What is Florida’s Most Popular Sneaker?
The sneaker industry is expected to experience 5.31% growt worldwide this year, reaching $75.77 billion in revenue. Customers remain loyal to their favorite brands of kicks. AOI bot, a website that helps sneakerheads and resellers buy exclusive items online, recently published a report that details Florida’s most popular sneaker.
The information is broken out by state, providing the top three brand names. “Your surroundings will always play a role in what kind of sneakers you want to wear,” AOI bot explains.
Florida Loves Travis Scott Sneakers
This Grammy-nominated rapper is also one of the country’s most successful brand collaborators. Scott began working with Nike in 2017 (and Jordan brand in 2018) to create signature design sneakers. One of their most common products is a take on the Jordan AJ 1 model that features a backward swoosh logo.
Last month, Feature published an overview of the Travis Scott and Nike partnership. This coincided with their Air Jordan 1 Low Women’s “Olive” sneaker releasing on April 26. Overall, the Travis Scott releases are always met with much excitement. They tend to sell out quickly and then can be found on resale platforms (for a much higher price).
Vans and Nike Air Max
To round out the top three choices, Vans Old Skool and Nike Air Max 270 were also highlighted by AOI bot as Florida’s most popular sneakers. Vans retro style goes back to the 1960’s. The Old Skools are easy to wear, given their pairing flexibility with any style. Although they are frequently matched with skateboarding, the dozens of color scheme options allow these low-top kicks to also fit into dressed-up or casual wardrobes. Furthermore, Vans now allows you to custom design your own Old Skools.
The Air Max model was introduced as a lightweight sneaker built for comfort. They larger air pocket has made it one of the more signature and recognizable styles in the Nike catalog. Currently, the 270 is available in nine different men’s color options and 11 colors in women’s shoes.
If you want to learn more about Florida’s popular sneaker brands or see about other states’ favorites, read AOI bots full report here.
6 Reasons Florida Sports Teams Are Killing It Right Now
Florida Panthers
With a win tonight at home, the Panthers will reach the conference finals. After losing their first game to the Boston Bruins in round one, the Panthers have gone 7-2, including winning the last six games in a row. They are an aggressive team who plays relentlessly every night until the final buzzer. Let’s not forget they were a #8 seed that knocked off a #1 Bruins team that had just broken the record for the most wins in a regular season ever.
Miami Heat
After beating the New York Knicks Monday night, the Heat are also one win away from advancing to the conference finals. Every game of the postseason, we are again learning why Jimmy Butler is called both Jimmy “Buckets” Butler, and “Jimmy Playoffs.” He is willing his way through, and the rest of the team is also playing with the heart required to make a championship run. Coach Erik Spoelstra is one of the best in the business.
Tampa Bay Rays
Let’s get right to the point, they are 29-8. Not only are they standing alone in first place atop the American League East (where each team has a winning record), but they also have the best record in all of Major League Baseball right now. The Atlanta Braves are second with 24 wins. The Rays started the season by winning the first 13 games in a row. They have only lost two out of 11 series so far. With their young nucleus, a lineup that plays team baseball, and top notch manager in Kevin Cash, this should only continue.
Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Everyone understandably has their fingers crossed on Dolphins Quaterback, Tua Tagovailoa. However, the Dolphins also have the fastest receivers (and offense) in the NFL. This offseason they also traded for Jalen Ramsey, one of the best defenders in the game. Coach Mike McDaniel is a player’s coach with a very unique approach to the game.
The Jags have one of the best quarterbacks in Trevor Lawrence. They were an exciting team towards the end of this past season that peaked at the right time. Now with extra young talent around Lawrence, they will be going into the 2023 season as a team to watch out for.
The Bucs are an unknown with Tom Brady’s retirement. This will be a future-defining year, after being a solid playoff team three years in a row, and throwing a Lombardi Trophy parade after their Super Bowl LV victory.
College Football
Ten players from the Florida “Big 3” were drafted last month by NFL teams. Anthony Richardson, out of the University of Florida, was the biggest name, being selected fourth by the Indianapolis Colts. Florida State has been penciled in at #7 in the early NCAA 2023 rankings. The Miami Hurricanes have one of the top-rated quarterbacks with Tyler Van Dyke.
Honorable Mention
They beloved Tampa Bay Lightning had a good season, before losing in the first round of the playoffs. They are consistently a winning team with an all-world goalie.Nuzzled between Fort Myers and Naples you will find the Everblades continuing their success. This minor league hockey team (affiliated with the Panthers) won the Kelly Cup last season, and are currently in the second round of the playoffs themselves.
The Miami Marlins have some work to do. Centerfielder Jazz Chisolm Jr. is an electric player who makes the game fun to watch. The team’s manager, Skip Schumaker, is a young coach who is considered to be a mastermind of the game.
