(Not) so easy come, but easy goes goes this Easy Mint colorway of the Adidas Ultraboost. Adidas’ inconsistent sizing strikes again where this women’s size 7 was bigger than a women’s size 7.
Oh well. I still love the color, but if it don’t fit right, there’s not much choice…
Now this is a Starbucks Frappuccino that I actually wouldn’t mind trying. Unfortunately, the American Cherry Pie Frappuccino is available only in Japan from April 13 to May 16.
The next fashion crush at Target will happen this Sunday on April 9, 2017. My only source of this information is this poster announcing the launch of Victoria Beckham’s clothing line collaboration with Target.
If this is like other collaborations in Target’s past, the store will be stormed and inventory wiped out essentially that day.
Too much Jordan. Has to be, but in any case, North Carolina barely outlasted Gonzaga in the Finals of 2017 Men’s NCAA basketball season. It was tight until the end before that 9-2 burst by the Tarheels did in the Bulldogs.
Of course, I was rooting for the underdog since the Gonzaga basketball program has yet to win a National Championship, but how can you fault the “opposing” team for wearing the Cool Gray colorway of the Air Jordan 11?
Going back to 1999, the kicks title looks like this:
That’s 16 championships for Nike in the past 19 years, upping the Swoosh’s winning percentage to 84%. Congratulations to the Tar Heels and Nike.
It’s over… from a kicks point of view anyways. Nike has another championship locked down with North Carolina and Gonzaga playing in the finals. Starting out, Nike had a 59% chance for one of its teams to win it all. Under Armour and Adidas were close to each other at 19% and 22% respectively.
For the Sweet Sixteen, Nike’s odds increased to 75%, and Adidas and UA were at 12.5% each.
In the Elite 8, Nike maintained its 75% mark meaning Adidas and Under Armour again had 12.5%.
The Final Four featured three Nike teams, again 75% of the teams, with only Under Armour remaining.
Now with the Bulldogs battling the Tar Heels, Nike has a 100% chance of winning.
On Monday, it’s Jordans versus LeBrons, Kobes, Kyries, and KDs.
One down, and I’m surprised (as well as bummed since that’s the end of my bracket). Kansas and Adidas are out, leaving Nike with Gonzaga, North Carolina, and Oregon. Under Armour is still scrapping on then backs of the South Carolina Gamecocks.
The odds, the percentages – forget them. It’s March Madness, baby! All shoe brands are still in it with Nike having 75% of the Elite 8. UA and Adidas each have one team repping their brand.
11: Xavier, Nike
1: Gonzaga, Nike
3: Oregon, Nike
1: Kansas, Adidas
7: South Carolina, Under Armour
4: Florida, Nike
2: Kentucky, Nike
1: North Carolina, Nike
This percentage breakdown mimics that of 2016.
Hmmm, there are two different models of Panasonic 12-60mm lenses for micro four thirds cameras.
“Get paid to shop” is the motto for eBates, and using eBates is just that. Simply sign up for an eBates account then install the browser extension for even easier shopping. With the extension installed, whenever you visit an online store, you’ll be notified of any eBates promotions and can very easily activate the promotion to earn money on any purchases.
On recent purchases on Nike.com, I’ve already earned about $30 in rebates. This is on top of any discounts and clearances from Nike itself.
Don’t wait, sign up for eBates today!
I vowed that if my bracket won this year’s tournament then I would buy shoes from the popular Adidas basketball lineup. There are no losers in the current lineup of Crazy Explosives (low), Harden Vol. 1, and the Dame 3. Currently, Adidas adorns the remaining Kansas and UCLA squads.
Lonzo balls in the Hardens.
Oddly enough, I didn’t spot the special Jayhawks makeup of the Crazy Explosive in their matchup with Purdue. I did see a different color way and the unheralded CrazyLight Boost.
But the Dame 3 is really growing on me. The performance is there, and while its look is unconventional, there are color schemes that flat out work.
The sweetness of the sixteen teams still dancing look like this:
Nike holds a dominant position with 12 of the 16 (75%). Adidas and UA both have two teams represented (12.5%), but Adidas has powerhouses, UCLA and Kansas, playing.
I haven’t been impressed by any particular pair of kicks on-court thus far. So instead, I’ll give props to the Big West representatives, UC Davis and the bespeckled, hard working, Chima Moneke.
For 2017, Nike has majorities in 9 of the 16 seeded positions. Adidas has two (#13 and 15) while Under Armour has 3 (#8, 14, and 16). UA is not represented by teams in the top four seeds. Nike and UA are tied at the six and seven spots.