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1:29 Introduction to Drew Ruiz

2:15 What's in your sneaker rotation?

3:49 What kind of sneakers did you like growing up?

6:00 What are some hoop shoes from this year that have caught your attention?

9:40 What has basketball done for you?

11:31 How has coaching helped you in your career?

14:16 How did you start working at SLAM magazine?

18:36 How did you start writing?

28:00 Any shoes for events that stuck out to you?

30:15 Tell us about the Bubble Live

36:25 What was it like working at Wieden Kennedy?

40:08 What was it like working on the CPFM x McDonalds collab?

48:30 What was it like moving when you are 30 years old?

54:31 What sense of pride does being a Mexican and doing the work you're doing bring to you?

Timestamps

• 1:20 - Intro to Macey & Her Hobbies
• 1:45 - Macey's Nike Dunk High Design
• 3:00 - Getting Involved with Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle
• 4:21 - Significance of the Ribbon on Macey's Nike Dunk High
• 5:10 - First Time You Saw Your Design
• 6:15 - What is Your Favorite Part of Your Shoe?
• 8:55 - What Do you Want to Be When You Grow Up?
• 9:39 - What Do You Hope People Feel When They See the Shoe the First Time?
• 11:20 - Final Thoughts

0:46 Introduction

2:03 Why did you want to do a signature shoe?

3:40 What are some details you hid in the shoe?

9:43 Do you think this will change perception?

11:35 What has been your biggest takeaway from this process?

13:55 What would you say to those on the fence?

0:32 Reaction to Union Drop

10:02 Stock Numbers

17:22 Was this drop a success?

1:20 Second Yeezy Drop Recap

4:00 Why did they distribute to other retailers instead of just dropping on the confirmed app?

8:58 Why do you think the stores accepted this product?

11:20 What does Adidas do with the product that won't sell?

12:21 Community Comments

16:10 I like this product but I dislike the person that is behind it

1:19 Definition of Releases

2:03 Asics 1130 x HAL Studio

5:03 Kith x Clarks x Adidas Samba

10:40 Air Ship PE "Every Game"

15:30 Air Jordan 3 "White Cement"

19:28 Air Jordan 1 "Next Chapter"

24:00 Air Jordan 12 x A Ma Maniere

28:40 New Balance 998 x Kith Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

33:19 Honorable Mentions

On this episode of the SoleSavy podcast, Juan Hernandez steps in as host and is joined by two SoleSavy members, Rich and Will. Rich and Will are 2/4s of the team running the MambaInsuranceCo IG Page.The trio chat about what the page is all about, how they educate followers on the lineage and history of the Kobe sneaker line, and chat about their all-time favorite Kobe sneakers and moments.

For more information, follow the IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/mambainsuranceco/

It's a big day for collectors everywhere. On this episode of the SoleSavy podcast, DP is joined by Chief Product Officer, Turhan Williams, to discuss COLLECT by SoleSavy. The two breakdown what we learned in the past couple of months, what weimplemented from beta testing, and why COLLECT is now available to all users,Then Jacob Roscoe, founder of Legitmark, joins the duo to talk about the new partnership, and how the platform works for those seeking an extra piece of mind.

To learn more about Legitmark, click here: https://legitmark.com/

To learn more about COLLECT, click here: https://solesavy.com/collect/

On this episode of the SoleSavy Podcast, Marco Henry Negrete is joined by content creator and performance basketball sneaker reviewer David Giongco, better known as DGHoops. David is a life long sneakerhead and basketball fan and has amassed a huge following by reviewing the latest basketball performance sneakers. They talk about the best performance sneaker from each brand in 2022, how David inspired Steph Curry on the court one night, and make some predictions on what sneakers to look out for on the court in 2023.

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.

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 are socks to the everyday consumer?

19:09 What kind of socks and shoes pair best together?

21:33 Any advice for those thinking of starting a company with something they are passionate about?

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?

22:00  How did you get your start working for eBay?

34:38 Tell us the idea behind the eBay Pop Up Store

43:51 What advice would you give to people that are just getting their careers going?

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: https://ohsufoundation.org/community-programs/doernbecher-freestyle/

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?

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 product, the consumer wins in Q4

29:40 The Upcoming Jordan Brand Holiday Lineup

34:15 Buying what you want to wear vs just buying to buy

36:11 What’s on your list for the rest of the year?

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 cues for SS3

20:03 Favourite Memories from the design process?

29:30 What does this shoe mean to you?

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.

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 sitting on the wall?

13:28 Advice to consumers concerning raffles?

15:55 The market is getting competitive with retailers

17:25 'The 30-day window'

20:11 ‘The Last Correction’

23:00 The upcoming Jordan 3 ‘Fire Red’ & what to expect

24:55 Does Nike reinvest in storytelling?

28:05 Resellers pivoting

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 have the most of?

25:48 What’s on your must have list for the rest of the year?

28:10 Storytelling in sneakers

31:11 Where does sneaker culture go next?

35:45 How long ago did you start content creating?

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 What shoe do you enjoy reviewing the most?

19:36 What is your most viewed video on your channel?

21:35 Does anyone stop you in the streets?

23:03 IZBAK explanation

24:12 What did the Toronto Raptors championship mean to you?

25:46 What’s Toronto like as a sneaker city?

29:05 Any memories from the SoleSavy community that you want to share?

31:55 Any dad advice that you can give out?

34:30 Can you tell us about the sneakers that your child has?

36:53 What is the oldest sneaker in your collection?

38:16 What sneaker got you hooked on shoes?

39:14 Best steal or retail cop?

41:11 What’s on your watchlist?

43:15 What do you have for trade now?