An annual tradition returns. On this episode of the SoleSavy podcast, co-founders DP & Justin forecast what the upcoming year in sneakers will look like. They first look back at a quick recap of 2022, before diving into 2023 topics like new collabs and innovation from brands, what adidas has in store, an upcoming big year for the Air Max 1, and why boutiques are starting to care again.
Jan 11, 2023•38 min•Ep. 151
On this episode Marco Negrete sits down with K.O. from ATATF (Addicted To All Things Fresh) to recap some of the memorable sneaker moments in 2022, as well as give his predictions on what the 2023 sneaker ethos looks like.
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 150
On this episode of the SoleSavy podcast, Marco Henry Negrete sits down with Air Jordan 2 expert and enthusiast, Sean Collard (@scollard23), to break down the year of the Air Jordan 2. They dive into the renewed energy behind the silhouette, some common misconceptions about the 2, and what makes the return of the Air Jordan 2 'Chicago' so special this time around.
Dec 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 149
On this episode Tony Mui sits down with Mike Kaufman of OvertimeKicks to talk about the rapid success and growth of Overtime's sneakers account. From starting during early 2020 to now amassing over 2 million followers on Tik Tok in just a span of 2 years. OvertimeMikey shares his thoughts and strategies on what he learned from the past two years!
Dec 07, 2022•16 min•Ep. 148
Riley Goodman, Co-Founder of Strideline Socks, joins the podcast this week to chat through how Marshawn Lynch wore Strideline Socks in game, the secret to comfy socks, how to successfully run a startup, and much more. 1:37 Introductions 3:08 Why socks? 5:15 What was the hardest part of starting the business? 8:13 What’s the secret of such a comfortable sock? 12:56 How did you feel when Marshawn Lynch wore your socks? 15:20 What’s been your favorite moment in the brand’s life? 17:08 How important...
Nov 23, 2022•25 min•Ep. 147
On this week's episode of the SoleSavy Podcast, DP is joined by GM of Sneakers & Streetwear at eBay, Garry Thaniel. Garry is a longtime sneaker collector and has re-energized eBay as one of the top marketplaces for finding sneakers. He tells us a bit about his experience in the industry, what his current collection is looking like, and how wearing your sneakers led to a lineup down the block. 0:55 Introductions 2:14 What’s your sneaker origin story? 7:54 What’s your collection like right now...
Nov 16, 2022•49 min•Ep. 146
Eastside Golf's, Olajuwon Ajanaku & Earl Cooper, sits down with Marco Negrete to talk about their upcoming Jordan Brand off the course and on the course golf collaboration. Olajuwon and Earl also share some entrepreneurship advice for all the young professionals out there chasing their dreams!
Nov 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 145
On this episode of the SoleSavy Podcast, we have the honor of being joined by OHSU Patient Designer Riddhi Mahajan. Riddhi is 15 years old & part of this year's Nike Freestyle program. She was assigned an Air Jordan 1 Low for this year's collection. She shares with us how she was selected into the program, why Serena Williams is her favorite athlete, what the overarching theme of the shoe is, as well as her favorite design detail. Learn more about the Doernbecher Nike Freestyle program here:...
Oct 28, 2022•16 min•Ep. 143
DP and Marco sit down to talk about the biggest news from today, adidas officially severing ties with Kanye West and the Yeezy brand. From what they believe would be adidas next steps, to how the feel personally about Kanye's actions nothing is off the table as they discuss this turning point in the sneaker industry. 2:28 Latest News on Yeezy and Adidas Partnership 8:04 Has Kanye’s legacy been tarnished? 11:19 Where does adidas go from here? 18:38 Where does Kanye go from a sneaker standpoint?...
Oct 26, 2022•41 min•Ep. 144
Oregon Ducks Football Alumnus and Jordan Brand Product Marketing legend turned University Professor, Garren Strong, sits down with Marco Negrete to discuss the evolution of the Air Jordan 1 and how it became a billion dollar business! Garren reflected on the strategy and stories behind some of the most coveted colorways, which became new classics.
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 142
DP & Marco sit down with SS4 and former Nike/Jordan Brand designer Gemo Wong to discuss the sneaker industry heading into Q4. The trio tackles topics like shifting trends to brands that surprised them to the upcoming Jordan Brand Holiday lineup. 1:23 SS4 Launch 2:34 Q4 is for the buyers? 5:18 Shifting from the Collaboration Playbook 7:40 What is a GR now? 10:20 Brand Competition 15:40 What brands have surprised you the most? 18:10 Independent creators having their shine 26:10 With so much pr...
Oct 05, 2022•43 min•Ep. 141
The SS3 was a completely original build using a vibram sole, built by 180 members from the SoleSavy community. Two of the most involved, Nith & Michael, hop on the podcast to discuss the design and creation process with DP. They share their favorite memories, the biggest challenge, and what to look out for in the near future as a community. 1:00 Introductions 1:18 Inspiration for the SS3 4:50 What made you want to help with this project? 8:43 Tell us about the SS3 sole 12:15 Other Design cue...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 139
Marco Negrete checks in with the authors of Sneaker Law, Kenneth Anand and Jared Goldstein, to discuss the civil war between Kanye West and adidas. We get insight from the legal side and speculate what the future holds. Kenneth is the former Head of Business Development and General Counsel at Yeezy Apparel LLC. Disclaimer: Kenneth did not comment on any specifics of the contracts in question.
Sep 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 138
DP and Justin reunite to cover the landscape of sneakers from both a consumer and retailer point of view. The duo hands out advice to consumers on when you should be buying, and what sneakers you might be able to get at a discount in the near future. They also chat about what to look out for in Q4, what Nike needs to reinvest in, how resellers are shifting their focus, plus much more. 2:00 ‘It’s a Buyer’s Market Now 8:24 The Last 30 days of sales 10:25 Looking ahead to Q4 11:32 Jordan 11’s sitti...
Aug 31, 2022•33 min•Ep. 137
Longtime collector and IG sneakerhead Mr. Miller joins the pod this week to discuss how he became a member of the SoleSavy community, the art of trading sneakers, believing in sneaker karma, plus much more. 1:33 Introduction to Mr. Miller 3:00 What made you want to join SoleSavy? 11:52 How big is your sneaker collection right now? 14:10 What is your 400th pair of sneakers going to be? 17:42 Giving back to the sneaker community 20:31 Transparency in reselling and trading 23:52 What sneaker do you...
Aug 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 136
Sean Go joins the pod to chat about the ins and outs of sneaker reviewing, how sneaker culture has changed in Toronto, how many sneakers he has in his collection, parenting advice, plus much more. 2:35 Intro to Sean GO 3:27 How did you get into sneaker reviewing? 6:18 How do you prepare for the review? 9:29 How many sneakers did you have when you started the channel? 11:15 2022: A Shift in Sneakers 13:52 What’s your favorite sneaker of all time? 17:50 What do you think about the Taxi AJ1? 18:31 ...
Aug 17, 2022•47 min•Ep. 135
Marco Henry Negrete sits down with Connor & Jose, representing our Release & Community teams, to chat about the best sneaker releases of the year thus far. The trio chat about not necessarily the best sneaker, but the best drops of 2022 in terms of storytelling, stock, & release method. Everything from Union x Nike to Joe FreshGoods to A Ma Maniere is covered in this comprehensive breakdown. 1:00 Introductions 2:22 Honorable Mentions 5:52 JJJJounds x New Balance 990v3 10:00 Nike SB D...
Aug 10, 2022•43 min•Ep. 134
Courtside Sneakers Owner and friend Nathan Clark, rejoins the SoleSavy podcast to give us insight into the challenges of running a sneaker store in 2022. Nathan shares how the supply chain has affected the store, how he likes to get creative when releasing a hype product, and Q4 predictions. 0:50 Introductions 1:24 What do you think the state of sneakers is like right now? 7:26 How challenging has the supply chain been to your store? 12:20 Tell us about your Jackie Robinson Dunks drop 17:03 Tell...
Aug 03, 2022•38 min•Ep. 133
Photographer Jordan Jimenez hops on the podcast to discuss the Golden State Warriors 2022 Championship Run. Jordan shares some favorite memories and highlights of the run, how photography became an outlet for him at an early age, and how his relationship with Jordan Poole came to be. 0:16 Introduction 0:45 How did you get into photography? 2:10 How did photography help your mental health? 3:58 Where did you get your start with the Warriors? 6:40 What’s a piece of advice to get into sports photog...
Jul 26, 2022•27 min•Ep. 132
On this episode of the SoleSavy Podcast, DP and Marco sit down to talk about the state of sneakers in 2022, is resell dead, are brands going to change up their strategy and so much more! 1:10 What is happening with the sneaker market recently? 21:15 Do the brands need the resell market to succeed? 36:00 Would there be recent retros that would change the market? 43:19 What are your sneaker predictions for the rest of the year?
Jul 20, 2022•53 min•Ep. 131
Timberland CMO Drieke Leenknegt and Sr. Director of Advanced Concepts and Energy, Alex Dardinski, hop on the SoleSavy podcast to discuss the Timberland CONSTRUCT: 10061 program with DP. The duo break down how the program came to life, the importance of storytelling when it comes to footwear design, and how the metaverse provides so much opportunity in the footwear space. 0:32 Introductions 1:02 What is Construct? 4:44 Tell us more about the storytelling in this project 14:38 What drove you to en...
Jul 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 130
Whitaker Group Owner James Whitner joins the SoleSavy Podcast to talk about getting Penny Hardaway's co-sign for the upcoming Penny 1 collaboration, balancing the responsibilities of running A Ma Maniere and Social Status, making sure his sneakers are released fairly, and why his work is more about making an impact in the community than selling sneakers.
Jul 12, 2022•25 min•Ep. 129
On today's podcast, DP sits down with Ian Williams, founder of Deadstock coffee to talk all about how coffee and sneakers connect, who the real nerds are, the Answer he was been waiting for and so much more! 1:50 Introduction to Ian Williams 4:50 What kind of influence has Allen Iverson had on you? 9:50 Tell us about your journey at Nike 17:00 What is your life advice regarding career? 19:10 How do you go from Nike to Deadstock coffee? 23:50 Tell us about what “Coffee Should be Dope” mean to you...
Jun 29, 2022•53 min•Ep. 128
On today's episode, DP sits down with NBA Player Langston Galloway to chat about his signature sneaker the LG1, what it takes to take a sneaker from concept to delivery, how he feels the sneaker performs on court, what you need to do to achieve your dreams and so much more! 0:34 Introduction 1:27 What made you go from basketball to starting your own business? 3:11 How long ago did you start “Ethics”? 5:27 When did you see your first sample? 6:22 Breakdown of the ETHICS LG1 8:58 How many iteratio...
Jun 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 127
On today's episode, DP sits down with Rikki Mendias, founder of Hav-A-Sole, a non-profit that gives back to the community by lacing up kids with some heat on their feet. From how many shoes they've donated this year, to what really got him started in donating sneakers, how you can get involved and so much more! 0:43 Introduction 5:30 What does a look like for Hav A Sole? 9:57 How many shoes have passed through Hav A Sole this year? 12:40 What does a chapter look like? 14:49 What is the hypest pa...
Jun 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 126
On today's podcast, DP sits down with Sneaker Room owner Suraj Kaufman to talk about why sneakers are so special to him, how he really got into sneakers, what he's trying to do for the culture and so much more! 0:28 Introduction 1:06 Tell us about your collars with Nike 5:09 What is your sneaker origin story? 20:14 Can you give us the story behind your Instagram bio?
May 25, 2022•59 min•Ep. 125
On this episode, DP sits down with Turhan Williams, chief product officer at Solesavy to dive in deep about the development of COLLECT, why they are so excited for sneakerheads to use the platform, how they are keeping it secure and so much more! 0:31 Introduction 6:05 What is COLLECT? 7:06 What was the journey like to develop this platform? 22:00 What is KYC and how does it help me?
May 18, 2022•32 min•Ep. 124
SoleSavy co-founder and CEO DP shares his thoughts on why identify verification online is important.
May 16, 2022•22 min•Ep. 123
On today's podcast, DP chops it up with Jared Goldstein and Kenneth Anand to talk about the latest news on Nike v. StockX lawsuit, what Nike's newest claims really means for the sneaker culture, what could be coming up next and so much more! 0:28 Introductions 1:34 Tell us your initial reactions to Nike v. StockX lawsuit 5:45 What do you think will happen with the NFT lawsuit? 8:15 Can you break down what happened with Nike claiming that StockX is selling fakes? 14:47 What about other marketplac...
May 12, 2022•29 min•Ep. 122
On today's episode, DP chats with Roland Coit, artist and owner of Detriot sneaker boutique "Burning Rubber" to chat all about what store owners go through for each release, what happened to the Fragment x Jordan 1 release, exclusive news on a brand new collab and so much more! 0:27 Introduction to Ro Spit 5:31 What’s your sneaker origin story? 10:17 What was the Air Yeezy 1 release like as a store owner? 18:59 What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned from owning a store? 22:59 What is th...
May 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 121
