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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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17:29

Should Nike Create a Sneaker Vault?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/04/05

Once upon a time, Disney had the famous Disney Vault; a place where its prized movies would go for a period of time. In the vault, consumers had to wait for it to emerge to purchase it. What if Nike did this with its most famous models? Matty Ice discusses the potential impact this would have on the future of sneakers.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire

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16:50

Air Max Day's Relevancy in 2024

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/03/29

March 26th is Air Max Day, and it is a day Nike puts a lot of stock into each year. There's no doubt that the Air Max 1, and some other models down the line, have made an impact on the culture. The question is, is that in any way a lasting legacy the way Jordan Brand's legacy has become. Matty Ice dives in.---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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19:30

Trophy Room: Still Hype or Played Out?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/03/22

Marcus Jordan's Trophy Room has made an impact on sneaker culture since 2016. With his proximity to the man that started what is today's sneaker culture, he had an opportunity to tell unique stories through his collaborations. The past few collaborations have seen a change in the direction, with more of am emphasis on hype and resell. Matty Ice discusses.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram:

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18:38

What Makes a Sneaker Company Successful?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/03/01

It's been heavily debated as to the state of sneaker culture today. Is it dead or is it thriving? We, the sneaker community, love to give our opinions on the success of a sneaker or a sneaker company. When it comes down to it, what are the factors that define success in sneakers?---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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13:50

What Is a "Classic" Sneaker?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/02/23

Hyperbole and recency bias skew our views as every week we deem a shoe a "classic". In reality, a classic should not only be objectively be great, but agreed upon by the culture compared to all of the shoes that have released over the years. Matty Ice dives into five criteria that he thinks will help define what a true classic is. ---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram:

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15:05

Has Nike Ruined Shock Drops?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/02/16

Shock drops have been a staple of sneaker culture for years, and were an essential piece to driving up demand and hype for upcoming releases. In 2024, Nike has gone the route of announcing shock drops publicly. While a courtesy, has this approach ruined shock drops for the sneaker community?---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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16:00

Grails in Sneakers: Outdated or Needs Updating?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/02/09

The word "grail" has always had a place in sneaker culture; normally to show how coveted a shoe was to a person. In 2024, with so much new blood to the culture and resale making things attainable (with money), it begs the question is the idea of a grail outdated, or do we just need to rethink how we use it?---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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28:10

Debunking Myths About Rep Sneakers

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/02/02

The world of rep/fake sneakers is permanently embedded in the culture. The advent of quality and accessible knockoffs make the market a major player in today's game. Thing is, there are lots of myths being pushed about the market and those who traffic in it. It's not all bad though, and host Matt wants to give you some insight he has gained to help you either stay away from or successfully navigate the market. ---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports -

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16:30

The History of the Nike Foamposite

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/01/26

In an effort to live one of his suggested sneaker resolutions, host Matt Frates digs into the history of the Nike Foamposite. While the sneaker may not have been ready for the shoe in 1997, nowadays the shoe has a cemented place in the culture; both in the DMV and in global sneaker culture. Where were you when the Foamposite hit stores?Shoutout to listener Julius for the topic suggestion this week. ---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire

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15:40

Early Looks Ruining Sneakers' Appeal

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/01/19

Early looks are commonplace in sneaker culture today, most of which happen via social media. While consumers need to see products they could eventually consume, is the mass of early looks of pre-released sneakers ruining their appeal before we have a chance to cop. Matt thinks this over. Don't miss it.---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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18:05

New Year's Sneaker Resolutions

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/01/12

Happy New Year fam! With a new year having turned over, the focus is always on making New Year's resolutions. In today's episode, host Matty Ice decides to share some resolutions he made surrounding his love of sneakers. While sneakers are great, these resolutions may help to love them even more, and quite possibly save some money along the way. ---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram:

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19:05

2023: Sneakers (& Life) Year in Review

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2024/01/05

Out with the old, in with the new as 2023 has closed its doors. While we are always looking forward to upcoming events, host Matt Frates always feels it's a good idea to remember where you came from. This episode will be an overview of the year that was in sneakers, and also the year that was in life. Don't miss it.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire

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20:07

Can Resale Save Sneakers?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2023/12/22

Resale of sneakers has become so divisive that skate shops and boutiques are requiring customers to jump through more and more hopes in the name of sneakers; to the point of embarrassment. With resale slowly dwindling, is apathy for shoes also rising? Matty Ice discusses the impact sneaker resale may have on the future.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire

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18:19

Sneaker of the Year 2023

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2023/12/15

As 2023 comes to a close, it's time to examine the discussion around Sneaker of the Year. Content outlets are all getting their lists out to out list one another, but a discussion could be had on just how we should view each list. Matty Ice discusses the conversations being had about the sneaker of the year, while also giving not one ... but two lists.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram:

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16:54

Why Do People Buy Sneakers?

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2023/12/08

The sneaker community is larger than it has ever been, but not everyone has entered into it for the same reasons. Recent questions from listeners has host Matty Ice thinking about the behaviors of sneaker culture. ---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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13:40

Adidas Quietly Killed It In 2023

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2023/12/08

Adidas CEO, Bjorn Gulden, made some headlines when telling Nike to "watch out" after the Samba was voted sneaker of the year by the FNAA. His bravado shocked many, but if you really look in to it, Adidas had one hell of a 2023 in the sneaker game. Do you agree?---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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17:10

Complex Sold: Changing Sneaker Content

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2023/11/24

News broke that the Complex Network was being sold for $140 million; a low price given its stature in the sneaker community. As the sneaker game has cooled off, so has sneaker content. The content game has evolved to something different, and is based on the wants of the consumer. Matty Ice discusses.---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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15:32

Jordan 1 Royal Reimagined Sitting on Shelves

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2023/11/18

The recent release of the Jordan 1 Royal Reimagined saw the sneaker community largely sitting it out. What once would have sold out in a heartbeat can now be found in a full size run on the SNKRS app. What happened? Was the shoe poorly executed, or did Nike make a misstep in their release plans? Matty Ice dives in.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports - https://linktr.ee/iandcsportsFollow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire

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20:17

Spike Lee and Jordan Hybrid Models

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2023/11/10

In talking through the icons of sneakers, host Matty Ice forgot one of the most important icons in the game; Spike Lee. Spike Lee's early influence on the sneaker game led to his own shoe, the Jordan Spizike. In 2024, Nike is bringing back the old silhouette, and it got the host to thinking about the other Jordan hybrid models in the lineage of the sneaker game. Some are good, some are note, but either way, tune in and learn.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports -

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26:40

Exploring the Icons of Sneaker Culture

Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates) ·

2023/11/03

Today's world and media is all about hyperbole. We are constantly prisoner to recency bias in giving people the label of icon. It happens in the sneaker community as well, but what does truly make someone an icon in sneaker culture? Matty Ice talks through his criteria, offering up influential names of the past for people to remember. In the end, you find out his Mt. Rushmore of icons in the sneaker game. Don't miss it.---New episodes every Friday.Support I&C Sports -

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