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

May 05, 2021 04:30 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

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 Hal...

Best Sneaker Commercials, Jordan Zion 1, And Sneaker Pre-Orders

April 28, 2021 17:31 - 57 minutes - 49.8 MB

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 ...

Kobe Bryant Estate Departs Nike And Nike’s New Refurbished Program

April 21, 2021 21:46 - 33 minutes - 29.1 MB

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 ...

Ep. 24: Foot Locker x GOAT - What does this mean?

March 02, 2019 16:37 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

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 ah...

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

January 23, 2019 23:14 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

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 ...

Ep. 22: Jordan Footwear VP Gentry Humphrey On The Air Jordan 11

November 15, 2018 20:22 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

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 reacti...

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

November 13, 2018 17:54 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

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” ...

Ep. 20: Nike designer Ben Nethongkome on the Kyrie 5

November 06, 2018 17:27 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

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 aroun...

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

October 19, 2018 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

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 &...

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

May 01, 2018 23:16 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

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

April 20, 2018 15:28 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

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. www.nicekicks.com

Ep. 16: Kawhi | Supreme x NBA | NK Mailbag

March 08, 2018 23:31 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

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

February 02, 2018 16:29 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

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

January 20, 2018 20:02 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

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

January 18, 2018 19:48 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

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

January 05, 2018 22:22 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

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

December 29, 2017 01:07 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

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

December 15, 2017 16:30 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

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

December 07, 2017 01:17 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

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 24:2...

Ep 7: OFF-WHITE x Nike The Ten

November 29, 2017 23:24 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

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

November 16, 2017 22:34 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

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

November 08, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

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

November 02, 2017 03:44 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

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

October 26, 2017 02:51 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

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

October 19, 2017 04:08 - 1 hour - 119 MB

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

October 13, 2017 03:22 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

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.