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The Complex Sneakers Podcast

On The Complex Sneakers Podcast. Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Upscale Vandal discuss the most important sneaker news and topics every week, and give their expert opinions that can only be told authentically from Complex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:09

The Nike 'Air' Movie, Do Sneakerheads Love It or Hate...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/04/14

The new movie ‘Air’ from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon recalls how Sonny Vaccaro helped sign Michael Jordan to Nike in a deal that birthed the Air Jordan sneaker line. In this episode, the co-hosts discuss its merits, historical accuracy, and the portrayal of real-life footwear industry legends like Phil Knight and Rob Strasser. They also breakdown the possible decline of the Air Jordan 1, the best and worst Jordan hybrids, Bode’s Nike collaboration, and the coming Terror Squad Air Force 1s by Fat Joe

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1:14:18

Elissa Steamer on Nike SB Deal, Jordan 4s, and Tony...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/04/07

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by skateboarding legend Elissa Steamer, who broke onto the scene with her part in Toy Machine’sWelcome to Hellvideo in 1996. Steamer talks about her career in footwear, from her signature shoe at Etnies to her Gnarhunters collabs with Nike SB, and how skateboarders helped inform the SB x Air Jordan 4. She breaks down her different sneaker deals over the years and also the lucrative

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1:05:17

Nike OG Betsy Parker on How to Get a Job at the Brand

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/03/31

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Betsy Parker, a Nike veteran who spent 35 years at the brand. At Nike, she worked on trend research out of the brand’s New York office and helped recruit design talent. Parker talks about her visits to footwear factories, interactions with legends like Rob Strasser and Tinker Hatfield, and what Nike recruiters are looking for when hiring. Also, the hosts talk about the CRTZ x Nike

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1:07:26

StockX Sold Someone 38 Pairs of Fake Sneakers

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/03/24

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the trio catches up on sneaker news around the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 release, Tom Sachs’ trouble and how it relates to Nike, and the latest on a batch of fake shoes from Nike’s lawsuit against StockX. Also, the cohosts anticipate the upcoming Supreme x Rammellzee Dunks, reflect on Nike’s release policies, and get into some glizzy talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:17

Did Nike Screw Up the Air Jordan 3 'Reimagined'?

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/03/17

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three examine a pair of the new white/cement Air Jordan 3 “Reimagined” and discuss the complaints over quality control issues on the elephant print. They also debate how the Tiffany x Nike Air Force 1 will rank once the year-end sneaker lists arrive and give a quick update on Adidas’ massive Yeezy stock problem. Also, Brendan shares some vintage sneakers, Joe remembers his lacrosse days, and Welty

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1:31:50

StockX CEO Scott Cutler on Fakes, Nike's Lawsuit, and...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/03/10

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by StockX CEO Scott Cutler who discusses how he first got into sneakers, goes into detail on StockX’s authentication process and gives his thoughts on the current lawsuit between Nike and StockX.Also, the cohosts discuss if the Tiffany & Co x Nike Air Force 1 will make the top 10 sneakers of 2023, and Welty preaches well-rounded athleticism for any dire life situation. Hosted on

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1:05:51

Nike’s New Release Policy, Is It OK to Wear Fakes?

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/03/03

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they discussNike’s new release policy and how it will affect drop days. The co-hosts then talk about the consistent rumors of Kanye West and Adidas working together again and what Adidas may do with their leftover Yeezy inventory. Finally the guys touch on the Supreme Nike Air Bakin’ collab and Welty and Joe trade more sneaker retail stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:33:56

Astor Chambers' Game-Changing Work With Pharrell,...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/02/24

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by Astor Chambers, a sneaker marketer and brand builder who’s been in the industry for decades at brands like Nike, Adidas, and Billionaire Boys Club. Astor traces his long history in the industry, from first connecting with Nike as a high school student to hooking up rappers like Fabolous and Jadakiss with free shoes to working on Beyoncé’s Adidas line. Also, the cohosts pontificate on

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59:58

Are MSCHF's Big Red Boots Good? Are Tiffany's Air...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/02/17

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they discuss the super viral Big Red Boots from MSCHF, and Welty explains why he appreciate this piece of footwear over the brand’s other creations. The co-hosts also debate the merits of the Tiffany x Nike Air Force 1, a project that’s so far been met mostly with contempt, and Adidas’ potentially massive loss from unsold Yeezy products. Other topics include Nathan VanHook joining Adidas basketball,

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1:10:57

Matt From Corporate on Resellers, Backdooring, and...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/02/10

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they are joined by Matt Tomamichel, who owns the Ohio-based sneaker boutique Corporate. Tomamichel discusses the realities of the sneaker business—from convincing a brand to let you sell their shoes to being put on credit hold by Nike to why backdooring happens. Also Tomamichel talks about how to make sneaker releases fair and hints at an upcoming Corporate sneaker collab. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:25:56

Ex-Adidas Exec Eric Liedtke on Adidas' Rise, Yeezy,...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/02/03

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty.This week, they are joined by Eric Liedtke, Adidas’ former brand president who’s since moved on to found Unless Collective, a plant-based streetwear brand. Liedtke relives his decades with Adidas, from the 1990s all the way up to the brand’s dominant period in the 2010s. He discusses Yeezy, Adidas’ attempt to sign Drake, the NMD mania, and even that infamous meeting with Ye in 2022. Also, the cohosts break down

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1:09:20

The Most Anticipated Sneakers of 2023

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/01/27

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the trio look ahead to the biggest and best sneakers of 2023. The year is young but there is already lots to look forward to, like DMP Air Jordan 11s, Jarritos x Nike SB Dunks, Terror Squad x Nike Air Force 1s, and more. They also touch on Fear of God’s upcoming Birkenstocks drop and the highs and lows of the Nike ISPA line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:22

Are Sneaker Mystery Boxes a Scam? Did Nike Copy Yeezy...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2023/01/20

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the cohosts come back together after their break to catch up on sneaker news like the immediately infamous sneaker mystery boxes sold by Chase Briner at ComplexCon and also the Adidas Yeezy Slide-looking Nike Calm Slide. Also, Joe stands by the “Black Phantom” Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1, Brendan looks forward to the ‘86 Air Max 1 retro, and Welty talks about a brewing sneaker battle. Hosted on Acast

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1:13:57

Our Favorite 5 Sneakers of the Year

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2022/12/16

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the trio reflects on the year in sneaker releases and runs down their personal favorite sneakers of the year. They also spend some time discussing the consensus sneaker of the year picks from Complex and how that list is determined. From the Stray Rats x New Balance MT580 to Up There’s New Balance projects to the “Lost and Found” Air Jordan 1, these are their choice for best sneakers of the year

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58:50

The Unreleased Off-White Nikes, What Were the Best...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2022/12/09

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the trio talks about the huge set of unreleased Off-White x Nike Air Force 1s on display at the Virgil Abloh Codes show in Miami, including the “Olympic,” Sheed, and Off-White inspired versions. They discuss Nike dropping Kyrie Irving, Kool Kiy’s sneaker lawsuit, and the release of the orange “Lobster” SB Dunks at Concepts. Also, the cohosts give a quick tribute at the end to the many people who make

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1:08:38

The Moldy Air Jordan 1 'Lost & Found', Fear of God...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2022/12/02

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the cohosts catch up after ComplexCon, discussing recent sneaker news like the moldy ‘Lost and Found’ Air Jordan 1s, the apparently shifting nature of Fear of God’s Adidas collaboration, and the Our Force 1 program on Nike’s Dot Swoosh platform. Also, they reflect on the brief sighting of elusive future guest PG Knows and talk about the worst post-Tinker Air Jordans. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:24:19

Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky on Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Shaq

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2022/11/25

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky, who started out in the sneaker brand’s mailroom and worked his way up to the top of the company. Krinsky relives Reebok’s sneaker wars in the‘90s, the mega endorsement deals with Jay-Z and 50 Cent, its bid at signing LeBron James, and more. Also, the cohosts touch on Odell Beckham Jr.’s lawsuit against Nike and their favorite holiday-themed sneakers. Hosted

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1:12:55

Stan Smith Relives His Legendary Sneaker Career

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2022/11/18

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty.This week they are joined by Stan Smith, the legendary tennis player who became an icon in sneakers through his namesake Adidas shoe. Smith talks about signing with the brand, the millions of pairs of Stan Smiths they’ve sold through the decades, and what he thinks of the sneaker market today. Also, the cohosts get ready for ComplexCon and discuss the most fair way to release sneakers—raffle, online, lineup, etc

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59:06

Is SNKRS' Jordan 1 Lost & Found Drop Fair? Why Did...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2022/11/11

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the cohosts discuss the exclusive access release that Nike’s SNKRS app is doing for the “Lost and Found” Air Jordan 1 and the Jordan 1’s status in general right now. Elsewhere, they react to Nike’s decision to suspend Kyrie Irving and break down how important his sneakers are to its basketball business. The cohosts also discuss the Run the Jewels x Nike SB Dunks, Fat Joe’s Terror Squad Air Force 1s,

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1:19:36

How Eastside Golf Got Jordan and Obama to Believe in...

The Complex Sneakers Podcast ·

2022/11/04

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, the founders of Eastside Golf. The duo talk about how they’ve landed multiple successful Air Jordan collaborations, their relationship with Michael Jordan, and the goal of placing Eastside on Barack Obama. Also, the cohosts give an update on the Adidas Yeezy fallout and a tribute to Takeoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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