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Salehe Bembury: Betting on Himself
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- Oct 21, 2025
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Summary
Most designers chase Nike. Salehe Bembury went a different direction — and it worked. This episode breaks down how Bembury built one of the most respected creative portfolios in sneakers across New Balance, Versace, Crocs, and beyond, including signature silhouettes that stand on their own. A conversation about betting on yourself and redefining what sneaker success actually looks like. --- New episodes released weekly. --- Subscribe to Fire Footwear on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firefootwearsneakers Subscribe to Matt Frates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattfrates --- Follow Matt Frates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfratescreates/ Follow Matt Frates on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattfratescreates Reach out to me with questions or thoughts: [email protected] This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy