Episode 20

Changing The Game: A Conversation With Jacques Slade

In this conversation, Nick Engvall and Jacques Slade discuss the intersection of sneaker culture and golf. They explore the importance of consistency in brand campaigns, the need for change in the culture of golf, and the role of sneaker brands in driving that change. They also discuss the impact of collaborations in golf and the potential for creating a more inclusive golf community. The conversation highlights the importance of bringing street culture to golf and creating moments and social engagement in the sport. Finally, they discuss the future of golf and the role of Jacques Slade in the PGA Tour. In this conversation, Jacques Slade discusses the potential for golf to connect fans to moments and create a more inclusive and diverse culture. He shares his experiences working with the PGA Tour and how content creation can help shape the future of the sport. Jacques also highlights the importance of hip-hop artists in golf and suggests names like Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole who could bring a new energy to the game. He discusses his favorite golf sneakers and his dream foursome. Jacques also touches on Tiger Woods' move to TaylorMade and the potential for custom golf shoes to become a bigger part of the golf culture.

Jacques Slade: https://www.instagram.com/kustoo/

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Nick Engvall

Nick Engvall has spent over 20 years inside the sneaker industry, building Eastbay's first blog, leading Complex Sneakers as its own channel, and joining StockX as employee #9. He hosts the Sneaker History Podcast, runs The Sneaker Newsletter on Substack, and created Outside The Box as a space for the conversations that don't fit anywhere else. Sometimes those conversations are about sneakers. Usually they end up somewhere more interesting.

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