Kicks

[Shirley]

can't wait to see someone wearing the Trump hi-tops in real life.

tho, also wouldn't be surprised if everyone who put down $400 for a preorder never actually receives a pair of shoes.

Considering they're a "Trump" offering, what's the over/under the gold lamé bleeds off the first time they get wet?

[DCHawk1]

EpStEiN dIdN't KiLl HiMsElF!

[zsn]

my god. he struck something in people, that really.....I dont understand.

At first, for several years, I had this subliminal, almost abstract thought in the back of my mind that Trump is such an obvious, unvarnished, low rent, White Trash With Cash huckster, once the shine was off the shit, the vast majority of Americans who had bought in would tire of the chaos, the lack of results, and the hopelessly loose connection to reality, and return to the, their, mean.

It's humbling to have been so naive.

And anyone who thinks this ends if he's defeated in 2024, or if he goes to prison, or, for that matter, after he dies, is even more naive than I was, because now, we've not only seen what happened before, he regularly tells us what he plans to do.

Trump is living proof of the assessment that no one went broke underestimating the intelligence or taste of the American public. However, a minor technicality is that Trump is going broke but not because he’s unable to fleece the rubes. In this case the rubes are willing marks.

“Fools and their money are soon parted”.

[jhawks99]

my god. he struck something in people, that really.....I dont understand.

At first, for several years, I had this subliminal, almost abstract thought in the back of my mind that Trump is such an obvious, unvarnished, low rent, White Trash With Cash huckster, once the shine was off the shit, the vast majority of Americans who had bought in would tire of the chaos, the lack of results, and the hopelessly loose connection to reality, and return to the, their, mean.

It's humbling to have been so naive.

And anyone who thinks this ends if he's defeated in 2024, or if he goes to prison, or, for that matter, after he dies, is even more naive than I was, because now, we've not only seen what happened before, he regularly tells us what he plans to do.

Trump is living proof of the assessment that no one went broke underestimating the intelligence or taste of the American public. However, a minor technicality is that Trump is going broke but not because he’s unable to fleece the rubes. In this case the rubes are willing marks.

“Fools and their money are soon parted”.

Nope, he is going broke underestimating the legal system.

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

This belongs on multiple threads.....

https://twitter.com/acnewsitics/status/ ... 0371759166

[KUTradition]

jfc

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

We laugh but hey - this photo was the difference maker in 2016.

[KUTradition]

air fraud ones

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/intern ... 52784.html

[Shirley]

air fraud ones

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/intern ... 52784.html

Damn, that thread is brutal!

And, it seems to go on forever.

[Shirley]

From seekingalpha.com

Sneakerheads losing interest and spending less

Sneak-er-head/snēker hed/: a sneaker enthusiast.

Sneakers are the most popular type of footwear with 47% of all consumers saying they wear “athletic shoes” most often. For teens, the sneaker is about more than just comfort or function, and what’s on their feet says as much as what’s on their back. Piper Sandler’s Teen Survey takes a closer look at teens and sneakerheads, and what these "sneaker enthusiasts" are buying, how much they’re buying, and where they're buying it.

What was most surprising about the study was the declining number of teens who identify themselves as sneakerheads, down 80 basis points year-over-year to 24%, and they are spending 3% less overall as COVID tailwinds dissipate and inflationary pressures remain.

Teens still like Nike (NYSE:NKE) with the Jordan brand the favorite among 78% of sneakerheads, a trend that hasn’t changed in two years. But other brands are catching up. New Balance is gaining market share, so too is HOKA (DECK), On Running (ONON), ASICS, and Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. Losing share is Adidas/YEEZY (ADDYY, ADDDF), Vans (VFC), Converse (NKE), Under Armour (UA), Puma, and Reebok. Saucony (WWW) was unchanged at 2%.

The rising penetration of On (ONON) in the U.S. cannot be understated and although it currently has the lowest brand awareness, it also has the highest implied rate of growth, amplified by the addition of apparel. Popular among athletes and fashion enthusiasts, On enjoys strong DTC sales as well. Wall Street analysts are mostly bullish towards On (ONON), but a few bears point to the stock’s high valuation and doubts that it can maintain a growth trajectory to fuel share price gains. Piper Sandler gives ONON an overweight rating and a price target with 17% upside.

Deckers’ HOKA was the only brand for the company that saw an increase in sales in Q1 and is currently Deckers’ (DECK) fastest growing and second-largest brand accounting for close to 40% of FY23 sales (UGG’s is number one). Despite the popularity of HOKA and UGG, most analysts give Deckers (DECK) a Hold rating on valuation concerns and potential disruptions to its supply chain which remains heavily concentrated in Asia. Piper is also Neutral on Deckers (DECK) and sets its price target 2.5% below Friday’s close.

Losing market share is Crocs (CROX), leading Piper to think the Crocs trend may be at or near its peak with teens. Analysts remain bullish on Crocs (CROX), however, even with the drag from its teen-centric HEYDUDE category and the slower revenue and earnings growth guidance in Q1. There is building consensus that the worst may be behind Crocs (CROX) as management continues to deleverage its balance sheet and the HEYDUDE inventory correction looks to be complete later this year. Crocs (CROX) is rated Overweight at Piper with a $140 price target.

Teens are more likely to buy sneakers at the brand’s website followed by secondary websites like Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS), Amazon (AMZN) and Foot Locker (FL). But gaining market share among this demographic is Academy Sports (ASO) [+2%], Hibbett Sports (HIBB) [+2%], and Fanatics [+2%].

As for risks, consumer spending poses a potential risk that is common to all the brands followed by inflation, fashion trends, and inventory. And while some are more insulated from shifts in fashion, such as Nike (NKE), Piper Sandler cautions that macro pressures are beginning to impact sneakerheads' spending.

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

From seekingalpha.com

Sneakerheads losing interest and spending less

Sneak-er-head/snēker hed/: a sneaker enthusiast.

Sneakers are the most popular type of footwear with 47% of all consumers saying they wear “athletic shoes” most often. For teens, the sneaker is about more than just comfort or function, and what’s on their feet says as much as what’s on their back. Piper Sandler’s Teen Survey takes a closer look at teens and sneakerheads, and what these "sneaker enthusiasts" are buying, how much they’re buying, and where they're buying it.

What was most surprising about the study was the declining number of teens who identify themselves as sneakerheads, down 80 basis points year-over-year to 24%, and they are spending 3% less overall as COVID tailwinds dissipate and inflationary pressures remain.

Teens still like Nike (NYSE:NKE) with the Jordan brand the favorite among 78% of sneakerheads, a trend that hasn’t changed in two years. But other brands are catching up. New Balance is gaining market share, so too is HOKA (DECK), On Running (ONON), ASICS, and Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. Losing share is Adidas/YEEZY (ADDYY, ADDDF), Vans (VFC), Converse (NKE), Under Armour (UA), Puma, and Reebok. Saucony (WWW) was unchanged at 2%.

The rising penetration of On (ONON) in the U.S. cannot be understated and although it currently has the lowest brand awareness, it also has the highest implied rate of growth, amplified by the addition of apparel. Popular among athletes and fashion enthusiasts, On enjoys strong DTC sales as well. Wall Street analysts are mostly bullish towards On (ONON), but a few bears point to the stock’s high valuation and doubts that it can maintain a growth trajectory to fuel share price gains. Piper Sandler gives ONON an overweight rating and a price target with 17% upside.

Deckers’ HOKA was the only brand for the company that saw an increase in sales in Q1 and is currently Deckers’ (DECK) fastest growing and second-largest brand accounting for close to 40% of FY23 sales (UGG’s is number one). Despite the popularity of HOKA and UGG, most analysts give Deckers (DECK) a Hold rating on valuation concerns and potential disruptions to its supply chain which remains heavily concentrated in Asia. Piper is also Neutral on Deckers (DECK) and sets its price target 2.5% below Friday’s close.

Losing market share is Crocs (CROX), leading Piper to think the Crocs trend may be at or near its peak with teens. Analysts remain bullish on Crocs (CROX), however, even with the drag from its teen-centric HEYDUDE category and the slower revenue and earnings growth guidance in Q1. There is building consensus that the worst may be behind Crocs (CROX) as management continues to deleverage its balance sheet and the HEYDUDE inventory correction looks to be complete later this year. Crocs (CROX) is rated Overweight at Piper with a $140 price target.

Teens are more likely to buy sneakers at the brand’s website followed by secondary websites like Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS), Amazon (AMZN) and Foot Locker (FL). But gaining market share among this demographic is Academy Sports (ASO) [+2%], Hibbett Sports (HIBB) [+2%], and Fanatics [+2%].

As for risks, consumer spending poses a potential risk that is common to all the brands followed by inflation, fashion trends, and inventory. And while some are more insulated from shifts in fashion, such as Nike (NKE), Piper Sandler cautions that macro pressures are beginning to impact sneakerheads' spending.

Thanks for sharing that. I want to know what percentage of "sneaker heads" are in the 20 to 30 range and the 31 to 50.

On another note. Jordan Brand for the W.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Ebe0xO0WX ... _copy_link

[DCHawk1]

From seekingalpha.com

Sneakerheads losing interest and spending less

Sneak-er-head/snēker hed/: a sneaker enthusiast.

Sneakers are the most popular type of footwear with 47% of all consumers saying they wear “athletic shoes” most often. For teens, the sneaker is about more than just comfort or function, and what’s on their feet says as much as what’s on their back. Piper Sandler’s Teen Survey takes a closer look at teens and sneakerheads, and what these "sneaker enthusiasts" are buying, how much they’re buying, and where they're buying it.

What was most surprising about the study was the declining number of teens who identify themselves as sneakerheads, down 80 basis points year-over-year to 24%, and they are spending 3% less overall as COVID tailwinds dissipate and inflationary pressures remain.

Teens still like Nike (NYSE:NKE) with the Jordan brand the favorite among 78% of sneakerheads, a trend that hasn’t changed in two years. But other brands are catching up. New Balance is gaining market share, so too is HOKA (DECK), On Running (ONON), ASICS, and Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. Losing share is Adidas/YEEZY (ADDYY, ADDDF), Vans (VFC), Converse (NKE), Under Armour (UA), Puma, and Reebok. Saucony (WWW) was unchanged at 2%.

The rising penetration of On (ONON) in the U.S. cannot be understated and although it currently has the lowest brand awareness, it also has the highest implied rate of growth, amplified by the addition of apparel. Popular among athletes and fashion enthusiasts, On enjoys strong DTC sales as well. Wall Street analysts are mostly bullish towards On (ONON), but a few bears point to the stock’s high valuation and doubts that it can maintain a growth trajectory to fuel share price gains. Piper Sandler gives ONON an overweight rating and a price target with 17% upside.

Deckers’ HOKA was the only brand for the company that saw an increase in sales in Q1 and is currently Deckers’ (DECK) fastest growing and second-largest brand accounting for close to 40% of FY23 sales (UGG’s is number one). Despite the popularity of HOKA and UGG, most analysts give Deckers (DECK) a Hold rating on valuation concerns and potential disruptions to its supply chain which remains heavily concentrated in Asia. Piper is also Neutral on Deckers (DECK) and sets its price target 2.5% below Friday’s close.

Losing market share is Crocs (CROX), leading Piper to think the Crocs trend may be at or near its peak with teens. Analysts remain bullish on Crocs (CROX), however, even with the drag from its teen-centric HEYDUDE category and the slower revenue and earnings growth guidance in Q1. There is building consensus that the worst may be behind Crocs (CROX) as management continues to deleverage its balance sheet and the HEYDUDE inventory correction looks to be complete later this year. Crocs (CROX) is rated Overweight at Piper with a $140 price target.

Teens are more likely to buy sneakers at the brand’s website followed by secondary websites like Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS), Amazon (AMZN) and Foot Locker (FL). But gaining market share among this demographic is Academy Sports (ASO) [+2%], Hibbett Sports (HIBB) [+2%], and Fanatics [+2%].

As for risks, consumer spending poses a potential risk that is common to all the brands followed by inflation, fashion trends, and inventory. And while some are more insulated from shifts in fashion, such as Nike (NKE), Piper Sandler cautions that macro pressures are beginning to impact sneakerheads' spending.

Thanks for sharing that. I want to know what percentage of "sneaker heads" are in the 20 to 30 range and the 31 to 50.

On another note. Jordan Brand for the W.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Ebe0xO0WX ... _copy_link

Also, BAPE (Bathing Ape) shoes are grotesque.

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

From seekingalpha.com

Sneakerheads losing interest and spending less

Sneak-er-head/snēker hed/: a sneaker enthusiast.

Sneakers are the most popular type of footwear with 47% of all consumers saying they wear “athletic shoes” most often. For teens, the sneaker is about more than just comfort or function, and what’s on their feet says as much as what’s on their back. Piper Sandler’s Teen Survey takes a closer look at teens and sneakerheads, and what these "sneaker enthusiasts" are buying, how much they’re buying, and where they're buying it.

What was most surprising about the study was the declining number of teens who identify themselves as sneakerheads, down 80 basis points year-over-year to 24%, and they are spending 3% less overall as COVID tailwinds dissipate and inflationary pressures remain.

Teens still like Nike (NYSE:NKE) with the Jordan brand the favorite among 78% of sneakerheads, a trend that hasn’t changed in two years. But other brands are catching up. New Balance is gaining market share, so too is HOKA (DECK), On Running (ONON), ASICS, and Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape. Losing share is Adidas/YEEZY (ADDYY, ADDDF), Vans (VFC), Converse (NKE), Under Armour (UA), Puma, and Reebok. Saucony (WWW) was unchanged at 2%.

The rising penetration of On (ONON) in the U.S. cannot be understated and although it currently has the lowest brand awareness, it also has the highest implied rate of growth, amplified by the addition of apparel. Popular among athletes and fashion enthusiasts, On enjoys strong DTC sales as well. Wall Street analysts are mostly bullish towards On (ONON), but a few bears point to the stock’s high valuation and doubts that it can maintain a growth trajectory to fuel share price gains. Piper Sandler gives ONON an overweight rating and a price target with 17% upside.

Deckers’ HOKA was the only brand for the company that saw an increase in sales in Q1 and is currently Deckers’ (DECK) fastest growing and second-largest brand accounting for close to 40% of FY23 sales (UGG’s is number one). Despite the popularity of HOKA and UGG, most analysts give Deckers (DECK) a Hold rating on valuation concerns and potential disruptions to its supply chain which remains heavily concentrated in Asia. Piper is also Neutral on Deckers (DECK) and sets its price target 2.5% below Friday’s close.

Losing market share is Crocs (CROX), leading Piper to think the Crocs trend may be at or near its peak with teens. Analysts remain bullish on Crocs (CROX), however, even with the drag from its teen-centric HEYDUDE category and the slower revenue and earnings growth guidance in Q1. There is building consensus that the worst may be behind Crocs (CROX) as management continues to deleverage its balance sheet and the HEYDUDE inventory correction looks to be complete later this year. Crocs (CROX) is rated Overweight at Piper with a $140 price target.

Teens are more likely to buy sneakers at the brand’s website followed by secondary websites like Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS), Amazon (AMZN) and Foot Locker (FL). But gaining market share among this demographic is Academy Sports (ASO) [+2%], Hibbett Sports (HIBB) [+2%], and Fanatics [+2%].

As for risks, consumer spending poses a potential risk that is common to all the brands followed by inflation, fashion trends, and inventory. And while some are more insulated from shifts in fashion, such as Nike (NKE), Piper Sandler cautions that macro pressures are beginning to impact sneakerheads' spending.

Thanks for sharing that. I want to know what percentage of "sneaker heads" are in the 20 to 30 range and the 31 to 50.

On another note. Jordan Brand for the W.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Ebe0xO0WX ... _copy_link

Also, BAPE (Bathing Ape) shoes are grotesque.

Mostly agree. There are a few I think are ok.
I admit to buying a pair of Undefeated Adidas ZX 8000s to flip - and it wasn't too smart being that they ended up being bricks. I still have them. I've never worn them. Never will.
If anyone wants them for $50 let me know.

[DCHawk1]

Mostly agree. There are a few I think are ok.
I admit to buying a pair of Undefeated Adidas ZX 8000s to flip - and it wasn't too smart being that they ended up being bricks. I still have them. I've never worn them. Never will.
If anyone wants them for $50 let me know.

I should have clarified: their collaborations are not necessarily awful. But their main lines are clunky and awkward.

[TDub]

never heard of them so I looked it up....basically they look like air force and dunk knock offs yea?

[DCHawk1]

never heard of them so I looked it up....basically they look like air force and dunk knock offs yea?

Yep, but clunkier and with uglier, more obnoxious colorways.

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

never heard of them so I looked it up....basically they look like air force and dunk knock offs yea?

Yep, but clunkier and with uglier, more obnoxious colorways.

Yes.
And more $.

I have bought various Bape products as an "investment".
Only one I wore to wear was this......

https://media-assets.grailed.com/prd/li ... 0ef?w=3000

[KUTradition]

here ya go, gutter

https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/vict ... ate-hj4320

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

here ya go, gutter

https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/vict ... ate-hj4320

Thanks for the heads up. I actually saw that yesterday. Pretty east to take a pair of dunks and put the little Wu Tang on your own pair/s.

I have mixed feelings about this. I get Nike's point of view but I side with Shoe surgeon.

https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/vict ... fringement

[KUTradition]

i’d think the collectibility, given that it’s Wu Tang, would be off the charts