How Eastside Golf Got Jordan and Obama to Believe in Them | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, the founders of Eastside Golf. The duo talk about how they’ve landed multiple successful Air Jordan collaborations, their relationship with Michael Jordan, and the goal of placing Eastside on Barack Obama. Also, the cohosts give an update on the Adidas Yeezy fallout and a tribute to Takeoff. Looking for the Complex Sneakers Podcast Dad Hats? Shop on Complex Shop now! https://shop.complex.com/products/the-complex-sneakers-podcast-dad-hat-white https://shop.complex.com/products/the-complex-sneakers-podcast-dad-hat-black EPISODE CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 6:23: Intros, Takeoff Tribute, Stray Rats x NB MT580 6:24 - 16:06: Sneaker Stains, Best and Worst Supreme Sneakers. Brands Refusing Yeezy’s 16:07 - 25:49: Air Jordan 1 High, Gifting Sneakers, Adidas Inaccurate Shoe Sizing 25:50 - 32:29: eBay Weekly Sneaker Giveaway, East Side Golf Guys Join, Athletes Wearing ESG 32:30 - 40:29: Obama in ESG, ESG Joining the Jordan Brand, What’s on Feet? 40:30 - 50:29: The Story Behind ESG, Changing the Dynamic of “Traditional” Golf Attire 50:30 - 1:02:04 Jordan’s as Golf Shoes, ESG Air Jordan 4’s, Golfing with Celebs 1:02:05 - 1:11:41: ESG Explains Their Jordan Deal, Stores Selling ESG Upcoming Drop, The Shoe Designing Process 1:11:42 - 1:19:48: ESG Upcoming Documentary, ESG Relationship with Michael Jordan SOLE COLLECTOR APP SK