christmas — here's what it said

Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank had a special holiday message for Phil Knight, CEO and founder of Nike.<p>Plank sent a card to Knight every year with the phrase "You will know our name," written in it, according to a new NBC interview with Under Armour's CEO.<p>While ostensibly a threat to Nike and its …

Jordan Brand Unveil the Trainer 2 Flyknit

The Jumpman have just introduced an electrifying new silhouette: the Jordan Trainer 2 Flyknit. Inspired by Michael Jordan’s ‘Breakfast Club’ workout …

First look at the new season of Gosha’s skate brand collab

The newest drop from Paccbet – the collective founded by Rubchinskiy with best friend and pro-skater Tolia Titaev – is available from June 27th<p>Gosha Rubchinskiy is everywhere at the moment. As well as working on his own label, he’s got a whole host of collabs: adidas Football and that all important …

Hottest Sneaker Releases Of The Week [23.06.17]

The kicks are in and it’s an all Nike onslaught in this week’s round up of the finest wares for your feet.<p>It’s about quality over quantity though and …

ASAP Bari Previews More Vlone x Nike Air Force 1s

VLONE x Nike Air Force 1 Highs previewed at fashion show in Paris.

Edible Sneakers Mixing Sneakers and Sushi

Yujia Hu, a young talent of 28 years old, has two passions : sneakers and sushi. These edible shoes had a great success on the internet : they are …

CLOT x Nike Air VaporMax Release Info

Power couple CLOT and Nike always turn out something special but this blazing red VaporMax definitely takes the cake. The retina rupturing red …

NBA Draft Sneaker Battle: Class of 2016 vs. Class of 2017

The NBA Draft is big business on and off the floor. We know Adidas conquered the 2016 class, securing footwear deals with Brandon Ingram, Kris Dunn, Jaylen Brown, Jamal Murray and Dragan Bender.<p>Outside of Ben Simmons' lucrative Nike endorsement—a deal we have yet to see realize dividends—it was a …