The Kickback Sneaker Podcast

The Kickback Sneaker Podcast

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The Kickback Sneaker Podcast episodes

  • #74 - 2024 Year In Review - The Best Sneakers, Trends and Predictions for the new year
    We break down the Top 5 sneakers of the year and also give our overall thoughts for the year in sneakers
    In this podcast we reflect on the year that 2024 has been in the sneaker world. Were the releases disappointing overall or was the selection from each brand quite strong this year? We also give you our Top 5 sneakers of the year and discuss one particular trend we forecast for 2025
    1 hr 8 min
  • #73 WE WENT TO TOKYO & BLACK FRIDAY PREVIEW
    We discuss our respective trips to the far east and what we bought while there
    The boys are back, this time discussing their respective trips to Japan (with Josh also hitting up South Korea). The Kickback guys go through their favourite food spots, neighborhoods, stores, and pickups from Japan and what their impressions were.
    And, as always, they discuss what they picked up recently, what they have been wearing, and the releases they are most looking forward to this month.
    Additionally, a new format for the podcast, beginning in 2025 was introduced. Listen here to check it out.
    1 hr 3 min
  • #72 - POWER-RANKINGS: THE BEST COLLABORATORS EVER
    We react to Complex's power rankings of the best sneaker collaborators right now
    After a little late summer hiatus, the Kickback boys are back with another episode. This time, they react to Complex Sneaker's list of the 25 best sneaker collaborators right now. Listen in to find out who they feel was snubbed, who was too high, who was too low, and who Josh and Fabs pick for their personal top 5 sneaker collaborators right now.
    In addition, they discuss their latest pickups, what they've been wearing lately and the drops they are most looking forward to.
    1 hr 15 min
  • #71 - NIKE'S GOT A PROBLEM
    Nike's stock is in free fall and it's strategy is all over the place
    In this episode we dig into the recent Earnings report from Nike and discuss the many problems that the brand is facing, the current reputation of the brand and whether the competition will eventually catch up with them.
    1 hr 3 min
  • #70 - NIKE AIR JORDAN 4 LOW, CDG FOAMPOSITES & MORE SNEAKER NEWS
    The Kickback roundup of the most important sneaker news this week
    AND WE ARE BACK. After a small pre-summer hiatus, we are back with another one of our notorious news roundups. This time Josh & Fabs take a look at the upcoming Nigel Sylvester x Nike Air Jordan 4 Low, the massive price reduction on the CDG x Nike Foamposite "Paris Olympics", and some crazy Kiko ASICS Mules in addition to other red hot sneaker news.
    1 hr 2 min
  • #69 - THE TOP 5 SIGNATURE SNEAKERS IN BASKETBALL RIGHT NOW
    The best signature sneakers made for active basketball players (no Jordans, no Kobes) right now
    This week, the boys are back and in NBA Playoff fever—meaning they are discussing their personal top 5 signature sneakers made for active basketball players right now. That's right: no Jordans and no Kobes. Find out which signature sneakers Josh and Fabs are feeling, which one’s they aren't, and much more.
    Of course, they'll go through their latest pickups, what has made their rotation recently, and their favorite upcoming drops.
    1 hr 6 min
  • #69 - THE TOP 10 NIKE AIR MAX OF ALL TIME
    The best colorways of all time, ranked by the Kickback Pod

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    1 hr 13 min
  • #67 - IS NIKE IN BIG TROUBLE?
    Nike's growth is slowing down and competitors are catching up. What does this mean for the Swoosh?

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    Relevant Links:

    Nike sales down big, company slashes revenue forecasts - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/21/nike-nke-earnings-q2-2024.html
    Nike stock price dropping while competitors On and Deckers (Salomon) surging - https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/nike-shares-falter-weak-consumer-spending-prompts-forecast-cut-2023-12-22/
    Nike athletes are finishing on top of the podium less than in previous years relative to competitors - https://www.ft.com/content/e83d7cf5-5752-469e-bdf2-659bc5c92c1c

    59 min
  • #66 - THE BEST FASHION WEEK SNEAKERS FW24
    We take a look at some of the best sneakers to grace the runways at Fashion Week FW24

    Botter x Reebok Energia - https://www.instagram.com/evanbelforti/p/Ct7B7U2MzK0/?img_index=1

    Asics x CP Company Gel quantum 360 - https://www.asics.com/ie/en-ie/asics-launches/cpcompany-x-asics/cpcompany-x-asics/

    Louis Vuitton Timbs https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/timberland-fashion-week-fw24-collabs/

    COMME des GARCONS x HOKA - https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/comme-des-garcons-hoka-tc-1-0/

    Commes des Garcons New Balance 860v2 - https://sneakerbardetroit.com/comme-des-garcons-homme-new-balance-860v2/

    Auralee x New Balance 990v4 - https://sneakernews.com/2024/01/17/auralee-new-balance-990v4-fall-winter-2024/

    Wales Bonner sambas exclusive - https://grailify.com/en/new-wales-bonner-x-adidas-sambas-with-standard-tongue-emerge

    COMME des GARCONS x Nike Air Max TL 2.5 - https://hypebeast.com/2024/1/comme-de-garcons-nike-air-max-tl-25-up-close-look

    Junya Watanabe x New Balance Loafer - https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/junya-watanabe-new-balance-1906r-collab/

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    58 min
  • #65 - SNEAKER TREND PREDICTIONS 2024
    We each predict 4 sneaker trends that will blow up in 2024

    TRENDS:

    Josh: The ASICS trend continues
    Fabs: ASICS to continue but will dip slightly and top brand of the year won't be so clear in 2024 (rise of underdogs).

    Josh: Colorful sneakers will be huge

    Fabs: Football-inspired sneakers will be big (Euros coming up)

    Josh: Samba Peaks

    Fabs: Mule Sneakers will be big again (especially in summer)

    Josh: Velcro on shoes

    Fabs: 3D printing will be even bigger and more widely accessible

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    55 min

About The Kickback Sneaker Podcast

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The Kickback is a sneaker podcast co-hosted by Fabian Gorsler (Fabs) and Josh Dominic aka JD, two sneakerheads with way too many shoes. On every episode, we will discuss weekly news, trends, and…

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