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Kanye Vs. Walmart, A Ma Maniére’s Applauded Release, Nike Go Flyease Controversy May 05, 2021

Have You Seen The New Yeezy Logo?

Walmart Is Seeking To Dispute The New Yeezy Logo Submitted To Trademark Via Kanye West And Yeezy, LLC. The New Yeezy Logo Consists Of Eight Dotted Lines, Each Comprising Three Totally Shaded Circles, With A Total Of 24 Circles, Arranged At Equal Angles As Rays From The Sun. While Walmart Believes The New Logo By Kanye West Will Be Confusingly Similar To Their Logo And Could Harm The Brand’s Image.

Walmart & Yeezy Have Dispute over Trademark By Matt Halfhill

https://www.nicekicks.com/wal-mart-yeezy-kanye-trademark-dispute/

A Ma Maniére Jordan 3 Release.

Recently The Much-awaited Air Jordan 3 Collaboration With A Ma Maniére Released And Left The Sneaker Community Appraising Their Release Strategy. The Strategy Consisted Of In-store Raffles At Their Various Locations And A Complex Online Sneaker Release Method. A Ma Maniére’s Online Method Pointed Users To A New Domain And Fooled Users Looking To Utilized Automated Bot Programs By Placing False Products In Various Slots On Their Main Website. This Led To A Consensus From The Sneaker Community That A Fair Opportunity Was Provided For All Entrants To Try And Purchase The A Ma Maniére Jordan 3. Does This Set A Precedent For Sneaker Releases Moving Forward?

Nike Go Flyease Outcry.

Lastly, Nike Is Aiming To Help Those With Disabilities By Providing Their First Completely Hands-free Model In The Nike Flyease Line. The Nike Go Flyease Has Been Promoted By An Amalgamation Of Celebrities And Influencers To Share The Product With The Masses. This Has Led To The Unfortunate Outcome That Those Who Would Actually Need The Nike Go Flyease Model Are Unable To Acquire The Pair At Retail Prices. The Prices On The Secondary Market Have Skyrocketed And Limited Supply Has Made These Unobtainable.

Nike Accused Of 'Using Disability' To Hype New Hands-Free Sneaker By Eva Tesfaye

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/28/981197687/nike-accused-of-using-disability-to-hype-new-hands-free-sneaker

Keeping Stock With Nice Kicks Aims To Offer Listeners A Weekly Destination For Credible Information, Sneaker History, Expert Insights. Sneaker Stories, And More In Fast-Paced Podcast Episodes.

Nice Kicks Official Website: https://www.nicekicks.com/ Nice Kicks Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NiceKicksSocial Sneaker Release Dates: https://www.nicekicks.com/sneaker-release-dates/ Contact The Nice Kicks Team: podcast@nicekicks.com

Julian Gray (@julianthegray) | Matt Halfhill (@matthalfhill) | Gabe Oshin (@nicekicksgabe)

Best Sneaker Commercials, Jordan Zion 1, And Sneaker Pre-Orders Apr 28, 2021

What’s Your Favorite Sneaker Commercial?

Long Before Sneaker Leaks And Early Looks, Signature Athletes And Brands Took To Television And Print To Debut Their Latest Signature Shoe. As The Digital Age Is Upon Us, The Sneaker Narrative Has Changed And Footwear Commercials Are Becoming A Rare Occurrence. This Week On Keeping Stock With Nice Kicks We Induct Our Personal Favorite Sneaker Commercials Into The Hall Of Fame Through A 3-Pick Fantasy Draft. Connect With Us On Social And Let Us Know Your Favorite Sneaker Commercials Or What We Missed!

Watch Our Sneaker Commercial Picks Here: https://bit.ly/NiceKicks-Commercials

Breaking Down The Jordan Zion 1

Jordan Brand Has Unveiled The First Signature Sneaker For Zion Williamson. The Jordan Zion 1 Retails At $120 And Feature A Full-length Air Strobel Unit With Zoom Cushioning In The Forefoot. Zion Williamson Has Been Dominating Our Social Feeds For The Past Few Years And Now Looks To Take Center Stage For Jordan Brand As Their First Gen-z Athlete And Superhero. However, We Discuss How We Felt About The Launch Of The Jordan Zion 1 And Where We See The Line Headed.

The Jordan Zion 1 “Gen Zion” Pays Tribute To The Next Generation Of Athletes By Mallory Chin: https://www.nicekicks.com/jordan-zion-1-gen-zion-da3129-002/

The Round-Up

Is It Time For Brands To Starting Testing New Sneaker Release Methods? We Dissect The Idea Of Sneaker Pre-orders After Matt’s Conversation With Futurevvorld Last Week. Our Newest (+/-) Segment Seems Some Interesting Development Of Fractional Investment In Sneakers, High-priced Trading Cards, And Invasive Payment Technology. Lastly, We Discuss Our Recent Sneaker Finds And Upcoming Sneaker Releases We Are Interested In.

It’s Time For Sneaker Brands To Embrace The Preorder Model By Daniel Navetta:

https://futurevvorld.com/footwear/preorder-model-footwear-sneakers-fashion-resale-market-sustainability-bots/

Reebok Kamikaze II Mid "Candy Land"

https://www.reebok.com/us/candy-land-kamikaze-ii-men-s-basketball-shoes/GZ8825.html

Keeping Stock With Nice Kicks Aims To Offer Listeners A Weekly Destination For Credible Information, Sneaker History, Expert Insights. Sneaker Stories, And More In Fast-Paced Podcast Episodes.

Nice Kicks Official Website: https://www.nicekicks.com/ Nice Kicks Social Media: https://linktr.ee/NiceKicksSocial> Sneaker Release Dates: https://www.nicekicks.com/sneaker-release-dates/ Contact The Nice Kicks Team: podcast@nicekicks.com

Julian Gray (@julianthegray) | Matt Halfhill (@matthalfhill) | Gabe Oshin (@nicekicksgabe)

Kobe Bryant Estate Departs Nike And Nike’s New Refurbished Program Apr 21, 2021

Kobe Bryant Estate Departs Nike

Vanessa Bryant And The Bryant Estate Have Parted Ways With Nike As Kobe Post Retirement Contract Expired On Tuesday, April 13th. The Bryant Estate Has Cited Frustrations With Nike’s Release Strategy With Kobe’s Signature Line Including Availability To Consumers And Lack Of Focus On Kids Sizes. Since Then Nike And Vanessa Bryant Have Released Statements In Regards To The Expired Contract Negotiations Since News Broke. In Addition, The Bryant Estate Has Filed 13 Separate Trademarks Since Kobe’s Passing.

Nike’s Refurbished Circularity Model

Later In The Episode, We Discuss Nike’s New Refurbished Program Focusing On Their “Move To Zero” Campaign. The New Program Looks To “Extend The Life Of Eligible Products By Taking Like-new, Gently Worn, And Slightly Imperfect Kicks, Refurbishing Them By Hand And Offering Them To You At Select Nike Factory, Nike Unite, And Nike Community Stores. The Program Has Rolled Out To Over 15 Nike Stores Thus Far And Looks To Continue To Expand In The Future”. Nike Is Looking To Reduce Their Environmental Impact While Extending The Life Of Products That May Be Otherwise Stored Elsewhere.

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant estate elect not to renew partnership with Nike By Nick DePaula:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31293033/vanessa-bryant-kobe-bryant-estate-elect-not-renew-partnership-nike

Nike Brings New Life to Sneakers with its Refurbished Program By Luis Torres:

https://www.nicekicks.com/nike-refurbished-program-circularity-model/

Keeping Stock With Nice Kicks Aims To Offer Listeners A Weekly Destination For Credible Information, Sneaker History, Expert Insights. Sneaker Stories, And More In Fast-Paced Podcast Episodes.

Nice Kicks Official Website: https://www.nicekicks.com/

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Sneaker Release Dates: https://www.nicekicks.com/sneaker-release-dates/

Contact The Nice Kicks Team: podcast@nicekicks.com

Julian Gray (@julianthegray) | Matt Halfhill (@matt.halfhill) | Gabe Oshin (@nicekicksgabe)

Ep. 24: Foot Locker x GOAT - What does this mean? Mar 02, 2019

After last year taking in sizable investments alongside prominent industry mergers, GOAT starts 2019 with a massive new investment from a sneaker retail giant.

Foot Locker has announced today its strategic minority investment with GOAT for $100 million. This number marks the largest investment ever made by Foot Locker. Moreover, the largest investment from a sneaker retailer into a secondary sneaker retailer. This speaks to the turn of the industry, and retailers like Foot Locker getting ahead of the trend.

Matt Halfhill and Albert Briggs discuss what this move means for Foot Locker, GOAT, and the sneaker business as a whole.

Ep. 23: Inside Nike's New $350 Auto-Lacing Adapt BB Jan 23, 2019

Presented by Art of Sport: ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks

Matt and Nick discuss the app-syncing, self-lacing Adapt BB just after Nike's grand New York launch event. From first reactions on and off court, to designer insights from Eric Avar and Tinker Hatfield, the shoe's $350 price point and how the internal motor works, every last detail of the Adapt BB is covered.

Rundown:

0 – Intro

1:41 – Art Of Sport

2:32 – First impressions of the design

6:41 – Adapt system's snug fit

8:52 – Is Black / White an exciting launch colorway?

12:14 – Years of testing and samples involved to get things right

13:45 – THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS??

17:32 – How's the cushioning?

22:00 – Jayson Tatum as the debut athlete?

25:05 – How do you charge the shoe?

26:55 – The App and sneaker can download future updates

27:42 – When's the next Adapt BB?

31:10 – What's the concept car for cushioning or other tech?

34:55 – Why not launch at the 2020 Olympics?

37:25 – Depth of Nike's innovation involved and looking ahead

38:05 – Outro

Ep. 22: Jordan Footwear VP Gentry Humphrey On The Air Jordan 11 Nov 15, 2018

Presented by Art of Sport -- https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks Longtime Jordan exec Gentry Humphrey recounts the origin of creating the original Air Jordan 11 in 1995, the many Retro editions through the years and the design's ongoing timeless place atop sneaker culture Produced by: Jade Hoye Rundown: 2:22 - Art Of Sport 3:10 - Gentry Humphrey 4:55 - Stopping at 10 or continuing the line 7:55 - Iconic details of the AJ 11 10:40 - Original reaction to the shoe 13:30 - Identifying the original 3 colors 17:01 - Still coveted on an annual basis 20:01 - Adding #45 to the heel 25:15 - Crossing over into other sports 26:24 - Space Jam 2 plans 31:28 - The 11 transcending eras End

Ep. 21: NBA Star DeMarcus Cousins & Puma Basketball's Re-Launch Nov 13, 2018

Presented by Art Of Sport – https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins discusses his new shoe deal with Puma, how he plans to stand out on the court and why he clowned KD's shoes mid-game. Later, Matt Halfhill and Nick DePaula analyze Puma's NBA re-launch so far and the brand's potential ahead.

0 – Intro

1:24 – Art Of Sport

2:10 – DeMarcus Cousins interview

5:00 – NBA's new color rules

8:13 – @PumaHoops Marketing

9:28 – “Wouldn'tna happened in the Pumas”

10:13 – Matt & Nick analyze Puma's re-launch

12:22 – Pulse on Puma from players

14:51 – Halo effect on Men's business

20:23 – Is Basketball a declining category?

23:12 – Puma not doing a signature shoe

32:02 – Impact of Jay-Z

33:57 – What do we want to see next?

38:52 – Branding & color approach

42:40 – Top 2019 Sneaker free agent targets

Ep. 20: Nike designer Ben Nethongkome on the Kyrie 5 Nov 06, 2018

Presented by Art Of Sport – https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks

Matt Halfhill and Nick DePaula check in with the designer of Kyrie Irving's latest signature model to hear all about the layered details, new Zoom Turbo cushioning and approach to colorways for the season ahead.

0 – Intro

1:50 – Starting points of the Kyrie 5

4:50 – Flytrap inspiration

6:55 – New Zoom Turbo cushioning

8:22 – Hamsa Hand inspiring the grip

9:38 – Additional details Kyrie wanted

10:45 – Adoption around the NBA

12:25 – New NBA color rules

13:45 – Key colorways ahead

17:45 – Keeping an accessible price point

19:22 – Building out the Kyrie franchise of core models

21:06 – Getting to know Kyrie

23:55 – Seeing Kyrie lace up his design for the first time

28:12 – Outro

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Ep. 19: Nike designer Jason Petrie on the LeBron 16 Oct 19, 2018

Presented by Art Of Sport – https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks

Matt Halfhill & Nick DePaula discuss LeBron's newest signature sneaker, the impact of his move to the Lakers, the potential for a “Space Jam 2” theme and more with his longtime designer Jason Petrie.

0 – Intro

3:20 – Art of Sport

7:05 – Starting points of the LeBron 16

14:51 – #LeBronWatch series last year

21:06 – LeBron's excitement around the 15

23:21 – NBA's new color rules

25:16 – The move to LA

28:30 – Kobe & LeBron

30:21 – Space Jam 2

32:00 – Traveling on LeBron's Summer tour

35:26 – LeBron's fitness impacting design

37: 51 – Evolution of Knit

41:22 – LeBron's legacy

43:57 – Closing thoughts

Ep. 18: NBA's Top Sellers | Kyrie 4 "Red Carpet" | NK Mailbag May 01, 2018

Matt Halfhill & Nick DePaula discuss the NBA's top 5 signature sneaker sellers, Nike's random Kyrie release on FB Messenger, Matt's latest running update and the NK Mailbag.

Ep 17: The Re-Boot | Playoff Sneakers | NK Mailbag Apr 20, 2018

Matt Halfhill, Blk Tray & Nick DePaula pick back up and discuss the best playoff sneakers, Nike's Art of a Champion Pack, Matt's new running craze, Rolling or Not Rolling + the NK Mailbag.

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Ep. 16: Kawhi | Supreme x NBA | NK Mailbag Mar 08, 2018

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray.

International Women's Day, Kawhi's Shoe Deal, Supreme x NBA & NK Mailbag

Ep 14: Super Bowl | Best Dad Shoes | Mailbag Feb 02, 2018

Blk Tray, Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula & Jade discuss what to watch for at the Super Bowl, Jordan's All-Star Weekend Lineup, Supreme's team logo-heavy Air Force 1 Mid and of course, the NK Mailbag.

Ep 13: The PG2 Lights Up The League Jan 20, 2018

Matt Halfhill, Blonde Tray, Nick DePaula and Jade are joined by Nike Basketball designer Tony Hardman for a full overview of Paul George's new PG2 and its PlayStation collab.

Ep 12: MLK | Wall | Mailbag Jan 18, 2018

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill, BLK Tray recount the new sneakers from MLK Day. John Wall's new deal with Adidas. And as always the NK Mailbag.

Ep 11: Russ' 1st Signature |New Releases | Mailbag Jan 05, 2018

Nick DePaula, Blk Tray & Matt Halfhill on Russell Westbrook's Why Not signature sneaker, the 5th anniversary of Boost, Adidas' new Boost You Wear tech & the NK Mailbag.

Ep 10: Best of 2017 | 2018 | Mailbag Dec 29, 2017

Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Matt Halfhill recount the top 50 sneakers of 2017, look ahead at what's to come in 2018 and, of course, answer questions from the Nice Kicks Mailbag.

Ep 9: The Kyrie 4 Drops Dec 15, 2017

Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Jade. The crew welcomes in one of the Lead Designers of the Kyrie 4, Ben Nethongkome to talk about the history and creation process of the signature sneaker. Later in the show, the Nice Kicks Mailbag with real callers!

Ep 8: FLA x Jordan | Yeezy Bundle | Mailbag Dec 07, 2017

BLK Tray, Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and Jade. This week on the Nice Kicks Cast the crew talks about Florida joining forces with Jordan brand. Also taking a look at the Yeezy bundle and the Desert Rat. What are some of the best bundles ever. Sneaker release stories. Mailbag.

0:00- Intros/Jade gets a nickname

0:30- Tray VS.. the Jerry Ferrara edition

8:00- Florida joining Jordan brand

11:50- Yeezy 500’s

13:45- Apparel Bundles

22:00- Kanye’s influence on sneaker culture

24:20- Why Reebok went under

31:00-Draft.com (promo code: NICEKICKS)

32:15- Rapper shoe lines

37:00- Monarchs

41:25- Nice Kicks Mailbag questions

56:00- Nice Kicks guest- Kevin

56:50- Shoe Release stories

1:09:20- Sneaker store hookups

1:15:00- Concord 11’s

1:22:20- #Whatsonyourfeet/Flintstone 1 discussion

Ep 7: OFF-WHITE x Nike The Ten Nov 29, 2017

Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Matt Halfhill on Nike's Off-White 10 release. The Jordan 1s. Art Basel. Has the hype gone too far? Nike Stash Collab. Nice Kicks Mailbag.

Ep 6: The Air Monarch Nov 16, 2017

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray welcome in former Nike employee and Monarch innovator, Ian Williams to talk about one of the best selling shoes of all time, your dad's favorite shoe, the Nike Air Monarch. Also the Nice Kicks Mailbag and our first Kicks Cast fan-guest Olivia Beyer.

Ep 5: Player Edition - Langston Galloway Nov 08, 2017

Matt Halfhill, BLK Tray and Nick DePaula with Detroit Pistons' Langston Galloway. In the show Jade revises his Adidas Iniki take. Langston talks about his collection of kicks and his new deal with Q4 Sports. BLK Tray talks about his day at ComplexCon and as always the Nice Kicks Mailbag.

Ep 4: A Theory As To Why Nov 02, 2017

Nick DePaula and BLK Tray welcome in Marcus Williams for a flashback discussion to Marcus' UCONN days and the sneaks they wore. College hoop collaborations, Oregon. The Be True Era. From the 80s and 90s. Notable Halloween costumes around the league. Nice Kicks Mailbag.

Ep 3: Train Your Replacement Oct 26, 2017

BLK Tray, Nick DePaula and Matt Halfhill on their favorite sneaker commercials. Commercial influence. Worst commercials. The importance of ad campaigns. Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers. Kanye Calabasas. Baseball Football Retros. Jeter / Griffey Series / Dion Sanders. Big Sack Campaign. Air Jordan 1 Off Whites. Mailbag

Ep 2: Officially Prohibited Oct 19, 2017

Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray on the banned Jordan1s, AJ32s, the best sneakers of opening night, Jadakiss' Jordan Clock and listener questions.

Ep 1: From the Ground Up Oct 13, 2017

Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula & Blk Tray on Carmelo Anthony's Melo series with Jordan Brand, the best signature shoes of the season and China Klay's newest ad. The first #NKmailbag also touches on the longevity of Boost, Eminem's co-sign and the best hoop shoes ever.

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