Hannah Bundy

Reebok Classic Leather

Drew White

The main goal of our trip was to bring conversations and the stories of designers behind the sneakers we love and wear so much; and also important people who move the local sneaker culture in their cities. Drew fits into these two categories. Today he is a footwear and apparel designer for Bodega – one of Boston's most famous sneaker and streetwear stores – and is one of the people behind the store's famous collaborations with the brands.

Bodega x Nike Footscape Woven Chukka

David Filar

We met David in front of the Boston Public Library, a historic place in the city, to talk about the sneaker he developed with his friend Marc – the Reebok Zig Kinetica II Edge. David worked at Vibram, a company that develops and licenses rubber soles, for almost 8 years, and this Zig was the first Reebok to have a Vibram sole developed specifically for it.

Reebok Zig Kinetica II Edge

Dra. Ana Paula

Dr. Ana Paula has lived and breathed sports every day since she was little, and it was because of sports that she decided to pursue her profession in orthopedics. A runner and getting ready for her first marathon, Dr. Ana Paula sees sneakers as a tool to cultivate a healthy and active lifestyle, as well as being the key tool for doing what she loves – running.

Olympikus Pride 2

Jeff Staple

Out of all the 155 interviews we have done until now, this next one is definitely one of our favorites – and that’s because we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Jeff Staple.

Air Jordan lll 'Black Cement'

Rod Vinhas

If you've enjoyed the Converse collaboration with Guadalupe that sold out in less than a day, be sure to check out our interview with Rod, where you'll have the opportunity to learn more about this sneaker from the perspective of the person who created it.

Guadalupe x Converse Chuck 70 'Bom Retiro'

Gessica Justino

In 2016, for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, adidas called four cariocas to create a Superstar in honor of the city. Gessica was one of them, and in our interview, she talked to us in detail about the creation process of the sneaker, showing us the symbols and stories that were inserted in this Rio native reinterpretation of the classic Superstar.

adidas Superstar 'Rio de Janeiro'

Julia Costa

Julia hustled to create her own brand, where she showcases her style and her talent and is able to do things her way. Today not only is it a well-known brand but it also helps her to sustain her music career as well. This interview is part of the #NoFilter campaign, where the new PUMA Rider show life as it is, and colors as they really are.

Puma Style Rider Ride On

Pedrita Junckes

We went down to her studio, Flyz, to talk about her carrier and the influence that sneakers have had in her life. We talked about some models that have been important to her and how she saw her first Etnies embodied in this Air Jordan IV 'Starfish'.