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Our Favorite 5 Sneakers of the Year | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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The Complex Sneakers Podcast concludes the year with a discussion on holiday plans, the cultural dominance of the Adidas Samba, and the hosts' personal top five sneakers of 2022.summary“I think that they nailed it and I I think it's it's my number two... it's an important one because like because you had him early he did team early... people are like oh these guys just want to be contrarian and never wquote“It's the Pinnacle of luxury sportswear that's probably the best way to synthesize it obviously because I said it um I you know and you know again just it's a Nike shoe at the top of my favorite sneakers of the year listquote

Macklemore Doesn't Regret Giving Away His Air Jordan PEs | Full Size Run

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He shares anecdotes about the closure of Nike Town Seattle, his regret over giving away valuable sneakers to friends who couldn't afford them, and his preference for vintage aesthetics over modern 'redo' releases.summaryMacklemore regrets giving away valuable sneakers (like Jordan 6s worth ~$250) to friends and family because they lacked the financial means to resell them, turning a potential asset into a gift of no monetary value.takeawayMacklemore admits to reselling sneakers he doesn't wear (like certain Pumas) but avoids scamming buyers, preferring to give away items he genuinely doesn't want rather than selling them poorly.takeaway

Max Holloway Explains Why His Wife Threw Out His Sneakers | Full Size Run

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Max Holloway's sneaker philosophy is centered on utility and enjoyment rather than investment; he explicitly states he does not resell sneakers ('stalk them') but prefers to wear them or gift them to friends and family.takeawayThe group discusses the practicality of sneakers in Hawaii, noting that wearing expensive sneakers to the beach is ill-advised due to sand and heat damage, suggesting locals prefer slippers for such environments.takeaway

Why Those Old Jordans You Loved Wouldn't Sell Today | The Complex Sneakers Show

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The hosts discuss recent sneaker news including a potential UFC fight between Cheeto and Shaun Ali, and Shaq's response to Jim Jones' idea of Nike rewarding students with sneakers.summaryJim Jones proposed that Nike should give sneakers to students with good grades, which Shaquille O'Neal humorously responded to by offering Reebok's involvement with Allen Iverson.takeawayLululemon shorts are highly recommended for workouts due to their built-in liner, which prevents chafing when wearing certain sneakers like the PO Air Max TN on a treadmill.takeaway

The $32 Million Sneaker Reselling Allegations Against James Whitner | The Complex Sneakers Show

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The hosts discuss the mainstream saturation of Adidas Samba sneakers, the launch and pricing controversy of Jerry Lorenzo's Fear of God Athletics collaboration with Adidas, and the civil forfeiture complaint alleging JamsummaryAdidas Samba sneakers have reached mainstream ubiquity, evidenced by internet memes and widespread adoption, though some collectors feel the style no longer suits their personal aesthetic or walk.takeawayJames Whitner (Social Status/Amoeba Manere) is named in a civil forfeiture complaint alleging he resold millions of dollars in sneakers to Chinese nationals as part of a money laundering operation, though no criminal chatakeaway

The Best Sneakers of 2023 | The Complex Sneakers Show

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The hosts discuss the complexities of receiving fake sneakers and vintage clothing as gifts, using a personal anecdote about a fake 1994 Stone Island shirt to illustrate how authenticity checks can stress-test relationshsummaryCollaborator authenticity drives sneaker value: The Action Bronson x New Balance 9990 V6 is praised because Bronson is a 'true connoisseur' who wore the brand for 30 years, contrasting with collaborators who treat sneaketakeaway“It's like the NPC of sneakers. It's just like stand in like oh the Travis Jordan where it's just generic at this point.”quote

How June Ambrose Helped Jay-Z, Missy Elliott & Busta Become Style Icons | The Complex Sneakers Show

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Dallas Penn was a foundational figure in sneaker culture, known for his 'ghetto Big Mac' food hacks, extensive blogging, and ability to connect with everyone from hip-hop stars to everyday enthusiasts; he was remembered takeawayJune Ambrose pioneered the integration of high fashion and streetwear in the late 90s/early 2000s, customizing sneakers for artists like Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott before it was industry standard, and successfully latakeawayThe sneaker industry has shifted from stigmatized footwear to high-fashion staples, with luxury brands like Gucci and Fendi now producing basketball sneakers, a trend Ambrose attributes to the last decade's cultural shiftakeaway

How Coolkicks Got Busted With $500,000 of Stolen Sneakers | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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They also review new Farel jellyfish sneakers, debating their longevity compared to past trends like the Balenciaga Triple S, while reminiscing about 90s sneaker culture and the Virgil Abloh archive.summaryJoe Luma admits he rarely wears his 'grail' level sneakers (like the Levi's x New Balance 95s he purchased for over $300) due to fear of damaging them, whereas his co-host wears everything.takeawayThe Farel x Adidas jellyfish sneakers are considered a 'moment' shoe similar to the Balenciaga Triple S, with potential longevity issues due to their exaggerated design, though they are praised for being rooted in a sportakeaway

Salehe Bembury Changed the Game at New Balance, Crocs, and Yeezy | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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The Complex Sneakers podcast discusses upcoming Complex Con events, highlighting the Clips performance and the 'Sneaker of the Year' panel dynamics.summarySneaker of the Year panel timing creates difficulty: Judging sneakers immediately after release (e.g., Kids of Immigrant Sunders) is challenging compared to year-end retrospectives.takeawayYouth-designed projects are reliable 'sleeper' hits: The Freestyle 21 project, designed by a 14-year-old (Molly Bell), consistently produces high-quality, feel-good sneakers that stand out from hyper-critical adult desigtakeaway

IDK Raps About His New Album F65, No Label Academy Music Course & Fashion | IMAN AMONGST MEN

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He argues that the era of rappers creating lifestyle sneakers is over, asserting that designers like Virgil Abloh are the new icons because they understand the technical and conceptual depth required for lasting impact.takeaway“The era of us... making shoes... I think we could take it even further. The designers, the people who really know how to design sneakers... That's the people who's gonna make the lifestyle sneakers that we love.”quote