Joshua Zbinden and the Air Jordan 4 for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates
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Joshua Zbinden and the Air Jordan 4 for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates

The economics teacher and avid sneaker Instagrammer reflects on his favorite AJ 4 details, growing up during MJ’s and the Bulls’ reign and how he’s weaved sneakers into his curriculum.

IDK and the Air Jordan 4 for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates
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IDK and the Air Jordan 4 for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates

The rapper shares his favorite elements about the AJ 4, why he feels storytelling is important and the DMV’s unique style.

Steven Guo and the Nike Air Force 1 “Mark Smith Laser” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates
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Steven Guo and the Nike Air Force 1 “Mark Smith Laser” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates

The Beijing-based porcelain sneaker artist reflects on his love for old Michael Jordan and Spike Lee commercials and the connections he draws between art and sneakers.

Cash Ru and the Nike Air Max 97 “Shanghai Kaleidoscope” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates
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Cash Ru and the Nike Air Max 97 “Shanghai Kaleidoscope” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates

The product designer shares his favorite childhood silhouettes, the original 3D-printed muse that inspired his own Nike design and all of the various design nuances that helped it come to life.

Marcus Brutus and the Nike Air Flightposite 1 for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates
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Marcus Brutus and the Nike Air Flightposite 1 for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates

The artist sheds light on what Air Flightposite 1 design aspects he’s drawn to and the parallels he sees between art and sneakers.


Mark Nguyen and the Dr. Martens 1461 for Hypebeast's Sole Mates
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Mark Nguyen and the Dr. Martens 1461 for Hypebeast's Sole Mates

The Maybe Tomorrow and Open Bar Funeral founder speaks on his favorite 1461 design cues, how it inspires his own design practice and more.

Mia Khalifa and the Nike SB Dunk Low “What the Dunk” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates
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Mia Khalifa and the Nike SB Dunk Low “What the Dunk” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates

From her seaside hideout in the U.K., Mia tells us about finding inner confidence through streetwear and sneakers.

Jennifer Ford and the Nike Air Force 1 for Hypebeast's Sole Mates
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Jennifer Ford and the Nike Air Force 1 for Hypebeast's Sole Mates

The Premium Goods founder speaks on her store’s Air Force 1 collab, combining her love of jewelry and sneakers, the importance of community and more.

Benny Gold and the HUF x Nike Air Force 1 “Hufquake” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates
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Benny Gold and the HUF x Nike Air Force 1 “Hufquake” for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates

The San Francisco-based streetwear OG discusses the evolution of the streetwear industry, how Keith Hufnagel’s co-sign impacted his career and the importance of storytelling through design.

Garren Strong and the Air Jordan 1 Hi '85 for Hypebeast's Sole Mates
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Garren Strong and the Air Jordan 1 Hi '85 for Hypebeast's Sole Mates

The former Oregon football player and Nike employee sheds light on Phil Knight getting him his first internship, his favorite Air Jordan 1 Hi’ 85 colorways and more.

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