The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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The Complex Sneakers Podcast episodes

July 15, 2022 James Whitner Reveals Unreleased A Ma Maniere Air Jordans
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by James Whitner of the Whitaker Group, the company behind sneaker stores A Ma Maniere and Social Status. Whitner brings along a never-before-seen Air Jordan 12 collaboration and talks about his stores’ rise, the realities of fighting bots, and how backdooring happens in the sneaker industry. Also, Joe and Welty practice yoga while Brendan recovers from a go-karting session

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1 hr 26 min
July 08, 2022 The Best Sneakers of 2022 So Far
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they discuss the best sneakers of 2022 so far, breaking down the Complex’s staffs picks for the biggest pairs that have released in the first half of the year. The cohosts debate the merits of shoes like Travis Scott’s Air Max 1s, Drake’s Hot Step, and Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1. Also, Joe gives a glizzy update, Welty reminisces on his history in fireworks, and Brendan relives recent travels to London and Mexico.

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1 hr 8 min
June 24, 2022 Alex Dymond Tells Classic Stories About Supreme and Nike SB
DESCRIPTION: The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the cohosts are joined by Alex Dymond, a behind-the-scenes designer who’s worked on sneakers with the likes of Quartersnacks, Alltimers, and his wife, Olivia Kim. Dymond discusses the early days of sneaker and streetwear culture in New York City, touching on his time at legendary stores like Nort and Supreme. Also, Welty talks about his workout playlist, Joe extolls the values of scuff remover, and Brendan heads to Mexico.

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1 hr 23 min
June 17, 2022 Ibn Jasper Shares Untold Stories From Kanye's Louis Vuitton, Reebok Deals
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by Ibn Jasper, a Chicagoan who got his start cutting hair for artists like Kanye West and Don C. Ibn gives an inside look into the creation of Kanye’s unreleased Reebok shoe, the Nike Air Yeezy line, and his short-lived Louis Vuitton sneaker collection. He also talks about his own journey in footwear, from skating in Air Jordans to releasing multiple collections with converse. Elsewhere, the cohosts discuss West slamming Adidas for ripping off the Yeezy slides, Welty liquidating some sneakers, and recent travel.

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1 hr 23 min
June 10, 2022 The Most Regrettable Air Jordan Retros
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they talk about the ups and downs of Air Jordan retros over the past three decades, from good pairs like the “Grape” Air Jordan 5s to forgettable pairs like the “Crimson” Air Jordan 3s. Also, Wetly relives some sneaker backdoor sagas from his Foot Locker days, Joe breaks down the SWAT tactic, and the group celebrates over a platter of glizzies.

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1 hr 8 min
June 03, 2022 The Zadeh Kicks Resell Saga and Why New Balance Is So Expensive
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three unpack the saga of Zadeh Kicks, the Oregon-based sneaker reseller who’s been accused of scamming customers out of millions after shutting his business down. They also discuss the upcoming Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe, the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 collection, and a long-awaited dinner that finally came to fruition.

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1 hr
May 27, 2022 Jeff Staple Talks the Pigeon Dunk, Warren Lotas, and Turning Down Nike
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Jeff Staple, a sneaker and streetwear designer who has worked with Nike, New Balance, Tag Heuer, and whose brand is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Staple talks about his legendary Nike Pigeon Dunk SB, turning down a job offer from Nike, the current NFT space as it relates to sneakers, and more. Also the cohosts talk about StockX vs Nike and how tough it will be to get the Louis Vuitton Air Force 1.
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1 hr 26 min
May 20, 2022 How Salehe Bembury Became One of the Hottest Sneaker Designers
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Salehe Bembury, a sneaker designer who’s worked with Versace, Yeezy, Payless, New Balance, Crocs, Anta, and more. Bembury talks about his approach to design, how his sneakers are doing on the resale market, and teaching Andre 3000 how to make sneakers. Also, the cohosts reminisce on the simpler days of pep rallies and five-disc changers.
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1 hr 12 min
May 13, 2022 Christopher Bevans on Kanye's Nikes That Never Released, Kobe, and Tinker
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Christopher Bevans, who was just named creative director at Eddie Bauer. Bevans has a long history in sportswear that includes helping Kanye West make his first pair of Nike sneakers, designing Roger Federer’s logo at Nike, and helping out on the Nike Kobe collaboration with Stash. Also, the cohosts have a heated discussion about the merits of insoles.

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1 hr 29 min
May 06, 2022 Trophy Room Air Jordan 1 Backdooring, Nike Kobe Release, & Peter Moore
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three have a long conversation about Marcus Jordan’s infamous Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 release fiasco, how it affected his reputation in sneakers, and the spicy photos circulating on Twitter. They also break down the “Mambacita” Nike Kobe 6 release and reflect on the career of Peter Moore, the Nike and Adidas designer who passed away last week. Elsewhere, the cohosts discuss the latest in the MSCHF lawsuit over the Wavy Baby shoe and, yes, hotdogs.
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1 hr 8 min

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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…