You have probably bought distressed jeans, so why not distressed shoes? Phillip Leyesa is a custom shoe designer who has recently made a name for himself by aging sneakers. Phillip is based out of Brooklyn and has been a display artist for Urban Outfitters. He's also a carpenter who builds his own furniture. During the pandemic Phillip has gotten notoriety for aging classic shoes like the Jordan 1s. 

In the podcast Phillip talks about his recent popularity and even gets into his feelings about the haters. He discusses how he promoted himself, gives hints about what's ahead, and how Japanese art and culture has inspired him.

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