The Kicks Factory

11/09/2021

It has been 20 years since this American tragedy. Today we remember those we have lost and our hero first responders. We will never forget 🙏🏾 #911

16/07/2021

Jelske Peterson and Jarah Stoop have been attached at the hip since the first day they met. Jelske from Holland and Jarah from New Zealand were both on paths that would merge, meeting while attending a shoe making course in Holland. After exploring separate paths for a period of time they came back together in 2016 to form Peterson + Stoop. Hand made in Holland, Peterson + Stoop deconstructs vintage sneakers and rebuilds them with natural materials into beautiful pieces of art. Jelske and Jarah continue to push the boundaries of fashion and innovation with a sustainable approach to inspire the next generation of women makers. Join me on this episode to witness their journey to form Peterson + Stoop.

Jelske Peterson and Jarah Stoop have been attached at the hip since the first day they met. Jelske from Holland and Jarah from New Zealand were both on paths that would merge, meeting while attending a shoe making course in Holland. After exploring separate paths for a period of time they came back....

04/07/2021

Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July 🎉🎉🎉

25/06/2021

Quintin Williams takes us on a journey from athlete to footwear designer and how he created his own path to success by starting Q4 Sports, an independent performance footwear brand currently worn by NBA players around the league. Coming from a small town in Georgia, Quintin Williams was raised on old school values. Hard-work and commitment were a couple that his mother and father not only instilled in him, but showed him by example. Quintin was a gifted athlete but also had an artistic side that was screaming for an outlet. Through hard-work, commitment, determination and good timing that outlet revealed itself into the form of sneakers.

Quintin Williams takes us on a journey from athlete to footwear designer and how he created his own path to success by starting Q4 Sports, an independent performance footwear brand currently worn by NBA players around the league. Coming from a small town in Georgia, Quintin Williams was raised on ol...

25/06/2021

Quintin Williams takes us on a journey from athlete to footwear designer and how he created his own path to success by starting Q4 Sports, an independent performance footwear brand currently worn by NBA players around the league. Coming from a small town in Georgia, Quintin Williams was raised on old school values. Hard-work and commitment were a couple that his mother and father not only instilled in him, but showed him by example. Quintin was a gifted athlete but also had an artistic side that was screaming for an outlet. Through hard-work, commitment, determination and good timing that outlet revealed itself into the form of sneakers.

Quintin Williams takes us on a journey from athlete to footwear designer and how he created his own path to success by starting Q4 Sports, an independent performance footwear brand currently worn by NBA players around the league. Coming from a small town in Georgia, Quintin Williams was raised on ol...

04/06/2021

Nicoline is an Educator, Founder, and Innovator amongst many things in the footwear industry and continues to lead the way for the future of footwear in so many ways. Growing up in Holland and spending most her life in Amsterdam, Nicoline Van Enter had dreams of being many things as all children do. Little did she know that those dreams would literally take her around the world due to these things we wear on our feet called shoes. Join me on Nicoline's incredible journey from trend expert to an ambassador of sustainability and everything in between.

Nicoline is an Educator, Founder, and Innovator amongst many things in the footwear industry and continues to lead the way for the future of footwear in so many ways. Growing up in Holland and spending most her life in Amsterdam, Nicoline Van Enter had dreams of being many things as all children do....

04/06/2021

Nicoline is an Educator, Founder, and Innovator amongst many things in the footwear industry and continues to lead the way for the future of footwear in so many ways. Growing up in Holland and spending most her life in Amsterdam, Nicoline Van Enter had dreams of being many things as all children do. Little did she know that those dreams would literally take her around the world due to these things we wear on our feet called shoes. Join me on Nicoline's incredible journey from trend expert to an ambassador of sustainability and everything in between.

Nicoline is an Educator, Founder, and Innovator amongst many things in the footwear industry and continues to lead the way for the future of footwear in so many ways. Growing up in Holland and spending most her life in Amsterdam, Nicoline Van Enter had dreams of being many things as all children do....

21/05/2021

Dwayne Edwards grew up in Inglewood California in the 1970’s at a time when black communities thrived and you could feel the love from neighbor to neighbor. With the crack epidemic wreaking havoc in the late 70’s and bad influences around the corner, Dwayne refused to be limited to the cards he was dealt. He believed there could be another path. Using his pencil to express himself artistically, Dwayne began a commitment to his craft. Life is a journey not a destination and Dwayne’s story is a real time example of that. Join us on episode 006 to experience Dwayne’s journey through the peaks and valleys of the shoe business and what led him to start his very own school...the Pensole Academy.

Dwayne Edwards grew up in Inglewood California in the 1970’s at a time when black communities thrived and you could feel the love from neighbor to neighbor. With the crack epidemic wreaking havoc in the late 70’s and bad influences around the corner, Dwayne refused to be limited to the cards he ...

14/05/2021

Dwayne Edwards grew up in Inglewood California in the 1970’s at a time when black communities thrived and you could feel the love from neighbor to neighbor. With the crack epidemic wreaking havoc in the late 70’s and bad influences around the corner, Dwayne refused to be limited to the cards he was dealt. He believed there could be another path. Using his pencil to express himself artistically, Dwayne began a commitment to his craft. Life is a journey not a destination and Dwayne’s story is a real time example of that. Join us on episode 006 to experience Dwayne’s journey through the peaks and valleys of the shoe business and what led him to start his very own school...the Pensole Academy.

Dwayne Edwards grew up in Inglewood California in the 1970’s at a time when black communities thrived and you could feel the love from neighbor to neighbor. With the crack epidemic wreaking havoc in the late 70’s and bad influences around the corner, Dwayne refused to be limited to the cards he ...

23/04/2021

Born in a small town in Finland Aki Choklat grew up with dreams of becoming the next fashion design icon. Aki’s journey into footwear was not easy and took hardwork, commitment and an endless pursuit to fulfill his passion. Now a seasoned designer and entrepreneur Aki has started and sold his own brands as well as collaborated and consulted for others around the world. Today, Aki is the Chair of the Fashion Accessories Design Department at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI. A school mostly recognized for its automotive design department, CCS has gone through a transformation and has really embraced footwear and fashion. Join me on this episode of the Kicks Factory podcast to experience Aki’s journey from a small town to the motor city.

Born in a small town in Finland Aki Choklat grew up with dreams of becoming the next fashion design icon. Aki’s journey into footwear was not easy and took hardwork, commitment and an endless pursuit to fulfill his passion. Now a seasoned designer and entrepreneur Aki has started and sold his own ...

23/04/2021

Born in a small town in Finland Aki Choklat grew up with dreams of becoming the next fashion design icon. Aki’s journey into footwear was not easy and took hardwork, commitment and an endless pursuit to fulfill his passion. Now a seasoned designer and entrepreneur Aki has started and sold his own brands as well as collaborated and consulted for others around the world. Today, Aki is the Chair of the Fashion Accessories Design Department at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI. A school mostly recognized for its automotive design department, CCS has gone through a transformation and has really embraced footwear and fashion. Join me on this episode of the Kicks Factory podcast to experience Aki’s journey from a small town to the motor city.

Born in a small town in Finland Aki Choklat grew up with dreams of becoming the next fashion design icon. Aki’s journey into footwear was not easy and took hardwork, commitment and an endless pursuit to fulfill his passion. Now a seasoned designer and entrepreneur Aki has started and sold his own ...

02/04/2021

Join us for episode 004 of The Kicks Factory podcast to learn about Jose Bautista’s journey to baseball's biggest stage and why such a successful, professional athlete would want to start their own footwear brand. Bautista began as an undersized baseball player growing up in the Dominican Republic, he was on nobody’s radar to become the next baseball star. With drive and determination as his fuel, with support from a loving family, Bautista was able to turn his dream into a reality by making it to "The Show."

Join us for episode 004 of The Kicks Factory podcast to learn about Jose Bautista’s journey to baseball's biggest stage and why such a successful, professional athlete would want to start their own footwear brand. Bautista began as an undersized baseball player growing up in the Dominican Rep...

02/04/2021

Join us for episode 004 of The Kicks Factory podcast to learn about Jose Bautista’s journey to baseball's biggest stage and why such a successful, professional athlete would want to start their own footwear brand. Bautista began as an undersized baseball player growing up in the Dominican Republic, he was on nobody’s radar to become the next baseball star. With drive and determination as his fuel, with support from a loving family, Bautista was able to turn his dream into a reality by making it to "The Show."

Join us for episode 004 of The Kicks Factory podcast to learn about Jose Bautista’s journey to baseball's biggest stage and why such a successful, professional athlete would want to start their own footwear brand. Bautista began as an undersized baseball player growing up in the Dominican Rep...

01/04/2021

Happy Opening Day to you fans‼️ In the spirit of support, we are excited for our next episode with . It's always special to see a product you created from nothing be used at the highest level of performance. Tune in TOMORROW to the podcast, get it ANYWHERE you listen to podcasts

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18/03/2021

[KF Podcast] More than just designers of iconic sneakers...join us on this journey and understand the “Why” of these extraordinary gentlemen. Subscribe to The Kicks Factory podcast powered by today.

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12/03/2021

Born in Cyprus, Greece to a military family Daniel Bailey has been exposed to many different cultures as he bounced around Europe to eventually finding himself in the center of the world...New York City. Join us as we take a deep dive into Daniel's journey from basketball prospect to independent footwear designer and entrepreneur.

Born in Cyprus, Greece to a military family Daniel Bailey has been exposed to many different cultures as he bounced around Europe to eventually finding himself in the center of the world...New York City. Join us as we take a deep dive into Daniel's journey from basketball prospect to independent foo...

12/03/2021

Born in Cyprus, Greece to a military family Daniel Bailey has been exposed to many different cultures as he bounced around Europe to eventually finding himself in the center of the world...New York City. Join us as we take a deep dive into Daniel's journey from basketball prospect to independent footwear designer and entrepreneur.

Born in Cyprus, Greece to a military family Daniel Bailey has been exposed to many different cultures as he bounced around Europe to eventually finding himself in the center of the world...New York City. Join us as we take a deep dive into Daniel's journey from basketball prospect to independent foo...

12/03/2021

Daniel Bailey takes us on his journey from basketball prospect to independent footwear designer and entrepreneur. Tune in now!

https://youtu.be/_UwiHaKZIo0

in Cyprus, Greece to a military family Daniel Bailey has been exposed to many different cultures as he bounced aroun...

12/03/2021

11/03/2021

March 12th we take a deep dive into the Simple Things sneaker by Mr Bailey on episode 003 of the Kicks Factory Podcast powered by Kudzukian

13/02/2021

Episode 002 is out NOW with Jason Mayden! Catch the full episode anywhere you listen to podcasts.



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up on the south-side of Chicago with dreams of being Luscious Fox, with the support of a loving family to over...

13/02/2021

Growing up on the south-side of Chicago with dreams of being Luscious Fox, with the support of a loving family to overcome his own mental and physical challenges Jason Mayden has had quite the journey to get to where he is today. In his words, he fell in love with the process and not the outcome. We invite you to experience Jason’s journey through his words on episode 2 of The Kicks Factory podcast.

Hosted by Omar Bailey, Design Entrepreneur Explore the footwear creation process through the eyes of designers, “shoe”preneurs and innovators who share with the audience what that experience is like -- seeing an idea go from conception to inception.

13/02/2021

Growing up on the south-side of Chicago with dreams of being Luscious Fox, with the support of a loving family to overcome his own mental and physical challenges Jason Mayden has had quite the journey to get to where he is today. In his words, he fell in love with the process and not the outcome. We invite you to experience Jason’s journey through his words on episode 002. of The Kicks Factory podcast.

Growing up on the south-side of Chicago with dreams of being Luscious Fox, with the support of a loving family to overcome his own mental and physical challenges Jason Mayden has had quite the journey to get to where he is today. In his words, he fell in love with the process and not the outcome. We...

17/01/2021

Join us live later today via IG for a chat with our first guest Duane Lawrence as we recap episode 001 and close out the opening week of our brand new

If you have a question for him please share it in the comments below 😎

12/01/2021

12/01/2021

The time is NOW, the show has begun! Check in with Omar Bailey in our season opener with Duane Lawrence, footwear designer of one of the most iconic shoes ever created -- The D Wade 1 for Converse. Hear his amazing story RIGHT NOW! Listen here or anywhere you get podcasts🎧
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10/01/2021

The Kicks Factory
Coming to a podcast platform near you....
01.12.21
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Hosted by Omar Bailey

Omar Stanley Bailey is a Design Entrepreneur who built his reputation working with corporations, small businesses, and individuals by listening to their needs and ideas and creating design solutions. During that time, Omar has designed and created footwear for top-tier brands such as Adidas & Timberland along with athletes and entertainers such as Karim Benzema, Terry Crews, Quest Love, & Jay-Z.

10/01/2021

In 2006, a young Dwayne Wade took the NBA by storm by winning his first championship in his 3rd year in the league for the Miami Heat. He also did it while wearing a very special pair of kicks designed by another Duane who also happens to be from Miami.

As we get ready to kick off the first season of the Kicks Factory podcast I would like to introduce our first guest

On this episode Duane and I take a deep dive into the creation process of the Converse Dwade 1 and discuss some of the stories around this shoe and how the perfect storm of Brand, Athlete and Design collided to produce one of the dopest hoop shoes of the 2000’s. This is a story that needs to be told.

Coming 01.12.21
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06/01/2021

The story unfolds...

01.12.2021

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05/01/2021

Flash back to some of my favorite knock off finds while traveling around China 🇨🇳 over the years. Some are not as obvious as others, but for me the deformed jumpman logo and the forever 21 Yeezys will always take the cake 😂😂😂