<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, host &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MikeGuillory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mike Guillory&lt;/a&gt; speaks with Sam Smallidge, the archivist at Converse, about the rich history of the brand and its impact on sneaker culture. They discuss Sam's unique connection to Converse, the evolution of various shoe models, and the significance of player-worn shoes. The conversation also delves into the role of an archivist, the process of archiving new models, and the importance of collaborations in sneaker design.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MORE ON THE BUSINESS OF SNEAKERS: &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.thesneakernewsletter.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Converse and Sneaker History&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:00 The Role of an Archivist in Sneaker Culture&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:59 Converse's Running Heritage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:57 Exploring Converse's Outdoor and Boot Models&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:02 The Evolution of Converse's Tennis Line&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:43 The Archive Intake Process&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:42 Managing New Models and Collaborations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:48 Preserving Historical Shoes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:49 Collecting Game-Worn Memorabilia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:48 The Hunt for Unique Shoes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:50 Michael Jordan's Legacy in the Archive&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:39 The Evolution of Converse Shoes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;44:11 Collaborations and Design Sessions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:12 The Archivist's Journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SUPPORT THE SHOW:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistory&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvall&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Early Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistory&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgza&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us:&lt;/strong&gt; podcast@sneakerhistory.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CHECK OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the Cars &amp;amp; Sneakers Fans - Cars &amp;amp; Kicks: https://carsxkicks.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the Creators &amp;amp; Creatives - Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[Links contain affiliate links; we may receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our podcast is proudly...&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistory&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted &amp;amp; Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPb&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GET IN TOUCH:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Robbie - robbie@sneakerhistory.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mike - mike@sneakerhistory.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rohit - rohit@sneakerhistory.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nick - nick@sneakerhistory.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/</description>

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

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A Century of Footwear Knowledge - The Archivist's Role In Sneaker Culture

DEC 15, 202549 MIN
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear

A Century of Footwear Knowledge - The Archivist's Role In Sneaker Culture

DEC 15, 202549 MIN

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In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, host Mike Guillory speaks with Sam Smallidge, the archivist at Converse, about the rich history of the brand and its impact on sneaker culture. They discuss Sam's unique connection to Converse, the evolution of various shoe models, and the significance of player-worn shoes. The conversation also delves into the role of an archivist, the process of archiving new models, and the importance of collaborations in sneaker design.MORE ON THE BUSINESS OF SNEAKERS: https://www.thesneakernewsletter.comCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Converse and Sneaker History03:00 The Role of an Archivist in Sneaker Culture05:59 Converse's Running Heritage08:57 Exploring Converse's Outdoor and Boot Models12:02 The Evolution of Converse's Tennis Line25:43 The Archive Intake Process27:42 Managing New Models and Collaborations29:48 Preserving Historical Shoes33:49 Collecting Game-Worn Memorabilia36:48 The Hunt for Unique Shoes40:50 Michael Jordan's Legacy in the Archive42:39 The Evolution of Converse Shoes44:11 Collaborations and Design Sessions46:12 The Archivist's JourneySUPPORT THE SHOW:Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistoryBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallEarly Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistoryJoin our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaIf you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: [email protected] OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans - Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators & Creatives - Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106[Links contain affiliate links; we may receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryHosted & Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbGET IN TOUCH:Robbie - [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected]: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/