Kicking it with Nashville’s sneaker culture

Ever since the first Air Jordan model dropped in 1985, sneakers have played a huge role in fashion, music and popular culture.

So what does sneaker culture look like here in Nashville? Last fall, Tennessee State University got its own Nike Dunk model, and people lined up for hours to cop a pair.

Retros and collaborations drive the hype cycle, and rare models are bought and sold like investment commodities, often through apps and third-party resellers. We talk with local sneakerheads and ask the question: Does Music City have a signature footwear style?

But first, we speak to Associated Press reporter Kimberlee Krusei about the serious failings in Tennessee’s lethal injection protocol.

Guests:

• Benjamin Thomas, sneakerhead
• Mykhayla Baker, store manager at ROOTED
• John Gotty, Andscape senior editor
• Justin Allman, co-owner of Music City Vintage