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Sean Wotherspoon

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BIRTH DATE

March 3, 1990

BIRTHPLACE

Richmond, Virginia, USA

YEARS ACTIVE

2013 – present

WHO IS SEAN WOTHERSPOON?

Sean Wotherspoon is an American sneaker designer, collector, store owner, and YouTube series, creator.

The designer of one of the most popular sneakers of 2018, the Nike Air Max 97/1, Sean Wotherspoon is now one of the most famous sneakerheads on the planet. His Air Max 97/1 is highly sought-after, but it wouldn’t exist without all the work Wotherspoon put in before getting a chance to design with Nike.

One of the founders of Round Two, a vintage sneaker store, Wotherspoon was just 23 when he got into the business, but in just a few years, it’s taken off dramatically.

Round Two now has a second location, and Wotherspoon and his business partner Chris Russow developed their own autobiographical YouTube show in 2015 to showcase and wear the rare sneakers they’ve collected. He’s one of the foremost sneaker collectors and new designers in footwear.

DOES SEAN WOTHERSPOON HAVE A WIKI?

No, Sean Wotherspoon does not currently have a wiki page.

WHEN DID THE SEAN WOTHERSPOON SHOES RELEASE?

Only 1,000 released on Have A Nike Day in 2017, which fell on November 21. The sneaker was originally part of a design contest that Wotherspoon ended up winning. With a frayed corduroy Nike Air Max 97 upper and an Air Max 1 sole unit—inspired by ‘80s vintage Nike hats—the combination set the sneaker world on fire with its eclectic design.

BIO

The designer of one of the most popular sneakers of 2018, the Nike Air Max 97/1, Sean Wotherspoon is now one of the most famous sneakerheads on the planet. His Air Max 97/1 is highly sought-after, but it wouldn’t exist without all the work Wotherspoon put in before getting a chance to design with Nike. One of the founders of Round Two, a vintage sneaker store, Wotherspoon was just 23 when he got into the business, but in just a few years, it’s taken off dramatically. Round Two now has a second location, and Wotherspoon and his business partner Chris Russow developed their own autobiographical YouTube show in 2015 to showcase and wear the rare sneakers they’ve collected. He’s one of the foremost sneaker collectors and new designers in footwear.

WHAT HAPPENED WITH SEAN WOTHERSPOON AND NIKE?

Sean Wotherspoon Confirms He's Not Working With Nike Anymore

Wotherspoon is quoted as saying, “I've been done working with [Nike], at least on another SW collab, for a while. Still lots of good friends there. I help when asked, but being able to spread my wings again is the best feeling ever.”

2013

Wotherspoon becomes one of the founders of the vintage Virginia-based sneaker store Round Two, which pays for sneakers in cash rather than consignment, allowing sellers to get paid faster and for Wotherspoon and Co. to flip the sneakers at lower price points than the competition.

2015

Starts Round Two The Show on YouTube to cover his life in the sneaker industry.

2017

Releases the Nike Air Max 97/1 on Have A Nike Day after winning the Vote Forward Air Max Day contest. Also opens the first Round Two store in New York City.

2018

Opens his seventh Round Two store in Miami.

Sean Wotherspoon collaborates with Guess.

Wotherspoon the now highly coveted 1/97 Nike Air Max.

Sean Wotherspoon unveils the insane tearaway Nike Air Max 1.

2019

Sean Wotherspoon plays “Cop or Drop” at Highsnobiety with a $6K CD collection, self-driving scooters, and reusable straws.

2020

Sean Wotherspoon drops the ATMOS x Asics Gel-Lyte III.

Sean Wotherspoon announces that he is collaborating with adidas.

Sean Wotherspoon drops his first collab with adidas.

2021

Sean Wotherspoon releases his SUPEREARTHZX 8000, and Supterturf.

2022

Wotherspoon continues his successful run at adiddas, dropping another sneaker, the Equipment Support 93.

Meanwhile, the Sean Wotherspoon Bearbrick becomes our favorite new collectible.

2023

adidas' Gazelle Just Got Sean Wotherspoonified.

Sean Wotherspoon debut a new vintage GAP Collection.

7th of July the new adidas Orketro is released.

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