12-Aug-2010
Posted by : Dallas Stokes
Category : CounterKicks, Stokes Life
Tags: AND1, AND1 Tochillin, Chris Christmas, Dada, Dallas Stokes, E. Scott Morris, Footwear Design, Footwear Industry, Freelance, KICKS, Peter Moore, Rob Purvy, Robert Greenberg, Ron Wright, SLAM, Stokes Life

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!!!
21-Jul-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Category : AND1, Converse, CounterKicks, CounterKicks Interviews, Other, PEAK, PUMA, Pony, Reebok, Stokes Life, adidas
Tags: 310 Motoring, adidas, adidas Chromium, AND1, AND1 Tochillin, Converse, CounterKicks, Dada, Dallas Stokes, Dunk.net, Magic 23, Marc Ecko, Militia Project, Oakley, P. Miller, PEAK, Pony, Protege, Protege Stackjack 1, PUMA, Reebok, Rim Rocka, Sean John, Skechers, Stokes Life, The Dallas Stokes Collection, Van Grack

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…
17-Feb-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant

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.
17-Nov-2009
Posted by : John Brilliant
Category : AND1
Tags: adidas, Allen Iverson, Amazon, American Sporting Goods, AND1, AND1 Disciple, AND1 Disciple Mid, AND1 Lo-Qi, AND1 Mixtape Tour, AND1 Player, AND1 Tai Chi, AND1 Tochillin, AND1 Trash Talking T-Shirts, Antoine Walker, Champs Sports, CounterKicks, Dunk.net, Facebook, Finish Line, Foot Action, Foot Locker, Herringbone, Hibbett Sports, Japan, Jeff Penix, Kobe Bryant, Korea, Lo-Qi, Mike Piazza, Monta Ellis, NBA, NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Oscar De La Hoya, Pennsylvania, Project WE, Rebecca Lobo, Reebok, Rob Purvy, Rod Keller, Shaquille O'Neal, Shiekh Shoes, Tai Chi, Tai Chi Trilogy, Thailand, The Prophet, Tim Thomas, Tokyo, Tracy McGrady, Twitter, Vans, Vince Carter, Zappos

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…