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Stokes Life: Free At Last!!!

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Designers often ask me if being freelance is better than being in-house? I’m sure most designers think being able to have your own situation going has got to be better than punching a clock. For some it is amazing and for some they may say it was a bad idea. I personally say I have been happy on both sides of the gate. The whole freelance thing to me is like the pros and cons of living with your parents. Sure they get on your nerves and make you take out the trash, clean your room and cut the grass. However you do get a meal and a roof over your head as a trade off. I guess the same can be said about prison so if you work at a horrible company its the same thing. I have worked for a ton of companies in a freelance capacity and would like to share my insight and advice on this subject. Continue reading Stokes Life With Dallas Stokes: Free At Last!!!

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Interview: 5 Questions With Dallas Stokes

Category : AND1, Converse, CounterKicks, CounterKicks Interviews, Other, PEAK, PUMA, Pony, Reebok, Stokes Life, adidas

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Dallas Stokes has been a footwear designer in the industry for nearly two decades. For those who don’t know his history, we give you a quick 5 Questions recap of all the sneaker companies he’s worked for, currently works with, and what he hopes to accomplish with his brand new weekly CounterKicks series, “Stokes Life With Dallas Stokes“. Continue reading for the full 5 Questions Interview With Dallas Stokes…

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Sneak Preview: And1 Lo-Qi Downtime

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And1 is introducing a new footwear line segment and silhouette this spring with the And1 Lo-Qi Downtime. The model is an updated “spin on a pre and post game shoe” which And1 Executive Director Rob Purvy dropped word about last November in our in-depth interview here. The Lo-Qi line aims to pay homage to the original off-court And1 Tochillin which became the best selling footwear model in And1 history. The Lo-Qi Downtime officially drops May 1st and comes initially in Royal/Royal-White, White/White-Red, Black/Silver-White, and Black/Black-Silver colorways. Continue reading for detailed looks of all four colorways of the upcoming And1 Lo-Qi Downtime.

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AND1 Prophet: Interview with Rob Purvy

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Today, Counter Kicks brings you an exclusive interview with Rob Purvy, AND1 Basketball Company Executive Director. Rob talks about the AND1 Tai Chi re-launch, the Tai Chi Trilogy, plans for the Mixtape Tour, future Retro AND1 product offerings, the introduction of the Lo-Qi line, and what’s in store for the future of AND1. Continue reading for an in-depth look behind the scenes at AND1 Basketball Company with footwear industry veteran, Rob Purvy