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Would You Buy These Facebook and Twitter Running Shoes?
No, Adidas is not actually selling shoes branded with the logos and colors of Facebook and Twitter. But after seeing these snazzy designs from Glasgow web designer Gerry McKay, would you blame them if...
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CHART OF THE DAY: The NCAA Tournament Is One Big Nike Commercial
This year's NCAA tournament is significant because it is the first in which teams are allowed to wear jerseys with the manufacturer's logo (previously they were only allowed on the shorts). And the...
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Adidas Will Keep Giving FIFA Money Despite How Messed Up They Are
LONDON (AP) — Adidas has agreed to continue sponsoring FIFA despite lingering concerns about the crisis engulfing world soccer's governing body. Sepp Blatter, who was re-elected as FIFA president on...
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The Incredible Story Of An Anti-Establishment Street Artist Who Started...
Shepard Fairey is best known for his Barack Obama "Hope" poster that he created in 2008. The image, which originally said "Progress," attracted viewers from around the world and placed him squarely in...
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DON'T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: The 20 Worst Sports Ads Of All Time
Athletes don't go to school for acting, so maybe it's unfair to harshly judge a sports figure for delivering stale lines or having awkward body language. On the other hand, it's fun. Click to begin...
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SNEAKER WARS: The Greatest Hits In Basketball Commercials
Under Armour’s Eric Ogbogu, an NFL journeyman, once famously and intimidatingly preached, “We must protect this house!” Now, it appears as though Under Armour is going after their competitor's homes....
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Check Out These Awesome Pictures Of The New Adidas HQ In Germany
Sportswear giant Adidas has revamped its huge headquarter in Herzogenaurach, Germany. 1,700 Adidas staff members will be in the new space, which features intertwining walkways in an atrium that...
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The NBA Lockout Could Cost Adidas Nearly $50 Million In Sales
When a professional league isn’t in session, people buy less of the league’s product. It’s as simple as that. So it should come as no surprise that the prolonged NBA lockout is costing Adidas, the...
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The NBA Lockout Could Cost Shoe Companies $500 Million
The NBA lockout hasn’t threatened shoe companies’ creativity. But it may threaten their wallets. Industry experts report brands like Adidas and Nike and retailers like Foot Locker and Champs could...
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The Hottest NBA Gear That You Won't Be Seeing This Season
Instead of an exciting opening night schedule with the defending NBA champions and other exciting teams like the Bulls and Thunder, there's this next to each matchup: CANCELED. Which means no exposure...
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The NBA Lockout Has Destroyed NBA Jersey Sales
The biggest proponent of David Stern and Billy Hunter’s handshake deal to begin a 66-game NBA season may not be whom you’d expect. It’s not Kobe Bryant, who can resume his plight to sit atop the NBA’s...
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Could A Shoe Contract Be Standing In The Way Of One Of The Greatest...
As many of the “uninformed” out there are learning, sneakers are not just something you put on to protect your feet from the December cold. They are a statement. They are a lifestyle. They can define...
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Wisconsin Just Unveiled The Flower-Filled Uniforms They're Going To Wear In...
The Wisconsin Badgers aren’t flashy. They are not the wacky brainchild of Phil Knight. They are not a constant experiment in cutting-edge design. But they are a tremendous football team. And headed...
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Derrick Rose Is Close To Signing A 'Lifetime' Endorsement Deal With Adidas...
Derrick Rose is a very wealthy man. Signing a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Bulls worth nearly $95 million will do that for you. And he’s about to get richer. We wrote earlier this...
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Did LeBron James Take A Subtle Jab At Nike's Rival Shoe Company Last Night?
LeBron James is one of the biggest names under Nike's broad umbrella. And one of Nike's biggest rivals in the business of basketball shoes and apparel is Adidas, who also happens to be the official...
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These Neon Yellow Uniforms Baylor Will Wear For The NCAA Tournament Are The...
The University of Oregon and Nike's effect on uniform design continues. Adidas just released photos of what three of its partner schools' — Baylor, Louisville, and Cincinnati —new limited edition unis...
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Here's Why Even Indonesian Sweatshops Can't Compete With China
There are a bunch of poor workers in Indonesia and a bunch of poor workers in China. So why is China stealing up all the foreign investments? Once again it's thanks to state support. Author Michael...
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Tumblr Extends Search For An Ad Sales Chief
Tumblr's search for an executive to lead its advertising, revenue generation and brand partnership efforts has entered at least its fifth month, the company tells us, even as it rolls out new...
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11 Crazy Sneakers From The Adidas Designer Behind The 'Shackle Shoes'
Most people had no clue who Jeremy Scott was until this week, when Adidas debuted his Winter 2012 collection. It included the "JS Roundhouse Mid," a shoe topped off with plastic shackles. Claims of...
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The Air Jordan Would Have Never Happened If Michael Jordan Had His Way
The Air Jordan is the most iconic shoe in the world. And the Jordan brand is the most successful marketing strategy in the history of sports. However, when Michael Jordan first entered the NBA, Nike...
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