Inspiring The Youth Through Sneaker Collaborations - Shake James Interview

In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Robbie and Mike are joined by Eric "Shake" James, who discusses his latest adidas collaboration, the adistar Control 5. Shake shares his personal journey through cancer, the inspiration behind his sneaker designs, and the importance of community support. He emphasizes the need for open conversations about health and the impact of his nonprofit work through Jay's Academy, which focuses on empowering youth in Milwaukee. The episode highlights the intersection of sneaker culture, personal stories, and community engagement.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistoryBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallEarly Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistoryJoin our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaIf you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: [email protected]:00 Introduction to the Sneaker History Podcast02:59 Shake James and His adidas Collaboration05:58 The Story Behind the Cranberry Shoe09:04 Shake's Cancer Journey and Its Impact11:57 Community Engagement and Jay's Academy16:53 Partnership with Adidas and Future PlansCHECK OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans - Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators & Creatives - Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106[Links contain affiliate links; we may receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryHosted & Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbGET IN TOUCH:Robbie - [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected]: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/