The SoleSavy Podcast

In this episode, we look at the Kendrick Lamar x Super Bowl LIX news from a sneaker industry perspective. We recap the recent history of sneaker moments at the Super Bowl and speculate what Kendrick's may look like. We discuss Kendrick Lamar's sneaker history and recent love for Nikes. Later, we look at how Drake's longtime deal with Nike could impact what Kendrick wears during the Super Bowl. 

In this episode, we discuss how and why Cooper Flagg chose to sign with New Balance over Nike. We talk about his history playing for Nike teams and how Duke has historically been a pipeline for future Nike signature athletes. We touch on the decline in signature sneaker sales and why brands stopped investing millions in rookies. We break down the impact NIL is having on the footwear industry and why Flagg won't be able to play in NB at Duke. 

0:48 Who is Cooper Flag?
7:01 NIL and how it's changed sneaker brands
9:59 New Balance needs Cooper Flag
14:14 American Born Star
16:12 Why didn't Nike sign him?

 

In this episode, we are joined by Ewing Athletics designer Jonas Guerrero to talk about his work with the brand. We discuss Ewing's legacy as the first athlete-owned footwear brand, Patrick's involvement, and the all-new SL33 silhouette. Jonas shares his journey in the footwear industry, his NYC upbringing, and how Virgil Abloh inspires him as a creative. We also break down the latest collaboration with reggaeton icon Yandel and how Latino culture influences Jonas' work and the Ewing brand.

0:41 Initial Reaction to the While You Were Sleeping Collection
4:04 How did A Ma Maniere get here? A rundown of all of their Nike and Jordan collabs.
14:03 Looking at the While You Were Sleeping Collection

0:50 Reactions to the news
2:12 What details do we know right now?
5:05 Looking back at the 2018 Union x Jordan release
21:27 What does this mean for Jordan Brand's 2025 release year?
27:43 What kind of conversations will we be having about Jordan Brand a year from now?

1:14 Initial Reactions
3:53 What are your memories of this release?
11:51 What was the sneaker landscape like back then?
20:44 Follow-up Colorways
29:50 Is this the best non-OG Jordan 1 colorway?

1:51 '92 Olympics
14:07 '96 Olympics
20:24 '00 Olympics
27:05 '04 Olympics
31:13 '08 Olympics
37:00 '12 Olympics
42:23 '20 Olympics
46:35 What can we expect from the '24 Olympics

1:47 Does this lawsuit come as a surprise?
7:28 What took Nike so long to file this lawsuit?
15:22 What does Nike want from the lawsuit?

4:14 2016 Sneaker Era
12:04 How did Jordan brand change the narrative?
27:52 Where is Jordan brand today?
32:15 What can Jordan brand do now?

1:38 Do the Right Thing 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt Recap
7:45 First Hidden Location - Sal's Pizzeria
11:02 Second Hidden Location - Bedstuy Mural
15:35 Third Hidden Location - Ebbets Field
21:55 Fourth Hidden Location - Viand Coffee Shop
29:23 Fifth Hidden Location - Korean Grocery Store
32:38 Final Hidden Location - Record Store