The SoleSavy Podcast

1:01 Nike Earnings Call Review5:02 What other brands are capitlizing on retros?10:02 Nike's Retros Reimagined Program27:59 Jordan Remix line has surpassed 1 Billion in product33:45 The rise of the Jordan 4's  

1:13 2023 Predictions Recap: #1 The Rise of Independent Shoe Designer4:08 2023 Predictions Recap: #2 Creators having a moment8:58 2023 Predictions Recap: #3 FCFS would make a comeback10:54 2023 Predictions Recap: #4 Recent resellers would start to fall off16:18 2023 Predictions Recap: #5 Air Jordan 2 will have a great year18:37 2023 Predictions Recap: #6 New Balance's staying power26:50 2023 Predictions Recap: #7 The rise of Asics28:24 2023 Predictions Recap: #8 What's next for Adidas?35:30 What is your SOTY?47:50 Sleeper SOTY?52:10 Predictions for 2024?

1:28 The Pre-Cart is Dead9:20 A fresh start for manual users16:09 What's next for Shopify?

1:40 "Breds and Royals on Sale"3:56 Why do you think so many OG sneakers are on sale?10:30 How is your audience responding to these deals?11:40 Are people buying less?20:45 Will the sales end soon?

0:55 What is Brick Culture?17:05 Are classic shoes bricks?26:36 What about tradebait?30:28 Final Thoughts

1:29 Introduction to Drew Ruiz2:15 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 Live36:25 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?

1:26 Introductions3:56 What was the first sneaker that made you appreciate sneakers?7:12 Any signature sneakers that have caught your eye this season?11:27 Have you tried the Kyrie Anta yet?15:52 What is a drop sole compared to a traditional midsole?20:26 Thoughts on signature sneakers39:59 Thoughts on Skechers joining the basketball space?43:00 Favorite budget shoe to hoop in?44:30 Best any budget shoe to hoop in?47:08 Shoe recommendation for bigger guys?50:20 NBA season predictions51:10 Predictions for shoes that will be popular this year?52:05 Who do you want to see get a signature sneaker next?

1:05 Introductions3:26 Tell us a bit more about Size? as a brand8:35 Tell us about your new collab on the New Balance 1906r15:05 How long did this project take?20:21 Any other details that we should look for on the sneaker?24:11 Final thoughts

Timestamps1:20 - Intro to Macey & Her Hobbies1:45 - Macey's Nike Dunk High Design3:00 - Getting Involved with Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle4:21 - Significance of the Ribbon on Macey's Nike Dunk High5:10 - First Time You Saw Your Design6:15 - 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