Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear

In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, host Nick Engvall speaks with Charlie Hudak and Tyler Pinkos, the creators behind the new Sun Day Red shoes designed for Tiger Woods. They discuss their backgrounds in footwear design, the intense development process, and the unique challenges of creating a high-performance golf shoe for one of the greatest athletes of all time. The conversation delves into the iterative design process, the importance of fit and comfort, and the storytelling elements embedded in the shoe's design. In this conversation, Charley Hudak, Sr. Creative Director of Footwear, and Tyler Pinkos, Head of Footwear Development and Sourcing, discuss their collaboration with Tiger Woods on the design of the Sun Day Red Pioneer Cyprus golf shoe. They explore the innovative elements of the shoe, the storytelling behind its design, and the influence of Tiger Woods on the golf community and culture. The discussion highlights the importance of performance in footwear design, the future of golf shoes, and the personal passion both designers have for the game of golf.

📸: Garrett Byrum

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Meet the Creators of Sun Day Red Shoes

03:35 Backgrounds of Tyler and Charlie

06:32 The Development Process Begins

10:45 Iterative Design and Prototyping

14:29 The Four Pillars of Shoe Design

18:32 Working with Tiger Woods

22:57 The Unique Challenges of the Project

27:00 Storytelling in Design

29:36 Final Thoughts and Reflections

30:58 Innovative Design in Golf Footwear

32:50 Storytelling Through Design Elements

34:33 The Tiger Effect on Golf and Culture

36:43 The Future of Golf Footwear

39:52 The Evolution of Golf Shoe Design

42:15 Tiger Woods: The Creative Director

45:31 Naming the Sun Day Red Pioneer Cyprus

49:12 Passion for Golf and Footwear

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