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Time Stamps: * (1:04) - Introduction to Mike and Unboxed * (5:23) - How Unboxed works for sneaker collectors and resellers * (11:09) - The ambitions for Unboxed in the future * (14:05) - How the needs of sneakerheads has evolved * (18:46) - Understanding different perspectives in sneaker collectors and resellers * (27:13) - Future outlooks for the sneaker resale industry * (32:49) - How buying behavior is changing both online and offline * (29:15) - How brands can successfully gain market share in the competitive sneaker landscape * (40:46) - Reflecting on the overall sneaker market and competition between brands * (46:35) - Ways to think about Nike's current situation in sneakers * (50:44) - What's getting Mike excited in sneaker technology * (53:13) - Closing thoughts from Mike and where to find Unboxed   Find Mike and Unboxed: * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/unboxed_app/ * On their website = https://unboxed-app.com/   Find Neustreet: * On our website = https://neustreet.com/ * On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet * On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet   📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Time Stamps: * (1:00) - Introduction to Mike and The Kicks You Wear * (5:46) - Mike's take on sneaker media and sneaker culture * (8:38) - Who reads Mike's newsletter and the feedback he's getting * (11:19) - Surprising things about the sneaker supply chain and manufacturing * (15:18) - The current state of sneakers * (19:59) - Mike's personal connection to shoes and the sneaker world * (25:09) - The evolving relationship between the NBA and the sneaker world * (29:15) - How brands can successfully gain market share in the competitive sneaker landscape * (36:45) - Mike's take on the current state of Nike * (41:56) - How retail brands like JD Sports are dealing with today's market * (46:48) - Mike's interest in the topic of sustainability in sneakers * (49:40) - Closing thoughts from Mike and where to find The Kicks You Wear   Find Mike and The Kicks You Wear: * On Substack = https://kyw.substack.com/ * On Twitter = https://twitter.com/MikeDSykes   Find Neustreet: * On our website = https://neustreet.com/ * On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet * On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet   📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Time Stamps: * (1:15) - Introduction to Kyle and his beginnings as a stylist * (4:40) - What value does the NFL see in the fashion vertical * (10:18) - Working with different NFL players and their particular goals * (14:35) - How fashion brands think about working with NFL players * (19:00) - Are NFL players interested in streetwear and sneakers? * (22:41) - Kyle's personal interest in the fashion world * (28:06) - The global mixing of fashion and sports * (33:30) - Growing new audiences like women and international audiences * (36:39) - Surprising things about working at the NFL * (41:22) - Closing thoughts from Kyle and where to find him (and the NFL)   Find Kyle: * On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksmith93/ * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/kyleforserious/?hl=en   Find Neustreet: * On our website = https://neustreet.com/ * On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet * On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet   📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Time Stamps: * (1:02) - Introduction to Evan and his early background in sports & entertainment * (3:17) - Evan's background as a collector and the through line of passion in his career * (8:54) - Evan's time as VP Head of Content as NASCAR * (14:56) - The evolution of sports and content coming together * (20:25) - Evan's time as General Manager of The Athletic * (27:31) - The founding story of Mantel * (32:27) - Mantel's ambitions and product roadmap for collectors * (42:13) - Evan's take on the current state of collectibles * (51:54) - Closing thoughts from Evan and where to find Mantel   Find Evan and Mantel: * On their website = https://www.onmantel.com/ * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/onmantel/   Find Neustreet: * On our website = https://neustreet.com/ * On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet * On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet   📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/

Time Stamps: * (1:19) - Introduction to Ben and his background in fashion * (4:23) - How Ben has witnessed the evolution of fashion, streetwear, and culture * (6:42) - Joining StockX and analyzing the company's impact on culture * (10:51) - Ben's work at StockX as Director of Global Cultural Marketing * (17:40) - Balancing different stakeholders in the sneaker world - from collectors to resellers to investors * (20:53) - The current state of the sneaker resale market * (25:50) - Changes in the competitive landscape of sneakers and streetwear * (32:28) - The story behind ghostwrite and their vision for the future * (35:45) - The brands, artists, and designers that inspire Ben * (43:33) - Closing thoughts from Ben and where to find ghostwrite   Find Benjamin and ghostwrite: * On their website = https://temporary.company/ * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/fainlight/?hl=en * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/_ghostwrite_/   Find Neustreet: * On our website = https://neustreet.com/ * On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet * On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet * On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet   📰 Subscribe to the Neustreet Newsletter: https://www.neustreet.com/media/newsletter/