SoleSavy

The SoleSavy Podcast

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Getting sneakers onto the feet of people who love them most, one drop at a time.

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Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Why It's the Right Time For Air Jordan 15-18 Retros - Episode #198 12.06.2024

1:46 First initial reaction to Retroing Later Jordan Models 4:53 Reasons why Jordan Brand is bringing back the later Jordan Models 11:54 Does the Wizards era still matter to consumers? 15:41 Declining sales for popular Jordan models 19:03 Will these releases be limited? 23:08 Will these drops create a conversation around Jordan brand? 25:29 Is the Jordan 17 a SOTY candidate?

2024 NBA Finals Sneaker Matchups & Storylines - Episode #197 05.06.2024

2:41 Jordan Brand signature Athlete will win a championship ring 5:59 Thoughts on Luka and Tatum Sneakers? 14:27 Kyrie potentially winning a championship in Anta Sneakers 19:36 Jalen Brown and Nike differences 23:03 Jason Kidd could become the first former signature athlete to win a championship since Bill Russell 27:26 Former Nike Exec, Nico Harrison could lead his team to a championship in only...

A Complete History Of Air Jordan 3 Collaborations - Episode #196 22.05.2024

0:45 J Balvin Early Access Release Recap 2:19 Air Jordan 3 Collaborations 4:45 Air Jordan 3 x Atmos Pack 8:03 Air Jordan 3 x Anna Wintour 10:54 Air Jordan 3 x Justin Timberlake 15:12 Air Jordan 3 x Fragment Design 16:53 Air Jordan 3 x A Ma Maniere 19:41 Air Jordan 3 x J Balvin 2023 24:22 Air Jordan 3 x Doernbecher 25:28 Upcoming Air Jordan 3 Collaborations 28:44 Who do you think is going to be the...

The Biggest Sneaker Storylines Of The WNBA Season - Episode #195 15.05.2024

1:33 WNBA League Expansion 4:34 What are your expectations for the 2024 Season? 6:12 Caitlin Clark entering the league 8:00 Do you think the league is ready for all the energy coming this season? 11:40 WNBA Signature Sneakers 20:55 What do you expect to see from Candace Parker now? 24:41 What about WNBA signature sneakers retros? 27:28 What is your favorite women's signature sneaker silhouette? 29...

How Travis Scott Became Jordan Brand's Biggest Endorser Since Michael Jordan - Episode #194 08.05.2024

2:19 How did Travis Scott become the most important endorser of Jordan Brand? 6:09 A timeline of Travis Scott's sneaker releases  11:35 Is Travis Scott's sneaker influence built on limited stock? 16:30 Is Travis Scott an influencer or is he beyond that? 17:37 Drake and Jordan Brand Collab Attempt 27:48 Jordan 1 low Mocha 31:05 Jordan 6 Marketing 41:36 Present Day Jumpman Jack 48:51 Where does the...

How the Sneaker Retail Landscape Changed in 5 Years - Episode #193 01.05.2024

1:04 Major Sneaker Retail Acquisitions 6:08 JD Sports enters the US Market 10:06 Footlocker aquires Atmos 14:44 JD Sports other aquistions 25:27 What does this mean for sneaker retail? 31:48 What does this mean for sneaker consumers?

The Biggest Sneaker Storylines Of The 2024 NBA Playoffs - Episode #192 24.04.2024

0:52 Basketball Sneaker Storylines going into the NBA Playoffs 2:07 Oklahoma City Thunder Sneaker Storylines 7:53 What is happening with Under Armour and the Currys? 9:14 New Orleans Pelicans Sneaker Storylines 12:04 Denver Nuggets Sneaker Storylines 19:58 Los Angeles Lakers Sneaker Storylines 22:02 Clippers vs Mavs Sneaker Storylines 32:24 Timberwolves vs Suns Sneaker Storylines 35:24 Celtics vs...

When Did The "Military Blue" Air Jordan 4 Become A "Grail?" - Episode #191 17.04.2024

1:18 Industrial or Military Blue? 2:55 Is the Military Blue AJ4 a grail? 6:38 History of Military Blue AJ4 9:30 What was the 2012 era like? 18:54 Fabricated Nostalgia of AJ4 Military Blue 21:17 What colourways have led to this? 30:15 New shape of AJ4 32:15 What does the stock look like for this retro?

Episode #190 - How Jordan Made People Care About The Forgotten Air Ship 20.03.2024

0:58 Reaction to recent Air Ship Releases 4:25 Banned colorway 10:39 2022 Air Ship Releases 15:29 The collab stage of the Air Ship 21:47 Recent Air Ship Releases 32:45 Favorite Air Ship so far? 34:15 What do you want to see from the Air Ship?

Episode #189 - Previewing The Best Air Jordans Releasing This Summer 13.03.2024

1:37 Jordan Brand Summer Lineup 1:58 Air Jordan 4 "Oxidized Green"  3:40 Air Jordan 6 "Oreo" 5:26 WMNS Air Jordan 1 High "Latte" 8;37 Air Jordan 1 High "Artisinal Red" 11:26 Air Jordan 12 "Gym Red" 14:16 Air Jordan 1 High "Green Glow" 16:26 Air Jordan 1 Low "silver" 19:09 Air Jordan 11 low "pink" 23:40 Air Jordan 11 low "Space Jam" 25:06 Air Jordan 13 "Dune" 26:40 Air Jordan 1 Low "Shadow" 30:10 W...

Episode #188 - Why Savvy Sneakerheads Have Stopped Paying Resell 06.03.2024

1:04 Is it worth paying resell right now? 5:20 Are sneakers actually selling out? 12:55 Case Study: Mettalic Vomero 5 18:35 Limited runs of first signature of sneakers 21:44 Reliance on nike snkrs app to get the sneakers

Why Aren't Sneaker Trades More Common? - Episode #187 28.02.2024

0:50 Introduction 4:26 What are your personal experiences with trades? 6:19 What's the biggest roadblock for trades? 9:39 What about authenticity with trades? 10:45 Legitmark Founder Jacob Roscoe joins the podcast to discuss digital authentication. 12:35 How does digital authentication make trades easier? 16:44 How does Legitmark authentication work on Collect right now? 23:35 Would the 2019 Bred...

How adidas Basketball Won The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend - Episode #186 22.02.2024

1:31 All-Star Weekend Recap 3:34 Was this Adidas' best All-Star Weekend? 6:03 Adidas Basketball design language 11:56 Sneaker Moments from All-Star Weekend 15:22 Dame 9 Reaction 18:18 DON 6 Reaction 19:12 Adidas Basketball Roster 22:57 Harden 8 Reaction 25:46 Trae 3 Reaction 27:03 What was missing from All-Star Weekend?

The Air Jordan 3 "Black Cement" Returns In 2024 - Episode #185 14.02.2024

1:30 Black Cement 3 Coming Holiday 2024 6:12 Should we purchase if we have a 2018 BC3? 9:04 Prediction on elephant print 10:28 Stock Predictions 12:12 Release Date Predictions 21:50 Retro Cycles 25:26 Final Thoughts/ State of Leaks

How Kith Got It Right With Its Loyalty Program - Episode #184 31.01.2024

1:03 Overview of Kith Loyalty Program 13:11 Transparency of the Kith Loyalty Program 20:33 Thoughts on the Program 22:50 Sole Savy Rewards Program

How To Preserve Your Sneakers With CapSole Founder Darren Lee - Episode #183 24.01.2024

0:52 Introductions 3:23 What inspired you to start this business? 6:10 How did you test this product to make sure it worked? 8:12 What was the biggest challenge throughout development? 9:21 How do you describe how this product works? 11:17 Is it just for new shoes or would it help older shoes as well? 14:13 What other benefits does this product give you? 15:54 What was the response to you trying t...

Previewing Nike's Big 2024 Kobe Plans - Episode #182 18.01.2024

1:21 Kobe Line 2023 Recap 19:59 What is the current sentiment with consumers to the Kobe Line? 23:12 2024 Forecast for Kobe Line

How Sneaker Brands Are Reinventing Retro - Episode #181 10.01.2024

1:01 Nike Earnings Call Review 5:02 What other brands are capitlizing on retros? 10:02 Nike's Retros Reimagined Program 27:59 Jordan Remix line has surpassed 1 Billion in product 33:45 The rise of the Jordan 4's    

2023 Recap + 2024 Sneaker Predictions With K.O. From ATATF - Episode #180 03.01.2024

1:13 2023 Predictions Recap: #1 The Rise of Independent Shoe Designer 4:08 2023 Predictions Recap: #2 Creators having a moment 8:58 2023 Predictions Recap: #3 FCFS would make a comeback 10:54 2023 Predictions Recap: #4 Recent resellers would start to fall off 16:18 2023 Predictions Recap: #5 Air Jordan 2 will have a great year 18:37 2023 Predictions Recap: #6 New Balance's staying power 26:50 2023...

The End of the Pre-Cart on Shopify - Episode #179 27.12.2023

1:28 The Pre-Cart is Dead 9:20 A fresh start for manual users 16:09 What's next for Shopify?

Consumer Spending Trends In Sneakers With Ian From Kicks Deals - Episode #178 22.12.2023

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?

Bricks Don't Exist If You Buy What You Like - Episode #177 07.12.2023

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

2023 Recap and 2024 Predictions - Episode #176 01.12.2023
The Intersection of Basketball, Sneakers, & Advertising with Drew Ruiz - Episode #175 15.11.2023

1:29 Introduction to Drew Ruiz 2:15 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 th...

The Best Signature Sneakers In the NBA With The Sole Drop - Episode #174 08.11.2023

1:26 Introductions 3:56 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 sneakers 39:59 Thoughts on Skechers joining the basketball space? 43:00 Favorite budget shoe to hoop in? 44:30 Best a...

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