The Copification of NBA Sneakers… And Why the WNBA Isn’t Having It
Every men’s Nike basketball shoe right now has some DNA from the Kobe 4, 5, or 6. Nick, Mike, and Rohit ask whether that’s … Read more
Archives: Captivate Podcasts
The World Cup Sneaker Battles Have Begun
In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Robbie, Rohit, and Mike discuss various sneaker releases, including a special Mother’s Day collaboration from adidas. … Read more
The Art of Taking Sneakers Apart
Mike sits down with Al Baker, the artist behind Deadstock Anatomies, for a Coffee Time Kicks conversation about turning sneakers into framed art pieces … Read more
The Men Behind the Eastbay Catalog | Art & Rick Tell Their Story
If you grew up flipping through the Eastbay catalog, this one’s for you. Mike sits down with Art and Rick, the two men behind … Read more
Christina Faith on Building The Grindhouse, Creating Without the Bag, and 20 Years in the Game
Christina Faith has been building for 20 years. She started with a DSLR in 2006, ran a record label, launched her first business in … Read more
Running Changed. Sneakers Changed It.
You probably know I’ve got a love-hate relationship with running. But when Raziq Rauf, the guy behind the Running Sucks Substack, sent me his … Read more
4 Years. 6 Samples. 60 Pairs.
Mark Strong didn’t have a design background. He didn’t have a factory connection. He had an idea, a Garrison contest entry, and the kind … Read more
From Hoop Dreams to Amazon Prime: The Story Behind the Meal Ticket Documentary.
Rohit caught up with producer Billy Burke and writer/producer Terrence Watson to talk about Meal Ticket, their documentary about the McDonald’s All-American Game, now … Read more
Boots to the Street: The Best Sneakers of the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup is almost here, and the sneaker game around it is already delivering. Nick, Robbie, and Rohit break down everything from Nike’s … Read more