Sole Food Sneakers + Culture

Today I'm talking about Nike ACG. The history of Nike's outdoor gear offshoot and its connection to their classic 1978 runner the Nike LDV Waffle. I also get into the recently released remastered retro of the ACG LDV Waffle and what makes it a perfect retro release from Nike.  Enjoy!

Today I'm talking about the newly released (and very popular) Nike Mind 001 and 002. What they are, what they claim to do and whether they are a gimmick or something that can be truly useful in sneakers (and neurology).  Then I talk about A$AP Rocky's new album Don't Be Dumb, the rollout and history behind it, what we can expect from it's release in the future and I end with a...

Today I continue to list my favorite sneakers of 2025. This time I rank sneakers  #11 to 20.  Enjoy!

For part 1 of a 2 part final episode of the year, I run down the list of my favorite sneakers of 2025. In this episode, I  talk about sneakers #1-10. Enjoy!

Today I'm talking butters. The 6 inch Timberland boot. An icon of fashion in streetwear, hip hop and even sneaker culture.  I go over the history of the boot and some of its best collaborations.  Enjoy!

Today I'll be reviewing AIR JORDAN, the new coffee table book from Assouline that documents the past 40 years of the Air Jordan sneaker and its history and influence on the world during that time.  Enjoy! 

Today I'm talking about the Air Jordan 40, the Converse Shai 001 and the Adidas AE2. Three sneakers which, in my opinion, are some of the best basketball sneakers you can buy right now that also work great as lifestyle choices. I dig into the tech, the design and the stories of all three.  Enjoy!

Welcome to Season 4 of Sole Food Sneakers + Culture!  Today we're talking about one of the most famous of all sneakers, the Air Jordan 4 Undefeated. We're talking not only about its surprising, but welcome return this year, but about the history of the sneaker and of Undefeated themselves.  Enjoy!

In today's episode we're talking Adidas and their chokehold on the summer months with plenty of dope offerings both new and retro.  Then we talk about the history of Clipse, up to and including their newest album Let God Sort 'Em Out, which, in my opinion, is and will very likely remain, the album of the year.  Enjoy!

Today we're talking about the top 10 sneakers of 2025 so far, what they are and why they're here. It's already been a crazy good year for sneakers and we're only halfway through it! Enjoy!

Today we're talking about a couple of exciting skate sneakers that have recently dropped from both Nike SB and New Balance.  We're also talking about the NBA Finals and why Canadians have a lot to cheer for, no matter which team they choose.  Enjoy!

Today we're talking about the recently returned Air Jordan 4 White Cement.  We're also talking about the legendary New York rapper Jadakiss, who turns 50 today.  Enjoy!

Today we're talking about the history of one of Nike's most iconic sneakers, the Air Max 95. Then we talk about The Grey Album, the legendary Beatles/Jay Z Mashup that sparked the career of super producer Danger Mouse.  Enjoy!

Today we're talking about Nike and the issues they seem to be having with things like stock numbers and innovation. We're also talking about the history of the New Balance 992.  Then we talk about hip hop albums we need to see from certain artists in 2025.  And finally, we talk about the new HBO documentary Celtics City, about the Boston Celtics and why it is the best basketball document...

Today we're talking about the Air Jordan 1 85 Low Royal and why Nike buried the release of that shoe, despite it having the same attention to detail as the Bred 85 High they just released.  We're also talking about the AJ12 Flu Game and why that shoe is so important to sneaker and NBA history.  And then we'll talk about Kevin Durant, who seemingly will be on the move again this summ...

Today we're talking about Nike seemingly being on a bounce back, with several of their recent releases selling out and generating hype.  Then we talk about Wemby's medical issue causing him to miss the rest of his second season and we look at some of the best sophomore seasons in NBA history.  Then we give The Alchemist his flowers and talk about his illustrious production career and his...

Welcome to Sole Food Sneakers + Culture. Today, we're talking about the AJ1 Black Toe Reimagined and why it's better than it's being given credit for.  Then we talk about the NBA All Star Weekend and whether the new format helped or hurt its entertainment value overall.  Then we talk about Drake's new album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4U, and what it tell us about why D...

Welcome to Sole Food Sneakers and Culture. Today we're talking about the upcoming release and history of the Air Jordan 1 85 Bred and the recently released Air Jordan 5 Black Metallic Reimagined.  We're also talking about the NBA Trade deadline movers and shakers.  And we end the episode recapping Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show and I share my thoughts on that.  Enjoy!

Welcome to The Sole Food Sneakers + Culture Podcast, today we're talking about the dying industry that is the brick and mortar sneaker shop. We're also talking about the blockbuster trade that is sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers to play alongside Lebron. And we'll talk about Kendrick Lamar's big night at the Grammy's and talk about why he is having arguably the best year...

Today I'm talking about a five pairs of sneakers I'm looking forward to buying in 2025. And why those five will be the only sneakers I'll be picking up all year. 

Today I run down my list of the best sneakers of the year and give my thoughts on where the sneakers industry and sneaker culture was at this past year and where it's at now.  Enjoy and thank you for hanging out with Sole Food in 2024!

It's a retro Jordan episode today as we talk about the return of the Air Jordan 3 Black Cement. We also talk about the Air Jordan 4 Fear sitting on shelves and the upcoming return of the Air Jordan 11 Legend Blue and why you should wait before you secure your pair.  Enjoy! 

Today we're talking about the Air Jordan 14 Black Toe, which dropped this past Saturday and surprisingly sold out very quickly.  We're also talking about the upcoming return of the Nike Wu-Tang Dunk, a sneaker which until now has only existed in very small quantities for very large sums of money. Enjoy!

Today we're taking a look at the history of a forgotten Air Force model, the AF3. We're also talking about Nigo's historic collaboration with Nike and why it's so significant and taking a close look at the Nike/Nigo Air Force 3 that was recently released. Enjoy!

Today we're talking about A Ma Maniere and posing the question of their relevancy in sneakers in 2024, while also touching on some of their classic and not so classic releases with both Nike and Jordan Brand. Enjoy!