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Welcome to the Shoe Dog Podcast.

The Podcast is hosted by Lovekickscustom and 808 Kicks ATL.

Episode 172 of the Shoe Dog Podcast!!

The Podcast where we break down the subject matter of the week and discuss the relevant sneaker topics. Bringing news and information to your door so you don't have to.

Timecodes

00:00 Intro
45:49 Dad Shoes Again
58:12 Sneakers of 2026
1:17:33 Reebok
1:28:33 Ray Allen Air Jordan PE's
1:37:18 Nike USA
1:42:06 Nike Premium
1:47:57 Sneaker Court of Public Opinion
1:58:48 Discount Topics
2:06:44 Outro

Podcast Description 

Welcome back to the podcast

In this packed episode, we kick things off with our usual intro before diving deep into the ever-divisive world of dad shoes (45:49) — yes, they’re back in the conversation. Then we take a speculative look into the future with a breakdown of sneakers projected for 2026 (58:12).

Next up, we spotlight Reebok’s resurgence through the success of A’ja Wilson and the continued legacy of Shaq (1:17:33), followed by a tribute to Ray Allen’s iconic Air Jordan PEs (1:28:33).

We also break down the state of USA Basketball sneakers, discussing how hype and demand influence their cultural weight (1:37:18), and explore the latest innovations in running shoes with the Nike Pegasus Premium and Vomero Premium (1:42:06).

In a fan-favorite segment, we open up the Sneaker Court of Public Opinion (1:47:57) to settle hot takes and controversial picks, before wrapping up with a talking through some sneaker discount Topics (1:58:48).

Finally, we close things out with some last thoughts and shout-outs (2:06:44).

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