The SoleSavy Podcast SoleSavy
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Getting sneakers onto the feet of people who love them most, one drop at a time.
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A Complete History Of Air Jordan 3 Collaborations - Episode #196
In this episode, DP and Marco review the history of Air Jordan 3 collaborations, discuss why there have been so few compared to other silhouettes and touch on J. Balvin's newly released AJ3 "Rio" colorway. Marco shares insights from his time working on the PR and rollout strategy of the Justin Timberlake and Anna Wintour releases. The two also share their favorite unreleased AJ3 collaboration samples.
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The Biggest Sneaker Storylines Of The WNBA Season - Episode #195
In this episode, we are joined by Toronto-based sneakerhead and WNBA superfan Meredydd Hardie to talk all things WNBA. We discuss the energy going into this WNBA season, the news about Toronto getting an expansion team, and the impact rookies like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will have. We talk about what players currently have a signature sneaker and what WNBA signatures we'd like to see retro'd. Stick around until the end to see how you can get a free pair of the popular Nike Sabrina 1s.
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How Travis Scott Became Jordan Brand's Biggest Endorser Since Michael Jordan - Episode #194
This episode discusses how Travis Scott became the most important Jordan Brand endorser since Michale Jordan himself. We talk about Travis Scott's early sneaker endorsement days, Kanye West's influence, and how the Jumpman Jack is a territory very few artists have entered successfully. We also touch on how Travis Scott influenced the popularity of the Air Jordan 1 Low and "Mocha" colorway.
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How the Sneaker Retail Landscape Changed in 5 Years - Episode #193
In this episode, SoleSavy Co-Founders DP and Justin reflect on significant shifts in the sneaker retail landscape over the last 5 years. The duo discuss recent news like JD Sports's continuous expansion into North America, with Hibbitt Sports being its latest acquisition. As always, the conversation touches on how these changes impact the sneaker consumer.
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The Biggest Sneaker Storylines Of The 2024 NBA Playoffs - Episode #192
In this episode, we go through each 2024 NBA Playoff series and discuss the biggest sneaker storylines. We touch on Anthony Edwards and the popularity of the adidas AE1, new Jordan Brand signature sneakers from Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, how Chinese Brand 316 Degrees became the unofficial sneaker sponsor for the Denver Nuggets, and more.
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When Did The "Military Blue" Air Jordan 4 Become A "Grail?" - Episode #191
In this episode, we discuss how the Air Jordan 4 "Military Blue" went from the least favorite OG AJ4 colorway to a "grail" and "must cop" to many. We discuss how the time between releases, stock numbers, aftermarket pricing, and online mood boards can increase the demand for sneakers and turn some pairs into unexpected hits. We also touch on the upcoming release and what hopeful buyers can expect when the sneaker releases in May.