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Sneaker Culture in the South With Rukus' Devin Chriss
Sneaker Culture in the South With Rukus' Devin Chriss
Description
In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, host Mike Guillory interviews Devin Chriss, a partner at Rukus, a sneaker and skate shop in Louisiana. They discuss the unique culture of sneakers in the South, the importance of community engagement, and the evolution of sneaker collaborations, particularly with New Balance. Devin shares insights into the challenges and successes of running a sneaker shop, the impact of reselling on the market, and the significance of skate culture in shaping sneaker trends. The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling in sneaker design and the future of sneaker retail in a rapidly changing landscape.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistory
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvall
Early Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory
Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistory
Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgza
If you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: [email protected]
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:
For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fm
For the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.com
For the Cars & Sneakers Fans - Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.com
For 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=sneakerhistory
Hosted & Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPb
GET IN TOUCH:
Robbie - [email protected]
Mike - [email protected]
Rohit - [email protected]
Nick - [email protected]
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.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/