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Maxed-out credit cards, the Pigeon Dunk and taking over Nike Lab's 21 Mercer: Jeff Staple sits down with TheStockroom to talk about what it really took to build STAPLE and The STAPLE Agency.Michael and Eman are the hosts of TheStockroom, the London podcast covering sneakers, streetwear and the culture around them.

In this episode they're joined by Jeff Staple, the designer and founder of STAPLE, while he's in London, for a conversation that runs from the early days of the brand to the Pigeon Dunk moment and everything that followed.From funding STAPLE on credit cards to opening a store in Nike Lab's 21 Mercer and building The STAPLE Agency, this conversation covers how Jeff built a brand that has lasted, and what comes next for it.

We discuss:

◼ How Jeff sees himself and what his number one goal is

◼ Jeff's work with will.i.am

◼ How Jeff dealt with debt and maxed out credit cards to fund STAPLE

◼ Unc vs OG, and which one Jeff would rather be called

◼ The 4 F's you should consider before starting any new project

◼ What the Pigeon Dunk moment meant to Jeff

◼ Whether Jeff still gets a buzz from execution

◼ When STAPLE expanded internationally, and why the name STAPLE cut through

◼ How the STAPLE store took over Nike Lab's 21 Mercer, and the lore behind the brand

◼ Starting The STAPLE Agency, and Jeff's first and most recent hire

◼ What Jeff learnt from Virgil Abloh about sharing the codes for success

◼ How Japanese streetwear's legacy is being written in real time, from Hiroshi Fujiwara to Nigo to Verdy

◼ Jeff's succession plan for STAPLE and the legacy he wants to give to the space

◼ What's on the table: Puma Suede x Jeff Staple 'Create From Chaos'

◼ What's on foot: Brooks Ghost Trail by STAPLE, Jordan 1 VAA Alaska and Black OG Prada Cups

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

01:20 – Jeff Staple

Welcome & Why is he in London?

01:42 – Jeff on working with will.i.am

03:10 – How does Jeff see himself and his number one goal

06:32 – Jeff on dealing with debt and maxing out credit to fund STAPLE

09:00 – Unc vs OG

10:40 – What's On Foot?

14:15 – What's On The Table – Puma Suede x Jeff Staple 'Create From Chaos'

16:54 – The 4 F's you should consider before you start a new project

21:30 – What did the Pigeon Dunk moment mean to Jeff?

29:10 – Does Jeff get a buzz from execution?

34:20 – STAPLE going international & the importance of the name 'STAPLE'

40:00 – The STAPLE store taking over Nike Lab's 21 Mercer & the lore behind STAPLE

44:46 – Starting The STAPLE Agency & his first and most recent hire

54:35 – The succession plan for STAPLE & the legacy he'd like to give to the space

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Kai Cenat's first Kai Cenat's first runway show, a £350 New Balance and Corteiz celebrating 10 years of Konnichiwa: TheStockroom breaks down the stories shaping sneakers and streetwear right now.Michael and Eman are the hosts of TheStockroom, the London podcast covering sneakers, streetwear and the culture around them. In this episode they catch up after the summer, with Michael deep in half marathon training to raise money for the Sickle Cell Society, before getting into the biggest releases, collabs and moments of the past few weeks.From Kai Cenat taking Vivet to the runway in New York to New Balance's pricing on the 2040, this conversation covers where the industry is right now and where it's heading next.They discuss:◼ What Kai Cenat's first runway show for Vivet means for streetwear◼ Whether £350 is too much for a general release New Balance 2040◼ Why the New Balance 1890 is picking up where the 2002R and 1906R left off◼ How Corteiz and Skepta marked 10 years of Konnichiwa, and why alwaysdowhatyoushoulddo x Corteiz made a real impact◼ What KITH has planned for its 15 year anniversary, including more BMW and new collabs◼ Why the Taller De Rafa x Nike Goadome collab landed so well◼ What made Aya Brown's Nike Air Max 95 rollout special◼ How 99 BY JMS and Barriers Worldwide delivered a standout UK x US collab◼ Why the Arte x Adidas football boots worn by Rayan Cherki caught our attention◼ How Victor Victor has kept a clean run going with his Nike Air Force 1s◼ What's on foot: NOAH x Converse and the Yeezy 700 V3 AzaelSupport Michael's half marathon for the Sickle Cell Society: https://2026thebighalf.enthuse.com/pf/michael-albert-fowora-e7f4aCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:25 What's On Foot? NOAH x Converse & Yeezy 700 V3 Azael03:55 Half marathon training for the Sickle Cell Society & Eman's summer recap10:25 Arte x Adidas football boots worn by Rayan Cherki14:19 New Balance 1890: the next 2002R and 1906R?17:10 New Balance 2040 at £350: is that too much for a general release?24:20 Taller De Rafa x Nike Goadome28:25 Aya Brown's Nike Air Max 95 rollout30:57 99 BY JMS x Barriers Worldwide: UK x US collab34:37 Corteiz x Konnichiwa: 10 years of Skepta's album & alwaysdowhatyoushoulddo40:10 KITH 15 year anniversary: BMW and new collabs43:56 Kai Cenat's first runway show for Vivet in New York51:35 Victor Victor's Nike Air Force 1s#KaiCenat #NewBalance #Corteiz

The founder and the partnerships lead behind one of the most trusted names in sneaker raffles reveal how EQL is trying to level the playing field for consumers and brands alike.

Andrew Lipp is the Founder & CEO of EQL, and Scott Carter is EQL's Head of Partnerships for Sneakers & Streetwear. Together they've built EQL into a platform designed to bring fairness and transparency to sneaker raffles, partnering directly with major brands to give consumers a genuine shot at the pairs they want. TheStockroom met Andrew and Scott in Paris for this conversation — covering everything from EQL's origins to where the raffle industry is heading next.

They explain:

◼ Why building genuine relationships mattered more than anything else in EQL's early days

◼ How EQL earned the credibility to partner directly with major brands

◼ What it felt like launching their very first product through EQL

◼ Why consumer experience sits at the centre of everything EQL does

◼ How EQL actually measures success, and what the EQLizer score means

◼ Their favourite raffles to date, and how the industry has changed from EQL's point of view

◼ How EQL decides which brands and partners to align with

◼ Where AI already shows up in EQL's day-to-day workflows

◼ What the future holds for EQL … and for TheStockroom

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:07 – EQL x TheStockroom Live in Paris

01:36 – Introducing Andrew Lipp, Founder & CEO of EQL, and Scott Carter, Head of Partnerships for Sneakers & Streetwear

02:43 – What's on foot, pairs brought to Paris & favourite sneakers

15:19 – How EQL started and the importance of connecting to people

20:43 – Building credibility and partnering with brands

23:53 – Launching their first product via EQL

30:00 – Why consumer experience is so important to EQL

39:10 – How EQL measures success

49:50 – What is the EQLizer score?

52:54 – Andrew & Scott's favourite raffles

1:00:28 – How the industry has changed, and how EQL chooses who to align with

1:08:01 – What the future of EQL looks like

1:13:13 – How AI shows up in EQL's workflows

1:17:23 – Where TheStockroom wants to be in 5 years

1:23:00 – Andrew's why

1:25:13 – Andrew and Scott's words of wisdom

The man behind men's fashion at one of the fastest-growing live shopping platforms in the world reveals how Whatnot is quietly changing the way brick & mortar stores make money — and why livestream selling might be retail's next big shift.

Pierre Tettart is Head of Men's Fashion at Whatnot, the live shopping platform reshaping how brands, sellers, and collectors buy and sell in real time. Before fashion, Pierre built his career in tech, and brings a multicultural upbringing and a lifelong love of sneakers and style into everything he does at Whatnot.

He explains:

◼ Why brick & mortar stores are turning to live selling to unlock new revenue

◼ What it actually takes to succeed as a consistent live seller on Whatnot

◼ The strategy behind Whatnot's expansion into Europe, and what markets are next

◼ Why nostalgia and collectibles create such powerful buying behaviour

◼ Whatnot's stance on safety and overconsumption in a fast-moving marketplace

◼ How to actually get started selling on Whatnot

CHAPTERS

00:27 – Introducing Pierre Tettart, Head of Men's Fashion at Whatnot

01:40 – Pierre's background in tech and his multicultural upbringing

06:05 – What is Whatnot?

08:49 – Pierre's early fashion memories

11:06 – What's on feet?

12:33 – What's on the table? UNDEFEATED: Nike Air Zoom Spiridon 15:03 – New revenue opportunities for brick & mortars

16:55 – The power of consistency for Whatnot live sellers

19:05 – The strategy for entering Europe

23:00 – Emerging categories and markets on Whatnot

24:30 – Whatnot's stance on safety and overconsumption

28:37 – Why collectibles and nostalgia create such strong buy-in

30:34 – Hearing testimonials from live sellers

32:29 – The Swatch x AP marketing moment

36:21 – How to get started on Whatnot

42:19 – Pierre's closing thoughts

Wales Bonner took over the headlines in October as it was announced that she was being made the Creative Director of Hermes Menswear, a role held by her predecessor for 37 years! What does this mean for Hermes? What can we expect from Wales Bonner as she brings her point of view to this legacy brand.

Bolu, Eman and Michael also speak about the newly announced partnership between Nike and Palace, as brands are gearing up for the World Cup, could this acquisition set Nike up in the best way possible or could Adidas have something up their sleeve? And what does Manor Place, the new hub created by Nike and Palace, in South London, mean for the community? For all this and more, make sure to tap in to today’s episode!

#walesbonner #fashion #podcast

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro & Bolu’s Live From DXB

05:29 - What’s on Foot?

06:39 - Wales Bonner Becomes Creative Director of Hermes Menswear

14:20 - Wales Bonner Designed The Gold Rings For Instagram

17:52 - Palace x Nike Has Launched With A New Home ‘Manor Place’

23:40 - Will Adidas Regret Losing Palace?

26:08 - Was The ACW x Arsenal Collection Too Expensive?

31:21 - JFG Released His 21st Shoe, The New Balance 2010’s “Hand Me Down’s” & “Bag Lady”

37:40 - Salomon x Margeila MM6 Collection Is Super Clean

40:37 - The ACG Goadome’s Go Crazy!

46:06 - Shoutout Offspring and This Way Up For The Air Max Sunder’s Total Red

51:10 - Surplus Sydney Brought the World to Australia

In today’s episode of TheStockroom, we’re joined by the talented household name, Louis Culture hailing from South London. Kicking off his career as a producer and developing into the talented artist we’ve seen today, Louis joins Eman and Michael on the pod as they speak about his journey so far as an artist, his love for fashion and footwear, and the new project he has on the way!

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#louisculture #ukmusic #podcast

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00:00 - Intro

00:35 - What has annoyed you today?

03:15 - Why did you choose Louis Culture as your artist name?

06:17 - What was it like for Louis growing up in Battersea? And what were his influences?

13:49 - Louis on his production process & dealing with creative blocks

19:20 - Who inspired Louis’ personal style

21:20 - Louis shows us his first Jordan’s

23:38 - Early fashion memories

33:23 - What’s On Foot?

36:30 - Top 5 Kicks In Louis’ Collection & Top 5 of All Time

47:24 - When did Louis realise music was no longer just a hobby

48:25 - Louis on his new music and his upcoming project

51:15 - Advice to people wanting to enter the music scene

It’s good to be back and we have a jam packed episode for you today as we discuss the new Nike Air Works Programme, the SWATCH x AP moment, our favourite World Cup kits and a major shift coming to the Dubai retail space!

Lock in with Bolu, Eman and Michael as we discuss all this and more!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - We’re backkkk, where have we been?

03:19 - What’s on foot?

06:20 - What’s on the table?

08:50 - Nike Air Works Programme & investing in the next era of creators

21:22 - Is Aime Leon Dore opening up a new temporary retail space in Dubai, the right move?

31:34 - What brands could shift over to Dubai to recreate the SoHo effect there?

35:22 - SWATCH X AP took over the timeline!

46:02 - This might be the most underwhelming World Cup EVER!

51:35 - Adidas have been on a roll this World Cup campaign

59:00 - What can we expect from Nike’s World Cup Campaign & the Nike Cryoshot’s

1:09:44 - Mercurial Superfly 11’s

On TheStockroom today, we’re joined by our good friend Qasim, the Founder of Trading Desk, a curated streetwear store who recently partnered with AI tech firm Responsible. Eman & Michael got into the details of the partnership as well as a look into Qasim’s back story and how they uniquely benefited from the rise of the brand, Corteiz, as they took the initiative to buy into the brand early and subsequently reaped the dividends. 

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00:00 - Introducing Qasim, Founder of Trading Desk!

03:46 - What’s On Foot?

09:41 - Qasim on studying Economics At LSE, & how it’s impacted his view vn sales

10:55 - Growing ip in Manchester & his Mum’s influence on his taste

18:55 - How did Trading Desk start, and how did they go about acquiring product?

30:22 - When did Trading Desk realise selling the business could be the next move?

32:18 - The process of being acquired by AI Tech Firm, Responsible

41:31 - How important is tourism to stores in Soho?

44:39 - How much did Corteiz’ brand growth impact Trading Desk? & The importance of Corteiz having a physical store

51:51 - What are the pro’s and cons of having a physical store?

57:49 - How do you decide what to buy?

1:03:20 - What’s been the biggest day of sales?

1:12:07 - Qasim’s Prada Cups and building confidence while exploring fashion

1:18:00 - Personal style and the merging of streetwear and luxury

1:33:06 - Qasim signs TheStockroom Force 1

1:40:00 - What does the future look like for Trading Desk & Klekt joining the party

1:47:07 - Should Corteiz take over the Supreme store?

#fashion #ai #branding 

Today TheStockroom is joined by Beatrice Domond, Pro Skater, Vans Collaborator and the first black woman to sign for Supreme’s skate team!In this conversation Michael and Eman speak about Beatrice’s unique journey, how her love for sports made her realise her love for skating, being a regular collaborator of Vans and her recent launch event that took place in London for her zine “OUT OF TOUCH”! Follow Beatrice Domond: https://www.instagram.com/beatricedomondFollow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompodFollow our personal platforms too from left to right:Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1showBolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebearCHAPTERS00:00 - Introducing Beatrice Domond Pro Skater & Vans Collaborator01:14 - Beatrice Talks On The Skate Community & Her Relationship With London07:05 - Beatrice Journey Into Sports & Becoming A Skater13:05 - How Did Her Vans Collab Come About? & When Did Beatrice Realise She Was A Brand In The Skating Space 16:35 - The Vans Resurgence!19:30 - How It Feels Being The First Black Woman To Skate For Supreme & Working With The Next Gen21:38 - What’s The Process of Designing A Vans Collab?24:20 - Beatrice Had A Relationship With Supreme Long Before She Joined Their Skate Team29:58 - Who Inspired Beatrice Growing Up?31:40 - About Beatrice’s Zine “OUT OF TOUCH”34:29 - Skating In Brooklyn Bridge & The Architecture of Skateboarding38:36 - Skateboarders Invented The Fit Pic & Luxury Fashion Adopting Skate Culture Again45:50 - A Time Beatrice Fell Out Of Love With Skating48:00 - What’s The Process Of Becoming A Pro Skater?57:50 - Is There An 8th Vans x Beatrice Shoe On The Way?1:07:00 - Beatrice Designed Clothes For FA and Supreme1:09:43 - Beatrice Signs TheStockroom Air Force 1 & Her Closing Thoughts

Episode 115 of TheStockroom is live and it’s only right we give kudos to Vans who had a really strong 2025! With their Vans Old Skool Souvenirs stealing the show as it drew reference from the ‘On The Pavements’ Chanel Grafitti Bag and their collaborations with the likes of Satoshi Nakamoto, Gallery Dept, OurMotherlan and more releasing, they made sure the people felt their presence in a way that they haven’t for a while!

Within fashion we’re seeing an overall shift away from marketing to the individual and a return to marketing to families. Bolu, Michael and Eman explore what this could mean for the future as KITH Kids (especially with the KITH London store opening), FRGMNT MINI and Lululemon shift their attention to the next generation. And of course we couldn’t ignore Steph Curry and his fashion free agency so for all that and more make sure you tap in!

#fashion #lifestyle

Salehe Bembury has quietly become a juggernaut in the footwear design space and we’re grateful to have him join us on TheStockroom. With exploits at brands such as Versace with the Chain Reaction, Crocs with the Pollox, a 5 year relationship with New Balance and launching a basketball sneaker with Tyrese Haliburton and Puma! And this has all culminated in his most recent works, the release of his first shoe under his brand SPUNGE in tandem with his book “I Make Shoes”!

We got into the details of Salehe’s practice, how he’s gone about creating his own signature, building a team, the impact the chain reaction had in the UK and how he approaches his various projects as a man who wears many hats! It’s gonna be a good one, so make sure you tap in!

#salehebembury #design #sneakers 

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00:00 - Welcome Salehe Bembury To TheStockroom

04:00 - Salehe on Meeting Fans

05:49 - What’s On Foot? 

08:39 - Why Does Salehe Use Such Materials & How Does It Influence The Design

10:35 - The 3 F’s (Fun, Funds and Folio) 

13:05 - How Do Create Your Own Signature And Is It Important To Have One

17:04 - Why Does Salehe Barely Use Dialogue In His Campaigns

18:40 - What’s Your Process Around Designing A Shoe And It’s Materials

20:29 - What’s The Difference Between Working For Versace and Working As A Collaborator with New Balance

24:20 - Did Salehe Know The Impact The Versace Chain Reaction Had In The UK?

29:00 - What Does SPUNGE embody? / The Purpose of Salehe’s “I Make Shoes” Book

37:15 - What Salehe Has Learnt During His Career at Cole Haan, Versace, Yeezy etc

40:05 - Becoming Creative Director of Crocs And Introducing New Product Lines

44:30 - Balancing Aesthetics With Functionality

50:00 - Collaborations & Marketing In A Time of Over-saturation

53:30 - Salehe’s Relationship With Tyrese Haliburton & The Rollout of the Hali 1

1:00:52 - How Do You Go About Building A Team?

1:00:55 - Thoughts On AI As A Tool

1:12:37 - Why Did You Pick Those Names For The Products?

1:17:33 - Sneaker Shopping In London vs Shopping Elsewhere

1:22:21 - If You Got Hit With A Magic Wand What Would Your Life Look Like?

1:31:02 - Salehe Signs TheStockroom’s Air Force 1

In this episode of TheStockroom, we are joined by Nathan Alexander Walker, one of the many talented product designers at Arete Create, the agency behind the Marc Jacob’s 72 Spring, the entire Puma Skepta Skope collection, Raf Simons and much much more!Founded by Myles O’Meally in 2020, Arete Create has and continues to push the boundaries of product design and recently, entered the spatial design space too, as the agency develops its offering. Additionally, Nathan gives us a truly unique insight into working with brands, the agency’s motivations and also the journey from initial sketches to production.It’s a jam packed one, with a lot of gems, so tap in!#AreteCreate #Design #fashion

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - introducing Nathan Alexander Walker Footwear Designer at Arete Create

02:23 - How Did Nathan Get Into Footwear Design And His Origins

07:14 - What’s On Foot?

09:01 - Finding Out About Footwear Design On UCAS

11:14 - What’s The Process of Footwear Design At Arete Create

12:47 - How Did Nathan Get Into Arete & Having Raf Simmons As Their First Client

17:12 - Nathan’s Inspiration’s

19:42 - Working With Raf Simmons AW20 Zip Up Boot

27:40 - How Do Brands Reach Our To Work With Arete?

31:45 - How Did Arete Create Link Up Wirh Sketpa’s Team To Make the Skepta x Puma Skope Collection

38:31 - Breaking Down The Materials & Design Journey of The ERL

42:31 - What Is Creative Direction?

44:40 - What Can Make The Process of Footwear Design Difficult?

50:57 - What Does The Arete Team Look Like?

56:26 - Arete’s Adding Spatial Design To Their Arsenal Of Offerings

1:00:57 - The Process of Designing The Marc Jacobs 72 Spring Sneaker

1:06:35 - The Importance of Colour Design To Brand Identity

1:12:30 - How Problem Solving Can Be Fun In The Design Process

1:16:20 - The Importance Of A Timeline & Research

1:18:10 - Is AI A Help Or Hindrance To The Process Of Design?

1:25:06 - The Low Profile Approach Is The New Triple S Trend

1:26:27 - Will There Be A Bigger Focus On Psychology Within Footwear?

1:28:24 - What Are The Day To Day Programmes Nathan Uses To Design & Advice For People Looking To Enter The Space

1:34:06 - Hand Sketching & The Different University Routes

1:37:45 - What Are The Pillars Of Arete Create?

1:40:25 - What Can We Expect In 2026? And Are They Hiring?

1:43:49 - Bolu’s Moving :(

Gunna and Under Amour formerly announced their partnership with a performance at the VMA’s, a brand new collection and WUNNA RUN, the artist’s brand new run club! Could we be seeing Gunna reposition himself as more than an artist but an entrepreneur in his own right?

Bolu, Eman and Michael also get into Salehe’s latest release with New Balance in the 1000 and also Adidas taking over 180 Strand as they celebrate the legacy and the future of the Adidas Superstar! Clint’s Fest also took over socials as Junior and the team hosted their first festival in Manchester! For all this and more make sure you tap in!

#Gunna #fashion #Superstar

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - September Lock In!

04:08 - If You Had To Describe Your Week With A Song, What Song Would It Be?

05:45 - Venna’s Rollout For His New Album ‘MALIK Has Been Strong!

09:14 - What’s On Foot?

10:56 - What’s On The Table - New Balance 2000 Abzorb ‘Still Water’

14:24 - Salehe Bembury Launched The Campaign For His New Balance 1000 ‘FOG BE THE CLOUD’ & It’s. A Vibe!

19:32 - Salehe Is Also Launching His “I Make Shoes Book In October!”

22:15 - The Importance of Owning Your Own Space As A Designer

24:55 - Will Skope Continue to Live On Post Puma?

28:18 - Junior Clint and Clints Made History With Clints Fest!

33:31 - Would You Say Michael Jordan Was A Designer?

39:37 - Gunna Announced His Collaboration With Under Amour!

48:51 - Adidas Celebrated The Superstar With A Really Impactful Series Of Events at 180 Strand

53:42 - Which Sneakers Represent The UK’s Major Cities?

1:00:44 - Could Two New Stussy x Air Max 95’s Be On The Way?

1:05:28 - There’s Total 95’s On The Way!

1:06:56 - CDG Tax Is Too Real… But It’s Worth It

2025 marks 30 years since the birth of the Nike Air Max 95, we've seen a slew of collaborations with the likes of Levi's, Corteiz, A Ma Maniere and OG re-releases like the Neon's, the Mandarins etc but is this the 95's best year ever or are we experiencing recency bias?

TheStockroom also took the time to look back on some of the best parts of 2025 from footwear, fashion and music as we've had a jam packed year from Tyler The Creator, Paris Fashion Week, BBK x Corteiz etc, and we're here to discuss it all so make sure to tap in!

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CHAPTERS00:00 - Getting Complaints Off Our Chest

09:36 - What’s On The Table? - The Awake NY Air Jordan 5

22:08 - What’s On Foot?

24:38 - How Did We Feel About The Air Jordan 5 Rollout?

27:32 - What Are The Best Sneakers That Have Released This Year?

34:39 - Best Campaign Of The Year So Far?

41:40 - What’s Been The Most Wearable Shoe Of This Year? & What Have We Been Wearing The Most?

49:29 - Block P Put Together A Manifesto & Got A Job At Nike

52:43 - Has Any Shoe Had A Better Year Than The Air Max 95? (2025)

1:00:34 - Slawn’s Kaws Collab Created A Lot Of Noise On Socials

1:11:27 - Kicks You Need Before You Go To University

The Low Profile Footwear trend has taken the fashion world by force! With the likes of the Margeila Gats, Vibram 5 fingers, New Balance x Aime Leon Dore RC56 and the brand new Marc Jacobs 72 Sneaker, its clear to see that there has been a shift away from the traditional high top sneakers. But why is that and will it last? We discuss this along with the brand new Yu-Gi-Oh Air Max 95 and Slawn's alleged collaboration with KAWS so TAP IN!Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompodFollow our personal platforms too from left to right:Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1showBolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebearCHAPTERS00:00 — Welcome to TheStockroom02:06 — Thinking Back To Our Womb Escapes04:47 — What’s on Foot?06:18 — What’s On The Table? - Aime Leon Dore x New Balance RC56 “Green”10:20 — The Re-Emergence of Low Profile Footwear21:29 — What Do We Define As A Low Profile Sneaker26:37 — Has The Low Profile Trend Reached It’s Peak?30:59 — Are The Adidas Jellyfish Bringing Back The Chunky Shoes Trend?38:07 — Is The Yu-Gi-Oh! Nike Air Max 95 The Best Collaborative Storyline This Year?44:26 — Slawn Rocked The Scene With His Alleged Kaws Collab

Luxury isn't loud, but you know when it's in the room. TheStockroom were privileged to have a conversation with Bukki, Founder of London Born fashion brand, Seventh and her Creative Director Emmanuel. Established in 2020, Seventh has shown their ability to produce quality garments without logos and built an impressive community in the process. Unlike other brands, Seventh is not often identified for its logo but for its craftsmanship and attention to detail. We explore just how Bukki and Emmanuel were able to navigate the pandemic and take the brand to the heights it has reached today, where it commands global respect! And don't worry this episode is complete with some exclusives too!

TheStockroom is back fresh from the city of love, baguettes, and fashion, with a jam packed post Paris Fashion Week episode!!

Bolu, Eman and Michael get into a recap of their highlights from the trip, their favourite activations, moments and people. TheStockroom also have an exclusive look at the Jordan Trunners and you know a shoe brings new opinions… so for all this and more, make sure to tap in!

Chapters

00:00 - TheStockroom Went To Paris Fashion Week!

12:13 - What’s On Foot

14:58 - What’s On The Table - Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard

18:36 - Best Patent Jordan 1?

20:40 - The Brand New Jordan Trunner

27:30 - Our Highlights Of Paris Fashion Week

30:00 - Jordan Need To Innovate To Capture The New Gen Properly

37:15 - Why Are People So Quick To Judge New Things?

45:30 - Should Jordan Change Their Approach To Recruiting Athletes?

59:19 - Is IRL Marketing Losing Traction?

1:02:40 - Slawn x Redbull Racing Bulls

#fashion #footwear #parisfashionweek

In a special episode, we’re joined on the streets of Paris Fashion Week by Jae Tips, our brother from the Bronx, founder of Savior Worldwide and someone who’s becoming a household name as a Saucony collaborator!

Eman, Bolu & Michael talk to him about the inspirations behind his Saucony Triumph 4 “Flowers Grow Uptown” collaboration, how he balances the hats of being a brand owner and collaborator and also how his personal journey being a sneaker collector has impacted where he currently is now in his capacity at Saucony! It isn't easy going from collector to collaborator but its been beautiful to see Jae Tips do it and do it right!

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introducing our brother Jae Tips

01:26 - What’s On Foot?

02:25 - What’s In Hand? - The Jae Tips x Saucony “Flowers Grow Uptown”

07:35 - How Does Jae Come Up With New Ideas

13:15 - How Did Jae Tips Handle Being “The New Kid On The Block”

15:01 - How Does Being A Sneaker Collector First Designer Second Impact Your Approach

20:30 - Aging Gracefully In Between Projects

#podcast #saucony #jaetips

In a special episode we got the opportunity to speak to Cameron Black, VP GM of Saucony EMEA at the official opening of their flagship store in London, Covent Garden!He gave us a much valued insight into the importance of the retail experience to Saucony and also how they believe this specific store will help grow the brands familiarity with people on a global scale! For all this and more, make sure to tap in with TheStockroom podcast!CHAPTERS00:00 - Introducing Cameron Black - Saucony’s VP of EMEA 00:25 - Where Did The Idea Of A London Store Start?04:48 - The Importance of A Physical Retail Space11:50 - What does “Catering To All” mean to Saucony15:37 - How Important Has Content Been To Saucony’s Resurgence?20:26 - What Does A Day In The Life of A Vice President Look Like?#saucony #flagship #fashion

New Balance have dominated the space recently and used their 2025 Grey Day to remind us about just how far they’ve come since the day’s inception in 2018. In a visual campaign executive produced by ex-New Balance Joe Grondin and free agency, they flexed their muscles, giving us a glimpse of some of the talent on their roster including Amine, Storm Reid, Sainte and more! But could they be acting too grey in their approach or are customers and critics just looking for unnecessary theatrics in what is simply a celebration of what the brand has always been about?

Bolu and Eman also catch up with Michael about his first trip to New York, and talk about the food, the people, the culture and the Corteiz x Nike Honey Black Takeover! It’s good to be back!!

00:00 - It’s good to be back!

03:25 - Michael’s trip to New York

15:36 - Bolu met up with Brendan Dunne

18:35 - 100 men vs 1 Gorilla? Who you got your money on?

25:58 - Our thoughts on Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS

27:47 - What’s On Foot? - Corteiz’s New York Takeover

36:55 - What’s On The Table? - Inside Tag x Puma Mostro UR

41:00 - If You Had To Describe Your Week With A Song, What Song Would It Be?

50:37 - Our thoughts on New Balance’s Grey Day

1:03:45 - KITH’s Reopening Of The Manhattan Store Sees The Release Of The New Balance 2010!

1:14:09 - Coco Gauff x New Balance x Miu Miu Came At The Perfect Time

1:18:39 - Aime Leon Dore Launched The RC56

#fashion #newbalance #podcast #amine #sainte

In Episode 102 of TheStockroom Podcast, we’re joined by Beverley Tofour — founder of Tobe Footwear — who takes us through her journey from retail to building her own sneaker brand. Beverley breaks down how she launched her first shoe with just £800, the realities of wear testing, pricing strategies, predicting trends, and why Tobe has never made apparel. We also get into the importance of storytelling through campaigns, running pop-ups, and the future of footwear design.Bolu, Eman and Michael also talk about Tobe Footwear's 7th silhouette, the recently launched Tobe Comet Sneaker and how Beverley went about coming out with the silhouette and the process of wear testing and sampling the shoe!

#footwear #fashion #design

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Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebearCHAPTERS00:00 - Introducing Beverley Tofour Founder of Tobe Footwear03:40 - What Song Describes Your Week?07:34 - How Did Tobe Footwear Start & How Much Money Did She Start With?14:30 - Why Has Tobe Never Made Apparel?16:33 - How Does Tobe Predict Trends?18:30 - What’s On Foot?22:16 - What’s On The Table? - Tobe Comet Sneaker in ‘Chrome’25:05 - How Do You Go About Creating Silhouettes & The Production Process?29:02 - What Do You Enjoy About In Person Pop Ups?31:46 - Beverley’s Upbringing and Background In Retail & Management 45:50 - When Was The Last Time You Got Real Rest?48:33 - Blind Ranking Sneaker Features55:20 - What Materials Would Beverley Like To Try On Her Shoes In The Future?59:40 - What’s The Process Of Wear Testing For Tobe?1:01:22 - What’s The Most Random Cost’s You’ve Come Across As A Business Owner? & The Tariffs Issues1:04:53 - How Does Beverley Go About Pricing Across Tobe?1:08:05 - How Important Are Campaigns & Rollouts?1:13:19 - What’s The End Goal For Tobe Footwear? & Beverley Signs TheStockroom Force 1

Welcome to TheStockroom! This week we’re speaking about innovation & globalisation as we talk about the evolving relationship between Jordan & SB!

We touch on Jordan’s evolving relationship with Africa, whether brands can do more to show up within the continent and if the Jordan 4 SB will stand the test of time?

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#skateboarding #jordan #africa

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Welcome to Episode 101 of TheStockroom

02:53 - What’s On Foot Today?

05:15 - What‘s On The Table? - Air Jordan 4 SB 4 Navy

08:30 - Kaws X Nike Launching A New Shoe?

10:15 - Jordan Pushed The Boundaries By Highlighting Skate Culture With Their Waffles & Cream Campaign

14:10 - Can Jordan & Other Brands Do More To Show Up In Nigeria & The Wider African Market?

27:16 - Could Jordan Brand & SB’s Relationship Lead To Innovation Across More Silhouettes Or Would They Be Overdoing It?

42:18 - Will The Jordan 4 SB Stand The Test Of Time?

We’ve officially hit Episode 100, and we had to do it big — joining us in TheStockroom is none other than Angelo Baque, founder of Awake NY and former Brand Director at Supreme. In this milestone episode, we dive deep into Angelo’s journey, the legacy of streetwear culture, and what the future holds for him and the culture he's helped shape.

From stories about his most memorable Stockroom moments to working alongside icons like Virgil Abloh, Tremaine Emory, and Chris Gibbs, Angelo brings nothing but real talk and reflections. We cover everything from NY vs London fashion, the power of ownership, to solidarity in Latino culture — plus an exclusive first look at the unreleased Awake x Air Jordan 5 .

Let us know your favourite moment in the comments and don’t forget to subscribe for the next 100!

#awakeny #jordan #angelobaque

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introducing Angelo Baque Founder Of Awake NY

03:42 - If You Describe Your Week With A Song, What Would It Be? / Is Unc A Slur?

11:12 - Angelo’s Most Memorable Stockroom Experience

16:10 - Differences in Fashion Approaches Between London & New York

26:50 - Angelo On Leaving Supreme & What He Learnt From Working With His Peers Like Virgil Abloh, Tremaine Emory, Chris Gibbs etc

37:06 - The Importance of Ownership & The Compromise That Comes With It

42:34 - What’s On Foot?

46:34 - Exclusive What’s On The Table? - The Unreleased Awake x Air Jordan 5

1:01:50 - How Angelo Worked On The Immersive Experience Around The Virgil x Nike Off White 10

1:09:56 - Awake’s SS25 Lookbook and The Stylist Behind Awake’s Air Max 95 Neon ‘LEAK’

1:17:29 - What Non Fashion Item Would Angelo Want To Work On?

1:19:32 - The Importance of Solidarity In Latino Culture & How Its Affecting Fashion

Welcome to TheStockroom podcast Episode 99 and we’re joined by one of London’s hottest prospects Nyah aka Missmallz! An emerging Model, Stylist, Content Creator and all round powerhouse in the space!

We talk about her biggest wins so far like styling Slawn & his family for the GQ Man of The Year Awards, as well as, creative directing a campaign for Upstream & also releasing her very own bag with her best friend!

But we also get into some of her struggles being a petite woman and how vintage shopping helped her to find her personal style! It’s a great episode with a lot of gems so make sure to tap in!

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Chapter

00:00 - Introducing Miss Smallz, Stylist, Model & Content Creator

05:50 - How Did Miss Smallz Get Into Styling and Content?

12:20 - How Do You Find Your Style?

14:28 - What’s On Foot?

18:18 - What’s On The Table? - Nyah’s First Nike Shox R4

20:38 - Nyah’s First Trainers & Her Influences Growing Up?

25:07 - Why Don’t Brands Accommodate For Smaller Women? & Thrifting Etiquette

30:26 - How Did Nyah Creative Direct A Campaign For Upstream?

34:59 - How Nyah Met & Started Styling Slawn

39:50 - What’s Something People Don’t Understand About Styling?

41:36 - Blind Ranking Fashion Trends

53:50 - Miss Smallz Made Her First Bag With Her Best Friend Barco!

1:01:03 - What Advice Would Miss Smallz Give To People Who Want To Become Creatives?

On this episode of TheStockroom we are joined by the business savvy customiser and shoe restorer Latya Bennett! What started as a journey studying footwear design at UAL has evolved into Latya running her own business as a customiser, hosting workshops with Timberland and Snipes Paris and building a significant social media presence of nearly 600K+ followers!

Bolu, Eman and Michael also dive into why she dropped out of uni to pursue customisation and the importance of her family's creativity, how that impacted her as an individual!

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CHAPTERS

00:56 - Latya’s Anime Customs

03:36 - Thoughts Around The DN8

05:04 - How Latya Got Into Footwear?

09:15 - Latya’s Footwear Customisation Background and The Difference Between Nottingham and London

15:15 - Blind Ranking Accents From England

27:03 - Why Did Latya Study Footwear Design?

30:27 - What’s On Foot?

34:05 - Latya’s Custom Timberlands

40:07 - How Did Latya Grow Her Page To 400K+ Followers?

49:03 - Why Did Latya Bring Footwear Restoration Into Her Business?

53:10 - Latya Dropped Out Of Uni To Pursue Her Passion

59:09 - Misconceptions About Customising

1:02:50 - What’s Next For Latya?

Here in TheStockroom we make a point of celebrating the milestones of people and products and the Air Max 95 is certainly a product worth celebrating. This shoe managed to cut through the noise and settle in London and wider regions of the UK as a staple that stood head and shoulders above the rest. Recently, it was announced that Corteiz are releasing a 4th colour way in addition to their already impressive triple pack of Air Max 95, and the game has barely recovered from the sheer impact of that release as it took the world by storm! But that has lead Bolu, Eman and Michael to a controversial question... is the Corteiz Air Max 95 the most impactful collab done on the silhouette? Let us know your thoughts!Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompodFollow our personal platforms too from left to right:Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1showBolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebearFor all enquiries email us on:thestockroompod@gmail.comCHAPTERS00:00 - Who ordered Azul?05:12 - SLAWN X Nike Air Max 90 Pop Up14:22 - What’s On The Table? - Air Max 95 Black White (2014)22:01 - What’s On Foot?23:40 - Rule of Three? LOOOL27:29 - The Corteiz Honey Black x Nike Air Max 95 Is Actually Dropping?34:32 - Is The Corteiz Pack The Most Impactful Air Max 95 Ever?38:50 - Have A Ma Maniere Cooked Up Another Strong Air Max 95?46:41 - The Air Max 95 Neon Is Back!49:54 - Air Max Day 2025?52:21 - Did Division Street Do Themselves Justice On The Air Max 95/9759:00 - The Nigel Sylvester Brick By Bricks Are Restoring The Feeling!

In the last year we’ve seen major shifts in the footwear market with brands like New Balance and Adidas taking strides forward and Nike have seemingly been taking steps back. This year it looks like there may be another shift in the works as it has emerged that the running market is projected to make $14.2 Billion in 2025.

TheStockroom delves into the figures behind the brands 2024 annual revenue, performances, what may have caused these financial shifts, the importance of the £70 - £100 market for brands and how the crossover between running and lifestyle could create major profit gains within the next 5 years for these brands.

Bolu, Eman and Michael also discuss how  Nike’s recent partnership with Kim Kardashian’s clothing brand SKIMS and if this could create a new avenue for Nike to dominate the market.

Enjoy the episode and be sure to let us know your thoughts!

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00:00 - Intro

06:17 - What’s On Foot?

14:03 - What’s On The Table? - Colour Plus Co. X Saucony Matrix

17:08 - Our Thoughts On Nike Bringing Back The Tom Sachs 2.0

23:16 - Sneaker Brands & Their 2024 Annual Revenue Figures

24:50 - Nike’s Annual Revenue Decreased By Approximately 5% 

30:00 - Could College and Player PE’s Translate Over To Europe?

33:35 - Adidas Global Revenue Increased  By 11% In 2024, Is This Down To Them Dominating the £70-£100 market

40:14 - Pharrell x Adidas Jellyfish

44:23 - New Balance Have Another Record Setting Year With An Increase In Global Revenue of 20%

49:25 - Which Brand Will Lead Profit Gains In The Next 5 Years & Why?

58:45 - The Crossover Between Lifestyle & Running Is Only Going To Increase! The Rise of Pana Run Club, YouWasntDer, LDN SLCT etc

1:09:43 - The Running Market Is Projected To Make $14.2 Billion Dollars in 2025, Who Do You Think Makes The Most Out Of This?

1:10:46 - Could Nike x SKIMS Put Nike In Pole Position To Sweep The Market?

1:16:00 - Could Badminton & Padel Potentially Become Emerging Markets For Brands?

1:18:54 - How Can Brands Show Up In The F1 Market Or Is It Too Difficult To Navigate?

1:21:49 - Is It Worth New Balance Growing Their Apparel Business Or Will They Always Be Playing Catch Up?

All Star Weekend & Valentines's Day is a dream combination for brands and they definitely showed out, ahead of it A Ja Wilson released her debut shoe with Nike in the form of the A'One in an eye catching shade of pink. Despite the festivities taking place overseas TheStockroom had to keep an eye on what was going on across the pond! Curry Brand took home court advantage with Steph launching player exclusives with Under Amour as well as a Stone Island collab! Jordan brand showed out for their 40th anniversary with multiple activations including pre-releasing 10 different silhouttes including the Air Jordan 4 SB Navy and the Rare Air's as well as Wale pulling up to the function in multiple pairs of the Nike GT Future.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flexed his recent position as Creative Director of Converse Basketball and launched the Shai 001 ahead of the All Star Game. Adidas didn't let this weekend go by either launching new colours with James Harden and a brand new silhoutte with lifetime athlete Damian Lillard, the Dame X. And as if that wasn't enough, Puma Hoops, ANTA Footwear, New Balance and more all got involved in showing off their latest products! JFG took things away from the Bay and celebrated 5 years, 10 projects and 20 shoes with New Balance with his New Balance 992 'Aged Well', complete with a mini doc where he and others discuss his journey thus far.

But the question, Bolu, Eman and Michael have on their mind is, with all these ads, and this is just for footwear, not even considering the other ads like food, cars, tech etc, is the commercialisation of these huge sporting events, ruining this for people who just want to enjoy the game? And what's all the commotion surrounding the stock number of the Air Jordan 1 Bred 85's?

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

04:37 - What’s On Foot?

06:38 - What’s on the table - the AWAKE NY x Jordan Air Ship

10:44 - NBA All-Star Weekend Had Some Crazy Releases

14:40 - Wireless Announced 3 Days of Drake… and the mandem?

17:38 - Air Jordan 1 Link Up With Union Again But How Does It Rank To The 2018 Pair?

23:00 - The Off White x Air Jordan 1 ‘Alaska’ Is Back?

24:51 - The Air Jordan 4 SB Family Is Growing and The Air Jordan Rare Air’s Are Back

28:29 - A Ja Wilson Launched The A ONE and Shai Released His Shai 001’s

35:18 - Wale Stunting In The Nike GT Future

39:28 - Was There Too Much Commercial Activity At The All Star Game?

43:54 - JFG Launched The New Balance 992’s ‘Aged Well’, His 20th Releases

50:25 - Aimé Leon Dore Launched Their Spring Summer Campaign

51:43 - Bolu’s Top 10 Game

1:03:45 - The Air Jordan 1 High 85 Launch, Was Very Interesting…

2024 was a year full of phenomenal releases from collaborators and brands alike! In this episode we're joined by Boogs for a high-stakes NBA style sneaker draft where the winner is chosen by you! Make sure to tap in and let us know what your draft list would look like in the comments!

Bolu, Eman and Michael also got into their footwear predictions for the year 2025 and discussed whether brands like Seventh Stores, Bianca Saunders etc may join the sneaker game in some capcity. Who would you like to see enter the game?

Welcome to today's episode of TheStockroom podcast where we are hosting our good friend and media personality, FDFromTheFuture! Join Bolu, Eman and Michael as they talk with FD about his journey so far, attending Complex Con Las Vegas, flying to New York for the Corteiz Black Onyx Pop Up and his favourite sneaker and cultural moments from 2024!

We also look to the future (pun intended) and ask FD about his plans for 2025 and where he plans to take things next! We hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to let us know your thoughts!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

07:18 - FD Went To Complex Con in Las Vegas

11:40 - Bimma vs Lil Yatchy

20:13 - FD went to New York for the Corteiz Black Onyx Pop Up

29:14 - Thoughts on the A Ma Maniere Air Max 95 WYWS

32:25 - Awake Air Ship Friends and Family 1 of 5 Package

36:29 - What’s On Feet?

37:35 - What’s On The Table? - Corteiz Air Trainer Huarache Black Onyx

41:11 - Why Did TheStockroom Wait To Drop Their Shoe of The Year for 2024?

45:15 - Talking 2024 Releases with FD

53:10 - FD’s Favourite Sneaker and Cultural Moment of 2024

1:05:19 - eBay and FD’s Relationship Is Flourishing

1:08:52 - FD’s 2025 Plans

What is the best sneaker to release in 2024? Happy New Year and welcome to TheStockroom's 2024 Shoe of The Year episode! We decided as a collective to wait for 2024 to come to an end before we cast our verdict because this isn't a debate that should be rushed! This year we did things a little differently and got YOU involved, so you'll be hearing our opinions as well as yours as Bolu, Eman and Michael talk about the all-important Shoe of The Year! Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompodFollow our personal platforms too from left to right:Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1showBolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebearFor all enquiries email us on:thestockroompod@gmail.com

With the Denim Tears pop up buzzing in the background, TheStockroom has a conversation with the multi-layered and sometimes polarising individual that is Tremaine Emory, a man that isn't always seen but his work is always felt. We talk about Denim Tears being used as a vehicle to tell black stories, the controversy around his time at Supreme and the importance of his family in encouraging his journey. Make sure you have a note pad and pen, you're about to hear some gems!

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Welcome to TheStockroom and today it's all about black excellence! As we approach the end of the year we wanted to highlight some of the recent releases from black collaborators including the Nike Wu-Tang's Nike Dunk, Skepta's Puma Skope Mid Boot, the Corteiz x Nike Air Trainer Huarache Gully Grey etc. Bolu, Eman, and Michael also pay homage to DJ Clarke Kent, a champion of sneaker and music culture and a friend to many, who recently passed away.

We also touch on the sale of OFF WHITE by LVMH, to Bluestar Alliance, on the anniversary of Virgil's passing. We get into the details of the deal, whether the timing was simply a coincidence and what this could mean for the future of OFF WHITE.

As always be sure to let us know your thoughts!

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CHAPTER

00:00 - Intro / Winter Is Here!

04:48 - What’s On Foot?

09:15 - Corteiz x Air Trainer Huarache ‘GULLY GREY’ - The Details

19:49 - Our First Huarache Memories

29:39 - The Corteiz x Nike Air Trainer Huarache Ad Inspired by Nike Basketball

35:58 - LVMH sells Off White to Bluestar Alliance Is This A Good Move?

55:47 - Rest In Power DJ Clarke Kent

58:31 - Nike Did The Wu-Tang Legacy Justice!

1:04:11 - Skepta x Puma Skope Mid Boot & Rollout

Joining us on TheStockroom is the energetic, force with fashion known as Clint aka Clint 419, founder of Corteiz. With the Manchester Maze pop-up bubbling in the background we talk through the importance of the Air Trainer Huarache collaboration, Clint's journey so far, and celebrating the people which helped him on the way!Social Media Handles from left to right:Clint: https://www.instagram.com/clint419Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1showBolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebearBe sure to let us know your thoughts!For all enquiries email us on:thestockroompod@gmail.com

In today's episode of TheStockroom we speak to Cherise AKA Dripeisha a multi-disciplinary artist and founder of SEKANI. Having worked with the likes of Netflix, Nike, Clarks etc. and several artists across her disciplines such as rug making, creative direction and photography, Cherise is becoming a household name and if you haven't heard of her yet you will soon!

Bolu, Eman and Michael also touch on the importance of Cherise's heritage in how she carries herself today and the pressures that come with being a creative, as we dive into issues such as imposter syndrome and how that can hinder a creatives journey.

We apologise for the audio issues in this episode as Michael's microphone didn't pick him up properly, but we hope you can still enjoy it all the same!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Host Intros

01:20 - Cherise @dripeisha Is In The Building!

04:15 - Who Is Cherise?

07:50 - The Importance of Telling Untold Stories

09:20 - The Struggles of Being A Creative

15:14 - How Cherise Got Into Rug Making / How To Charge Brands Correctly

22:10 - What Makes Good Art If Art Is Subjective?

26:48 - What’s On Foot?

29:22 - What’s On The Table? - Aleali May x Jordan 6 ‘Rust Pink’

35:00 - Is The Culture Shifting? / Can The Air Trainer Huaraches Make A Splash?

40:15 - How Cherise’s Heritage Has Impacted Her Style

43:00 - Favourite Artists / Cherise’s Creative Direction In The Music Space

48:59 - Imposter Syndrome And The Pressures Of Accepting Titles As A Creative

56:25 - SEKANI And What Cherise Has Planned For The Brand?

1:06:50 - How Important Is It To Send That Email / Advice For People On Their Creative Journey

1:23:27 - Cherise Signs TheStockroom Force 1!

As we approach the end of the year, Nike have really embodied their new direction ‘Winning Isn’t For Everyone’ and the announcement of Elliot Hill becoming CEO and Frank Cooke coming back into the fold leads TheStockroom to believe Nike are about to turn up the heat!

Bolu, Eman and Michael also touch on recent and upcoming collabs such as the Places + Faces x Reebok Classics, Syna World x Air Max 95, New Balance x Jack Harlow’s 1906 Rose Runner and much more! As well as a surprise announcement from Griselda’s Westside Gunn as he partners with Saucony!

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00:00 - Host Intros

11:34 - What’s On The Table? - Saucony x Jae Tips ‘To Do List’ Pro Grid Omni 9’s

16:27 - Griselda’s Westside Gunn Joins Saucony’s Ranks As A New Collaborator

22:40 - Jack Harlow’s ‘Rose Runner’ 1906 Has Finally Dropped!

26:23 - Places & Faces Dropped A Multi-Layer Video Campaign To Launch Their Reebok Classics

28:01 - What’s On Foot?

30:10 - Nike Are Cleaning Up Shop - Elliot Hill Becomes CEO of Nike Inc.

40:29 - Franck Cooke Is Back At Nike To Restore The Feeling

49:40 - New Balance 740 Are Making A Big Come Back

54:03 - Central Cee’s Syna World x Nike Air Max 95 Swept The Streets!

58:18 - Corteiz Flew Drones To Make The Corteiz x Nike Logo

1:06:06 - It’s A Ma Maniere x Nike Air Max 95 O’Clock

Join Bolu, Eman and Michael as they discuss the recent appointment of Clare Waight Keller as Creative Director of Uniqlo Menswear and Womenswear! Fashion has evolved over the last few years with independent brands establishing themselves on the big stage and online department stores losing their footing, what could this shift mean for overall marketplace?

TheStockroom also shares their opinion on the CDG x Nike TL 2.5’s, Amine bringing back the New Balance 740 and the Bape Sharksta as well as Nigo dropping his first collab with Nike in the form of the Air Force 3 in two colourways!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Host Intros

03:33 - What’s On Foot?

04:53 - What’s On The Table? - Comme Des Garçons x Nike Air Max TL 2.5

17:15 - The Bape Sharksta Launched And They Aren’t THAT Bad

19:38 - Nigo X Nike Air Force 3 Launched With An Interesting Rollout

28:20 - The New Balance 740 Has Returned With A Collaboration With Amine!

31:54 - Uniqlo Assign Clare Waight Keller As Creative Director For Menswear and Womenswear For AW24

41:53 - Are Uniqlo & Zara Blurring The Lines Between Fast and High Fashion

49:00 - Is Fast Fashion Slowing Down?

59:10 - People Have Moved Towards Supporting Independent Brands, What Effect Does That Have On The Wider Market?

As we approach the business end of the year, TheStockroom delves into the recent rumours surrounding an upcoming 4th Nike x Corteiz Air Max 95 and if it’s the best move for Corteiz.

Bolu, Eman and Michael also speculate about a recently leaked Nike box with Syna World branding and if Syna are getting the Nocta treatment! And this episode wouldn’t be complete without touching on Bape’s new Sharksta and the upcoming deal between StockX and Walmart which caught many by surprise!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Host Intros

04:29 - Bolu And Eman Went To KicksnCoffee

06:57 - What’s On The Table? - New Balance 1906r x Footpatrol collab / Our Thoughts On Sneaker Events

18:13 - What’s On Foot?

21:22 - Our Thoughts On A Fourth Corteiz 95 Being Rumoured

31:21 - A Syna World x Nike Collab Is On The Way, Could Central Cee Be On The Drake x Nocta Route?

43:11 - Off-White Released Their New Shoe The “Be Right Back”

49:06 - Bape Have Released The New Sharksta / What Can Bape Do To Reclaim Their Audience?

1:07:38 - Walmart x StockX Come Together To Launch StockX’s First Strategic Marketplace Sales Channel

1:21:33 - London Fashion Week - Skepta’s MAINS show, Tolu Coker FW & LABRUM Hosted Their Show At Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium

On today’s episode of TheStockroom Podcast, Patta celebrates 20 years of life as they re-release the iconic Air Max 1 ‘Chlorophyll’, where friends and family received early access to the product, so did Nostalgia win?

Michael also recently picked up a pair of the Supreme x Nike Clogposite which Bolu and Eman had very strong opinions about! And finally we discuss JJJJound’s most recently collaboration with Timberland as we try and break down their brand model.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Host Intros

10:36 - What’s On Foot?

12:00 - TheStockroom’s Thoughts On Michael’s Supreme Clogposite’s

18:50 - What’s On The Table - Nike x Patta 20th Anniversary ‘Chlorophyll’

25:00 - Did Nostalgia Win With Patta’s Rollout Method?

29:25 - Martine Rose x Supreme

34:13 - KITH X Giorgio Armani

41:12 - Jae Tips x Saucony Rollout

47:53 - JJJOUND x Timberland, How Does He Keep Getting Away With This?

1:02:04 - Kendrick Announces He’s Performing At Super Bowl 2025

On today’s episode of TheStockroom we kick off things talking about our morals and laws that we live by. That leads us nicely onto potential news swirling around a release of some more Virgil Abloh Off White x Nike releases and our thoughts on brands re-releasing collabs posthumous.

Bolu, Michael and Eman also discuss and try to unpack why people don’t want shoes like the Jordan 4 UNDFTD to re-release in mass amounts.

Off the back of this, we get into the Air Ma Maniere x Nike ‘While You Were Sleeping’ pack and the Jae Tips x Saucony ‘To-Do List’ pack as we unpacked their campaigns and the idea of making packs great again!

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The Olympics brought to a light a host of characters including an American Sprinter known as Noah Lyles! The Y3 sponsored athlete was quick to state he wanted his own sneaker! Join Bolu, Eman and Michael as they discuss their thoughts about the athlete!

We also touch on other Olympic feats such as Julien Alfred winning the gold medal in the women’s 100m final and the sports that caught our interest.

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With the recent acquisition of Supreme by Essilor Luxottica, TheStockroom talks about why the sale occurred, the problems VF Corp may have encountered and whether Essilor Luxottica can change the tides due to their recent loss in valuation! Bolu, Michael and Eman also talk about Comme Des Garçon tax when it comes to their collaborations and if the juice is worth the squeeze! And in recent light of the Nike earnings call, we sit down to discuss the downturn in their financial performance and whether their idea of re-retroing classic colourways is the best for the future! Be sure to let us know your thoughts!

Nike recently sued Dominic Ciambrone more commonly know as The Shoe Surgeon and it certainly shook up collaborators and collectors alike! Join TheStockroom as they take a deep dive into this lawsuit and talk about what this could mean for the future of customisation! But that’s not all as store collabs are taking centre stage! END have joined forces with Saucony on their latest collaboration the ProGrid Triumph 4 ‘Nessie’ with GOOPiMADE. Size? have also got their own collaborations on the way in the form of the New Balance 860v2 and an Air Max DN! Bolu, Eman and Michael also discuss Aime Leon Dore’s recently launched New Balance 860 collaboration in which they employed the pre-order method for the second time. Is it a sign of things to come? Finally, we wrap up with the recent release of the Nigel Sylvester x Nike Air Jordan 4 RM and share our opinions on the rollout, campaign and the shoe itself!

We have reached July which means it’s time for TheStockroom half year review! We discuss some of the biggest and most impactful shoes to have dropped in the last 6 months and also name our top 3 favourites of 2024 so far! Paris Fashion Week was a real spectacle, seeing a whole host of brands, individuals and collaborators giving us a glimpse into their upcoming releases and SS25! Michael, Bolu and Eman talk in detail about Michael’s recent trip to Paris as he met a whole host of individuals in this fashion week trip! TheStockroom also touches on some more Paris News as Kids Of Immigrants officially announced their collab with Nike on the Air Max Sunder’s during the Nike showcase in two colourways, orange and purple!

In today’s episode, TheStockroom talks Bolu’s recent trip to Malta as the holiday blues begins to set as the UK weather continues its uncertain streak. With the Olympics moving it was only right for us to speak about the upcoming Nike offerings surrounding the global event in the form of the Jordan 4’s and 6’s and the CDG Olympic Foamposite’s which look to be a serious hit! In light of recent conversations we also discuss some of our favourite air max silhouettes, and the return of the air max sunder which has been teased for the last 6 months. We also discuss some of the recent women who have collaborated with Jordan brand in the light of the recent Nina Chanel x Jordan 3 release! For that and so much more make sure to lock in to this episode! For all enquiries email us on: thestockroompod@gmail.com Follow our personal platforms too!: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear

TheStockroom welcomes you to today’s episode with students turned teachers of the game in the form of London Sneaker School’s very own Jase and Ish! Bolu, Eman and Michael sat down with them to gain an insight into what motivated them to want to start teaching the technical art of shoe making, what makes shoes so difficult to make and some of their favourite projects so far! This episode promises to be an insightful one so make sure you lock in! Checkout London Sneaker School here: https://www.instagram.com/londonsneakerschool/ (https://www.instagram.com/londonsneakerschool/) https://www.londonsneaker.school (https://www.londonsneaker.school) Be sure to tap in with TheStockroom on all platforms! https://linktr.ee/thestockroomuk For all enquiries email us on: thestockroompod@gmail.com Follow our personal platforms too!: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Why Did London Sneaker School Start? 04:05 - What’s On The Table? 06:42 - What’s On Foot? 09:26 - How Does London Sneaker School Work? 12:08 - What’s The Inspiration Behind Making The LSS Oxford shoe? / What Makes Shoes So Difficult To Make? 16:10 - Jase’s Freelance Journey with Nike and How It’s Helped His Passion For Footwear 21:23 - LSS’s Favourite Projects So Far (SPEED X KICKGAME BOOT, Moto GP, Making Shoes For A Premier League Team) 29:35 - Difficulties Of Making Footwear 35:23 - Favourite Parts Of Teaching Students 42:47 - The Shoe Deconstruction Process and Technological Impact

Welcome to a special episode of TheStockroom with our good friends and OG’s in the UK sneaker scene ThePanel! Join us as we discuss the impact of the Flyknit Racer, the reference of Skepta’s 97’s, The Air Tuned Max Celery and how our two collectives crossed paths. We also speak about why The Panel started and how they believe the game has changed especially since the pandemic! As well as the dreaded phrase of “gatekeeping”… For that and so much more make sure to lock in to this episode! #thestockroomuk #sneakers #fashion Checkout ThePanel here: https://www.instagram.com/thepanel.online/ Emil: https://www.instagram.com/millzgp/ Henry: https://www.instagram.com/blcklistd/ Be sure to tap in with TheStockroom on all platforms! https://linktr.ee/thestockroomuk For all enquiries email us on: thestockroompod@gmail.com Follow our personal platforms too: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear

Football is a real unifier of individuals when in the right hands and today TheStockroom discusses Stormzy’s involvement as he recently launched the campaign for Merky FC HQ with Adidas! In the wake of his purchasing of AFC Croydon with ex-Crystal Palace player Wilfred Zaha, it looks like he aims to have real impact in Croydon’s footballing space and we’re looking forward to what might be on the way. Bolu, Eman and Michael also speak on leaks and how to tell if they’re really authentic or just click bait. We also discuss the boost in love for basketball shoes like the Air Max 2 CB’s as well as the incoming Dior x Stone Island collaboration! #thestockroomuk #sneakers #fashion Be sure to tap in with TheStockroom on all platforms! https://linktr.ee/thestockroomuk For all enquiries email us on: thestockroompod@gmail.com Follow our personal platforms too: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear

As summer approaches TheStockroom temporarily becomes the weather room as we discuss the Jordan 4 Military Blue launch and whether the shoe itself matched up to our initial expectations as the Nike retro turns back the hands of time. We also discuss the recent Stussy Archive sale that took place in Manchester as well as shoes we’re enjoying at the moment as summer looms! #thestockroomuk #sneakers #fashion Be sure to tap in with TheStockroom on all platforms! https://linktr.ee/thestockroomuk For all enquiries email us on: thestockroompod@gmail.com Follow our personal platforms too: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear

Lawsuits are common place within fashion and Nike have been handling business like Kendrick as they opted to settle with Bape in their recently concluded lawsuit. Bolu, Eman and Michael discuss the outcomes and how Bape might be affected in the long run. TheStockroom also talks about the recent Patta Running collection with Nike as Patta shapes up to celebrate their 20th anniversary in style. And of course we can’t go without talking about the most recent releases such as the Travis Scott x Nike Jumpman Jack, the surprisingly sought after Nike ACG Rufus and much much more! #thestockroomuk #sneakers #fashion Be sure to tap in with TheStockroom on all platforms! https://linktr.ee/thestockroomuk For all enquiries email us on: thestockroompod@gmail.com Follow our personal platforms too: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear