From MLS Dreams to 3D Kicks with JohnnysKicks

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 201604:56 First Kicks: Iverson Fours and Sneaker Passion09:42 Company Success: Relying on Others' Strengths and Overcoming Competitiveness14:23 Graphic Design Journey: Photoshop, Adobe Suites, and Instagram Influence17:52 Pursuing Art: Concepting, Maker Collaborations, and First Shoe Releases21:30 Empowering Shoe Makers & Customizers: New Opportunities & Financial Gains25:15 Personal Taste: Buying Quality Pieces & Examples of Influence28:42 Lawsuits Impacting Sneaker Sales and Authenticity Concerns32:37 Peter Moore's Design Legacy: Jordan 1 and Von Grock History36:13 Von Grock's Original Silhouettes: Basketball, Pickleball, Lifestyle40:16 Zellerfeld's Goal: Printing New Shoe Designs Daily Using AI44:04 Footwear Design & Development: Palm Angels Collaboration47:43 Tiers of Fakes: AAA Version and Quality Insights with Sniderb51:29 US Manufacturing and Tooling Control for Limited Sneaker Editions55:18 Acceptance of Fake Sneakers and Retail Reliance ️58:44 Factory Money and Sneaker Production Insights01:02:23 Surrounding Self with Successful People and Growth01:06:32 Complex Con 2023 Content and Podcast Support