Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear

On today's episode of the podcast, Nick Engvall catches up with Gary Lockwood, better known as the artist, Freehand Profit. Gary has been deconstructing sneakers and turning them into incredible art for over 10 years now and he discusses his craft, sneakers, and much more. Connect with him below and tell him you found him on our podcast. Connect with Gary: https://www.freehandprofit.com/ Become an...

In our latest episode of My Starting Five, we draft the best third signature shoes of all time. Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DK-bJOhglPc —–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR SUPPORTERS —–––– 10% Off Sneaker Throne Display Cases : https://bit.ly/snkrthrne Use code HISTORY for 10% off all orders 10% Off at PROSPECT : http://bit.ly/shpdcst Use code HISTORY10 for 10% Off All Order...

On this episode, we recap the first half of 2021 and share the positives, negatives, and what we hop to see in the coming months for the world of sneakers. —–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR SUPPORTERS —–––– 10% Off Sneaker Throne Display Cases: https://bit.ly/snkrthrne Use code HISTORY for 10% off all orders 10% Off at PROSPECT: http://bit.ly/shpdcst Use code HISTORY10 for 10% Off All Orders...

On this episode, Mike Guillory and Nick Engvall discuss the latest collabs from Virgil Abloh with Nike and Louis Vuitton, how Virgil's latest sneaker releases are both pushing the envelope and ripping off other creatives. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tGYKIBQww8s —–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR SUPPORTERS —–––– 10% Off Sneaker Throne Display Cases: https://bit.ly/snkrthrne...

In our #MyStartingFive Series, we run through our favorite sneakers from a particular era, brand, athlete, or style, to give you an entertaining way of sharing the best sneakers. In today's episode, Rohit, Robbie, and Nick dive into the numerous professional athletes past and present that deserve their own signature sneaker line. Join our Community: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory NEW MERCH AVA...

It may be a bit early to be talking about fall Air Jordan releases but now that we've seen the upcoming drops, we can't not. On this episode, Robbie Falchi, Mike Guillory, and Rohit Malhotra take you through the late summer and fall Air Jordan sneaker releases. Air Jordan Releases: https://fave.co/3vLKRoN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/MhuMu9JoQfI —–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FRO...

From Complex to Jordan Brand, and now Sole Savy, in this Marco-Henry Negrete Interview, hear about Marco's journey through the world of sneakers. Follow Marco-Henry Negrete: https://twitter.com/marcohenry Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tAH3hzCFRWc —–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR SUPPORTERS —–––– 10% Off Sneaker Throne Display Cases: https://bit.ly/snkrthrne Use code HISTORY...

With Billie Eilish getting her own Air Jordan 1 KO, we discuss the Artists, Entertainers, and Musicians that deserve to have a collaboration with Jordan Brand. —–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR SUPPORTERS —–––– 10% Off Sneaker Throne Display Cases: https://bit.ly/snkrthrne Use code HISTORY for 10% off all orders 10% Off at PROSPECT: http://bit.ly/shpdcst Use code HISTORY10 for 10% Off All Ord...

On this episode, Robbie Falchi and Nick Engvall dive into the history of one of Converse's most important sneakers, the Converse Weapon, an early look at the new Converse Weapon CX, featuring new tooling, new cushioning, and more. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE —–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR SUPPORTERS —–––– 10% Off Sneaker Throne Display Cases: https://bit.ly/snkrthrne Use code HISTORY for...

In our #MyStartingFive Series, we run through our favorite sneakers from a particular era, brand, athlete, or style, to give you an entertaining way of sharing the best sneakers. In today's episode, Robbie Falchi, Rohit Malhotra, and Nick Engvall dive into the best signature sneaker lines of all time in a fantasy draft style to pick our favorite signature sneaker lines of all time. You'll be surpr...

In today's episode, Robbie Falchi, Mike Guillory, Rohit Malhotra, and Nick Engvall discuss how weird it is to be congratulated by a company that you made a purchase from, how sneaker communities and cook groups are shaping the way sneakerheads buy sneakers, and how we can make buying sneakers better and more enjoyable again. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Join our Community: https://patreon.com/sne...

In our #MyStartingFive Series, we run through our favorite sneakers from a particular era, brand, athlete, or style, to give you an entertaining way of sharing the best sneakers. In today's episode, in celebration of the return of the Reebok Answer 4 "Stepover," Robbie Falchi, Mike Guillory, Rohit Malhotra, and Nick Engvall dive into Allen Iverson's signature sneaker line with Reebok to decide on...

Robbie Falchi and Nick Engvall discuss the Kobe Hall of Fame Induction, Undefeated releases, dealing with social media haters, and sneakerhead spending habits. Join our Community: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory —–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR SUPPORTERS —–––– 10% Off Sneaker Throne: https://www.thesneakerthrone.com/?rfsn=5668447.b5300e Use code HISTORY for 10% off all orders 10% Off at...

As the NBA heads towards the playoffs, Robbie Falchi, Rohit Malhotra, and Mike Guillory discuss Marcus Jordan's upcoming Jordan collab, the latest #rockinandcoppin, Hall of Fame inductions, and the signature sneakers from this season's NBA stars. Join our Community: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD ON YOUTUBE —– Brought To You By: —– PROSPECT:  http://bit.ly/shpdcst Us...

Robbie Falchi, Rohit Malhotra, and Mike Guillory discuss upcoming releases and sneakers that are the same but different. Join our Community: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory SUBSCRIBE TO TH  E POD ON YOUTUBE —– Brought To You By: —– PROSPECT:  http://bit.ly/shpdcst Use code HISTORY10 for 10% Off All Orders [Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purc...

In our #MyStartingFive Series, we run through our favorite sneakers from a particular era, brand, athlete, or style, to give you an entertaining way of sharing the best sneakers. In today's episode, Robbie Falchi and Mike Guillory dive into Kanye West's adidas YEEZY 350 and its countless colorways. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Join our Community: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory —–––– EXCLUSIVE...

Robbie Falchi, Rohit Malhotra, Mike Guillory, and Nick Engvall dive into Marvel's latest series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on our latest Patreon exclusive episode of the Sneaker History Podcast. Join our Community: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD ON YOUTUBE —– Brought To You By: —– PROSPECT:  http://bit.ly/shpdcst Use code HISTORY10 for 10% Off All Orders [Link...

Robbie Falchi and Mike Guillory catch you up on the latest sneaker news and release info. Join our Community: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD ON YOUTUBE —– Brought To You By: —– PROSPECT:  http://bit.ly/shpdcst Use code HISTORY10 for 10% Off All Orders [Links contain affiliate links, we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. A grea...

In our #MyStartingFive Series, we run through our favorite sneakers from a particular era, brand, athlete, or style, to give you an entertaining way of sharing the best sneakers. In today's episode, we discuss the best Nike LeBron 8 colorways from the iconic South Beach LeBron 8 that is returning as a retro, to samples like the James Dean Denim LeBron 8, to the Miami Nights colorway, and more. WAT...

A shoe that is designed to help people with disabilities is selling for 5-7 times the original retail price. Are resellers to blame or should Nike produce more product? Rohit, Mike, and Nick discuss the Nike Go FlyEase and offer suggestions on how to improve the release process for shoes that are meant to be inclusive, but somehow became exclusive. PLUS: What superpower would you choose? And Zack...

There's a lot of talk about where Vanessa Bryant and Kobe's legacy will go from here. With no Nike deal, the possibilities are endless and with Kobe Bryant's popularity in China, we decided to dive into the possibility of a Chinese brand carrying the torch for Kobe's estate with someone who can give better insight into the possibility. Jay Shuang, @shanghaisole, is a sneaker enthusiast who has bee...

In our new series, My Starting Five, we quickly run through our favorite sneakers from a particular era, brand, athlete, or team, in an around-the-horn fantasy draft style format. On today's episode, we discuss the best North Carolina Tarheels Air Jordan Colorways of all time. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Join our Community: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory —– Brought To You By: —– PROSPECT:&nb...

Move over Michael Jordan, Kanye West's Nike Air Yeezy 1 is now the most expensive pair of sneakers ever sold and you can own a piece of them. Kanye West's GRAMMY worn Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototype Sample sold for $1.8 million and is now being sold by fractional investment app, RARES. RARES App - https://rares.io/ ----- Brought To You By: ----- PROSPECT: http://bit.ly/shpdcst Use code HISTORY10 for 10...

What are the best ways to clean sneakers? How do you restore sneakers? What sneakers are worth restoring? Barry Ancheta aka Soleworks, and Marrio of Marrio Restores join us on this episode to offer tips to help you better navigate the world of sneaker cleaning, sneaker restoration, and more. Plus, we dive into the world of customs, sole swaps, and how to know where the best place for you to start...

We're kicking off a new series to give you a fun way to close out the week. Introducing, My Starting Five! A quick back and forth choosing our top 5 (aka starting five) sneakers from a specific genre, category, player, entertainer, year, etc. For our inaugural run, we've decided to share our favorite Kobe Bryant shoes from his 18-year partnership with Nike. Drop a comment with your Starting Five K...