Building a Sneaker Empire & New England Grit w/ Jake Polino (Kizo Kicks) | So New England #77

Jake Polino (Kizo Kicks) joins Ian Brownhill and RJ Travisano to discuss building a global sneaker brand, why he really moved to Florida, and why he still picks furniture out of the trash.In this episode, we sit down with the "Jake of All Trades" himself to talk about the transition from dyeing sneakers in a Massachusetts kitchen to running a multi-million follower brand. Jake reveals the reality of creator payouts in 2026, the truth about "limited" sneaker drops, and why he’ll never buy a BMW again. Plus, we put Jake to the test with our New England state rankings—find out which state he considers "grayed out" and depressing.Follow Jake Polino: Instagram & TikTok: @JakePolino Shop Kizo Kicks: KizoKicks.com Follow So New England: Don't forget to hit the Follow button and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!