Nike's Sneakerhead World

you’ve seen several in your life. The Converse “Chuck Taylor” All-star sneakers, according to the text, are the bestselling sneakers of all time. The man behind the best selling shoes, Chuck Taylor was one of the many innovators of today’s sneaker world. Charles Hollis “Chuck” Taylor was born in 1901. At the age of 21 while playing some serious basketball, was hired by Converse. He did basketball clinics that prompted Converses line of shoes. Chuck also made many suggestions to help developing Converse

Have you ever seen someone wearing a very rare pair of shoes that you have never seen before? Have you ever wondered how they got these shoes and how much they cost? Believe it or not Nike’s Air Jordan line of shoes has been at the forefront of a decade-long sneaker craze, which has grown so much it has become its own stock market. Jordan’s have been popular for many years and it is shown throughout pop culture, the increase in price and demand, the resale market that has skyrocketed in the last

It sold out almost immediately all across the world. That is because people camped outside of sneaker stores for days before they were released in order to secure a pair. And just minutes after their release thousands of pairs went on eBay for 2-3 times the retail price. Even 5 years after the release

Nike has been creating great iconic sportswear for over five decades. The Nike Swoosh has become a staple for athletes and sneakerheads all over the world. Since 1964, Nike has created some of the best sneakers that not only influenced the sneakerhead culture but change the sneaker game completely. Here are some of the most Iconic Nike Sneakers of all time that any avid collector of prime sneakers would be proud to have in their collection… Yes, now sneakers have become like art, people collect them

Sneakerheads A sneaker to many is simply a high or low shoe that is usually made of fabric such as canvas, with a rubber or synthetic sole. However, for “Sneakerheads” it is not just only a canvas with a rubber or synthetic sole but, a door that’s opens a world of respect and satisfaction or even to a secondary market. There are two types of Sneakerhead’s. One being the sneakerhead who collects, trades and/ or admires sneakers as a form of as hobby as stated by Matt Powell. (forbes1.) While the

trends. A shoe may gain its popularity through a celebrity wearing it, a celebrity endorsing the shoe, its reselling value, the purpose of the shoe, or a media source. Two of the most popular sneakers today are Jordan’s and Yeezy’s. Air Jordans are Nike’s signature line of NBA star Michael Jordan. The other shoe, Yeezy Boost, is produced by Adidas, and it is the signature line of rapper Kanye West. Sneakers are important in society today as it defines “the individual.” A shoe may represent one’s personality

Hartfield is Nike’s Vice President for Design and Special Projects as he overseas Nike’s Innovation Kitchen. He’s responsible for making the designs for many of Nike’s most popular shoe designs like Nike Air Jordan 3-15, 20, 23, and 25. Spike Lee, the director, actor, and avid Michael Jordan fan, featured the Air Jordan IV in his movie “Do

Nike is a leading company worldwide and reported in 2015 that it has had it’s highest sales ever. Recently, investors have been concerned about Nike’s launch day shoes all year, especially how this pattern of sales will affect Nike partners like Footlocker and Champs. Despite this, store chains have delivered great numbers, repeatedly proving skeptics wrong time and time again. This is important

product requiring intensive labor, firms are facing extreme pressure to increase their profit margins through their sourcing practices. No competing sports brand is more eminent and internationally established than Nike, Incorporated. Introduced to the world in 1964, Nike has made

There are many sport apparel companies that exist throughout the world such as but not limited to Nike, Reebok, Under Armour and Puma. Adidas is a prime example of a famous global company that is continuously growing. Athletes endorse in these sporting apparel companies because these companies resemble fitness and a lifestyle of sport. Adidas products can be most department stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, and Champs. The target audience is for athletes in high performance. The