What happens when a lifelong sneaker lover refuses to throw away his favourite shoes — and ends up building a full sneaker restoration business instead?In this episode, we meet SneakerPharm’s founder, the craftsman bringing dead, battered, sun-bleached trainers back to life using skill, chemistry, and a whole lot of patience. From reverse-engineering damaged materials to perfecting the art of whitening, reglueing, repainting, and rebuilding — this is a deep dive into the world of sneaker rescue and the culture around it.We talk about:🧪 How he learned restoration through trial, error, and obsession👟 Why certain sneakers are worth saving — even if they look beyond repair🔥 The business of sneaker cleaning, detailing, and reviving rare pairs✨ The surprising emotional stories behind the shoes people send in📦 What it’s really like turning your passion into a full-time craftIf you love sneakers, craftsmanship, or just great stories from people who really care about what they make, you’ll enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at a fascinating and fast-growing world.You can find SneakerPharm on the web at <a href="https://www.sneakerpharm.com/">sneakerpharm.com</a> and on Instagram as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sneakerpharm/">@sneakerpharm</a> 
Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast via my Patreon at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/17babc98-8527-4928-baa5-377123cf39b9/shows/6895c187-088b-4348-823a-120740d2578f/episodes/0f36a970-6b80-48c9-ae15-1aa554ec3e0c/patreon.com/garmology">patreon.com/garmology</a> or you can &nbsp;<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Garmology">buymeacoffee.com/garmology</a>Nick Johannessen is also the editor of the <a href="https://welldresseddad.com/">WellDressedDad blog</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/welldresseddad/">WellDressedDad</a> on Instagram. You can email Nick as Garmology (at) WellDressedDad.com.Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.

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