Peter Verry

2 weeks ago | footwearnews.com | Peter Verry

If you’re looking to learn about the multi-billion-dollar sneaker industry, there’s a hidden gem you can attend within the charming Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y. Though Sean Williams and Dee Wells have long offered some form of sneaker-related education since 2011, the duo founded Solecial Studies Community Academy (SSCA) — which is located at 155 Water St. — in July 2023. SSCA also counts Ali Shaheed Muhammad of the iconic rap group A Tribe Called Quest and Heeling Soles Inc.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Peter Verry

If you’re looking to learn about the multi-billion-dollar sneaker industry, there’s a hidden gem you can attend within the charming Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y.Though Sean Williams and Dee Wells have long offered some form of sneaker-related education since 2011, the duo founded Solecial Studies Community Academy (SSCA) — which is located at 155 Water St. — in July 2023. SSCA also counts Ali Shaheed Muhammad of the iconic rap group A Tribe Called Quest and Heeling Soles Inc.

3 weeks ago | footwearnews.com | Peter Verry

"The plan is to open up approximately 20 stores this year. We're looking to backfill a lot of our existing cities and states," DTLR CEO Todd Kirssin told FN. The year is still young, but it has already featured moments to remember for DTLR. The lifestyle retailer, which was acquired by JD Sports in February 2021, opened its 250th store this past February, a 6,000-square-foot location at Reisterstown Road Plaza in Baltimore. The location is fitting, as DTLR was founded in the Maryland city in 1982.

3 weeks ago | footwearnews.com | Peter Verry

"Yes, part of this is talent, but you also have to have the confidence and the belief in the gear or the shoe that you're training in," Lokedi told FN. Kept secure behind glass, Under Armour revealed the latest update to its Velociti Elite super shoe franchise at The Running Event (TRE) in November 2024. On Monday, that same shoe helped Sharon Lokedi achieve a record-breaking performance at the Boston Marathon.

3 weeks ago | sg.style.yahoo.com | Peter Verry

Kept secure behind glass, Under Armour revealed the latest update to its Velociti Elite super shoe franchise at The Running Event (TRE) in November 2024. On Monday, that same shoe helped Sharon Lokedi achieve a record-breaking performance at the Boston Marathon. Lokedi — with the Under Armour Velociti Elite 3 laced up — locked in a time of 2:17:22 during the race, breaking the Boston Marathon’s women’s marathon course record.