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Marshal Mathers, more popularly known as Eminem, is not new to business ventures. So when he saw a company that focuses on what he loves, and is based on his hometown, Eminem decided to help out. Read More »
To all my fellow sneaker heads, the time has come! Word on the street is that the Air Jordan XII 'Olympics' will be released next year. Read More »
We have all heard the expression, talk the talk but one company is helping art enthusiasts walk the walk. Established in 2011, BucketFeet was founded by Aaron Firestein and Raaja Nemani to give artwork a new canvas… on your feet. The footwear quickly established themselves by allowing designers from around the world the ability to express themselves on canvas sneakers. Less than five years later, the Chicago-based footwear brand opened its first store in Nolita and the shoes are available at high-end retailers Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom and LastCall. World renowned artists such as Jimmy Sheehan, JC Rivera, Meera Lee Patel and Michael St. Aubin have all created original artwork and designed looks for BucketFeet and the funky footwear is a favorite among celebrities like Tiger Woods and Jeremy Piven, MStars News sat down with Bucketfeet designer Jayson Atienza to learn more about the sneakers that hold their weight in the art world. Read More »
LeBron James ditched Dwyane Wade, leaving him with nothing but the leadership role of the Miami Heat and his new wife Gabrielle Union. However, many wondered, could Kyrie Irving replace him on and off of the court? So far their NBA season has had its fair share of ups and downs, but Kyrie is proving just as desirable off the court as Wade ever was. He has finally joined James in getting his own sneakers deal with Nike, and James and Irving couldn't be any happier, much to the annoyed of Wade. Can they transfer this positivity to the court? Read More »
Recovering from an eating disorder and substance abuse addiction, pop star Demi Lovato hasn't let that stop her from being the face of Skechers and keeping up with her healthy lifestyle choices. Read More »
Joe Haden loves two things: sneakers and stopping wide receivers. So perhaps one should take note when he speaks about either of these things. Firstly, he's announced that on Black Friday he will open a sneaker store. The defensive star is a huge fan of his shoes, having a different pair for almost any occasion, however, opening his store is certainly showing his love for sneakers is greater than we imagined. On top of that, he believes he can be better than Richard Sherman, and that his fellow teammate, WR Josh Gordon, will be back with a bang this weekend. Who are we to argue, especially if we can go and land some snazzy new sneakers? Read More »
Pharrell Williams plans to drop a new collection of boots next month, in collaboration with Timberland. His collection with Bee Line for Billionaire Boys Club will include styles for both men and women. According to Global Grind, the Happy singer calls it "the working-class boot, the ambitious love chld of a wingtip and contruction boot." Inspired by Harlem renaissance-era fashion, his boots combine the brand's classic 6-inch silhouette with a wingtip and perforated details. Read More »
Although Steve Madden has been making plenty of moves to grow its business like acquiring footwear brand Dolce Vita in August and booking celebrity collaborations, sales for the third quarter of the year, which wrapped up on September 30, were "disappointing," executives said. Net sales maxed out at $392 million, down from $394.8 million last year. Read More »
Shoemaker Converse said Tuesday, Oct. 14, that it has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against 31 retailers and manufacturers, including Walmart, Kmart, Skechers and H&M, accusing them of ripping off the design of its sneakers, according to a press release. Converse says it's fed up with rival shoe companies selling what the Nike-owned company calls clear knock-offs of its Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers. Converse also filed a separate complaint with the International Trade Commission. Read More »
Aside from the now-infamous Vivienne Westwood mountain hat Pharrell Williams wore to the Grammys earlier this year, there was another piece of clothing he sported that made a "pivotal statement that night: a red, custom leather version of Adidas's classic Firebird track jacket, made famous by Eighties b-boys." Also, his #Supercolor collab is set for a spring 2015 release. Read More »
ADIDAS is putting out a commemorative line of sneakers and apparel to celebrate the rappers who made their gear cool, Run-DMC. The so-called Superstar '80s sneakers will feature the band's classic logo (and oft-imitated) logo on the tongue. Read More »
