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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 Follow TheStockroomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestockroomuk Emmanuel: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_/ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show/ Follow Jeff Staple: https://www.instagram.com/jeffstaple/

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 Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompod Follow our personal platforms too from left to right: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear 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! Make sure to like & comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything! #louisculture #ukmusic #podcast Follow Louis Culture here: https://www.instagram.com/louisculture Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompod Follow our personal platforms too from left to right: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show 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! Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompod Follow our personal platforms too from left to right: Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show 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. Follow Qasim & Trading Desk: https://www.instagram.com/qasimshariff_ https://www.instagram.com/tradingdeskstore Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompod Follow our personal platforms too from left to right: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear 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 Follow Salehe Bembury & SPUNGE: https://www.instagram.com/salehebembury https://www.instagram.com/beaspunge Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompod Follow our personal platforms too from left to right: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear 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 Follow Arete Create & Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/arete_createhttps://www.instagram.com/nathanalexanderwalkerFollow 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/boluthebear 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 Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompod Follow our personal platforms too from left to right: Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear 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! 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/them1show Bolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear #fashion #music #footwear 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