From MLS Dreams to 3D Kicks with JohnnysKicks | My First Kicks Podcast Ep. 232

This week John Trottier aka Johnnyskicks is on the podcast. We talk about working with the Sneaker Surgeon. How he almost was a pro in soccer. How he grew up on military bases and how he got a British accent. When did he start designing shoes. Working with several customizers and what he is doing with Yankee Kicks. Where his inspiration for design comes from and much much more! Follow JohnnysKicks: IG: https://www.instagram.com/JohnnysKicks_ X: https://x.com/johnnyskicks Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/ #sneakers #podcast ----------- Chapters: 00:00 Executive Assistant Role with Shoe Surgeon in 2016 04:56 First Kicks: Iverson Fours and Sneaker Passion 09:42 Company Success: Relying on Others' Strengths and Overcoming Competitiveness 14:23 Graphic Design Journey: Photoshop, Adobe Suites, and Instagram Influence 17:52 Pursuing Art: Concepting, Maker Collaborations, and First Shoe Releases 21:30 Empowering Shoe Makers & Customizers: New Opportunities & Financial Gains 25:15 Personal Taste: Buying Quality Pieces & Examples of Influence 28:42 Lawsuits Impacting Sneaker Sales and Authenticity Concerns 32:37 Peter Moore's Design Legacy: Jordan 1 and Von Grock History 36:13 Von Grock's Original Silhouettes: Basketball, Pickleball, Lifestyle 40:16 Zellerfeld's Goal: Printing New Shoe Designs Daily Using AI 44:04 Footwear Design & Development: