super sick story behind the shoe. many pple may not know their history enough to even appreciate this but salute to SN for getting this out there in 2018. amazing.
Ray Polanco Jr lol none of these youngins was around for the CLOT x Invisible woman release. Or even seen ESPO’s in person. Man those was the days. I’m only 28 but this makes me feel old. Waited for the CLOT x AF1 release 4 days at Recon back in NOHO.
The guy on the left looks like an old-school villain from a felix the cat cartoon reel. He's like a cross between an old-timey hobo and a dude who ties damsels to train tracks.
you were shafted lol, Nike was testing the waters with your ideas. They saw how well the other artist shoes made an impact and they wanted to cap on something they have not dope into. Graffiti is as much hip hop so that was a way or bridge for them to get into hip hop.
Back in ‘92 I was 17 and was a serious Nike head. I used to draw Nikes and make up my own models. I sent Nike a bunch of drawings and of course I never heard anything back but over the next couple years, I started seeing my ideas in their shoes. One example was the air unit in the front that i drew years before the Webber’s and AM95’s. Now that idea was bound to happen but there were others. Did they steal my ideas? I’ll never know...
Eminem did an air max burst and Futura did a Blazer for the charity series... But the Espos were the standout Best pair of the charity series... It's probably going to be in the top 5 of any collaboration Nike has done it was so memorable
watching this in 2023 and thinking about ebay dunk low. Now I know why the ebay dunk didnt fly at all. I am glad there are so much worthy art design sneakers back then.
Im an ADIDAS fan & Nike are never really on my radar. The only pair have are the 'trotter toe' in grey, same shape-like the ones at around 5.30. Still wear them & wouldn't mind another pair. Good show.
Wow I just stumbled across this what a fantastic story I can't believe I didn't know about this thank you guys for just putting this out there and sharing this I watched a couple other videos amazing!!!!
I wish they'd give these fools at least 2 hours to mess with the shoes before shooting. It's annoying to see them fidgeting and essentially fighting over the sneaks.
Yea Ari and Steve! Philly legends….Ari built up some skateboards for me when he worked at Spikes Skates on South St in Philly…Good ole ESPO is hilarious
Wow man!!!!!!!!! What an amazing episode ... since you guys already have Ari...........PLEASE DO AN ARI MENTHOL EPISODE PLEASEEE (unless you guys already did...and I just didnt look hard enough haha) I know theres videos out there already about that, but I want Sneaker News to do it :P
So a big company stole their idea,nothing new. But Nike went back to them for some help, which means they got a percentage. So Nike really didn't copy them, they hired them, overall they got payed.
I remember getting canvas Air Force 1's at sportive LA in 94, 95 black with the navy swoosh and black with the forest green swoosh niggas at fairfax high was like "what are thoooooooooosssseeee"
😕 I always go for the prototype tech stuff " straight from the kitchen " when I see it 👀, there are still those rare jem's in lost far away boutiques, great post 👍
id give it a couple years and nike will prolly start giving complete access to a lot of designers and artist todo what they want on a shoe, just look at the sean wotherspoons and the vote forward movement
And the really realy bad part...is that nike made the air force 1 kyrie see through a few years later....and they where ugly...these are ok tho...why nike? Why?
early 2000s nike sounds like a bunch of old corporate conservatives. makes it even more crazy that it was the craziest period and start of the sneaker era.
The culture is dying because content like this isn't prevalent enough. Well played on this season, but maybe it's time for a season 2 👀
So this is who's responsible for all the see through shoes
thats not how it works haha
super sick story behind the shoe. many pple may not know their history enough to even appreciate this but salute to SN for getting this out there in 2018. amazing.
Ray Polanco Jr lol none of these youngins was around for the CLOT x Invisible woman release. Or even seen ESPO’s in person. Man those was the days. I’m only 28 but this makes me feel old. Waited for the CLOT x AF1 release 4 days at Recon back in NOHO.
The guy on the left looks like an old-school villain from a felix the cat cartoon reel. He's like a cross between an old-timey hobo and a dude who ties damsels to train tracks.
MisterZ3r0 lmao
He got sued for nike bootlegs
😂😂😂😂😂
he looks like an old texas lawmaker
DEADASS
you were shafted lol, Nike was testing the waters with your ideas. They saw how well the other artist shoes made an impact and they wanted to cap on something they have not dope into. Graffiti is as much hip hop so that was a way or bridge for them to get into hip hop.
Welp that’s why Ari made the menthol 10s , “this sneaker is dedicated to the two brands who have taken the most and gave the least”
guys, you did one of the best new sneaker interview formats in a loooong time! well done!
Damn who knew Eraserhead had street creds? Cool stuff!
5:56 when the shoes are shown
Bless your heart!
Thank u .
Your good people
Your audio needs to be flipped. ESPO is on the right but plays out of the left speaker. Would make for a much better viewing experience.
I sold my pair when I got a divorce. I want these back so bad
Eddie Hernandez I’d rather sell anything for weed money than for a divorce, what an odd comment you have made
bigben1986 how mad would you be if you saw your ex and her man and he had those shoes on his feet.
ILMATIC ONE shit, that’s a good question lmao well I’m not a violent guy and I do hope he’s not my size!!! 😂
Back in ‘92 I was 17 and was a serious Nike head. I used to draw Nikes and make up my own models. I sent Nike a bunch of drawings and of course I never heard anything back but over the next couple years, I started seeing my ideas in their shoes. One example was the air unit in the front that i drew years before the Webber’s and AM95’s. Now that idea was bound to happen but there were others. Did they steal my ideas? I’ll never know...
this interview is fire 🔥
Eminem did an air max burst and Futura did a Blazer for the charity series... But the Espos were the standout Best pair of the charity series...
It's probably going to be in the top 5 of any collaboration Nike has done it was so memorable
Bruh SneakerNews killin it with these videos. Keepin the culture alive.
This right here is the difference between art and design. good format for interviews guys respect, peace from the uk
I really wish Nike would pay you for your ideas and give you credit.
can't wait till timberland makes some clear boots
The audio in this video is really rough. Sounds mono when each of them talk.
Audio's only playing in the left headphone. Just use mono audio if you don't know what you're doing.
I bet people that know think your awesome
Who knew Art Garfunkel was a sneakerhead.
such a good story
Bert and Ernie. "Can you tell me how to get ,how to get to Sesame Street"
I remember when these kicks first dropped.
Thanks for sharing, great content!
Wow the original pigeon Nike 🤔
One of my favorite artists! Dope interview!!!
watching this in 2023 and thinking about ebay dunk low. Now I know why the ebay dunk didnt fly at all. I am glad there are so much worthy art design sneakers back then.
Im an ADIDAS fan & Nike are never really on my radar.
The only pair have are the 'trotter toe' in grey, same shape-like the ones at around 5.30.
Still wear them & wouldn't mind another pair.
Good show.
crazy cause I remember when Nike did the clear shoe on af1 an Jordans we thought they're fakes guess not
ar 15 All clear Jordan's are fake though...
I think the microphone is backwards, idrk how it works but the left dude is coming on the right side of my headphones
Good stuff Ari and Espo!!
Thanks Yu!!! Fun time filming that. Looking forward to the second piece.
When ur doing a beyond the box interview at 8 but start your ASDA shift at 9
Wow I just stumbled across this what a fantastic story I can't believe I didn't know about this thank you guys for just putting this out there and sharing this I watched a couple other videos amazing!!!!
I wish they'd give these fools at least 2 hours to mess with the shoes before shooting. It's annoying to see them fidgeting and essentially fighting over the sneaks.
Love your story, Peace and Love!!!
I have that first on the go mag with the ashtray on the cover.
I love this channel.
Yea Ari and Steve! Philly legends….Ari built up some skateboards for me when
he worked at Spikes Skates on South St in Philly…Good ole ESPO is hilarious
ahead of there time
this was the first hype sneaker I could never get back in 2002
This seems so like a complex show that focuses on fashion well foot wear fashion
Wow man!!!!!!!!! What an amazing episode ... since you guys already have Ari...........PLEASE DO AN ARI MENTHOL EPISODE PLEASEEE (unless you guys already did...and I just didnt look hard enough haha) I know theres videos out there already about that, but I want Sneaker News to do it :P
next week.
since their mics play with different volumes on different sides of earbuds, the litte chuckle at 0:57 made me jump
Dude I've seen espo tags since I was a kid! Big block letters! It's rare that you get to put a face to a name.
DAI ANTON thanks will do.
Him and Snooz helped inspire my style
It’s not that rare, I usually do it every time I meet somebody.....
This video series is dope 👌
best shoe video I’ve ever seen
So a big company stole their idea,nothing new. But Nike went back to them for some help, which means they got a percentage. So Nike really didn't copy them, they hired them, overall they got payed.
Version 2 was fly as it is. Ahead of it's time.
I wasn’t sure if the dude on the left would ever speak or if he was going to make weird faces and hand motions the whole time.
Great story, ugly shoe sorry just being real
One of my grails....good stuff Sneaker News
Surprised y’all didn’t mention the black CDG Dunks
Ari is the truth lol 🤘🤘
Customers Stack Sneakers....Bosses Stack Vintage .999 Silver Bars......
I remember getting canvas Air Force 1's at sportive LA in 94, 95 black with the navy swoosh and black with the forest green swoosh niggas at fairfax high was like "what are thoooooooooosssseeee"
I didn’t watch all but did u take them to court? Never present anything without your lawyer being involved
All of the other shoes are 🚮 the see thru joints for the win!
These beyond the box have some great stories
I remember seeing these in toronto during caribana
Does no one remember the transparent air forces in the early oughts??
Dude still trying to hold on to that MC Serch hair cut. Let it go bro. Let it go.
😕 I always go for the prototype tech stuff " straight from the kitchen " when I see it 👀, there are still those rare jem's in lost far away boutiques, great post 👍
id give it a couple years and nike will prolly start giving complete access to a lot of designers and artist todo what they want on a shoe, just look at the sean wotherspoons and the vote forward movement
wish Nike would release them in 2023 so decent people could wear them instead of just millionaires.
amazing sneaker. not sure i'd rock though.
They will get steamy here in FL. I'm good
Dope x Info as usual
16:16 the guy next to you kinda tanted that relationship
Aba?? That was long gone before the af2
I got size 11, DM if interested
bro can you tell me where i can find these? i need size 10
Dude resembles David Lynch’s “ Eraser head “
And the really realy bad part...is that nike made the air force 1 kyrie see through a few years later....and they where ugly...these are ok tho...why nike? Why?
Clear shoes are hot and all but shouldn't they just be sold in jail just like every electronic sold on commissary
Espo a nyc graffiti legend!
What did ya'll expect, they copied the original sport sole from Reebox and started an empire.
Kenny vs Spenny
Wtf Nike been had clear shoes I had the clear Air Force ones like 10 years ago
those were designed way back buddy so shut the fuck up
My right ear is sad as it couldnt hear the story...
hey maybe put espos name in the title next time.....
early 2000s nike sounds like a bunch of old corporate conservatives. makes it even more crazy that it was the craziest period and start of the sneaker era.
massive legends
I love this guys art! Blood stained Nikes!
I think it's an interesting-looking shoe. Not MY style, but interesting nevertheless.
Sounds like nike new they could do it just didn't want to pay him for it
6 is were they start.
That barred out dude wit the kid n play hair cut worked for nike? Shit dudes on like 12 xans
FUNCTION OVER FASHION.
Bleeding foot. Typical Nike. It looks good but there clothes are crap.
always wanted them twos
One of the worst haircuts I've ever seen
Sounds very American
Clear sneakers super nice... 👍
your audio is not good
The shoes are cool but these guys made the video boring
04:45 doing magic
One of the best AF II’s
whoa rare
they sick
Dope idea for kicks... wants. Clear kicks not so much but dope content sn
Go birds