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The Sneaker Newsletter

Nick Engvall
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20+ years inside the sneaker industry. Employee #9 at StockX, Complex, Stadium Goods, Finish Line, Sole Collector. The stories they wouldn't let me tell. Real industry analysis beyond the hype.

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    20+ years inside sneakers... now independent. Sole Collector Magazine, built Eastbay’s first blog, established Complex Sneakers, employee #9 at StockX. Host of Sneaker History and the Cars & Kicks podcasts. Culture. Business. Nostalgia. \ud83d\udc5f

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