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Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates)

Matt Frates | Matty Ice Media Network

Step into the world of sneakers with host Matt Frates. Each week, we unravel the unique stories behind the sneakers and the culture. From iconic designs to influential figures, discover fresh perspectives and in-depth discussions on the sneakers that shape our world. If you live for sneaker talk and crave insightful takes, this is your go-to podcast. This podcast is brought to you by the Matty Ice Media Network. Presented by the Matty Ice Media Network. Matty Ice Media Network:

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00:34

Fire Footwear: Trailer

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/12/15

Are you a sneaker lover? Love talking about them? This is the show for you.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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17:04

Dedicated Sneaker Months

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/12/13

Much like the Jordan 11 always drops in December, should every month have an associated sneaker silhouette? What would one be you'd want to see?---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firefootwearpodFollow Matty Ice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattyIceFratesReach out to me with questions or thoughts:

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16:27

Virgil Abloh: Legacy and Creativity

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/12/06

One year after the passing of Virgil Abloh, a fundamental question remains. Is he the most influential designer in sneaker history? ---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firefootwearpodFollow Matty Ice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattyIceFratesReach out to me with questions or thoughts:

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20:16

Sneaker Authenticity

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/11/29

Should sneaker authentication be a million dollar a year job? With the need for true authenticity at its peak in sneaker, we examine just how difficult it can be to get there.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firefootwearpodFollow Matty Ice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattyIceFratesReach out to me with

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23:45

Sneakers As Thanksgiving Dinner

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/11/22

Can sneakers be compared to a Thanksgiving meal? If so, which would you have on your plate? Let's discuss.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firefootwearpodFollow Matty Ice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattyIceFratesReach out to me with questions or thoughts: firefootwearpod@gmail.com---Review Fire Footwear

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16:34

Jordan 1 Chicago: Lost and Found

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/11/15

Are Nike and Jordan brand watering down the legacy of the Jordan 1 Chicagos with the upcoming Lost and Found release? We'll discuss this week.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firefootwearpodFollow Matty Ice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattyIceFratesReach out to me with questions or thoughts:

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16:08

The Doernbecher Freestyle Series

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/11/08

The Doernbecher Freestyle series is an important part of sneaker culture and history. Is it the best thing in sneakers? We'll discuss, this week on Fire Footwear.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firefootwearpodFollow Matty Ice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattyIceFratesReach out to me with questions or

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17:35

Kanye West And The Yeezy Legacy

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/11/01

It's no secret that Kanye, or Ye, has been in the news a lot for all the wrong things. His behavior has caused a public outcry, and the loss of his Adidas contract. At the end of the day, Kanye will always be synonymous with the sneaker game, but what will the Yeezy legacy be going forward?---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook:

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17:42

Halloween Sneakers

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/10/25

Sneakers inspired by Halloween have been a "thing" since the late 1990s, but the trajectory to get to where we are today has been a journey. Today, Halloween sneakers are an expectation, but that was not always the case. Which sneaker most defines Halloween? ---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook:

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19:41

Nike Cracking Down On Resellers & Bots

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/10/18

For the past five or six years Nike has trafficked in the hype surrounding sneakers; their profits and stock price soared. Now that hype and reselling are cooling off, they decided it's time to police resellers and bots. Does Nike really care about us, or are they just serving their own self-interests?---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook:

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16:28

Air Force 1

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/10/11

While the Jordan 1 may be seen as "the shoe that started it all", it owes it all to the Air Force 1. The Air Force 1 is one of Nike's most sold shoes over the last forty years; the work horse of the Nike line. The history of its debut and ascension are marked with mystery and a dash of discomfort. Either way, it's a staple for any sneaker lover.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram:

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09:26

The Jordan 1: ”The Shoe That Started It All”

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/10/04

Using a different show format for this week only, Matty Ice takes our journey to the next most logical place; the history behind the Air Jordan 1. It is "the shoe that started it all" and the history surrounding it is steeped in nostalgia and lore. In order to understand the now, we must understand the past.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on

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15:13

Are Jordan 1 Mids Really That ”Mid”?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/09/27

The Air Jordan 1 Mid is quite possibly the most hated on shoe in all of sneaker culture. Debuting in 2001, and being mass produced over the last few years, it lacks both nostalgia and hype. Is this really a fair assessment? Matty Ice attempts to break it down.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook:

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14:48

What Is Hype?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/09/20

Sneakers and hype have a complicated relationship, but what is hype, really? Over the last five years, hype has contributed to the meteoric ascention of sneaker prices and demand, but has hype permeated into the culture more than just a Travis Scott release?---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook:

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16:55

What Is An Old Head in Sneakers?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/09/13

Sneaker lovers unite! This podcast is back after a 7 month hiatus. Host Matty Ice catches you up on everything that has happened, plus breaks down a fundamental question: what is an old head in the sneaker game?---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firefootwearpodFollow Matty Ice on Twitter:

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17:35

Are Any Sneakers Truly Exclusive Anymore?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/02/18

Exclusivity defines sneakers today, but are sneakers ever truly exclusive? With the inspiration of Union's "Passport Pack" of Dunk Lows being a time before resale, when region specific shoes made it impossible to get something, it got Matty Ice thinking about the truly exclusive shoes.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on Facebook:

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20:10

The Most Underrated Air Jordan

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/02/11

Getting back to the main theme of the show, the love of sneakers, Matt dives into a main question. Is there such a thing as a underrated Air Jordan in today's sneaker world? In a world constantly filled with releases, is there a silhouette we have forgotten about? Soliciting answers from the sneaker fam themselves, Matty Ice gives you his most underrated Air Jordan.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram:

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21:15

Has Sneaker Culture Lost Its Way?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/02/04

The term "sneaker culture" used to mean something; a descriptor of what made the sneaker community so tight knit. Nowadays it feels like the culture has changed. With so many choices, niche markets like NFTs, and collecting for the sake of likes on social media, Matt wonders if the world of sneakers has lost its way? Sneaker love is about the shoes and how they make you feel. Does that matter to the masses anymore?New episodes every Tuesday. Follow Fire Footwear on Instagram:

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21:17

MLK Day | Nike’s Vaccine Policy | Air Force 1 |...

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/01/19

Recording on MLK Day (despite getting the date wrong), Sneaker Love returns to ask the question of "Do you expect morality from your favorite brands?". As Nike fires its unvaccinated employees, costing people jobs, do you care as long as the shoes get to your doorstep? The Air Force 1 is getting some retro love in the form of old colorways being re-released. Matt also takes listener questions for the first time. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow Fire Footwear on Instagram:

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17:53

Where Are All The Dunk Retros?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2022/01/12

At the core of sneaker culture there is a healthy respect for the past. When it comes to Air Jordans, the brand is always willing to bring back an old classic in the form of a retro. Despite seeing it with many shoes, we never see retros of SB Dunks; why is that? With so many we sneaker lovers would to see back, why does Nike SB keep them locked in the vault? New episodes every Tuesday. Follow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=en Follow Matty Ice on

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