
Sole Food Sneakers + Culture
A podcast that dives deep into the history, stories and current events of sneakers and street culture as a whole.
Episodes
55 episodes
Why Can't Nike Figure It Out? Plus, New Balance 992, Hip Hop We Need in 2025 and HBO's Celtics City
Today we're talking about Nike and the issues they seem to be having with things like stock numbers and innovation. We're also talking about the history of the New Balance 992. Then we talk about hip hop albums we need to see from c...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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46:27

Nike Buried the AJ 1 Low Royal 85. Plus, the History and Significance of the Air Jordan 12 Flu Game and the Career of Kevin Durant
Today we're talking about the Air Jordan 1 85 Low Royal and why Nike buried the release of that shoe, despite it having the same attention to detail as the Bred 85 High they just released. We're also talking about the AJ12 Flu Game ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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45:16

Is Nike Bouncing Back? Plus, the Best Sophomore Seasons in NBA History and The Alchemist Appreciation Pod
Today we're talking about Nike seemingly being on a bounce back, with several of their recent releases selling out and generating hype. Then we talk about Wemby's medical issue causing him to miss the rest of his second season and w...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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44:40

The Quiet Brilliance of the New AJ1 Black Toe, NBA Tinkers with All-Star Weekend, and Drake’s New Album Shows Why He Never Stood A Chance
Welcome to Sole Food Sneakers + Culture. Today, we're talking about the AJ1 Black Toe Reimagined and why it's better than it's being given credit for. Then we talk about the NBA All Star Weekend and whether the new format helped or ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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41:20

Is the AJ1 '85 Bred Too Good? Recapping a Wild NBA Trade Deadline and Kendrick's Controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
Welcome to Sole Food Sneakers and Culture. Today we're talking about the upcoming release and history of the Air Jordan 1 85 Bred and the recently released Air Jordan 5 Black Metallic Reimagined. We're also talking about the NBA Tra...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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46:39

Sneaker Retail is Dying, the Most Shocking Trade in NBA History and Kendrick Lamar is Having the Best Year in Hip Hop History
Welcome to The Sole Food Sneakers + Culture Podcast, today we're talking about the dying industry that is the brick and mortar sneaker shop. We're also talking about the blockbuster trade that is sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers to play alongs...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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38:53

(The Only) 5 Pairs of Sneakers I Will Be Buying in 2025
Today I'm talking about a five pairs of sneakers I'm looking forward to buying in 2025. And why those five will be the only sneakers I'll be picking up all year.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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35:25

The Best Sneakers of 2024
Today I run down my list of the best sneakers of the year and give my thoughts on where the sneakers industry and sneaker culture was at this past year and where it's at now. Enjoy and thank you for hanging out with Sole Food in 2024!
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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41:58

The Air Jordan 3 Black Cement: The Return of the King.
It's a retro Jordan episode today as we talk about the return of the Air Jordan 3 Black Cement. We also talk about the Air Jordan 4 Fear sitting on shelves and the upcoming return of the Air Jordan 11 Legend Blue and why you should wait be...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:50

The Surprise Success of the Air Jordan 14 Black Toe and the Triumphant Return of the Wu-Tang Dunk
Today we're talking about the Air Jordan 14 Black Toe, which dropped this past Saturday and surprisingly sold out very quickly. We're also talking about the upcoming return of the Nike Wu-Tang Dunk, a sneaker which until now has only e...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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22:41

The History of the Air Force 3 and the Significance of Nike's First Collaboration with Nigo
Today we're taking a look at the history of a forgotten Air Force model, the AF3. We're also talking about Nigo's historic collaboration with Nike and why it's so significant and taking a close look at the Nike/Nigo Air Force 3 that was recentl...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:57

A Ma Maniere: Are They Still Relevant in 2024?
Today we're talking about A Ma Maniere and posing the question of their relevancy in sneakers in 2024, while also touching on some of their classic and not so classic releases with both Nike and Jordan Brand. Enjoy!
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:08

Peter Moore: Sneaker Legend
Today I'm reviewing the book 'Peter Moore: Sneaker Legend' about the legendary career of Peter Moore, the man who created the Air Jordan 1. I'm also doing a dive into Peter Moore's time with Nike, Adidas and beyond and looking at the incredible...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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30:35

The Travis Scott Effect
Today we're talking about Travis Scott and why Travis's sneakers and sneaker collaborations are still so highly sought after and so damn expensive on the secondary market. What is it about the man that gives him the Midas Touch in sneaker cultu...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:06

Nike Opens the Vault, Reebok Returns to the Big Screen and Foot Locker Wants Back Into Sneaker Culture
Welcome to the first episode of season 3! Today we're talking about Nike opening their limited edition sneaker vault and giving the world a shot at sneakers most of us never thought we'd have a chance to own. We also talk about Reebok'...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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24:04

The Best Sneakers of 2024...So Far
On our season 2 finale, we're talking about the best sneakers of the year so far, including some honourable mentions and we talk about some of the potential best sneakers of the year that are set to release in the back half of 2024. Enjoy! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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19:25

How J. Balvin Beat the Bots, the Nike Sabrina 2 and Travis Scott AJ1 Low’s for Dayyyyys
Today we're talking about the recent release of J. Balvin's newest Jordan sneaker. We're also taking a look at Sabrina Ionescu's upcoming second sneaker with Nike. And we're talking about the many, many Travis Scott Jordan 1 low releases the br...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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21:24

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake - The Sneaker Battle
Today we're talking about the sneaker histories of both Kendrick Lamar and Drake. We'll tie their sneaker output to their musical output, talk about where things went wrong between the two and then crown a winner in the battle of their sneaker ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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22:23

The Sneaker and Streetwear History of Nigo
Today we're talking about Nigo, the influential designer and creator of A Bathing Ape and Human Made. We'll talk about Nigo helping to create the streetwear scene in Tokyo, his relationship with American hip hop and some of its biggest stars an...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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23:09

Why the Air Jordan 2/3 is Doper Than You Think
Today we're checking in on some new and exciting sneakers that have been teased and announced that are set to come out later this year. We also talk about Wemby's far out new Nike logo and about why the Air Jordan 2/3 is actually super dope and...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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35:57

The History of Nike Air Max
Today, for Air Max Day 2024, we're talking the history of the Air Max sneaker, one of Nike's most innovative and beloved lines. After running through the history of AM, we dive into some of the standout releases and collaborations that th...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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24:37

Art & Sneakers
Today we're talking about art and sneakers. Pop artists, contemporary artists, graffiti artist, tattoo artists, customizers and more and the sneakers that they have seen grace their work. Art is one of the most significant aspects of s...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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20:15

The Endless Retros and Lack of Sneaker Innovation in 2024
Today I'm talking about the lack of sneaker innovation in today's day and age. Why have sneaker brands become, essentially, retro release houses for their products and what can we expect from brand new silhouettes as far as encouraging these br...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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26:27

The Surprise Hype of the Air Jordan 4 Bred Reimagined
Today I'm sharing my thoughts about the recent surprise hype that surrounded the release of the Air Jordan 4 Bred Reimagined, which released on February 17th and sold out in minutes all over the world. And why this shoe did so well, while the J...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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28:02
