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Outside The Box

Nick Engvall
Content Creation
Sneaker Culture
Community Building
Sneakers
Creativity
Stockx
Entrepreneurship
Social Media Strategy
Venture Capital
Sneaker Education
Youtube
Eastbay
Photography
Golf
Culture Integration
Social Media Trends
Clearweather Brand
Footwear Industry
Substack
Diversity In Sports

Outside the Box is a conversation series hosted by Nick Engvall, a sneaker industry veteran with over 20 years of experience spanning Sole Collector, Complex Sneakers, Finish Line, Stadium Goods, and StockX. Each episode is a long-form conversation with creative people from the worlds of sneakers, streetwear, media, and culture... people who have been doing the work long enough to have something r... more

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There are companies that sell shoes. And then there are companies that shape the way an entire generation experiences them. Eastbay was the latter... and most people have no idea how improbable the whole thing was.

Art Juedes and Rick Gering started... more

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Andrew Dutton, better known as @ad__sneaks on Instagram, has built one of the most recognizable sneaker photography accounts anywhere online. Hundreds of thousands of followers. Features from Complex. Brand invitations to NBA All-Star Weekend. And a ... more

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Pete Forester and I have been circling each other in the sneaker and streetwear editorial world for well over a decade. Pete worked at Kith under Ronnie Fieg, wrote news for Complex Sneakers, covered the industry for Esquire, hosted two seasons of Hi... more

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Mike Guillory has been doing this longer than most people realize... and probably better than he gives himself credit for. He's the host of Coffee Time Kicks on YouTube, a co-host on the Sneaker History podcast, and one of the most thoughtful voices ... more

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Recent Guests

Andy AD Sneaks
Photographer, sneaker storyteller, subject of book
AD Sneaks (The Art of the Sneaker)
Episode: From Sneaker History: Nobody Saw This Coming. Not Even Him. AD Sneaks on The Art of the Sneaker
Pete Forester
Guest with a long-form career in sneakers, streetwear, and media
Independent writer/creatore
Episode: The Haircut That Ended the Show - Pete Forester on High Snobiety, StockX, and Two Decades of Telling Sneaker Stories Nobody Else Would
Mike Guillory
Co-host of Sneaker History Podcast and sneaker creative
Episode: Just Go Create Something: Mike Guillory on Authenticity, Consistency, and Finding Your Lane in Sneaker Content
Chris Kaufman
Co-founder of StockX
StockX
Episode: StockX Co-Founder Chris Kaufman on Why Empathy Isn't Soft (It's Just Smart Business)
Brandon Brubaker
Co-founder and CEO of Clearweather Brand
Clearweather Brand
Episode: From Sneaker History: 10 Years In: How Co-Founder Brandon Brubaker Finds Success For Clearweather As An Independent Brand
Brandon Edler
Head of content for venture capital firm Slauson & Co.
Slauson & Co.
Episode: The Importance of Authenticity In Content Creation With Brandon Edler

Host

Nick Engvall
Host of Outside The Box, sneaker industry veteran with extensive editorial and brand experience.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Insightful

    Came to this through the sneakers but really learned a lot more 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Allen!
    United States4 years ago
  • A solid listen every time

    Glad I came across this podcast recently. Love the perspective Nick offers and the variety of conversations and guests that come. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    $neakerhead1738
    United States5 years ago
  • Informational and Inspirational

    Nick uses his years of experience in the sneaker industry to provide insight for sneaker enthusiasts. Whether you’re someone already on the inside or someone trying to break into the industry there is a lot to learn.

    He has a breadth of knowledge to fall back on but instead uses that knowledge to provide fresh takes. It is inspiring to listen to when he presents all the different routes someone can make it in the sneaker world. Nick also brings in interesting guests that mesh well with his thi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MLPaprzyca
    United States5 years ago
  • Great knowledge and content from all hosts

    I love this podcast. I started listening to it since pandemic started. Shame I couldn’t listen to it at the time the episodes were being uploaded. Nick, Jacques and Tiffany are definitely people I admire and follow on social media. Great to have you back Nick, can’t wait to listen to the new guests. Subscribe and listen to it. Definitely a great getaway from everything that’s going on right now. Shouts outs from Mexico 🇲🇽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Vega Mty
    Mexico5 years ago
  • Name the sneaker - not this...

    Sorry to say .. the history knowledge is poor. AF1 one of the most important shoes ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Gotham Brawlers
    Norway7 years ago

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People admire the host and guests for real-world experience and authenticity.
High-quality insights into storytelling and business in sneakers.

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From Sneaker History: 10 Years In: How Co-Founder Brandon Brubaker Finds Success For Clearweather As An Independent Brand
Q: What do you hope to see more from other brands?
Brandon emphasizes the need for transparency in materials and quality, advocating for brands to provide clear information about what they offer to consumers.
From Sneaker History: 10 Years In: How Co-Founder Brandon Brubaker Finds Success For Clearweather As An Independent Brand
Q: How long were you with Converse before deciding to break off and do Clearweather?
Brandon reveals that he was with Converse for about eight or nine years prior to launching Clearweather with his brother.
From Sneaker History: 10 Years In: How Co-Founder Brandon Brubaker Finds Success For Clearweather As An Independent Brand
Q: What was the idea behind starting Clearweather?
The aim was to capture California culture and create a lifestyle brand that resonates with their experiences and passions, shifting from an initially non-skateboarding focus to include skateboard shoes later on.
From Sneaker History: 10 Years In: How Co-Founder Brandon Brubaker Finds Success For Clearweather As An Independent Brand
Q: What drove you to sneakers? Was it a love you had as a kid?
Brandon shares that he has always been into sneakers since a young age and recalls his experience customizing shoes in Southern California, leading to a realization about the sneaker design process.

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A thoughtful, long-form interview series focused on sneakers, streetwear, media, and culture, led by a veteran with deep ties to major outlets and brands. Episodes mix personal origin stories, business strategy, editorial ethics, and community building, with guests ranging from editors and founders to creators who shape how the industry speaks to consumers. The show often pivots from footwear to broader topics like entrepreneurship, storytelling, technology, and the evolving media landscape, delivering practical insights for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Noteworthy elements include candid career retrospectives, deep dives into brand relationships, and a strong emphasis on authentic, sustainable work over click-driven trends.

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Recent guests on Outside The Box include:

1. Andy AD Sneaks
2. Pete Forester
3. Mike Guillory
4. Chris Kaufman
5. Brandon Brubaker
6. Brandon Edler

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