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

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  • 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  Před 2 lety +33

    What's your favorite Salehe Bembury sneaker?

    • @omathkyle1
      @omathkyle1 Před 2 lety +9

      Personally like his first 2002R in the Orange colorway

    • @thapalemexican
      @thapalemexican Před 2 lety

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

    • @jeffreyvazquez1297
      @jeffreyvazquez1297 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @SophomoreSlumber
      @SophomoreSlumber Před 2 lety +6

      Crocs Pollex hits different

    • @DJLeeland
      @DJLeeland Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +1

      Did that for the peace be the journey new balances too

    • @tommyswain3762
      @tommyswain3762 Před 2 lety +5

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

    • @dghehir2
      @dghehir2 Před rokem +4

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

    • @brickchains1
      @brickchains1 Před rokem

      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 Před 2 lety +30

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

  • @eugenekang3779
    @eugenekang3779 Před 2 lety +69

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

    • @feddy4969
      @feddy4969 Před 2 lety

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

  • @corduroypants1871
    @corduroypants1871 Před 2 lety +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 💎

  • @culla99
    @culla99 Před 2 lety +25

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

  • @jaguarb2000
    @jaguarb2000 Před 2 lety +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

  • @ahmaddanialmohammad
    @ahmaddanialmohammad Před 2 lety +12

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

  • @The_Regular_Jo
    @The_Regular_Jo Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @liamfleming5253
    @liamfleming5253 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @caprasch
    @caprasch Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @Sneakahead555
    @Sneakahead555 Před 2 lety +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 !

  • @evanplotnick4454
    @evanplotnick4454 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @tommyswain3762
    @tommyswain3762 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @jakegetscake4672
    @jakegetscake4672 Před 2 lety +9

    Great episode I have his crocs and love them

    • @jaya5920
      @jaya5920 Před 2 lety

      you payed resell?

    • @Conrad45
      @Conrad45 Před 2 lety

      @@jaya5920 Nah I got reps 😳

  • @myles4947
    @myles4947 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J
    @J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @evanmackey2982
    @evanmackey2982 Před 2 lety +1

    A1 show, quickly becoming my favorite podcast.

  • @siddhantshah8585
    @siddhantshah8585 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing questions, Amazing answers, Amazing insights.

  • @Conrad45
    @Conrad45 Před 2 lety +3

    Man's a legend. Love Salehe.

  • @joaomendes3801
    @joaomendes3801 Před 2 lety +5

    We need a teddy santis episode asap!!!

  • @omathkyle1
    @omathkyle1 Před 2 lety +1

    A great way to start my Friday working from home !

  • @thomaspayton_
    @thomaspayton_ Před 2 lety +3

    CLASSSSSIC GOOD GUEST. HAVENT WATCHED YET

  • @DJLeeland
    @DJLeeland Před 2 lety

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

  • @leroylanda8106
    @leroylanda8106 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great episode. Salehe is honestly the coolest guy.

  • @ayekaloji
    @ayekaloji Před rokem +1

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

  • @comma_man
    @comma_man Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @dylanorourke1168
    @dylanorourke1168 Před 2 lety +6

    That high king of hiking comment was completely missed.

  • @xdepredatex
    @xdepredatex Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @soleplanter
    @soleplanter Před 2 lety +2

    enjoyed this episode! maybe joe fresh goods next🙂

  • @johnrambo9940
    @johnrambo9940 Před 2 lety

    This was a great episode

  • @shady2493
    @shady2493 Před 2 lety +2

    Salehe reminds me of Darius from Atlanta ✊🏿

  • @boptalks
    @boptalks Před 2 lety

    Amazing episode

  • @briannavarro5860
    @briannavarro5860 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @sinethembagwebu1244
    @sinethembagwebu1244 Před rokem

    My favourite episode

  • @Martin4scla1
    @Martin4scla1 Před 2 lety +8

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

  • @BleakFuture1
    @BleakFuture1 Před 5 měsíci

    Great episode

  • @Jeffreynelius
    @Jeffreynelius Před 2 lety

    Very good episode

  • @andrewshively6475
    @andrewshively6475 Před 2 lety

    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!

  • @AMIRAGE2184
    @AMIRAGE2184 Před 2 lety

    What a chill dude...

  • @chasetiemeyer1056
    @chasetiemeyer1056 Před 2 lety +1

    CLASSIC EPISODE YALL. DOING GREAT THINGS.

  • @jacobmperry
    @jacobmperry Před 2 lety

    YES FINALLY!

  • @shaitaffe8757
    @shaitaffe8757 Před 2 lety +1

    FINALLY!

  • @Jeffreynelius
    @Jeffreynelius Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @ax23xr
    @ax23xr Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @julio117100
    @julio117100 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @GeekyGalore
    @GeekyGalore Před 2 lety

    BIG EPISODE

  • @MegaEmorey
    @MegaEmorey Před 2 měsíci

    i need the JUNIPERS NOW!

  • @thapalemexican
    @thapalemexican Před 2 lety +2

    YUUUUUUUUUUUUURT!!!

  • @prankstisci2523
    @prankstisci2523 Před 2 lety +1

    We def need a JFG guest episode

  • @kmcw8507
    @kmcw8507 Před 2 lety

    Atmosphere!

  • @tosh6004
    @tosh6004 Před 2 lety +1

    Sick

  • @alvarosanchez3786
    @alvarosanchez3786 Před 2 lety +3

    Bro Salehe did the Rock Lee training 😭

  • @adamneustaedter4666
    @adamneustaedter4666 Před 2 lety

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

  • @nbk6zcj
    @nbk6zcj Před 2 lety

    This is probably one of my favorite episodes to date.

  • @jayg1980
    @jayg1980 Před rokem +1

    Anyone know what cap Salehe has on there?

  • @bobbybyers7107
    @bobbybyers7107 Před 2 lety

    I love the shoutout to 2mex

  • @dylanorourke1168
    @dylanorourke1168 Před 2 lety +12

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

  • @kubolor1234
    @kubolor1234 Před rokem

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

  • @AyeeJayyy
    @AyeeJayyy Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @highbrohumor7218
    @highbrohumor7218 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @paulkersey724
    @paulkersey724 Před rokem

    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?

  • @knappbryan13
    @knappbryan13 Před 2 lety

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

  • @DonDon-no6iw
    @DonDon-no6iw Před rokem

    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 Před 2 lety

    Those consolidated dunks are grails of mine

  • @marcovargas1232
    @marcovargas1232 Před 2 lety +1

    salehe joe n teddy needa form a htm type collection

  • @JakeRyanMN
    @JakeRyanMN Před 2 lety

    WELTY! SPEAK UP, MAYNE! 🗣

  • @Jeffreynelius
    @Jeffreynelius Před 2 lety

    Welty bumpin Aceyalone? OKAY PLAYER!

  • @wishzhan8967
    @wishzhan8967 Před 2 lety +1

    ❤️

  • @Unbreakzable
    @Unbreakzable Před 2 lety

    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

  • @erd2216
    @erd2216 Před 2 lety

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @mikem4314
    @mikem4314 Před 2 lety +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

  • @JoshLavis
    @JoshLavis Před 2 lety +2

    imagine winning this sneaker giveaway, RIP 😔

  • @shekutarawallie7679
    @shekutarawallie7679 Před 2 lety

    Savage Garden is legendary lol

  • @padraiccosta4644
    @padraiccosta4644 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @christopherortegadavila3252

    🤯

  • @XX-123
    @XX-123 Před rokem

    Does anyone know the intro song?

  • @ghost.hardware4931
    @ghost.hardware4931 Před 2 lety +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?

  • @thomasm2161
    @thomasm2161 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @dylanrupert2357
    @dylanrupert2357 Před 2 lety

    I have a six disc changer in my center console

  • @nowii1982
    @nowii1982 Před 2 lety

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

  • @arcadechris4488
    @arcadechris4488 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @simonallum7720
    @simonallum7720 Před 2 lety

    brotha has the most spicy voice

  • @kevincollins8620
    @kevincollins8620 Před 2 lety

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

  • @brpk6631
    @brpk6631 Před 2 lety

    Where do i get the hoodie salehe us wearing?

  • @jprocha2395
    @jprocha2395 Před rokem

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

  • @surcharge1982
    @surcharge1982 Před 2 lety

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

  • @06mikerome
    @06mikerome Před 2 lety

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

  • @downtownmb26
    @downtownmb26 Před 2 lety

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

  • @neriogomez1033
    @neriogomez1033 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @brettcraigie6976
    @brettcraigie6976 Před 2 lety

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

  • @dw5237
    @dw5237 Před 2 lety

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

  • @areksoo
    @areksoo Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      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

  • @coachjmartinez
    @coachjmartinez Před 2 lety

    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 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Defenser56
    @Defenser56 Před 2 lety

    Why was Welty saying Bemberry for anyways

  • @slottmachine
    @slottmachine Před 2 lety

    Greatest footwear designer.

  • @SkyeDaMan
    @SkyeDaMan Před 2 lety

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

  • @Scottie_Drippen
    @Scottie_Drippen Před 2 lety +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?

  • @jerryvjohn2210
    @jerryvjohn2210 Před 2 lety

    Love the take, but can someone please ask Welty to sit closer to the mic. It’s really hard to hear him at times.