{"id":78305,"date":"2025-12-22T19:42:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T19:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/78305\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T19:42:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T19:42:17","slug":"woodstacks-blood-sweat-tears-night-in-brooklyn-amnewyork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/78305\/","title":{"rendered":"WOODstack\u2019s Blood, Sweat & Tears night in Brooklyn \u2013 amNewYork"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WOODstack and Adidas launched the Blood, Sweat & Tears Adistar Control 5 with a celebration in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

Photo by Kylo Basnight<\/p>\n

\u201cBlood, Sweat & Tears\u201d defined the night and resonated far beyond sneakers.\n<\/p>\n

WOODstack and Adidas launched the Blood, Sweat & Tears Adistar Control 5 and hosted an event that highlighted the true grit, hustle, and community behind WOODstack\u2019s rise.<\/p>\n

WOODstack started in Brooklyn as a single, family-run storefront and grew into a multi-location retailer that supports community, culture, and New York\u2019s next generation of entrepreneurs. WOODstack builds on principles of hard work, family legacy, and service, and serves as a trusted destination for emerging talent, local creators, and New Yorkers who seek authenticity. The brand\u2019s mission goes beyond retail\u2014WOODstack invests in the individuals and stories that define the city and honors the entrepreneurial drive that powers New York.<\/p>\n

\"WOODstack<\/a>WOODstack and Adidas launched the Blood, Sweat & Tears Adistar Control 5 with a celebration in Brooklyn.Photo by Kylo Basnight \"WOODstack<\/a>WOODstack and Adidas launched the Blood, Sweat & Tears Adistar Control 5 with a celebration in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

\u201cBlood, sweat, and tears represent everyone,\u201d said Andy Friedman, the chief brand officer for Woodstack stores, \u201ceveryone is going through something\u2026 and if this shoe allows someone to meet someone and express themselves\u2026 then that\u2019s what we\u2019re looking for, it\u2019s community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Community favorites like Michael\u2019s of Brooklyn, The OMA Shop, Aunts ET Uncle, and Bodega City judged a pitch competition during the event, awarding a 5K small business grant to the winner. Kings Build Kings, founded by Anthony Thompson, stood out among the contestants and creates empowering spaces across New York City for young black men.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe in the idea, the work that\u2019s already been put in, and we believe in the necessity of the work Anthony is doing in the community. To be able to help amplify it and keep it going is an honor,\u201d said Mike and Nicole Nicholas of Aunts ET Uncle. \u201cEveryone getting oxtail,\u201d Thompson joked when he won the grant.\u201cEverything goes back into the community\u2014it goes into therapy, programs, and high-quality facilitators.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"WOODstack<\/a>WOODstack and Adidas launched the Blood, Sweat & Tears Adistar Control 5 with a celebration in Brooklyn.Photo by Kylo Basnight<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted people from our community to talk to each other, pitch to each other, and learn from each other, and Adidas gave us an opportunity to do that,\u201d Friedman told amNewYork. WOODstack aims to make a tangible impact on the community, beyond just providing products.<\/p>\n

To keep up with the night\u2019s winner, all updates can be found on Instagram, @kingsbuildkingsny.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

To purchase a pair of the adidas x WOODstack \u201cBlood, Sweat & Tears\u201d Adistar Control 5, which is built for the people who power the city, they can be exclusively found at all WOODstack locations and woodstack.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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