The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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Mar 24, 2023 • 1h 7min

StockX Sold Someone 38 Pairs of Fake Sneakers

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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Mar 17, 2023 • 58min

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

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 breaks down Mario’s big Red (Wing) boots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 10, 2023 • 1h 32min

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

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 6min

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

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they discuss Nike’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 information.
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Feb 24, 2023 • 1h 34min

Astor Chambers' Game-Changing Work With Pharrell, Nike, and Adidas

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 the big bubble Air Max 1 ‘86 and finally dish on the ComplexCon sneaker of the year panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 17, 2023 • 60min

Are MSCHF's Big Red Boots Good? Are Tiffany's Air Force 1s Terrible?

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, the rumor of Adidas trying to re-engage with Yeezy, and a quick update on Bape and Nike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 11min

Matt From Corporate on Resellers, Backdooring, and Fair Sneaker Releases”

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 26min

Ex-Adidas Exec Eric Liedtke on Adidas' Rise, Yeezy, and His Departure

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 Nike suing Bape and the Tiffany Air Force 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 9min

The Most Anticipated Sneakers of 2023

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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Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 5min

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

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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