Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear

In this conversation, Nick Engvall is joined by Brandon Edler and they discuss their experiences working in the content industry, particularly in the sneaker and media space. They reminisce about their time at Complex and the evolution of social media platforms. They also touch on the importance of storytelling and dynamic visuals in content strategies, as well as the challenges of measuring success in the digital age. The conversation in this part focuses on the success and impact of their work at Finish Line, the importance of authenticity in content creation, and the future of tangible media. In this final part of the conversation, Nick and Brandon discuss their favorite shows, the internet's impact on exploration, their experiences with sneakers, the changing landscape of content and social media, the concept of selling out, and the importance of in-person experiences and community.

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In this conversation, Nick Engvall and Jacques Slade discuss the intersection of sneaker culture and golf. They explore the importance of consistency in brand campaigns, the need for change in the culture of golf, and the role of sneaker brands in driving that change. They also discuss the impact of collaborations in golf and the potential for creating a more inclusive golf community. The conversation highlights the importance of bringing street culture to golf and creating moments and social engagement in the sport. Finally, they discuss the future of golf and the role of Jacques Slade in the PGA Tour. In this conversation, Jacques Slade discusses the potential for golf to connect fans to moments and create a more inclusive and diverse culture. He shares his experiences working with the PGA Tour and how content creation can help shape the future of the sport. Jacques also highlights the importance of hip-hop artists in golf and suggests names like Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole who could bring a new energy to the game. He discusses his favorite golf sneakers and his dream foursome. Jacques also touches on Tiger Woods' move to TaylorMade and the potential for custom golf shoes to become a bigger part of the golf culture.

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In this episode, Nick, Robbie, Rohit, and Mike, discuss various collaborations in the sneaker game. They start by sharing their recent rockin' and coppin' experiences. Then, they delve into anime collaborations, highlighting the Hunter x Hunter and One Piece collaborations with Reebok. They also discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration with Puma and the PSG Air Max Plus collaboration with Nike. The hosts explore the appeal of collaborations and the potential for growth in this market. The conversation explores the appeal of different sneaker designs and the balance between safe and creative colorways in collaborations. It discusses the perception of collaborations and the importance of appealing to different audiences. The conversation also touches on the frustration with repetitive designs and the significance of storytelling in collaborations. It explores different approaches to collaborations, such as playing to brand strengths or taking more nuanced approaches. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the desire for sale prices and the approach to collaborations if given the opportunity.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Rockin' and Coppin'

09:32 Anime Collaborations: Hunter x Hunter and One Piece

16:19 Cartoon Collaborations: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

24:47 The Potential of Collaborations

25:20 Discussion of Sneaker Designs

26:01 Collaborations and Brand Identity

26:56 The Appeal of Unique Designs

28:19 Balancing Safe and Creative Colorways

28:59 The Perception of Collaborations

30:21 Appealing to Different Audiences

31:21 The Success of Basic Colorways

32:38 Using Brand Identity in Collaborations

33:34 The Necessity of Safe Collaborations

34:00 The Frustration with Repetitive Designs

35:07 The Importance of Storytelling in Collaborations

36:31 The Connectivity of Collaborations

37:25 Approaches to Collaborations

38:16 Playing to Brand Strengths

39:17 Nuanced Stories in Collaborations

40:16 Balancing Wild and Safe Approaches

41:43 The Enduring Appeal of Certain Designs

43:03 The Appeal of Consistent Colorways

44:21 The Desire for Sale Prices

45:19 Approaching Collaborations

46:57 Mismatched Shoes and Brand Identity

49:49 Approaching Collaborations

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Summary

In this episode, the Sneaker History Podcast team discusses Kevin Durant's signature shoes and their impact. They reminisce about memorable KD signature shoes, such as the KD4 and KD7, and discuss the unique playing style of Kevin Durant. The team also explores the influence of Nike on the design of the KD line and the lack of wearability and popularity of KD retro shoes. They conclude by reflecting on KD's positioning among other basketball superstars like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The conversation explores KD's legacy and his shoe line, comparing it to Kyrie's line. They discuss memorable shoes from Kyrie's perspective and the marketing efforts for KD's shoes. The conversation also touches on Derrick Rose's shoe line and the timing and impact of it. They speculate on what could have happened if KD signed with Adidas and discuss memorable sneaker moments in KD's career. They share their favorite KD shoes to play in and talk about personal connections to certain KD models. The conversation ends with a discussion on unconventional KD shoe designs and an outro question about the inspiration for their first signature shoe.

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On this condensed "Rocking and Copping" episode of the show, Robbie, Mike, and Rohit discuss new pickups from adidas and Nike, as well as the new On store in Portland.

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