The SoleSavy Podcast

On this episode of the SoleSavy podcast, Marco Henry Negrete sits down with Air Jordan 2 expert and enthusiast, Sean Collard (@scollard23), to break down the year of the Air Jordan 2. They dive into the renewed energy behind the silhouette, some common misconceptions about the 2, and what makes the return of the Air Jordan 2 'Chicago' so special this time around.

On this episode Tony Mui sits down with Mike Kaufman of OvertimeKicks to talk about the rapid success and growth of Overtime's sneakers account. From starting during early 2020 to now amassing over 2 million followers on Tik Tok in just a span of 2 years. OvertimeMikey shares his thoughts and strategies on what he learned from the past two years!

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 Introductions3:08 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 Introductions2:14 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 Store43:51 What advice would you give to people that are just getting their careers going?

Eastside Golf's, Olajuwon Ajanaku & Earl Cooper, sits down with Marco Negrete to talk about their upcoming Jordan Brand off the course and on the course golf collaboration. Olajuwon and Earl also share some entrepreneurship advice for all the young professionals out there chasing their dreams!

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 Partnership8:04 Has Kanye’s legacy been tarnished?11:19 Where does adidas go from here?18:38 Where does Kanye go from a sneaker standpoint?

Oregon Ducks Football Alumnus and Jordan Brand Product Marketing legend turned University Professor, Garren Strong, sits down with Marco Negrete to discuss the evolution of the Air Jordan 1 and how it became a billion dollar business! Garren reflected on the strategy and stories behind some of the most coveted colorways, which became new classics.

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 Launch2:34 Q4 is for the buyers?5:18 Shifting from the Collaboration Playbook7:40 What is a GR now?10:20 Brand Competition15:40 What brands have surprised you the most?18:10 Independent creators having their shine26:10 With so much product, the consumer wins in Q429:40 The Upcoming Jordan Brand Holiday Lineup34:15 Buying what you want to wear vs just buying to buy36:11 What’s on your list for the rest of the year? 

Community members Nith and Michael dive into the creation of the innovative SS3 sneaker, crafted with input from 180 passionate contributors. They share inspiring stories and challenges from their design journey, including unique influences like classical art and the Great Wave off Kanagawa. The duo highlights the excitement of transforming sketches into real sneakers while emphasizing teamwork and creativity. Listeners can look forward to insights on the sneaker's meaning and future community projects.