AND1 2013 Product Preview - Part 2

[Shoe Session – 7.16.12] – AND1 2013 Product Preview  - Part 2

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls 

Images: Diane Skaer and Rob Purvy (via email)

Greetings, And Juans.   Continuing this two-part blog about upcoming AND1 products for 2013, I’ll be sharing with you a ton of images of new footwear.  But before anything else, feel free to check out Part One (published last July 9, 2012 – click HERE for the article) that featured AND1 apparel and accessories.

All of the images posted below were taken last May 2012, when the AND1 Sales Conference was held in Madrid, Spain.  Again, big thanks to AND1 USA (thru AND1 President Rob Purvy) and Diane Skaer for these pictures.

Here are some “sole” highlights, that I think are worthy of noting:

• A lot of performance and off-court pairs will feature mesh-style outer material similar to the locally released AND1 Elev8 Mid, and will be coupled with L2G airbags that is already available to the Empire Mids.

• Recurring themes – such as the Empire 2.0 Mids and Rocket 3.0 Mids are coming.

• Straps are making a return as well, with the upcoming Guardian Mid as a prime example.

• Most importantly, one of the most popular AND1 shoe models of all time, as well as one of its best-selling pairs, will be making a comeback.  Say “Welcome Back” to the postgame trailblazer, the Too Chillins (slated April 2013).

Truly exciting times are ahead as far as these sneak previews are concerned, and with an aggressive marketing campaign due out soon, AND1 is making its presence felt once more.  Given that 2013 is the brand’s 20^th anniversary, I’m not really surprised.  In fact, I was expecting this one, plus a few more surprises from the brand that was born in the streets of Philadelphia.

If you want more And1 news, updates, and, shoe sightings/sales on the fly, follow us in Twitter (@and1ph) and LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph).  And that’s the 411, And Juan.

AND1 2013 Product Preview - Part 1

[Shoe Session – 7.9.12] – AND1 2013 Product Preview  - Part 1

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls 
Images: Diane Skaer and Rob Purvy, AND1 USA (via email)

Greetings, And Juans.  Last May 2012, executives and distributors of the AND1 brand from all over the world, led by no other than the AND1 President - Rob Purvy, converged and held their annual sales conference in Madrid, Spain.  Upcoming AND1 products, from shirts to jackets, jerseys to shorts, sweatpants, socks and shoes (both performance and off-court), were on full display for the review of everyone who were present.  And now, thanks to AND1 USA, I was able to secure some images (through the lens of Diane Skaer) that I can share to everyone and provide a sneak preview of what is to come for 2013.

Part One of my two-part blog feature will focus on AND1 apparel and accessories, and Part Two will be published next week (July 16), which will include images of the upcoming footwear for 2013.  I’ve posted all of the images below, and will let them speak for themselves.

A couple of shots of new AND1 shorts from 

the official AND1 Instagram account (@and1_basketball).

Jacket with matching sweatpants, new AND1 cap, shorts, and an upcoming bag.

Peep the shoe.  If you're asking me if it's coming back..IT IS.

If these caps reach the Philippines, I'm a happy camper.

 Socks bearing the updated AND1 logo.

Compression gear.

We got balls.  Lots of them.  Big ones too.

If you want more And1 news, updates, and, shoe sightings/sales on the fly, follow us in Twitter (@and1ph) and LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph).  Also feel free to e-mail us at and1pinas@gmail.com, send us images of yourself rocking And1 gear/footwear, your personal And1 collection or even your own mixtape.  We might post that in the fanpage or even publish a blog article about you.

And that’s the 411, And Juan.

Watch out for Part Two next week!

AND1 Germany participates in Germany's Reality Check (GRC) 2012

[Foreign Flava – 7.8.12] – AND1 Germany participates in Germany's Reality Check (GRC) 2012

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls 
Images: And1 Germany (c/o Laurent Burkart)

AND1 Germany has participated in the 2012 edition of Germany's Reality Check (GRC), which is one of the top tournaments of the year in their country.  They have sponsored a team which includes Germany’s Finest founder and recent visitor to the Philippines, Paul Gudde.  The event will be held in Cologne on July 7-8. 

I’ve posted some images below courtesy of AND1 Germany’s Laurent Burkart, grabbed from his Facebook account and also from the official AND1 Germany FB fanpage.  For more news, images, and information, visit them at http://www.facebook.com/and1germany.

AND1 Germany-sponsored team, with Germany's Finest Paul Gudde (extreme right).

I've also included a Youtube video of the 2012 GRC.  Peep the trailer below:

Shout outs to our frequent collaborator Laurent for sharing the info.  Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter (@and1ph) for local and international news & updates and LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph).  And that’s the 411, And Juan!

PMBL Season Three All Star Game (co-sponsored by AND1)

[Shoe Session – 7.6.12] – PMBL Season Three All Star Game (co-sponsored by AND1)

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls 
Images: PMBL website and And1 Basketball (via email)

The Philadelphia Mans Basketball League (PMBL) will be hosting its All Star Game this weekend, July 6 at 7pm.  The league’s Season Three skills showcase, where only the top ballers of the PMBL will be playing, will be in full display at the Palestra in Philadelphia.  With the league being co-sponsored by AND1, representatives from Kicks magazine (SLAM), Rucker Park, and the AND1 Live Streetball Tour will all be in attendance.

Part of the PMBL ASG highlights are the following events:

-         Slam Dunk Contest

-         Three Point Shooting Contest

-         Skills Competition

Find out more about the PMBL by clicking this link, and to check out the roster of players who got the nod to play in the ASG, you can read all about them HERE.

Check out this image that was shared on the PMBL Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/PMBLeague).  Talk about getting love from AND1.

Big thanks to AND1 USA (courtesy of Rob Purvy) for the heads up, and the PMBL website for the complete details.  You can read the original article HERE.   Follow the PMBL on Twitter (@PMBLeague) for more league updates and news.

Stay tuned to AND1 Philippines for international features and the regular local updates via Twitter (follow @and1ph) and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph).  And that’s the 411, And Juan!