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Shining the Spotlight on African Sneaker Brands & the Power of African Storytelling

In this episode, I dive into the journey of global sneaker giants like Nike, adidas, and Puma. The brands that once started as underdogs before becoming cultural icons. I use their stories as a lens to explore the growing potential of African sneaker brands. From the need for local support and community-driven growth to how African-inspired designs can reshape narratives and express Africanness in bold new ways, I unpack why the future of sneakers should include more African voices. I also share thoughts on the role of constructive criticism in helping brands evolve and deliver better value. Links: - New socks are also available in very limited quantities: ⁠www.instagram.com/theshop_swh [https://shorturl.at/RhpDj] - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sneakwithharleem [https://shorturl.at/UPUZ9]

DAVIDO X PUMA Collaboration Crash Land

This episode covers the collaboration between PUMA and Davido, focusing on the launch events. I examine how the launch was handled in Nigeria and explore potential missed opportunities that could have amplified the impact of the partnership. I discuss the sneaker design released during the event, noting its somewhat generic appeal, and share ideas on how PUMA and Davido could have elevated the collaboration, setting a higher standard for partnerships with African creatives. Links Buy Socks at https://shorturl.at/RhpDj [https://shorturl.at/RhpDj] Linktree : https://shorturl.at/UPUZ9 [https://shorturl.at/UPUZ9]

Adidas Basketball at the All Stars and Trump's Sneaker Line

In this episode, I talk about Former President Donald Trump's sneaker line, the significance of its release, the reaction from people across the culture, and my take. Also, I share my thoughts on the NBA All-stars weekend, Adidas Basketball Signature sneakers line of the weekend, and the interesting take on The Adidas AE1's and Nike Book 1's.

A Thread: Top 20 Best Sneakers So Far 2023

In this thrilling episode, we embark on a nostalgic journey as we revisit and recap all the captivating discussions we've had throughout this incredible season. But wait, there's more! In a grand finale twist, we unveil the crème de la crème of sneakerdom: the 20 top best sneakers so far 2023. Brace yourself as we showcase the epitome of style, innovation, and artistry that have graced the sneaker landscape so far this year. Listen as it all unfolds!

ChatGPT List of Top Ten Greatest Sneakers, how accurate is the AI Algorithm?

ChatGPT was put to the test to list the Top Ten Greatest Sneakers of All time. The AI chat Bot came up with a list and it had both positive and negative criticism. Have a listen, and be the judge of the accuracy of this AI chat bot!