Sole Mates: Steelo Brim and the Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 992 "No Emotions Are Emotions"
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Steelo Brim and the Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 992 "No Emotions Are Emotions"

The co-host and producer of MTV’s ‘Ridiculousness’ touches on the energy of his hometown Chicago and how sneakers equate to lifelong memories.

Sole Mates: Simon “Woody” Wood and the Nike Air Force 1
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Simon “Woody” Wood and the Nike Air Force 1

Ahead of the launch of ‘Sneaker Freaker: Soled Out,’ Woody speaks on his love for the AF1, and how to tell stories with originality.

Sole Mates: Jared Blake and Ed Be on the Clarks Wallabee and Air Jordan 9
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Jared Blake and Ed Be on the Clarks Wallabee and Air Jordan 9

The Lichen co-founders riff on the parallels between footwear and furniture, problem solving through design and more.

Sole Mates: Mike Packer and the Nike Air Trainer 1
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Mike Packer and the Nike Air Trainer 1

An OG in the sneaker industry on why authenticity, an innate passion for something, and family is all you need.

Sole Mates: Rick Cao, Ky Cao and the Diadora N9000
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Rick Cao, Ky Cao and the Diadora N9000

The P’s & Q’s founders discuss the intersection of music and sneakers, Philadelphia street culture and what owning a store has taught them.


Sole Mates: James Whitner and the Social Status x Nike Dunk
Footwear 

Sole Mates: James Whitner and the Social Status x Nike Dunk

The Whitaker Group founder discusses the process of creating the Social Status x Nike Dunk, using product as a vessel for communication and more.

Sole Mates: Leo Mandella and the Converse One Star
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Leo Mandella and the Converse One Star

The multifaceted creative talks us through his love for clothes, sneakers, and a future in DJing and acting.

Sole Mates: Chef James Kent and the Union x Air Jordan 1
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Chef James Kent and the Union x Air Jordan 1

The executive chef at NYC hotspots Crown Shy and Saga discusses his love of collaboration, the parallels between food and footwear and more.

Sole Mates: Frank Cooke and the Union x Nike Air Force 180
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Frank Cooke and the Union x Nike Air Force 180

The tenured sneaker designer discusses his come-up, his love of storytelling through product and why he wants people to get back to “enjoying” sneakers.

Sole Mates: Jean Khalife and the adidas Gazelle
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Jean Khalife and the adidas Gazelle

The adidas Advanced Concepts design director discusses his lifelong love of the classic Trefoil trainer, the technical aspects of bringing back an archival model and more.

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