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Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear
Nearly 600,000 downloads and still here! A show about sneakers for sneakerheads, by sneakerheads. We're not here to bring people down or play gatekeeper, we are here to show the positive side of sneakers and connect with like-minded sneaker enthusiasts. We talk about sneakers and the footwear industry, interview footwear industry professionals, designers, and creatives who share our passion for sneakers. To advertise to our audience: podcast@sneakerhistory.com A part of the Retrospect Podcast…
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Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Best Sneakers, The Worst Releases, Our Biggest Come Ups, and The Sneaker Of The Year For 2021
It's that time of the year, our favorite releases, our biggest come-ups, and more. The 2021 Sneaker Release Year in Review. Join our Discord…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWhat Happened To All The Great Sneaker Commercials?
On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Robbie Falchi, Rohit Malhotra, and Mike Guillory discuss some of their favorite sneaker commercials of all time…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Come Up Game, Sneaker History's Secret Santa, 75-Day Fitness and Run Club Challenge and More Community Updates
On this episode Nick Engvall, Robbie Falchi, and Mike Guillory discuss the latest sneaker releases from Nike, Supreme, adidas, New Balance and more. Plus they…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearNew Sneaker Releases From Nike, Supreme, Jordan, New Balance, adidas, and More
On this episode Nick Engvall, Robbie Falchi, and Mike Guillory discuss the latest sneaker releases from Nike, Supreme, adidas, New Balance and more. Plus they…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWhy All The “Sold Out” Jordans Are Sitting On Shelves In China – @ShanghaiSole Interview
On this episode Nick Engvall is joined by Jay Shuang, aka @shanghaisole, to discuss the Chinese sneaker market, and why so many retro Jordans are sitting…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWe Stayed On Topic For Like 5 Minutes On This Episode
Sign up for our Patreon to listen to the rest of this episode: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistory Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgza —––––…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearFrom Recording Sneaker Events With His Laptop To Creating One Of The Earliest Sneaker NFT Projects
On this episode Nick Engvall is joined by one of the OGs in the sneaker YouTube game, Franalations. Fran talks about recording the line ups at Supreme with…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearCan Michael Jordan Spot A Pair of Fake Jordans? + Halloween Sneakers That Can Be Worn Year Round
Can Michael Jordan Spot A Pair of Fake Jordans? Halloween Sneakers That Can Be Worn Year Round Sneakers and Halloween Costumes 🧐 Join our Discord…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearHow Come Nobody Wants Off-White x Nike Dunks?
Everyone loves a good fantasy draft! In this episode, we pick our favorite Off-White x Nike collabs (and of course, Air Jordans) in a fantasy draft-style…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Head of Jordan Brand Admits To Murdering Someone and Enes Kanter Calls Out Nike Labor Practices
Jordan Brand's Larry Miller reveals that he killed someone as a teenager. Enes Kanter calls out Nike for labor practices in China, and offers to travel with…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearToo Many To Choose! We Pick Our Top 5 Air Jordan 1 Releases
Everyone loves a good fantasy draft! In this episode, we pick our favorite Air Jordan 1s in a fantasy draft-style episode of My Starting Five. Join our…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearNew Sneaker Releases From adidas x YEEZY, Jordan, Nike, Reebok, Vans, and More
We preview upcoming sneaker releases from adidas x YEEZY, Jordan, Nike, Reebok, Vans, and More Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgza Support the Pod…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearFrom Sampling Your First Shoe to Creating A Sneaker Brand – A Talk With Designer, Brett Golliff
In this episode, Nick Engvall chats with Brett Golliff about designing the new Langston Galloway signature shoe, the ETHICS LG 1, the challenges with product…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Best Sneakers From The NBA 75th Anniversary All-Time Greatest Team
We pick the best sneakers from the NBA 75 Team in this My Starting Five fantasy draft style episode. Join our FREE Discord Community…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearHow Sneaker Collaborations Can STILL Lead To Huge Opportunities For Brands Of All Sizes
On today's Patreon exclusive episode, Nick Engvall is joined by Dalton and Matt from the Sneaker History Discord community to talk about the ups and downs of…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearAn ' 80s Kid Obsessed With '90s Nostalgia, Chris B. Murray Connects Cultures Through His Artwork
Artist, Chris B. Murray uses his art to connect his passions: sneakers, basketball, hip-hop music, and all things '90s. Robbie Falchi chats with Chris about…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWhat Are The Best New Signature Sneakers Out Right Now? You Will Be Surprised By These Picks 2
We pick the best new signature shoes from the NBA in this My Starting Five fantasy draft style episode. Join our FREE Discord Community…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear2021-2022 NBA Signature Shoes – What’s Hot and What’s Not - Pre-Season Preview
We preview the sneakers from this year's NBA season, specifically the signature models from players like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Trae Young…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearJon Wexler, Jacques Slade, and Tamara Dhia Discuss The Evolution of Brand Partnerships For Creators
Today's episode comes from our inaugural Sneaker Convos event held virtually in March of 2021...Nick Engvall talks with Jon Wexler, aka Wex, who is largely…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Best Air Jordan 5 Colorways, Materials, and Storylines
Join our FREE Discord Community: https://discord.gg/gECxMtF Grab a pair of Air Jordan 5s: https://fave.co/2ZEuEHG WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Retroing of Retro Jordan Colorways
Today's episode is a Patreon Exclusive! The whole crew was planning to be on until things went awry! Join our community to listen to the full episode…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearToe-to-Toe Face-Off: Jordan 3 Versus Jordan 4. Which is the better sneaker? Which has better colorways? Which has better exclusives?
Toe-to-Toe faceoff: Jordan 3 Versus Jordan 4. Which is the better sneaker? Which has better colorways? Which has better exclusives? Robbie Falchi, Mike…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe LeBron Shoes That Didn’t Make The Cut. Sorry, King James. - My Starting Five Fantasy Draft
In this episode, Robbie Falchi, Rohit Malhotra, and Nick Engvall pick their favorite LeBron James shoes in a fantasy draft-style episode of My Starting Five…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWhich Holiday 2021 Air Jordan Releases Are Going To Sell Out?
In this episode, Robbie Falchi, Mike Guillory, and Rohit Malhotra preview the upcoming holiday Air Jordan releases. Join our Discord…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWhat Makes A Sneaker Collaboration Good? Colors? Story? Packaging? Are There Too Many Collabs?
In this episode, Nick Engvall, Mike Guillory, and Dalton Miller discuss sneaker collaborations, what makes them good, what makes them bad, and if there are too…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearSummer To Fall Sneakers – What Do You Wear When The Seasons Change?
In this episode, Nick Engvall and Robbie Falchi discuss their favorite sneakers for summer and fall and more. —–––– EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU FROM OUR PARTNERS…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWhat Are The Best Air Max Models If You Take Away Nike Basketball?
In this episode, Nick, Mike, and Robbie discuss their favorite non-basketball Nike Air Max sneakers in our fantasy-draft style #MyStartingFive edition of the…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Absolute Best Year For Sneaker Releases Is ____!
In this episode, Nick, Robbie, and Rohit discuss their favorite years for sneaker releases. If you a real one: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgza Join our…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearBatman, Superman, Spider-Man, Duffman? We Draft The Best Superhero (and Villains!) Sneakers!
In this episode, Nick, Mike, and Rohit choose the best superhero sneakers of all time in our fantasy-draft style #MyStartingFive edition of the Sneaker History…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearMaroon 5 Sneaker Collabs? Lazy “Designers,” and Collabs That Aren’t Working
On today's Patreon Exclusive Podcast episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Robbie and Nick discuss Dave Chappelle's genius, Adam Levine's unexpected sneaker…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearFood Porn For Sneakerheads: Art, Sushi, Sneakers, and One Of The Best Instagram Handles Of All Time
On today's episode of the podcast, Robbie catches up with Ro, aka Eat Like You're On Death Row, an artist and sneakerhead that's found a way to combine her…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Best Air Jordans Over The Last 20 Years – My Starting Five
On today's episode of the podcast, Robbie, Mike, and Nick pick their favorite Air Jordan models from the last 20 years in a fantasy draft style My Starting…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThis Sh!t Really Has To Stop! What’s The Solution To The Madness?
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Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWhen Hobbies Collide – How Sneakers Are Influencing Watch Collecting – A Talk With Blake Buettner, Managing Editor of Worn and Wound
On today's episode of the podcast, Nick Engvall chats with Blake Buettner, managing editor of Worn and Wound. Worn and Wound is the watch equivalent to Sneaker…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearLet’s Talk About The LeBron 9 Retro…We Pick Our Favorite Nike LeBron 9 Colorways In Our Latest My Starting Five Fantasy Sneaker Draft Lottery
On today's episode of the podcast, Robbie, Mike, and Rohit pick their favorite Nike LeBron 9 colorways of all time in a fantasy draft style My Starting Five…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWe Need To Talk About The Nike Air Max Line and the Nike Air Max 2021
On today's episode of the podcast, Robbie, Mike, and Rohit, discuss the new Nike Air Max and the long history of the most popular cushioning technology on the…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Jobs You Don’t Know About When You Think About Working In The Sneaker Industry – Brennan Nichols
On today's episode of the podcast, Robbie talks with Brennan Nichols, a footwear industry pro that has worked a number of roles that you might not even know…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearCan’t Knock The Hustle – Inside the Season of Protest, Pandemic, and Progress with the Brooklyn Nets’ Superstars of Tomorrow
On today's episode of the podcast, Rohit Malhotra talks with Matt Sullivan, author of the book Can't Knock The Hustle - Inside the Season of Protest, Pandemic…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearKyrie's Best Colorways - Picking The Best of the Nike Kyrie Irving Signature Sneaker Line, Fantasy Draft-Style
In our latest episode of My Starting Five, we pick the best Kyrie Irving Nike sneakers of all time in a fantasy-sports-style draft. Watch this episode on…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Five Week Window of "Sneaker Release Dates" aka Upcoming Releases For August And Then Some
On today's episode of the podcast, Robbie, Rohit, and Mike discuss the latest news and sneaker release info. Join our Community…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearJordans, LeBrons, Kobes, and More - We Draft The Best NBA Finals Shoes Of All Time - My Starting Five
In our latest episode of My Starting Five, we draft the best NBA Finals shoes of all time. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x8RwgHPbxDg —––––…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearNike Is Headed Towards A Sneaker Shortage and Travis Scott x Fragment Jordan 1 Release Troubles
On today's episode of the podcast, Robbie, Rohit, and Mike discuss the latest news and sneaker release info. Join our Community…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWe Draft The Best Team USA Olympic-Inspired Sneakers Of All Time - My Starting Five
In our latest episode of My Starting Five, we draft the best Team USA Olympic-inspired shoes of all time. Watch This Episode on YouTube…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearSummer Sneaker Pickups, New Releases, and Tokyo Olympics Player Exclusives That Should Be Released
On today's episode of the podcast, Robbie and Mike discuss their latest pickups for the summer and discuss upcoming releases (or maybe they aren't releasing?)…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearGiannis: The Improbable Rise Of An NBA MVP – Mirin Fader Interview
On today's episode of the podcast, Rohit Malhotra talks with Mirin Fader, author of the book Giannis: The Improbable Rise Of An NBA MVP. Hear all about Giannis…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearWhat's It Like To Be A Part Of The Sneaker History Community? - Community Chat Episode
On today's episode of the podcast, we asked the Sneaker History Community to join us to discuss the good and the bad of sneaker culture, what we can do as a…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearDeconstructing Sneakers And Turning Them Into Incredible Pieces of Art - A Conversation with Gary Lockwood aka Freehand Profit
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearThe Best Third Signature Sneaker Models - T-Mac, Iverson, LeBron, Koston, Kyrie, KD #MyStartingFive
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear2021 Mid-Year Sneaker Recap - The Good, The Bad, The Fugly
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearPushing Sneakers Forward By Ripping Off The Past: Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Collabs
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear20+ Pro Athletes That Deserve Signature Sneakers - My Starting Five
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearFall 2021 Air Jordan Sneaker Releases - Air Jordan 11s, Air Jordan 1s, Air Jordan 14s, Air Jordan 3s, and More
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearA Sneaker Journey From Twitter to Complex to Jordan Brand and Beyond - Marco-Henry Negrete Interview
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear30+ Artists, Entertainers, Musicians, and Celebrities That Deserve Air Jordan Collaborations
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearConverse Weapon’s Deep-Rooted History + A Look At The New Remake With Modern Cushioning & Aesthetic
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearJordan, Kobe, Iverson, T-Mac, Koston, Deion, and More - The Best Signature Sneaker Lines of All Time #MyStartingFive
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearHow Weird Is It To Be Congratulated For Making A Purchase By A Company You Just Bought From?
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearFrom Questions to Answers. Allen Iverson's Best Signature Sneakers Fantasy Draft Style! #MyStartingFive
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…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearReal Talk: Sneaker Spending Habits & Dealing With Social Media Negativity - Patreon Exclusive Episode Teaser
Robbie Falchi and Nick Engvall discuss the Kobe Hall of Fame Induction, Undefeated releases, dealing with social media haters, and sneakerhead spending habits…
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of FootwearRanking The 2020-2021 NBA Signature Sneakers (and Reminding You of Players That Have Signature Shoes)
As the NBA heads towards the playoffs, Robbie Falchi, Rohit Malhotra, and Mike Guillory discuss Marcus Jordan's upcoming Jordan collab, the latest…