Sole Mates: ABS-NOISE and the Nike Air Force 1
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Sole Mates: ABS-NOISE and the Nike Air Force 1

The graffiti artist on the parallels between art and sneakers, the Air Force 1’s profound impact and more.

Sole Mates: Perry Shum's fragment design x Air Jordan 1 High and Gregory Lam's AJ3 "Black Cement"
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Sole Mates: Perry Shum's fragment design x Air Jordan 1 High and Gregory Lam's AJ3 "Black Cement"

IMAGE NY’s co-founders speak on Queens’ creativity, the rarest PE that’s been brought into the shop and more.

Sole Mates: Kevin Concepts and the Air Jordan 4
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Sole Mates: Kevin Concepts and the Air Jordan 4

The Portland-based maker sounds off on his earth-conscious creative journey and the importance of curiosity.

Sole Mates: Chris Echevarria and the Blackstock & Weber Ellis Penny Loafer
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Sole Mates: Chris Echevarria and the Blackstock & Weber Ellis Penny Loafer

Blackstock & Weber’s founder/creative director talks about why building his life’s work will always be rooted in home.

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"
Footwear 

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.

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