The definitive source in financial and business news, the Wall Street Journal recently ran an article about the changing market regarding exclusive sneakers. It is within recent memory that every SB release seemed to garner the ability to command more then its retail price over various internet mediums, but alas you do not need an economics degree to realize that with increasing stocks of sneakers being released, there seems to be more than enough for everybody effectively lowering the asking market price. However, it seems that the general direction of the Wall Street Journal is that this may be a negative factor affecting sneakers. But in reality doesn’t this benefit almost all of the sneaker segment? Cheaper sneakers that are easier to acquire is the new name of the game.
JB Classics was gracious enough to post the article in its entirety here.
Japanese brand Flaph are in the midst of releasing an upcoming six pack of sneakers. The sneakers are broken down into the Urban Concrete Jungle Camouflage and the East London Geezer Pack. The Urban Concrete is based on the Classic Leather Mid and comes in a stunning array of color’s, while the East London Geezer Pack, based on the Classic Leather Low features toned down more subtle color’s.
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This past weekend, the world’s largest traveling expo of sneakers and street art hit the Filipino capital of Manila. Around 900 pairs of some of the rarest and most highly sought after sneakers were displayed while two indoor rooms featured some works by some of the living legends of the street art game. You can see more images at Footurama
UNDFTD recently ran an exhibition featuring a preview of their upcoming Fall 2007 line. Some of the pictures shown reveal a variety of different tops and jackets as well as some upcoming lace locks. Rounding out the fun is a slated collaboration with Timberland that will not only include sneakers but a fitted cap as well.
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Stussy Japan has lined up alongside Japanese designers Gallery1950 and the 90 year old Japanese sports equipment brand Misaka to create a collaborative soccer ball. For over 90 years, Mikasa has been creating various balls for a wide variety of sports. The creation of this ball marks the 12th anniversary of G1950. Available starting this Saturday.
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Based on the 1986 BMX cult classic, Rad; Vans has created a new pack of Authentics each bearing the same colorways as the teams portrayed in the movie. Each sneaker has a checkered upper alongside a solid colored toe box with the movies font repeating “Rad” around the midsole. Look for these to release next month.
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