The Return of Quality Sneaker Collabs and Revival of Soccer Shoes

The Return of Quality Sneaker Collabs and Revival of Soccer Shoes

48:35 Aug 11, 2025
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In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, hosts Mike Guillory and Rohit Malhotra dive into the latest sneaker news, focusing on the upcoming sneaker calendar. They start off with our Rocking and Copping segment, aka sneaker pickups and what's been on feet, then jump into the revival of soccer culture in sneaker collaborations, and the exciting Puma and Fantastic Four collaboration. The conversation shifts to the highly anticipated Undefeated Jordan 4 release, exploring its significance and potential impact on sneaker culture. Finally, they touch on the Kobe 4 Barcelona and its connection to soccer, highlighting the influence of Kobe Bryant on the sport and sneaker design.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistoryBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallEarly Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistoryJoin our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaIf you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: podcast@sneakerhistory.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Sneaker Culture and Personal Updates06:05 Exploring the Puma Fantastic Four Collaboration12:08 The Undefeated Jordan 4: Anticipation and Speculation23:57 The Undefeated Four: A Sneaker's Legacy30:21 Comparing Collaborations: Undefeated vs. Nigel Sylvester36:37 Kobe 4 Barcelona: A New Chapter in Sneaker Culture41:53 The Future of Kobe Sneakers: Trends and ExpectationsCHECK OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans - Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators & Creatives - Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106[Links contain affiliate links; we may receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryHosted & Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbGET IN TOUCH:Robbie - robbie@sneakerhistory.comMike - mike@sneakerhistory.comRohit - rohit@sneakerhistory.comNick - nick@sneakerhistory.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.s
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