Episode 9: Can Nike SUPLMNT The Loss?

15/11/2024 51 min

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome to another week of the Sole Table!!This week we are welcome by Jai from SUPLMNT, the Sole Tables newest sponsor! We discuss the recent moves Nike has made in the pursuit of being back to the top dog in the sneaker game. Firstly, the under $100 line. What does this mean for the value of Nike moving forward?Next, we discuss Nike letting go over 700 employees. Is this a sign of greater or worse things to come? What were the departments that were affected in this move?Has Nike taken accountability for their lack in innovation? We discuss what Nike has blamed their lackluster trajectory in designs and what they blame it on. In addition to, the losing of Dylan Raasch.Also, the death of self lacing. Nike has announced that it will no longer be hosting the self lacing technology as seen in Nike Adapts and Nike Air Mags. The Table weighs in. Lastly, we discuss SUPLMNT and how Jai decided to meet hydration and culture and how that intertwines with sneakerheads culture!