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Forgotten Gems: The Sneakers That Defined the 2010s
📬 Got a story or a hot take about sneakers? We want to hear from you!
Remember when scoring a pair of KD4s felt like winning the lottery? When Roshis and ZX Flux dominated every sneaker rotation? The early 2010s represented a cultural moment in sneaker history that's rapidly fading from memory, leaving behind silhouettes that once defined streetwear but now collect dust on retail shelves.
This nostalgia-fueled journey explores the forgotten heroes of 2010s footwear—the models that had us camping outside stores at midnight releases but now struggle to generate excitement when retroed. From the golden age of Nike Basketball (KD4-6, LeBron 8-11, Kobe 6-8) worn casually with skinny jeans and elongated tees, to the rise and spectacular fall of Foamposites, we're examining how dramatically the sneaker landscape has shifted in just a decade.
The episode traces how Yeezys and Ultra Boosts dramatically redirected consumer attention around 2015-16, creating a seismic shift away from basketball silhouettes toward lifestyle runners. We explore how the "outfit grid" Instagram era defined personal style, with layered looks complementing these now-vintage silhouettes. For OG sneakerheads, there's a silver lining to this cultural amnesia—pairs that once sold out instantly and commanded outrageous resale prices now frequently sit on shelves, offering redemption opportunities for those who missed out years ago.
Whether you're a seasoned collector who lived through the NMD craze or a newer enthusiast curious about sneaker history before the app-based raffle era, this trip down memory lane reveals how quickly trends rise and fall in footwear culture. What forgotten gem from this era do you miss most? Share your thoughts and join us as we approach our 100th download milestone!
🎧 First Wear Podcast: where sneaker culture comes first and hype takes a back seat. New episodes every Tuesday — audio drops at 6 AM EST, video at 6 PM EST. Follow @firstwearpod to join the conversation and share your sneaker stories with the community.
https://linktr.ee/Firstwearpod
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By EdotREEP📬 Got a story or a hot take about sneakers? We want to hear from you!
Remember when scoring a pair of KD4s felt like winning the lottery? When Roshis and ZX Flux dominated every sneaker rotation? The early 2010s represented a cultural moment in sneaker history that's rapidly fading from memory, leaving behind silhouettes that once defined streetwear but now collect dust on retail shelves.
This nostalgia-fueled journey explores the forgotten heroes of 2010s footwear—the models that had us camping outside stores at midnight releases but now struggle to generate excitement when retroed. From the golden age of Nike Basketball (KD4-6, LeBron 8-11, Kobe 6-8) worn casually with skinny jeans and elongated tees, to the rise and spectacular fall of Foamposites, we're examining how dramatically the sneaker landscape has shifted in just a decade.
The episode traces how Yeezys and Ultra Boosts dramatically redirected consumer attention around 2015-16, creating a seismic shift away from basketball silhouettes toward lifestyle runners. We explore how the "outfit grid" Instagram era defined personal style, with layered looks complementing these now-vintage silhouettes. For OG sneakerheads, there's a silver lining to this cultural amnesia—pairs that once sold out instantly and commanded outrageous resale prices now frequently sit on shelves, offering redemption opportunities for those who missed out years ago.
Whether you're a seasoned collector who lived through the NMD craze or a newer enthusiast curious about sneaker history before the app-based raffle era, this trip down memory lane reveals how quickly trends rise and fall in footwear culture. What forgotten gem from this era do you miss most? Share your thoughts and join us as we approach our 100th download milestone!
🎧 First Wear Podcast: where sneaker culture comes first and hype takes a back seat. New episodes every Tuesday — audio drops at 6 AM EST, video at 6 PM EST. Follow @firstwearpod to join the conversation and share your sneaker stories with the community.
https://linktr.ee/Firstwearpod