Sole Collector Explained

Sole Collector
Company:Complex Networks
Circulation Year:2003-present
Language:English
Category:Cultural Online Publication
Founder:Coach
Steve Mulholland
Alex Wang
Nicole Fesette
Editor:Brendan Dunne
Founded:2003
Country:United States
Based:New York City

Sole Collector is an American media brand and publication founded in Portland, Oregon which focuses on sneaker news and sneaker culture. The company is currently based in New York and owned by Complex Networks.[1]

History

Sole Collector was founded in 2003 by Steve Mulholland, Alex Wang, and Nicole Fesette as a print magazine aimed at providing young males a report of the latest in sneaker culture.[2] Its origins reach back to 1999 when Mulholland created Instyleshoes.com which was both a forum and web store. Instyleshoes (The Forum) was later re-branded Sole Collector (the brand) along with a quarterly print magazine and blog.[3] [4] After Sole Collector began to take off, Instyleshoes.com (The web store) was sold in 2010 and is now run by parent company Ivehademall.[5]

In 2013, Sole Collector was purchased by Complex Media (now Complex Networks), adding the magazine and website to its roster of "owned and operated" brands.[6]

In June 2023, the Sole Collector website was redirected to Complex.com.[7]

Covers

In 2010, Sole Collector released issue 34 dubbed ‘The Ultimate Issue' which was the first issue released in hard cover format.[8] The magazine released its first iPad all digital magazine issue in 2012 with an exclusive interview with Tinker Hatfield and Tiffany Beers, shot at a secret location on Nike campus.[9]

Collaborations

Sole Collector has worked with many sneaker companies including Nike, Jordan Brand, Reebok and Under Armour to create unique sneakers for the brand.[10] [11]

Sole Collector App

In November 2019, Complex Networks told sources they were developing a marketplace and content distribution app under the Sole Collector name.[12] In May 2020, Complex launched the Sole Collector app, which allows users to shop for sneakers, compare prices, create and share sneaker lists, and access Sole Collector’s media content, including the web series Full Size Run.[13] [14]

Full Size Run Show

In 2017, Sole Collector began producing a web series and podcast titled Full Size Run, initially hosted by Brendan Dunne and Rich “Maze” Lopez. The show features celebrity guests and discussions about sneaker news and culture.[15] Previous guests have included Jim Jones, Rich the Kid,[16] and E-40.[17] The show's current hosts are Brendan Dunne, Matt Welty, and Trinidad James.

Notes and References

  1. News: 2013-03-14. Complex Media Tackles Sneaker Market With Sole Collector Acquisition. en-US. Wall Street Journal. 2021-04-16. 0099-9660.
  2. Web site: ANGILLY. PAUL. 2004-11-23. Jordan shoes keep going up in value. 2021-04-16. The Middletown Press. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2010-12-13. Sole Collector Forums x Nike Hyperdunk 2010 - SneakerNews.com. 2021-04-16. Sneaker News. en-US.
  4. Web site: Dickey. Megan Rose. How This Guy Turned His Shoe Obsession Into A Prime Acquisition Target. 2021-04-16. Business Insider. en-US.
  5. Web site: Welcome InstyleShoes to NikeTalk!. 2021-04-16. NikeTalk. en-US.
  6. News: WSJ Pro Venture Capital. March 14, 2013. Wall Street Journal. 0099-9660. November 15, 2016.
  7. Web site: 2023-06-23 . BuzzFeed’s Complex Just Redirected a Popular Site They Acquired . Detailed.
  8. Web site: Sole Collector: Issue 34 Hardcover #704238965. 2021-04-16. Worthpoint. en.
  9. Web site: Now Available: Sole Collector MAG iPad Issue. 2021-04-16. Sole Collector. en.
  10. Web site: 2020-03-26. Sole Collector Air Max Day 2020 Giveaway. 2021-04-16. Sneaker Bar Detroit. en-US.
  11. Web site: 2012-01-03. Under Armour Bloodline x Sole Collector. 2021-04-16. The Hoop Doctors. en-US.
  12. Web site: Fischer. Sara. Scoop: Complex is launching a sneaker marketplace. 2021-04-16. Axios. en.
  13. Web site: Anyanwu. Obi. 2020-05-19. Complex Launches Sole Collector App. 2021-04-16. WWD. en-US.
  14. Web site: A. O. L. Staff. Complex Networks launches Sole Collector app. 2021-04-16. finance.yahoo.com. en-US.
  15. Web site: 2019-05-26. Jim Jones' Appearance On 'Full Size Run' Is Epically Comical [Video]]. 2021-04-16. The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media Hip-Hop Wired. en-US.
  16. Web site: ago. Joe Anthony Myrick 2 years. 2019-03-28. Rich the Kid gives Full Size Run its sleepiest episode. 2021-04-16. Under the Laces. en-US.
  17. Web site: ago. Joe Anthony Myrick 1 year. 2019-08-02. E-40 roasts the Nike Moon Shoes on Full Size Run. 2021-04-16. Under the Laces. en-US.