Season 2 of Sole Origins is kicking off in Chicago! Find out how Michael Jordan and his brand influenced the a new generation of creatives in the city including Kanye West and Virgil Abloh. Don C speaks on how he became one of Nike's biggest collaborators and how sneaker boutiques like Leaders 1354 and Succezz changed the landscape in the area.
CLIENT: Complex
PRODUCTION: Calico
LEAD EDITOR: Adam Sauermilch
Sole Origins heads to Germany to go inside the global headquarters of sneaker companies Adidas and Puma and uncovers the long-time rivalry between both brands. Berlin's biggest sneaker boutique owners talk about how the fall of the Berlin Wall jump started sneaker culture in Germany's biggest city.
CLIENT: Complex
PRODUCTION: Calico
LEAD EDITOR: Adam Sauermilch
The UK is divided both geographically and trend wise when it comes to sneakers (trainers). In the north football culture reigns supreme, while London is inspired by hip-hop and grime music. This episode features commentary by Dizzee Rascal, Gary Aspden, Mubi Ali, DJ Target, Full Size Run's Matt Welty, and more.
CLIENT: Complex
PRODUCTION: Calico
LEAD EDITOR: Adam Sauermilch