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From MLS Dreams to 3D Kicks with JohnnysKicks

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This week John Trottier aka Johnnyskicks is on the podcast. We talk about working with the Sneaker Surgeon. How he almost was a pro in soccer. How he grew up on military bases and how he got a British accent. When did he start designing shoes. Working with several customizers and what he is doing with Yankee Kicks. Where his inspiration for design comes from and much much more!

Follow JohnnysKicks:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/JohnnysKicks_

X: https://x.com/johnnyskicks

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Executive Assistant Role with Shoe Surgeon in 2016

04:56 First Kicks: Iverson Fours and Sneaker Passion

09:42 Company Success: Relying on Others' Strengths and Overcoming Competitiveness

14:23 Graphic Design Journey: Photoshop, Adobe Suites, and Instagram Influence

17:52 Pursuing Art: Concepting, Maker Collaborations, and First Shoe Releases

21:30 Empowering Shoe Makers & Customizers: New Opportunities & Financial Gains

25:15 Personal Taste: Buying Quality Pieces & Examples of Influence

28:42 Lawsuits Impacting Sneaker Sales and Authenticity Concerns

32:37 Peter Moore's Design Legacy: Jordan 1 and Von Grock History

36:13 Von Grock's Original Silhouettes: Basketball, Pickleball, Lifestyle

40:16 Zellerfeld's Goal: Printing New Shoe Designs Daily Using AI

44:04 Footwear Design & Development: Palm Angels Collaboration

47:43 Tiers of Fakes: AAA Version and Quality Insights with Sniderb

51:29 US Manufacturing and Tooling Control for Limited Sneaker Editions

55:18 Acceptance of Fake Sneakers and Retail Reliance ️

58:44 Factory Money and Sneaker Production Insights

01:02:23 Surrounding Self with Successful People and Growth

01:06:32 Complex Con 2023 Content and Podcast Support

  continue reading

232 episodes

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Manage episode 500421597 series 2819116
Content provided by Hass. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Hass or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This week John Trottier aka Johnnyskicks is on the podcast. We talk about working with the Sneaker Surgeon. How he almost was a pro in soccer. How he grew up on military bases and how he got a British accent. When did he start designing shoes. Working with several customizers and what he is doing with Yankee Kicks. Where his inspiration for design comes from and much much more!

Follow JohnnysKicks:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/JohnnysKicks_

X: https://x.com/johnnyskicks

Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks

Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks

Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Executive Assistant Role with Shoe Surgeon in 2016

04:56 First Kicks: Iverson Fours and Sneaker Passion

09:42 Company Success: Relying on Others' Strengths and Overcoming Competitiveness

14:23 Graphic Design Journey: Photoshop, Adobe Suites, and Instagram Influence

17:52 Pursuing Art: Concepting, Maker Collaborations, and First Shoe Releases

21:30 Empowering Shoe Makers & Customizers: New Opportunities & Financial Gains

25:15 Personal Taste: Buying Quality Pieces & Examples of Influence

28:42 Lawsuits Impacting Sneaker Sales and Authenticity Concerns

32:37 Peter Moore's Design Legacy: Jordan 1 and Von Grock History

36:13 Von Grock's Original Silhouettes: Basketball, Pickleball, Lifestyle

40:16 Zellerfeld's Goal: Printing New Shoe Designs Daily Using AI

44:04 Footwear Design & Development: Palm Angels Collaboration

47:43 Tiers of Fakes: AAA Version and Quality Insights with Sniderb

51:29 US Manufacturing and Tooling Control for Limited Sneaker Editions

55:18 Acceptance of Fake Sneakers and Retail Reliance ️

58:44 Factory Money and Sneaker Production Insights

01:02:23 Surrounding Self with Successful People and Growth

01:06:32 Complex Con 2023 Content and Podcast Support

  continue reading

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