A podcast that dives deep into the history, stories and current events of sneakers and street culture as a whole.
In today's episode we're talking Adidas and their chokehold on the summer months with plenty of dope offerings both new and retro. Then we talk about the history of Clipse, up to and including their newest album Let God Sort 'Em Out, which, in my opinion, is and will very likely remain, the album of the year. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about the top 10 sneakers of 2025 so far, what they are and why they're here. It's already been a crazy good year for sneakers and we're only halfway through it! Enjoy!
Today we're talking about a couple of exciting skate sneakers that have recently dropped from both Nike SB and New Balance. We're also talking about the NBA Finals and why Canadians have a lot to cheer for, no matter which team they choose. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about the recently returned Air Jordan 4 White Cement. We're also talking about the legendary New York rapper Jadakiss, who turns 50 today. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about the history of one of Nike's most iconic sneakers, the Air Max 95. Then we talk about The Grey Album, the legendary Beatles/Jay Z Mashup that sparked the career of super producer Danger Mouse. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about Nike and the issues they seem to be having with things like stock numbers and innovation. We're also talking about the history of the New Balance 992. Then we talk about hip hop albums we need to see from certain artists in 2025. And finally, we talk about the new HBO documentary Celtics City, about the Boston Celtics and why it is the best basketball documentary since The Last Dance. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about the Air Jordan 1 85 Low Royal and why Nike buried the release of that shoe, despite it having the same attention to detail as the Bred 85 High they just released. We're also talking about the AJ12 Flu Game and why that shoe is so important to sneaker and NBA history. And then we'll talk about Kevin Durant, who seemingly will be on the move again this summer from the Phoenix Suns and we look at his legendary career up to this point. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about Nike seemingly being on a bounce back, with several of their recent releases selling out and generating hype. Then we talk about Wemby's medical issue causing him to miss the rest of his second season and we look at some of the best sophomore seasons in NBA history. Then we give The Alchemist his flowers and talk about his illustrious production career and his dope new album Life is Beautiful with Larry June and 2 Chainz. Enjoy!
Welcome to Sole Food Sneakers + Culture. Today, we're talking about the AJ1 Black Toe Reimagined and why it's better than it's being given credit for. Then we talk about the NBA All Star Weekend and whether the new format helped or hurt its entertainment value overall. Then we talk about Drake's new album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4U, and what it tell us about why Drake never stood a chance against Kendrick Lamar in their much publicized, elongated beef. Enjoy!...
Welcome to Sole Food Sneakers and Culture. Today we're talking about the upcoming release and history of the Air Jordan 1 85 Bred and the recently released Air Jordan 5 Black Metallic Reimagined. We're also talking about the NBA Trade deadline movers and shakers. And we end the episode recapping Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show and I share my thoughts on that. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Sole Food Sneakers + Culture Podcast, today we're talking about the dying industry that is the brick and mortar sneaker shop. We're also talking about the blockbuster trade that is sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers to play alongside Lebron. And we'll talk about Kendrick Lamar's big night at the Grammy's and talk about why he is having arguably the best year in hip hop history by a single artist. Enjoy!
Today I'm talking about a five pairs of sneakers I'm looking forward to buying in 2025. And why those five will be the only sneakers I'll be picking up all year.
Today I run down my list of the best sneakers of the year and give my thoughts on where the sneakers industry and sneaker culture was at this past year and where it's at now. Enjoy and thank you for hanging out with Sole Food in 2024!
It's a retro Jordan episode today as we talk about the return of the Air Jordan 3 Black Cement. We also talk about the Air Jordan 4 Fear sitting on shelves and the upcoming return of the Air Jordan 11 Legend Blue and why you should wait before you secure your pair. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about the Air Jordan 14 Black Toe, which dropped this past Saturday and surprisingly sold out very quickly. We're also talking about the upcoming return of the Nike Wu-Tang Dunk, a sneaker which until now has only existed in very small quantities for very large sums of money. Enjoy!
Today we're taking a look at the history of a forgotten Air Force model, the AF3. We're also talking about Nigo's historic collaboration with Nike and why it's so significant and taking a close look at the Nike/Nigo Air Force 3 that was recently released. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about A Ma Maniere and posing the question of their relevancy in sneakers in 2024, while also touching on some of their classic and not so classic releases with both Nike and Jordan Brand. Enjoy!
Today I'm reviewing the book 'Peter Moore: Sneaker Legend' about the legendary career of Peter Moore, the man who created the Air Jordan 1. I'm also doing a dive into Peter Moore's time with Nike, Adidas and beyond and looking at the incredible impact his work has had on sneakers and on sports marketing as a whole. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about Travis Scott and why Travis's sneakers and sneaker collaborations are still so highly sought after and so damn expensive on the secondary market. What is it about the man that gives him the Midas Touch in sneaker culture? Enjoy!
Welcome to the first episode of season 3! Today we're talking about Nike opening their limited edition sneaker vault and giving the world a shot at sneakers most of us never thought we'd have a chance to own. We also talk about Reebok's being back on the big screen in a big way. And we talk about Foot Locker opening their new store concept in NYC and their desire to be back at their former glory. Enjoy!
On our season 2 finale, we're talking about the best sneakers of the year so far, including some honourable mentions and we talk about some of the potential best sneakers of the year that are set to release in the back half of 2024. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about the recent release of J. Balvin's newest Jordan sneaker. We're also taking a look at Sabrina Ionescu's upcoming second sneaker with Nike. And we're talking about the many, many Travis Scott Jordan 1 low releases the brand has planned for this year and next. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about the sneaker histories of both Kendrick Lamar and Drake. We'll tie their sneaker output to their musical output, talk about where things went wrong between the two and then crown a winner in the battle of their sneaker catalogues. Enjoy it!
Today we're talking about Nigo, the influential designer and creator of A Bathing Ape and Human Made. We'll talk about Nigo helping to create the streetwear scene in Tokyo, his relationship with American hip hop and some of its biggest stars and some of the classic sneakers that have come from Bape over the years. Enjoy!
Today we're checking in on some new and exciting sneakers that have been teased and announced that are set to come out later this year. We also talk about Wemby's far out new Nike logo and about why the Air Jordan 2/3 is actually super dope and a great kick for summer. Enjoy!
Today, for Air Max Day 2024, we're talking the history of the Air Max sneaker, one of Nike's most innovative and beloved lines. After running through the history of AM, we dive into some of the standout releases and collaborations that the Air Max has seen and end on a few thoughts about what the Air Max has meant, and continues to mean, to its fans of collectors the world over. Enjoy!
Today we're talking about art and sneakers. Pop artists, contemporary artists, graffiti artist, tattoo artists, customizers and more and the sneakers that they have seen grace their work. Art is one of the most significant aspects of street culture, which also includes the sneakers which have been used as the canvas for this art over the years and which has produced some of the world's most sought after grails. We get into all of that and more in this episode of Sole Food. Enjoy!...
Today I'm talking about the lack of sneaker innovation in today's day and age. Why have sneaker brands become, essentially, retro release houses for their products and what can we expect from brand new silhouettes as far as encouraging these brands to push more money and resources into new and innovative sneaker technologies.
Today I'm sharing my thoughts about the recent surprise hype that surrounded the release of the Air Jordan 4 Bred Reimagined, which released on February 17th and sold out in minutes all over the world. And why this shoe did so well, while the Jordan 1 Royal Reimagined from last November...didn't. Enjoy!
