Tag Archives: PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy

OSD Ep. #244: The Right Stuff

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Paper Chasr

Who was it that said, “Don’t argue with fools because from afar people can’t tell who is who”? I don’t know exactly who it was that said it, but Jay-Z did spit a similar verse on the 2001 Takeover … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstory, OSD Talk Show, Retail, Sneaker Summit, Sneakers | Tagged DeJesus Customs, Episode #244, Jordan IV, Music, Nike Adidas, OG Sneaker Talk, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Puma, Reebok, SN'EADS, sneaker podcast, sneaker vidcast, Stocks, TheShoeGame, Trinidad James, TSG, Tyree Dillihay, Under Armour | Leave a comment

Ep239-OSD-Never going to be the same!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Dee Wells

The OSD Crew discusses the downside of the sneaker culture: 19-year-old Montre Bradley from Rochester, NY was murdered while he was ‘camping out’ to buy a pair of the Nike Foamposite Pro sneakers! Similar to what folks in the NRA say, “Guns … Continue reading →

Posted in OSD Talk Show | Tagged 1989, 1992, 5 year anniversary, Air Jordan, B-more, Baltimore, Basketball Hall of Fame, boots, Catholic, Converse, converse pro leather, D'Wayne Edwards, D.C., DMV, Dream Team, equestrian boots, Female Sneaker Fiend, Footlocker, footwear design, footwear news, FSF, Future Footwear, Georgetown University, GGK, Girls Got Kicks, higher education, horseback riding, Houston, Jesuit, John Thompson, Jordan Brand, Kickstory, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mesh01, Michael Jordan, Montre Bradley, National Rifle Association, New Balance, Nike, Nike boots, Nike Goadome, NRA, Oregon, OSD, OSD Crew, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Philip Knight, Portland, Puma, retail, SneakerTube.tv, Springfield, Supra, Texas, Washington, Zappos | Leave a comment

Ep238-OSD-5th Year Anniversary & D’Wayne Edwards

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dee Wells

The OSD Crew celebrates the show’s 5th Year Anniversary, and is joined by D’Wayne Edwards of PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy who discusses the Future of Footwear competition.

Posted in Kickstory, OSD Talk Show, Sneakers | Tagged 1989, 1992, 5 year anniversary, Air Jordan, B-more, Baltimore, Basketball Hall of Fame, boots, Catholic, Converse, converse pro leather, D'Wayne Edwards, D.C., DMV, Dream Team, equestrian boots, Female Sneaker Fiend, Footlocker, footwear design, footwear news, FSF, Future Footwear, Georgetown University, GGK, Girls Got Kicks, higher education, horseback riding, Houston, Jesuit, John Thompson, Jordan Brand, Kickstory, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michael Jordan, New Balance, Nike, Nike boots, Nike Goadome, Oregon, OSD, OSD Crew, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Philip Knight, Portland, Puma, retail, SneakerTube.tv, Springfield, Supra, Texas, Washington, Zappos | Leave a comment

PENSOLE x SOLEcial Studies Contest…

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Paper Chasr

For those of you who missed the registration deadline for OSD’s SOLEcial Studies, D’Wayne Edwards of PENSOLE has come up with a way for 1 LUCKY SNEAKER LOVER to win a spot in OSD’s 8 week program. If winning a … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, SOLEcial Studies | Tagged D'Wayne Edwards, education, Footwear Industry, Kickstory, OSD, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, SOLEcial Studies | Leave a comment

DXC invades Portland, Oregon this weekend at the PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy (6/17)

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Paper Chasr

Portland Sneaker Lovers!! The DXC invades the PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy this weekend from 3 pm to 8 pm. This DXC will have a twist courtesy of the PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy. For $20 you get VIP entrance that comes … Continue reading →

Posted in OSD, Sneakers | Tagged dxc, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Portland | Leave a comment

Ep224-OSD-It Doesn’t Always Make Sense!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Dee Wells

Somethings within the sneaker culture don’t always make sense, and that’s where sneaker aficionados have to be discerning and not fall for the okey-doke! But, it’s hard to not fall for the okey-doke when you’re under attack, and some folks … Continue reading →

Posted in OSD Talk Show | Tagged adidas Originals, Allen Iversion, AUS, Australia, basketball, BKLYN, Blake Griffin, Bloodline Fresh, Brooklyn, Diadora, Dwyane Wade, Ellesse, Female Sneaker Fiend, Fila, Footwear Industry, Fresher Than Your Average, FSF, FTC, H-Town Sneaker Summit, HTSS, Jam Master Jay, KangaROOS, Kickstory, lawsuit, LeBron James, Matt Halfhill, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, money, NBA, New Balance, Nike Hyperdunk Elite, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Philadelphia 76ers, Ramp PDX, RDQLUS Creative, RUN DMC, Saucony, Shaq, Shaqnosis, Shaquille O'Neal, Skechers, Sneaker Freaker, Sneaker Freaker Magazine, SneakerTube.tv, Sole Collector, Spot-Bilt, STTV, Swizz Beatz, The Cage, The Question, USA, Williamsburg | Leave a comment

Ep223-OSD-It’s All About The Money!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Dee Wells

After taking a week to allow you to catch a breather and listen to a few past episodes, the OSD Crew returns with their opinions in tact, their thoughts about the price increases, and what can be expected from the sneaker community … Continue reading →

Posted in OSD Talk Show | Tagged 999, adidas Originals, Alexander McQueen, Allen Iversion, AUS, Australia, basketball, Berkshire Hathaway, BKLYN, Bloodline Fresh, Brooklyn, Brooks, BunYip, Carmelo Anthony, Crazy Light, DC Shoes, De La Soul, Diadora, Dwyane Wade, economy, Ellesse, Female Sneaker Fiend, Fila, Footwear Industry, Fresher Than Your Average, FSF, H-Town Sneaker Summit, HTSS, Jam Master Jay, Jeremy Lin, KangaROOS, Kickstory, Knicks, LeBron James, Matt Halfhill, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, money, NBA, New Balance, Nice & Smooth, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Philadelphia 76ers, Public Enemy, Puma, Ramp PDX, RDQLUS Creative, Retail Reach Around, Ronnie Fieg, RUN DMC, Saucony, Sneaker Freaker Magazine, SneakerTube.tv, Sole Collector, Spot-Bilt, STTV, Swizz Beatz, The Cage, The Question, USA, Warren Buffet, Williamsburg | Leave a comment

PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy Official Opening

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Paper Chasr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2012 PENSOLE FOOTWEAR DESIGN ACADEMY CELEBRATES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING WITH EVENT MARKING CULMINATION OF ART CENTER MASTER CLASS Art Center Portland-Based Alumni to Join Footwear Industry in Celebration Portland, Ore. – PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy will celebrate its official grand … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Sneakers | Tagged Adidas, Anta, Art Center College of Design, Bluehaven, D'Wayne Edwards, Design Intelligence, Disney Consumer Products, Jordan, New Balance, Nike, North Face, OluKai, PENSOLE, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Portland Oregon, Stride Rite, Under Armour, Vans, Wolverine | Leave a comment

Ep222-OSD-Retail Reach Around

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Dee Wells

Alright, we admit it: Sometimes we are so brutally honest when it comes to sneakers, that it scares some folks, and brands from being guests on the show! Because the OSD Crew is passionate about their sole and yours, too, we have … Continue reading →

Posted in OSD Talk Show | Tagged adidas Originals, Air Jordan IX, APL, AUS, Australia, Barber Sneaker Battle, BKLYN, Bloodline Fresh, Brooklyn, BunYip, Crazy Light, De La Soul, Diadora, economy, Ellesse, Female Sneaker Fiend, Fila, Footwear Industry, Fresher The The Average, FSF, H-Town Sneaker Summit, HTSS, International Olympic Committee, IOC, Jam Master Jay, Johnny Kilroy, KangaROOS, Kickstory, money, New Balance, Nice & Smooth, Nike Free, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Public Enemy, Puma, Ramp PDX, RDQLUS Creative, Retail Reach Around, RUN DMC, San Antonio, Saucony, Sneaker Freaker Magazine, SneakerTube.tv, Sneaks Up, Spot-Bilt, STTV, The Cage, USA, Williamsburg | Leave a comment

Ep220-OSD-Take the Money & Run!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Dee Wells

In Ep219, the OSD Crew attempted to provide some answers for the lack of ‘sneaker diversity’ by sneaker disorderlies and the culture. For Episode 220, the Crew discusses a number of great looking sneakers from brands such as New Balance, … Continue reading →

Posted in OSD Talk Show | Tagged 30th Anniversary, 5411, adidas Original, Biz Markie, Boston Marathon, Casey Neistat, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ex-o-Fit, FuelBand, Made in the USA, marketing, Mike Posner, New Balance, new york city, Nike Air Force 1, Nike FuelBand, Nike Innovation Kitchen, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, PRO-Keds, Ramp PDX, Reebok, Rockport, Saucony, Stride Rite, Swizz Beatz, Tobie Hatfield, truWALKzero, Tyga | 1 Comment