How Salehe Bembury Became One of the Hottest Sneaker Designers | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Salehe Bembury, a sneaker designer who’s worked with Versace, Yeezy, Payless, New Balance, Crocs, Anta, and more. Bembury talks about his approach to design, how his sneakers are doing on the resale market, and teaching Andre 3000 how to make sneakers. Also, the cohosts reminisce on the simpler days of pep rallies and five-disc changers.
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    EPISODE CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 - 05:45 Intro / Gold bottle celebrations / raspy voices
    05:45 - 11:30 - what was in your 5 CD disc changer back in the day?
    11:30 - 13:50 - your best athletic entrance songs
    13:50 - 18:50 - Welty joins a soccer league(ish) / Complex's soccer team
    18:50 - 25:55 - giveaway of the week / what's your favorite knock off sneaker?
    25:55 - 30:30 - Salehe Bembury joins the podcast / hiking talk
    30:30 - 35:45 - how the whistle shoe was created, the New Balance 574 YURT
    35:45 - 43:00 - the story behind the Crocs that Salehe created
    43:00 - 48:00 - royalties for sneaker designers and working with 2 Chainz
    48:00 - 52:30 - Salehe being a one-person operation
    52:30 - 58:00 - working with Kanye and camping out for sneakers
    58:00 - 01:03:30 - becoming famous in the sneaker industry and Andre 3000
    01:03:30 - 01:05:00 - discussing the New Balance team
    01:05:00 - 01:12:10 - new releases for Salehe and what's next
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  • @Complex
    @Complex  2 роки тому +33

    What's your favorite Salehe Bembury sneaker?

    • @omathkyle1
      @omathkyle1 2 роки тому +9

      Personally like his first 2002R in the Orange colorway

    • @thapalemexican
      @thapalemexican 2 роки тому

      Love the 574s!!!!! Black/plum colorway or the OG olive/burgundy colorway

    • @jeffreyvazquez1297
      @jeffreyvazquez1297 2 роки тому +1

      574s got the brown and the pink ones. Great great shoe

    • @SophomoreSlumber
      @SophomoreSlumber 2 роки тому +6

      Crocs Pollex hits different

    • @DJLeeland
      @DJLeeland 2 роки тому +2

      I have the pleasure of owning the Anta Nest SB-01s in grey. Absolutely incredible sneaker! I need another pair! SO happy to watch this interview!

  • @MrMeMyselfandI
    @MrMeMyselfandI 2 роки тому +68

    I love that Salehe incorporated his fingerprint into the Croc. So many people put their identity into a shoe (a logo, some initials or numbers, or a little detail), this man put his whole fingerprint on a shoe. Idk if he’s the first to do it but GENIUS

    • @yustinauong4426
      @yustinauong4426 2 роки тому +1

      Did that for the peace be the journey new balances too

    • @tommyswain3762
      @tommyswain3762 2 роки тому +5

      @@yustinauong4426 If I recall correctly, NB is the first time and it's been incorporated into his work ever since.

    • @dghehir2
      @dghehir2 Рік тому +4

      The Jordan 23 had MJ’s fingerprint as the outsole and thumb print on the tongue

    • @brickchains1
      @brickchains1 Рік тому

      There were these basketball shoes in the late 90s that had fingerprint patterns in the tread on the sole they were so dope I wish I could remember what they were. Idek the brand 😢

  • @seanzooky
    @seanzooky 2 роки тому +30

    The story about convincing NB to design a shoe with a whistle is so incredibly dope. Great interview

  • @eugenekang3779
    @eugenekang3779 2 роки тому +69

    Every Salehe interview is amazing, this is definitely going to be a Complex Sneaker Podcast that I will remember

    • @feddy4969
      @feddy4969 2 роки тому

      As much as I want to hate the guy this interview definitely won me over

  • @jaguarb2000
    @jaguarb2000 2 роки тому +11

    So happy that they mentioned the Goku connection to the weighted vest because that's what I was think about when I see people training with weights on. Even if Salehe didn't get the reference. lol

  • @culla99
    @culla99 2 роки тому +25

    Fantastic episode, some real gret insight into the design industry. Props to Salehe for being so genuine!

  • @corduroypants1871
    @corduroypants1871 2 роки тому +8

    can you guys add more pictures when referring to the sneakers you say. It'd be really helpful but very engaging interview. definitely one for the archive 💎

  • @ahmaddanialmohammad
    @ahmaddanialmohammad 2 роки тому +12

    Absolutely love how detailed and critical Salehe is. Great conversation by JLP, Matt, and Brendan. Enjoyed it very much!

  • @tommyswain3762
    @tommyswain3762 2 роки тому +7

    Well that explains why I like Salehe’s NB’s… the inspiration came from the ACW Zoom Vomero, my favourite sneaker of all time.
    The more you know.

  • @The_Regular_Jo
    @The_Regular_Jo 2 роки тому +5

    This interview was absolute 🔥🔥🔥
    Love Salehe’s story about how he got NB to put a whistle on a shoe.

  • @caprasch
    @caprasch 2 роки тому +4

    So much respect for this individual. Mad props to the level of design he had achieved.

  • @evanplotnick4454
    @evanplotnick4454 2 роки тому +2

    Salehe does not interview often. This was a great interview and I have mad respect for this man's creations and uniqueness.

  • @Sneakahead555
    @Sneakahead555 2 роки тому +4

    Foot game proper !!!
    Shout out to Bembury, didn't know he was apart of some of them !
    Such cool dude, very well spoken
    These stories are just beyond amazing. Always love the different paths us creatives have taken
    I've been doing a little older sneaker shopping lately as well of course only on eBay
    New Balance is really killing it !
    Beautiful episode !

  • @liamfleming5253
    @liamfleming5253 2 роки тому +6

    been waiting for this episode for so long! it definitely lived up

  • @J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J
    @J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J 2 роки тому +11

    Brendan’s the kinda guy that would ask for a shoe on his birthday

  • @jakegetscake4672
    @jakegetscake4672 2 роки тому +9

    Great episode I have his crocs and love them

    • @jaya5920
      @jaya5920 2 роки тому

      you payed resell?

    • @Conrad45
      @Conrad45 2 роки тому

      @@jaya5920 Nah I got reps 😳

  • @myles4947
    @myles4947 2 роки тому +8

    Genuinely crazy to me how similar Salehe sounds like Virgil - his tone, words and flow seem to match up in many ways. Super excited to see what more he brings to the sneaker space and hopefully I land a pair of the upcoming Crocs! Great ep.

  • @Conrad45
    @Conrad45 2 роки тому +3

    Man's a legend. Love Salehe.

  • @siddhantshah8585
    @siddhantshah8585 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing questions, Amazing answers, Amazing insights.

  • @omathkyle1
    @omathkyle1 2 роки тому +1

    A great way to start my Friday working from home !

  • @ayekaloji
    @ayekaloji Рік тому +1

    Salehe’s too cool! he’s really paving the way for aspiring footwear designers, and designers period!

  • @joaomendes3801
    @joaomendes3801 2 роки тому +5

    We need a teddy santis episode asap!!!

  • @evanmackey2982
    @evanmackey2982 2 роки тому +1

    A1 show, quickly becoming my favorite podcast.

  • @DJLeeland
    @DJLeeland 2 роки тому

    THE PODCAST I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!!!!

  • @leroylanda8106
    @leroylanda8106 2 роки тому +1

    Another great episode. Salehe is honestly the coolest guy.

  • @comma_man
    @comma_man 2 роки тому +1

    The vibe goes well with Friday🔥🔥 Also, the Goku Weights reference for vests. Dunne’s my guy!

  • @thomaspayton_
    @thomaspayton_ 2 роки тому +3

    CLASSSSSIC GOOD GUEST. HAVENT WATCHED YET

  • @dylanorourke1168
    @dylanorourke1168 2 роки тому +6

    That high king of hiking comment was completely missed.

  • @shady2493
    @shady2493 2 роки тому +2

    Salehe reminds me of Darius from Atlanta ✊🏿

  • @xdepredatex
    @xdepredatex 2 роки тому +1

    Those consolidated shoes are legendary! I wish I could my hands on a pair today.

  • @briannavarro5860
    @briannavarro5860 2 роки тому +1

    I literally can’t wait to see what amine has to come it’s gonna be fyre🔥🔥

  • @Martin4scla1
    @Martin4scla1 2 роки тому +8

    Picture Matt listening to South Central Cartel, Comptons Most Wanted and Spice 1…. 😂

  • @andrewshively6475
    @andrewshively6475 2 роки тому

    Didn’t know Welty had as big of a skateboarding background. Cool to know! Thinking on that ONE perfect song for your skate part was definitely a thing!

  • @ax23xr
    @ax23xr 2 роки тому +3

    It’s hard to unsee JLP nowadays without thinking of his NFT 🤣

  • @soleplanter
    @soleplanter 2 роки тому +2

    enjoyed this episode! maybe joe fresh goods next🙂

  • @boptalks
    @boptalks 2 роки тому

    Amazing episode

  • @johnrambo9940
    @johnrambo9940 2 роки тому

    This was a great episode

  • @AMIRAGE2184
    @AMIRAGE2184 2 роки тому

    What a chill dude...

  • @julio117100
    @julio117100 2 роки тому +2

    Jealous of the giveaway “sneaker” this week 😭. Need those crocs

  • @DeLaKleve
    @DeLaKleve 2 роки тому

    Great episode

  • @shaitaffe8757
    @shaitaffe8757 2 роки тому +1

    FINALLY!

  • @Jeffreynelius
    @Jeffreynelius 2 роки тому

    Very good episode

  • @Jeffreynelius
    @Jeffreynelius 2 роки тому +2

    Cuban and Lil Wayne story is interesting given their recent interaction 😄

  • @sinethembagwebu1244
    @sinethembagwebu1244 Рік тому

    My favourite episode

  • @jacobmperry
    @jacobmperry 2 роки тому

    YES FINALLY!

  • @thapalemexican
    @thapalemexican 2 роки тому +2

    YUUUUUUUUUUUUURT!!!

  • @chasetiemeyer1056
    @chasetiemeyer1056 2 роки тому +1

    CLASSIC EPISODE YALL. DOING GREAT THINGS.

  • @alvarosanchez3786
    @alvarosanchez3786 2 роки тому +3

    Bro Salehe did the Rock Lee training 😭

  • @tosh6004
    @tosh6004 2 роки тому +1

    Sick

  • @prankstisci2523
    @prankstisci2523 2 роки тому +1

    We def need a JFG guest episode

  • @GeekyGalore
    @GeekyGalore 2 роки тому

    BIG EPISODE

  • @adamneustaedter4666
    @adamneustaedter4666 2 роки тому

    Blink take off your pants and jacket in the 5 disc changed was my high school senior year. I had the pants version.

  • @kmcw8507
    @kmcw8507 2 роки тому

    Atmosphere!

  • @MegaEmorey
    @MegaEmorey 2 місяці тому

    i need the JUNIPERS NOW!

  • @AyeeJayyy
    @AyeeJayyy 2 роки тому +1

    When’s the sneaker give away of the week hitting the international viewers?

  • @kubolor1234
    @kubolor1234 Рік тому

    Bruuuh…Enema Of The State, still bumpin that all the way in Ghana 🥹

  • @bobbybyers7107
    @bobbybyers7107 2 роки тому

    I love the shoutout to 2mex

  • @nbk6zcj
    @nbk6zcj 2 роки тому

    This is probably one of my favorite episodes to date.

  • @erd2216
    @erd2216 2 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @dylanorourke1168
    @dylanorourke1168 2 роки тому +12

    Torture for everyone living in Europe listening to the lads struggle describing 5 a side football.

  • @knappbryan13
    @knappbryan13 2 роки тому

    If you’re still looking for the Kaws Bapestas, there is a store called fools judge in harajuku that has the whole line

  • @wishzhan8967
    @wishzhan8967 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️

  • @highbrohumor7218
    @highbrohumor7218 2 роки тому +1

    Joe : great color combo
    Wealthy: yea it’s great.

  • @jayg1980
    @jayg1980 Рік тому +1

    Anyone know what cap Salehe has on there?

  • @DonDon-no6iw
    @DonDon-no6iw Рік тому

    I’m creative I enjoy designing things. I feel it’s apart of me but I don’t know where to start or get into the industry... I need a few pointers ?

  • @BizzyBethany
    @BizzyBethany 2 роки тому

    Those consolidated dunks are grails of mine

  • @marcovargas1232
    @marcovargas1232 2 роки тому +1

    salehe joe n teddy needa form a htm type collection

  • @JakeRyanMN
    @JakeRyanMN 2 роки тому

    WELTY! SPEAK UP, MAYNE! 🗣

  • @Unbreakzable
    @Unbreakzable 2 роки тому

    was just listening to ja rule this morning, LeBatardShow just did two days on papa roach and blink 182. I didn't even know he was part of the lunargrands. I got 5 of em. Haven't been able to snag a croc yet

  • @paulkersey724
    @paulkersey724 Рік тому

    1:09:05 correct if I'm wrong but Welty said bembury's last name correctly here? He said "Salehe Bembury" and pronounced it right no?

  • @Jeffreynelius
    @Jeffreynelius 2 роки тому

    Welty bumpin Aceyalone? OKAY PLAYER!

  • @mikem4314
    @mikem4314 2 роки тому +1

    finally a guest i know to be a pretty humble person. a lot of the guests in the past have had some smugness to them that i havent really appreciated

  • @christopherortegadavila3252
    @christopherortegadavila3252 2 роки тому +1

    🤯

  • @JoshLavis
    @JoshLavis 2 роки тому +2

    imagine winning this sneaker giveaway, RIP 😔

  • @padraiccosta4644
    @padraiccosta4644 2 роки тому +1

    Salehebembury is the man with new balance and crocs he’s killing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @nowii1982
    @nowii1982 2 роки тому

    If I can get the Friends and family size 11 and 12 for my birthday? I want to fish 🎣 big Bass with them on!

  • @shekutarawallie7679
    @shekutarawallie7679 2 роки тому

    Savage Garden is legendary lol

  • @arcadechris4488
    @arcadechris4488 2 роки тому +1

    Crazy how this doesn’t have more views / likes you can tell how many people really f**k with Salahe. Crazy episode 🔥

  • @XX-123
    @XX-123 Рік тому

    Does anyone know the intro song?

  • @thomasm2161
    @thomasm2161 2 роки тому +1

    He love giving shoes to celebs then having more pairs for us to buy

  • @brpk6631
    @brpk6631 2 роки тому

    Where do i get the hoodie salehe us wearing?

  • @simonallum7720
    @simonallum7720 2 роки тому

    brotha has the most spicy voice

  • @dylanrupert2357
    @dylanrupert2357 2 роки тому

    I have a six disc changer in my center console

  • @downtownmb26
    @downtownmb26 2 роки тому

    Why does this not have the Welty Triggered Meter!?!?!?! The past few episodes, that thing would have been maxed out!

  • @surcharge1982
    @surcharge1982 2 роки тому

    This episode is so nerdy... And I am totally here for that.

  • @kevincollins8620
    @kevincollins8620 2 роки тому

    I would be upset to win these. Would FLIP!!

  • @brettcraigie6976
    @brettcraigie6976 2 роки тому

    brendan not understanding what a drop-in game is made me laugh

  • @neriogomez1033
    @neriogomez1033 2 роки тому +1

    So nobody likes the Fugazi 1s?? That knock off is 🔥

  • @jprocha2395
    @jprocha2395 Рік тому

    Gotta love this guy. If you enjoy this check him in the Joe Budden pod as well.

  • @06mikerome
    @06mikerome 2 роки тому

    At 31:38, those aren’t custome 990v3’s…those are custom 993’s

  • @dw5237
    @dw5237 2 роки тому

    Thanks to welty, i now drink liquid death sparkling water!

  • @areksoo
    @areksoo 2 роки тому +4

    Salehe and/or Teddy needs to help refresh the golf shoe line up for New Balance. There's a ton of potential here. Especially with the influx of a lot of younger people getting into golf. Jordan, Nike and Adidas are the only ones doing anything esthetically with golf shoes. New Balance golf shoes have the functionality, but so bland looking.

    • @MrMeMyselfandI
      @MrMeMyselfandI 2 роки тому

      I was gonna say they shouldn’t because people don’t care about golf (at best people buy the Golf Jordans) but if anyone can revamp it Teddy Santis or Salehe Bembury can

  • @ghost.hardware4931
    @ghost.hardware4931 2 роки тому +1

    If you were given the opportunity to individually collab with any brand/model, which one would you choose? and what would the collab look like?

  • @coachjmartinez
    @coachjmartinez 2 роки тому

    you guys should leave the guest in between the hosts. great episode however yall got salehe looking 'away' from the mix🤷🏾‍♂️just my thoughts. keep up the great work looking forwards to the progress💪🏾💪🏾

  • @oak_odell8842
    @oak_odell8842 2 роки тому

    I feel like he should be the 4th dude on this podcast

  • @SkyeDaMan
    @SkyeDaMan 2 роки тому

    Put some respek on his name Welty! 😂🤦🏾‍♂️ can’t believe you got that wrong 😂

  • @Defenser56
    @Defenser56 2 роки тому

    Why was Welty saying Bemberry for anyways

  • @slottmachine
    @slottmachine 2 роки тому

    Greatest footwear designer.

  • @Mr.Vega4
    @Mr.Vega4 2 роки тому

    Alright, so I'll keep posting this on every episode in 2022 until eBay and Complex let overseas folks participate in the giveaway... If we can sell on eBay and pay fees, we should be able to participate.

  • @Scottie_Drippen
    @Scottie_Drippen 2 роки тому +1

    The newness he spoke of is one of the reasons I believe Jordan brand will do so many "odd" colorways of their retros. If everything was a Bred or UNC it wouldn't meet that newness need. Don't u think?