Triple Stitch #03: Drew Hammell

Today we are joined by Drew Hammell, historian of the culture and the master behind your favorite sneakerhead's favorite Instagram, NikeStories. 

0:31 How did you end up doing what you are doing today?

1:47 Do you remember the first pair of Nike’s you ever got?

3:55 When did Nike Stories really start?

6:00 What was the process to develop the content for the page?

6:53 What Nike Story impacts you the most?

8:40 What was it about Andre Aggasi the inspired you the most?

12:27 What sneaker designs by Wilson Smith have impacted you the most?

13:54 Is there a shoe from your past that still eludes you to this day?

17:11 How do you feel the sneaker industry has changed because of social media?

21:42 What do you think about shoes that would hit the sale rack in the 90’s but now are reselling for high amounts?

26:52 What collaboration do you wish would’ve happened in the 90’s?

28:01 What was it like writing for Eastbay?

29:58 What writer inspired you to start writing your own stories?

31:25 What was it like to write for Complex Sneaker of the Year book?

36:59 How many retro’s do you have versus new silhouettes?

38:14 Which retro are you waiting on that hasn’t happened?

39:07 Which Adidas silhouettes would you wear?

41:34 What should we expect next from you?

42:56 Is there a Nike Story we don’t know, but we all should?