Sole Mates: Ron Khy and the Crocs Classic Clog
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Sole Mates: Ron Khy and the Crocs Classic Clog

BAIT’s marketing director talks about why comfort will always have a place in footwear.

Sole Mates: ArrDee and the Air Jordan 4
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Sole Mates: ArrDee and the Air Jordan 4

From a hometown rapper to a homegrown talent, ArrDee speaks on authenticity, style, sneakers and ‘Pier Pressure.’

Sole Mates: Cole Richman and the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Smoke Grey"
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Sole Mates: Cole Richman and the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Smoke Grey"

The Bottom Bunk founder shares his mission to reintegrate former inmates back into society one sneaker at a time.

Sole Mates: Priya Ahluwalia and the adidas Originals Superstar
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Sole Mates: Priya Ahluwalia and the adidas Originals Superstar

The London-born-and-bred designer speaks on the sneaker scene, sustainability, and working with adidas.

Sole Mates: Ryan Hawkins and the Nike Air Max 1 “Crepe Hemp”
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Sole Mates: Ryan Hawkins and the Nike Air Max 1 “Crepe Hemp”

The fervent Air Max collector speaks about his ‘80s and ‘90s influences, his favorite Air Max Day release this year and more.

Sole Mates: Steven Smith and the YEEZY BOOST 700 "Wave Runner"
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Sole Mates: Steven Smith and the YEEZY BOOST 700 "Wave Runner"

The Head of Donda Industrial Design talks about his legacy in sneaker design and redefining the industry with Ye.


Sole Mates: Evan Belforti and the Reebok Travel Trainer
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Sole Mates: Evan Belforti and the Reebok Travel Trainer

Reebok’s Special Projects designer sheds light on unifying narrative and fantasy in his creative process.

Sole Mates: Cesar Idrobo and the Reebok Instapump Fury
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Sole Mates: Cesar Idrobo and the Reebok Instapump Fury

YEEZY’s footwear innovation designer speaks on his love for the industry and how he will change it.

Sole Mates: A$AP Nast and the Reebok Zig Kinetica II Edge
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Sole Mates: A$AP Nast and the Reebok Zig Kinetica II Edge

The A$AP Mob member on his Harlem upbringing and experiences designing with Reebok.

Sole Mates: Troy Douglass and the Air Jordan 4 “Cool Grey”
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Sole Mates: Troy Douglass and the Air Jordan 4 “Cool Grey”

The founder of Portland’s Ball Was Life vintage shop on how hoops helped mold his adoration for sneakers.

Sole Mates: Ghetts and the Reebok Classic Leather
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Sole Mates: Ghetts and the Reebok Classic Leather

Following his “Life Is Not A Spectator Sport” campaign debut, HYPEBEAST speaks with the grime artist about his love for all things authentic.

Sole Mates: Kyle Stewart and the Vans Mike Carroll Pro Model
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Sole Mates: Kyle Stewart and the Vans Mike Carroll Pro Model

Goodhood’s co-founder is a master of understated cool and a voice for authenticity.

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