The SoleSavy Podcast

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

1:57 What are bots?2:50 What is shopify plus?3:52 What does it cost to implement shopify plus?5:06 What does shopify plus include?7:00 Is hCaptcha all through shopify as well?11:35 What is the process for the secret site release?13:45 Explain the fraud score to us24:05 Gmail Success Screenshots, real or fake?28:25 Releases Recap for 202342:28 Final Thoughts

1:03 Recent Boutiques Closing6:43 Economic Pressures12:12 Why not just operate online?18:38 Atmos USA Closing Thoughts23:00 Final Thoughts

2:07 Stories from the past6:42 What inspired you to write this book?12:00 Can Converse even lean on the chuck anymore?15:07 Did you find a lot of current innovation is just history repeating itself?18:38 What were the hard decisions you had to make to make a list of the top 15?25:16 With all the new brands competing in the space, do you think that will change who gets signature shoes?27:47 Any shoes that you thought would be a hit but fell flat?33:02 Is there a player that deserved a signature sneaker but didn't?41:47 What shoes blew you away when you first saw them?55:57 What were some of the best parts about writing the book?

0:46 Introduction2:03 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?

1:00 Introduction3:22 Any advice for aspiring business owners?5:14 How did you come up with your website URL11:08 What has been the biggest change you've seen in sneaker culture recently?14:55 Upcoming Air Ship Collab35:28 Community Question: What would be the second model you would want to work on?36:30 Community Question: Can we expect something from Corporate for NBA All-Star next year?37:09 Community Question: What is the password for the launch day?38:50 Final Thoughts

0:32 Reaction to Union Drop10:02 Stock Numbers17:22 Was this drop a success?