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CounterKicks Spotlight: Counter Kicks Visits Reebok Headquarters

Category : Counter Kicks, CounterKicks Spotlights, Reebok

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Recently, Counter Kicks had the privilege of visiting Reebok Headquarters in Canton, MA and met with Paul Litchfield, Reebok Vice President of Advanced Concepts and Reebok Pump creator. A phenomenal meeting, Mr. Litchfield personally gave Counter Kicks a behind-the-scenes look at some old-school samples and new-school developments (all very hush-hush for the moment, of course).

Today, we bring you a select handful of photos from our visit, including 3 never-before-seen original Reebok Pump prototypes.

Many thanks to Paul Litchfield, Darcy McQuiggan, Jenny Shanley, Jessie Carney, as well as all of the many gracious developers and designers at Reebok. Continue reading for the original Reebok Pump prototype photos.

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Video: NFL Players Favorite Sneakers

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Our friends over at Playmaker Mobile recently shot this brief video clip asking nine current NFL players to name their favorite sneakers of all-time. Check the video above to hear from Miles Austin, David Buehler, and Kevin Ogletree of the Dallas Cowboys, Brian Brohm of the Buffalo Bills, Anthony Fasano of the Miami Dolphins, Keith Rivers of the Cincinnati Bengals, Scott McKillop of the San Francisco 49ers, Ryan Purvis of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Chip Vaughn of the New Orleans Saints.

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Design Insight: Examining The Forces…

Category : Counter Kicks, Design Insight

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I am most motivated when I learn how another creative-type developed their product; their product could be music, painting, fashion, architecture, or any other art form. I love hearing their whole process and what made them step back and approach the project in a unique way. When I learn what motivates them to create their inspirational art it makes me want to elevate my designs to the next level. Continue reading Design Insight: Examining The Forces…

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Design Insight: Art or Theft?

Category : Air Jordan, Counter Kicks, Design Insight, Jordan Brand, adidas

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Sample (n)- A portion, piece, or segment that is representative of a whole.

The documentary Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. I recently had the pleasure of viewing this documentary and it really made me start thinking about the current state of design. Continue reading for my full thoughts…

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Design Insight: Inspected (Inspired) by #23

Category : Air Jordan, Counter Kicks, Design Insight, Jordan Brand

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As a designer I tend to break everything down to a meaning.  I believe that everything has a reason and nothing is random.  To me design is a constant balance of story and performance.  You can have the best performing footwear on the planet but if it looks bad it won’t be worn.  You can also have the most beautiful footwear on the planet but if it performs like crap it won’t be worn.  It’s a constant balance and to me the perfect balance is the Air Jordan XIII. Continue reading for my design-based review of the Air Jordan XIII.

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CounterKicks Presents: Design Insight With Brett Golliff – Allow Me To Introduce Myself…

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“I heard the beat and I ain’t know what to write…”

This first blog post was hard, I didn’t really know where I wanted to take it. Should I just introduce myself? Or should I come with an impact? I figure the first option would be best. So let me start off by introducing myself, I am Brett Golliff. I am a Designer 1 at New Balance, located just outside of Boston, MA. I spend most of my days drawing shoes. It has provided me a great living for the past three years of my life. Continue reading for Counter Kicks’ brand new series: Design Insight With Brett Golliff…

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Video: Baron Davis Li-Ning Interview

Category : Counter Kicks, Li-Ning

Baron Davis fielded questions in an open Q&A session for media Monday night at Li-Ning’s grand opening event in Portland, Oregon. Davis talks about the design of his signature BD Doom shoe, describes what the next BD Doom 2 shoe will look like, more Li-Ning/ibeatyou competitions on the way, the Baron Davis/Li-Ning relationship, and what LeBron James thinks of his Li-Ning footwear. Check the video Counter Kicks shot above for the live interview look.

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CounterKicks Interview: Jay Li, General Manager at Li-Ning USA

Category : Counter Kicks, CounterKicks Interviews, Li-Ning

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Counter Kicks caught up with Jay Li, General Manager at Li-Ning USA, to talk about the Chinese sportswear company’s entrance into the U.S. market, overarching brand strategy, and where he envisions Li-Ning to be 10 years from now. Continue reading for the full interview…