Sole Mates
The creative polymath discusses his lifelong love of Vans, what makes the Authentic an ideal everyday style and what collaborating on it was like.
The Indonesian rock star discusses his love of the Air Jordan 1, getting his bandmates into sneakers and his sneaker collecting “rules.”
The WearTesters co-founder (AKA Nightwing2303) discusses the lifelong connection to sport provided by shoes, why performance footwear doesn’t have the cultural cachet it used to and more.
The Her Grails founder discusses her sneaker journey, advocating for equality in the footwear industry and the importance of community.
The HAVEN co-founder reveals the HAVEN x norda 003 and discusses “pinnacle materials,” why he feels all good footwear design starts through a performance lens and more.
The artist and designer speaks on his love of the Air Max 1, the process behind his famed figures and more.
18 East’s founder and creative director discusses his love of Mephisto’s luxurious-yet-practical ethos, the importance of products that don’t have a “shelf life,” the lifelong influence of skateboarding on his design practice and more.
The Above the Clouds founder speaks on his longstanding affection for “vintage tech” and translucent designs, discusses his store’s collaborative ethos and more.
The Flygod discusses the Air Force 1’s enduring popularity, his own bespoke AF1 iterations and how sneakers reflect the wearer’s personality.
The South Korean hip-hop and R&B star discusses his thoughts on the legacy of Martin Margiela, why he loves the Tabi’s design, how the boots correlate with music and more.
The legendary British skateboarder discusses his decades-spanning relationship with Vans, the significance behind the Rowley XLT’s reissue with Dime and more.
The Philadelphia Union coach discusses his lifelong love of the Air Jordan 1, how he bonds with his players through sneakers, and his own Jordan-esque “Banned” sneaker moment.
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