This is a live recording from a SoleSavy community event. DP, Kendell, Lawrence and Jose host a live snake draft picking their individual sneaker of the year choices across 4 rounds!

As we look back on 2024 we discuss five themes that set the tone for the year. From collabs with fresh stories and new partners, to on sale is the new retail, and more!

What happens at ComplexCon Las Vegas is definitely getting talked about on this podcast. We dive into the full spectrum of what went down at this years event from limited edition collabs to ways the event can improve. 

Toronto’s Makeway gives us a peak behind the curtain at what it’s like to get a Nike collaboration, breaks down the inspiration behind their first sneaker, and hints at what could be next for them.

It used to be about the culture first, now it's strictly about the monetary gain and commercialization of the space. Are we too far gone for the next generation of sneakerheads?

1:11 Tell us about your 2019 collab with Nike?
3:57 What role did sneakers and fashion play in your childhood?
9:52 What's the creative scene like in Phoenix and what changes have you seen?
11:49 When did HOLO Footwear get on your radar?
15:27 What are some of your favorite details on this shoe? 
18:48 How did your cultural roots impact you as a person and artist?
20:43 What is one of your dream collab?
23:17 What is your vision for the next 5 years of the brand?
24:19 What's your SOTY pick?
 

We sit down to discuss the most exciting Jordan releases of 2025 include Undefeated AJ4, Union AJ1s and a lot more. 

We interviewed Doernbecher Freestyle 20 patient designer Jillian who designed her own Air Jordan 6. She discusses what inspired her and why it was important to put "Give Life" on her sneaker. 

SoleSavy co-founders discuss where the sneaker industry is heading next now that Nike has a new CEO. What brands will have a strong 2025? Will Nike get their hype back? Will the Kobe business grow even more?