Thoughts for the Sole by HigherLXNG

Today we talkin’ kicks! This week, we chat with Pat, the founder of Portiis and a true Houston sneaker connoisseur. Pat not only reveals his pick for the ultimate Houston sneaker, but also dives deep into the personal significance of sneakers in his life. So, lace up and get ready to #pressplay Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. Please do not forget to  subscribe and...

Today we talkin’ kicks!!! This week we're keeping it all the way trill and staying in Texas as we converse with the mind behind Waco City Conscious, Ryan. Ryan details how the culturally historic platform came to be and the meticulous process behind some of the imagery seen. We then dive into the state of the sneaker culture and community today. #pressplay Thank you for taking the time out to...

Today we talkin’ kicks! This week, we're staying put in the Midwest as we sit down with Donnie, the talented photographer for Corporate Got Em and founder of One Take Media. Listen as we delve into Donnie's love for sneakers and his journey through experiences in the photography world. The intersection of sneaker culture and visual artistry is always a captivating one. #pressplay Thank y...

Today we talkin’ kicks! In our first conversation of the year, Flemm takes us on a journey through the history of sneakers in the Midwest, sharing insights into how growing up in Wichita shaped his sneaker collecting journey and recalling some of his favorite memories. He also touches on Press Players Club and what you can look forward to this year. RepTok also seemed to find its way into the conv...

Today we talkin’ kicks! The season finale. 2023 was quite the year in sneakers. Ki and I discussed some of the things that stood out to us the most from this year and also what we look forward to going into 2024. Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that you were able to find the value in it. Please do not forget to rate, subscribe and leave a 5 star review. To...

Today we talkin’ kicks! Jordan 11s. Christmas Js. They have always been the gift that keeps on giving. In its heyday, from 2008 - 2014, holiday releases were pure chaos. The Concord XI that released in 2011 created one of the most infamous moments in sneaker history. A moment that nearly didn’t happen. I caught up with the reporter who covered that day, John Donnelly. He breaks down what went into...

Today we talkin' kicks! This week we are conversing about releases this month, a month that seems to be filled with so many good sneakers.  Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that you were able to find the value in it. Please do not forget to rate, subscribe and leave a 5 star review. To keep up with the host: higherlxng.com Instagram: higherlxng higherlx...

Today we talkin’ kicks! I am highlighting some amazing women in the sneaker space and industry. They have achieved some amazing accomplishments and I'm sure that they will continue to do so. S/o Mel and s/o Kimmiski! .DotSwoosh finally released their IRL sneaker which was very cool to see. Beast Lebron 2! And $950 for a pair of New Balance???!!! #PressPlay Thank you for taking the time out to...

Today we talkin' kicks! On today's show we are discussing recent pick ups, things I am looking forward to and some discourse from the sneaker community. I also take the time to highlight and congratulate Matt and Corporate on the huge launch of their Air Jordan Air Ship. #PressPlay Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that you were able to find the val...

Ride the wave and push yourself to new limits. Today we are conversing with the multi faceted creative Ricky Shoebio, founder of The BigKYDS. Know Your Dope is a creative agency that specializes in bringing people's concepts and aspirations to life. Ricky guides us through the life experiences and events that culminated in the creation of his agency. During our dialogue, we uncover the truth...

Today we converse with Chris, the visionary behind and founder of 82.Purple. With a rich background spanning 17 years in healthcare, Chris is utilizing his expertise to empower BIPOC individuals in embracing diverse self-care practices. He leads us on a journey of how culture, streetwear, sneakers, art etc. can all be used to promote a better state of mental health when employed in thoughtful ways...

Life is the result of your choices and perspectives. Today we converse with Tyler Mansour, owner and founder of MakeShift Studio. He takes us on a fascinating journey from his beginnings in Goose Creek, South Carolina, where a free camera sparked his creativity, to the big city in New York. We discuss his legacy building, and industry shifting, tenure at KITH where Tyler captured some of the most...

                The blog era was truly one of my favorite eras when it came to music and sneakers. Today we converse with Riblets , a writer for Epsilon Magazine who is keeping that feeling alive. We talk about his unorthodox journey to covering sneakers through writing and also by way of photography. Riblets speaks on the day that it all made sense for him, but how the answers  only came to him a...

Today we talking kicks! We travel to Chicago to kick it with Taylor, sneaker connoisseur and founder of DeuceKicks. She shares a very personal story on her connection to sneakers and how the climate in the Chi  has changed over the most recent  years.#PressPlay Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that you were able to take something away from it. Please do not...

Today we have the honor and privilege of speaking with Regina, the founder and owner of ISowDesigns. ISow is a handcrafted jewelry entity that specializes in custom boutique earrings. In this conversation Regina navigates us through how ISow came to be, the internal conflict she had to even launch it and how she found the courage to see it through. We also discuss what it means to create to her an...

Today we talkin’ kicks! On this week’s show we sit down with D Will, a passionate sneaker enthusiast from Atlanta, to explore his personal journey with kicks. We dive into his earliest memories of falling in love with sneakers and how his collection has evolved overtime. He then breaks down the origins of CampoutATL and the contributions they are making to the sneaker community. Join us in this co...

Today we talkin kicks! We are diving into this month's releases. A few thoughts on the FAMU x APB x Nike Lebron's, community spotlight of the week, Teyana Taylor Air Jordan 1, missing out on the Pirate Black Yeezys and the innovation of Nike. #PressPlay Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that you were able to take something away from it. Please do no...

“Focus on the Craft”. Recently at BeSocial Houston I had the pleasure of hosting a very good conversation with two exceptionally talented individuals. I had the chance to converse with Malcolm D. Carter, the brilliant creator of The SZN Series. The SZN series is one of my favorite cinematic series out right now. Hailing from Houston, Malcolm takes us on a journey on how he became a writer, directo...

We are halfway through the month of March and that means two things, March Madness and Air Max Month are heavy underway. This year seems to be heating up a bit more than years past, but I still have a few qualms. Lets dive into Air Max Month for this year. #PressPlay Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that you were able to take something away from it. Please d...

On this week's show I had the opportunity to speak with Rob, the founder and owner of August Shop.  We converse about his journey to opening up his boutique. He walks me through how his time overseas helped him to get his foot in the door of the industry. We then speak on his love of music and how that helped to shape his sense of community. Rob also takes us on a very interesting deep dive o...

Today we talkin' kicks. I give my thoughts on the FAMU LeBron 7 pack that just dropped , Purple Air Zoom Generations on the way, Premium Goods upcoming Nike collaboration and the Joe FreshGoods VANS capsule. Kick back and press play on this week's show. Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that you were able to take something away from it. Please do no...

Yo, welcome to 2023. I hope nothing but blessings and prosperity for you this year in everything that you go through and in everything that you do. Today kicks off the TFTS podcast for the year and for Season 4. Today we are having a chill conversation on a few of the kicks I am looking forward to this year. #PressPlay Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that y...

Yes family and friends, you read that right. Today's episode will be a bit of a role reversal. I will be sitting in the interviewee's chair for once. Hosted by my good sis, and friend, Mo. We dive into the story of HigherLXNG and Thoughts for The Sole. We discuss my journey to get this point, while still dreaming of what is to come. Listen to the authentic and live audio from this conver...

Today, we have the second part of our conversation with Chrys. He dives in a little deeper on how he got his role at Huf Worldwide. He also speaks on his navigation through the industry and how his work ethic and resolve has kept him there. Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that you were able to take something away from it. Please do not forget to rate, subsc...

Today we have the pleasure of conversing with Chrys, co founder and brand director of CoolCalmstudios. A hot LA based creative studio for wearables. Chrys also serves as the head developer of printables at Huf Worldwide. A man of many hats, today we dive into his journey of self discovery and how that lead to his career. Thank you for taking the time out to tune into today's show. I hope that...