On today’s episode, Marco gets the inside info on the latest Air Jordan model the Jordan 36 with Jordan Brand designer Tate Kuerbis, find out about the newest tech, how Michael Jordan felt when he first touched this model, why fashion is coming second in this model and so much more!
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Timestamps:
1:06 What does it feel like to have a shoe you designed help the U.S. win an Olympic gold medal?
1:36 How long does it take to take a sneaker from concept to finished sample?
2:45 Is the eclipse plate here to stay?
3:42 What kind of premium materials did you include on the 36?
5:05 What is the inspiration from on the Jordan 36?
5:56 Were there any athletes that worked closely on providing feedback on the Jordan 36?
6:56 What kind of new tech was used to create the Jordan 36?
8:07 What is the pressure like working on an Air Jordan model?
9:01 What is liked working with Michael Jordan on creating the newest models?
10:08 Tell us about the deeper meaning behind “light” in this sneaker
11:49 Tell us about sticking with making the best basketball performance shoe vs chasing the latest fashion trends
15:31 What else can the weave be made into on the Jordan 36?
16:16 Do you think about PE’s when destining the shoe?
17:12 Is there a release schedule for the Jordan 36 lows?
18:29 What is the double-stacked zoom like?
19:09 Any easter eggs in the design?
20:14 Can you give some insight into the colorway of this shoe?