Sockjig Sneaker Podcast Big in Japan: Sneaker and Clothes Shopping in Japan, Nike's Marketing and Innovation Problem - Episode 67
In this episode, I talk about Nike’s marketing and shitty products problem. I also talk about my trip to Japan, how Instagram is a key for vacation planning, what I wore and what Japanese were wearing. I also talk about shopping and a give a brief history Ginza, the birthplace of Japanese Fashion. Other topics include the Bode Astrograbber release and how Hidden NY has no point of view.
Timestamps
00:00 - Newsradio Cold Open
00:21 - Intro
03:09 - Pickups / Skips / Misses
04:54 - Skips
06:35 - Misses
08:47 - Bode Astrograbbers
13:19 - Hidden NY Asics
20:42 - Nike and Goat
24:51 - Nike's Marketing and Shitty Products Problem
29:41 - Nike's AI Designed Sneakers
31:39 - Nike and MLB Fanatics Deal
33:35 - The Sword of Donahue
37:08 - Big in Japan
41:09 - Picking a Travel Sneaker
42:02 - Clothing for Japan
45:01 - Initial Thoughts in Japan
48:42 - Cash Money
49:42 - Language
50:51 - Food
54:12 - Transportation
57:07 - Sneakers Japanese Wear
59:52 - Clothing Japanese Wear
1:01:36 - Shopping
1:08:37 - Ginza and the History of Japanese Men's Fashion
1:15:19 - Closing Thoughts
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