Sneakers And Sneaker Enthusiasts Were Down Bad This Week. A Wide Variety Of Variables In The Sneaker World Came To A Boiling Point From Large Scams To Violence To Fraudulent Raffles. Bryan Rivera Was Sent A Fake Pair Of Manila 4s From Stockx After Paying Out $8500 To Purchase Them. The Travis Scott Fragment Low 1s Saw Over 3 Million Fraudulent Raffle Entries . So This Week We Briefly Ranty On The State Of Sneakers In 2021 And Additional Stories That Happened This Week. In Addition, We Touch On J...
Aug 15, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The Nike SNKRS App Has Long Been The Most Common Method For Purchase Attempts In The Modern Sneaker Era. But What Is The Secret To Exclusive Access On SNKRS? Recently, Nike Released A Statement On How A User Would Receive Special Access In The SNKRS App. This Was Met With Many Questions As The Information Was Regarded As Overtly Vague And Drew Some Criticism From The Sneaker Community. In This Week's Sneaker Podcast We Break Down How To Get Exclusive And Early Access In SNKRS Along With Some Add...
Aug 08, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Tracy Mcgrady Is Not Only A Part Of The Nba Hall Of Fame Or Your Favorite Players Favorite Player But T Mac Was Also A Sneaker Trailblazers. The Adidas T Mac Signature Sneaker Line Has Long Been A Fan And Player Favorite Since The Release. Composed Of 6 Signature Sneaker Models, The Tracy Mcgrady Sneaker History Runs Deep Through The Early 200s And Served As A Large Inspiration For Where Sneakers Are Today. So In This Week’s Sneaker Podcast We Run Down The History Of The Tracy Mcgrady Adidas Sne...
Aug 01, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The Olympics Are Here And Taking Place In Tokyo, Japan. On The Horizon Of The Games, We Dive Through History To Look At The Best Olympic Sneakers In Olympic History. These Olympic Sneakers Range From Just Under 100 Years To Modern Performance-Based Footwear. We Touch On A Variety Of Names Such As Steffi Graf, Kobe Bryant, Usain Bolt, And More While We Rank The Top 10 Sneakers In Olympic History This Week! We Also Cover The Milwaukee Bucks Nba Championship While Paying Homage To Brandon Jennings ...
Jul 25, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Who Doesn’t Remember Slamball? Slamball Took The Country By Storm In The Early 2000s Utilizing Giant Trampolines To Propel Athletes High Into The Air For Ridiculous Slams. The Full Contact Hybrid Sport Of Basketball, Football, Hockey, And Gymnastics Looked Like The Future Of Entertainment For A Brief Period Of Time But Then Slamball Disappeared. What Happened To Slamball? This Week’s Sneaker Podcast We Take A Look Into The History Of Slamball From Development To Where It Stands Today. Further, W...
Jul 18, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Space Jam Has Maintained A Cult Following Since The Film’s Release In 1996. Though The Audience And Critic Reviews Don’t Align With The Cult-Following Of Michael Jordan’s On-screen Debut, Space Jam Has Stood The Test Of Time. Now On The Horizon, Lebron James And Company Headline The Space Jam Sequel Titled “ Space Jam: A New Legacy ”. Today We Compare And Contrast The Original Space Jam And The Sequel Ahead Of The Film’s Release Date. Further, We Discuss The New Update From Nike In Regards To Th...
Jul 11, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
It's Safe To Say The Sneaker World Has Rapidly Burst Into The Cultural Zeitgeist Like Many Niche Interests From The 80s And 90s Have Recently. In Today's Game, You Can Find And Aquire Almost Any Sneaker In A Matter Of Minutes. But What Does That Mean For The Future Of The Sneaker Industry? Today’s Guest Has Likely Influenced Your Favorite Footwear Content Creator In More Ways Than One, He Has Operated As Director Of Operations At Kicksonfire, Acts As An Invisible Hand For Highly Applauded Philad...
Jul 04, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Li-Ning Has Been All Over The Sneaker Community As Of Recent After Signing Miami Heat Guard Jimmy Butler To A Multi-year Sneaker Deal And Also Rounding Up Fred Van Vleet. The Question Is How Did The Chinese Sneaker Brand Get Wrapped Into The Nba Market And Where Did They Come From? The Sneaker Brand Goes Far Back Into The 1990s And Has Slowly Developed A Healthy Roster Of Professional Athletes. Past Signees Have Included Shaq, Baron Davis, And Of Course The Lifetime Deal They Signed Dwyane Wade ...
Nov 22, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 52
The Air Jordan 11 Is One Of The Most Popular And Talked About Sneakers In Sneaker Culture. Over The Past Decade, The Air Jordan 11 (XI) Has Retroed Every Holiday Season In Colorways Such As "Bred Or Playoff", "Concord", "Cool Grey", And "Space Jam". But This Year Jordan Brand Has Shaken Up The Sneaker World With The Announcement Of Fusing The Nike Adapt Technology Into The Air Jordan 11. As We Covered In The Past, Nike Adapt Is One Of Nike's Upcoming Pieces Of Technology To Help Auto Lace Sneake...
Nov 15, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 51
The Holidays Are Upon Us And That Means Its Time To Find Gifts For A Variety Of People In Your Life. Sneakerheads Can Be Tough To Shop For As You May Not Know Exactly What Sneakers They Are Looking For Or What's Hot This Year. This Week, We Present An Affordable Sneakerhead Gift Guide Filled With Some Of The Best Gifts For Sneaker Enthusiasts, Shoe Connoisseurs, Or Sneaker Collectors. In Addition, This Gift Guide Works Great For Christmas Sneaker Gifts, Birthday Related Sneaker Gifts , Or Whenev...
Nov 08, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 50
The Nike SNKRS App Has Become A Tremendous Love And Hate Relationship Within The Sneaker Community. When SNKRS First Arrived On The Scene It Was A Promising Way To Combat Bots And Provide A Fair Chance To Purchase Premium Sneakers Through The App. As Time Has Progressed, We Often See Our Timelines Filled With Screenshots From The SNKRS App With The "Got 'em" Screenshot Or Some Meme Related To An "L". So What Happened And What Is Wrong With The Nike SNKRS App? In This Week's Episode, We Dive Thro...
Nov 01, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Halloween Is On The Horizon And It Is Only Right We Go Over Sneaker Horror Stories. We All Have Had Our Fair Share Of Sneaker Horror Stories Over The Years From Crumbling Sneaker Soles To Wine Spills To Food Stains, Theft, Vomit, And More. In This Week's Episode, We Cover The Your Memorable Sneaker Horror Stories Over The Past Few Years. Have A Safe And Happy Halloween And ENjoy THese Terrifying And Disturbing Sneaker Horror Stories. This Week We Take A Look At Upcoming Sneaker Releases Such As ...
Oct 25, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 48
The Art Of A Sneaker Performance Review Is Not A Simple Task. A True Performance Review Can’t Happen In 24-hours. Real Sneaker Analysis Occurs When The Tester Utilizes The Shoe At Its Design Limits Running At All Speeds On All Terrains And In A Plethora Of Movements. When Footwear Testing Is All Said It Done, A Review Truly Takes An Amalgamation Of Info, Trials, And History To Provide Feedback That Is Constructive And Supportive To Their Claims. Today’s Guest Has Helped Build One Of The Footwear...
Oct 18, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Nike Adapt Has Changed The Landscape Of Technology In Sneakers. Long Gone Are The Days Of Innovation From Standard Rubber And Plastic To Now Introducing Property Technology Into Their Adapt Sneaker Line. The Nike Adapt Sneakers Contain Adaptive Fit, Wireless Charging, A Custom Lace Engine, App Integration, A Sneaker Sized Motor, And Much More. This Week We Take A Stab At “Techtober” To Discuss The Evolution Of Technology In Sneakers While Studying The Evolution Of Nike Auto Lacing Tech. Further,...
Oct 11, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Are Your Favorite Sneakers A Status Symbol Outside Of The Sneaker Culture? Status Symbols Have Been Around For Thousands Of Years And In Today's Age Sneakers Are Becoming One Of The Most Commonly Sought-after Symbols In Society. Sneakers Have Rocketed Into Mainstream Media And Demand Is Rising Every Day For The Hottest Sneaker Releases Such As Jordan Brand, Adidas Yeezy Brand, And More. The Resell Market Has Sneakers Frequently Selling For Thousands Of Dollars And Luxury Brands Are Retailing Sne...
Oct 04, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 45
The Air Jordan 35 Has Been Revealed And Is Boasting A Plethora Of Innovation For Their Latest Performance Signature Basketball Sneaker. This Model Hides Hints Of The Air Jordan 5 And Updated To Modern Sneaker Specs To Be A Heavyweight In The Basketball Category. As We Dive Through The Sneaker We Also Touch On A Few Perspectives Around Sneaker Naming And Some Obstacles Jordan Brand Athletes May Be Facing With The Signature Sneaker Tradition. Then We Take A Look At Netflix's Newest Addition To The...
Sep 27, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The Trading Cards' Hobby And Industry Are Blowing Up As We Speak. Sports Cards Are Now Seeing Huge A Return On Investments, Consumers Camping Out Near The Card Aisles At Wal-mart & Target, And Attracting A Portion Of The Sneaker Community. The Hobby Of Collecting Cards Is Not New But Recent Events Have Risen To The Spotlight Once Again With Zion Willamson, Luka Doncic, Mike Trout, And More Players Cards Selling For Crazy Values. This Week We Dive Into The Basics Of The Card Industry And Disc...
Sep 20, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The Elusive Sneaker Grails. Speaking Of Limited Kicks (And Yeezys), A “Grail” Is A Pair Of Sneakers That Someone Wants More Than Any Other Pair. People Are Generally Willing To Spend Well Over The Retail Price, Sometimes Even Over The Market Value, For Their Personal Grails. In This Sneaker Podcast, We Dive Back Into "Sneaker Basics," We Look At ‘what Is' A Sneaker Grail And Expand On How The Term Has Changed Over The Years. Further, We Dive Into The Land Of Where Digital Gaming Meets The Sneake...
Sep 13, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The Signature Sneaker Has Become The Preferred Footwear Among NBA Players Over The Past Few Years. Signature Sneakers From Nike Athletes Such As Kyrie, Kobe, Lebron, Giannis, And More Can Be Seen Almost Every Night On The NBA Floor. This Is A Sharp Turn From When Performance Basketball Models Were Made For A General Body Type With Moderate Performing Materials. However, We Now Have Over 15 Signature Athlete Sneakers From Over 20 Sneaker Brands. In This Week's Sneaker Podcast We Take A Look At Th...
Sep 06, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The Year Is 2016, Lonzo, Lamelo, And Liangelo Ball Are Social Media's Favorite High School Hoop Stars At Chino Hills. Lavar Ball Is Slowly Growing Louder And Louder To Help Place His Kids Further Into The Limelight. Before We Know It, Big Baller Brand Has Arrived In Full Force And Soon Becomes One Of The Wildest Sneaker Brands In Recent History. But What Happened To Big Baller Brand? The History Of Lonzo, Lamelo, Liangelo, And Lavar's Infamous Brand Is A Roller Coaster In Drama, Fraud, Excitemen...
Aug 30, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The Leader In The Secondary Sneaker Market Is Facing Some Turmoil And Backlash From The Sneaker Community. StockX Has Been Struggling To Keep Up The Pace Due To The Pandemic And In Turn, Has Significantly Delayed Payouts On Sneakers Sold By Their Customers. Many Sneaker Sellers Have Been Enraged By The Lack Of Transparency Behind The Length Of Payout Delay, Radio Silence In Terms Of Communication From StockX Customer Service And Confusion On How Sneaker Verification Is Being Prioritized. So This...
Aug 23, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 39
You May Have Seen Articles From Today’s Guest On USA Today, Huffington Post, Sb Nation, And A Variety Of News Sources. In Addition, He Has Covered A Plethora Of Topics From Sports To Politics To Sneakers On The Local And International Scales. Today We Sit Down With The Founder Of The Kicks You Wear Newsletter To Discuss Stephen Curry's Signature Line And Nike's Mamba Week. Enjoy Today's Episode With Accomplished Journalist And Kicks You Wear Sneaker Newsletter Found Mr. Mike Sykes. "Under Armour...
Aug 16, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The Sneaker Economy's Growth Is Not The Story Of A Small, But Passionate Group Of Collectors That Occasionally Flip A Pair Or Two At A Tidy Profit. It's The Story Of A Full-blown Industry, Sprouted From An Underground Niche And Into The Mainstream To Affect Consumer Retail As We Know It. Billions Of Dollars In Sneakers Are Changing Hands-On The Secondary Market Annually, And Sneaker Marketplaces Are Raising Smart Investment Money Hand Over The Foot As The Economy's Reach Widens. Today We Speak W...
Aug 09, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The Sneaker Culture Continues To Expand And In Turn, We Are Beginning To See A Rise In The Resell Of Sneakers, The Growth Of Sneaker Resellers, And The Ability To Make A Living On Flipping Sneakers. In This Sneaker Podcast, We Dive Back Into "Sneaker Basics," We Look At ‘How To' Start Reselling Sneakers And Lay The Foundation For Flipping Sneakers. We Cover A Handful Of Simple Steps To Help You Become A Sneaker Reseller. Further, We Look At Everything From How To Sell To Where To Sell And How To...
Aug 02, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The sneaker community & culture has a variety of layers and multiple cross-sections interacting with a large financial picture. Today’s guest has utilized sneakers to create a sound foundation that has allowed him to diversify his financial opportunities and seek multiple new avenues for sources of income. Amalgamating Sneakers, Real Estate, Finance, and more with a global audience of 68,000 subscribers and growing on YouTube, welcome to the sneaker podcast fellow PDX resident and sneaker co...
Jul 26, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo The Next Superstar Signature Sneaker Line From Nike? The recent release Giannis’s Nike Zoom Freak 2 is a promising continuation in the signature sneaker world. This year’s model is a “jump to instant offense” inspired by Bucks Milwaukee Bucks star signature on-court Eurostep. While the shoe has evolved to be a dream performance sneaker on-court the question arises about the future of the Nike Zoom Freak line. Today we will discuss what Giannis needs to move into the tier...
Jul 19, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Converse Basketball Sneakers are coming back and looking to make a statement with the recent signing of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to their basketball sneaker roster. In this episode, we cover the history of Converse Basketball Sneakers from past to present. Converse started making a basketball sneaker in 1917 and redesigned it in 1922 but little did they know it would be the staple for the NBA and athletes like Julius Erving, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Dwyane Wade, and many more. Now Converse is s...
Jul 12, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Are Sneaker Retail Stores Dying? The Debate Has Raged On Since The Acceleration Of Ecommerce If The Brick And Mortar Retail Industry Is Dying Out. There Is A Distinct Reason Why Sneaker Shops Such As Kith, Dover Street Market, Lapstone And Hammer, Index Pdx, And More Stand Out In A Fading Sector. In This Week’s Episode, We Take A Look At A Handful Of Sneaker Retailers, Boutiques, And Consignment Shops To Discuss How They Are Thriving In Today’s Environment. Further, We Hold A Few Case Studies To...
Jul 05, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The Summer Is Upon Us And It's Time To Put Away Your Timberlands, Foamposites, And Jordan 10s To Switch To Summertime Sneakers! Most Summer Shoe Lists Contain The Typical Nike Air Force One, Adidas Stan Smith, Adidas Ultraboost, And Nike Pegasus So We Tried To Switch It Up A Bit. This List Contains Suggestions For All Styles From Casual To Streetwear To Date Night. In Addition, This Summer Sneaker List Contains A Variety Of Brands Featuring Nike, Adidas, New Balance, And More. As We Head Into Ju...
Jun 28, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Today's podcast will offer tips and tricks on how to start and improve your credit score by utilizing your sneaker hobby. In this installment of "Sneaker Basics" as we look at 'How To' improve credit talking credit utilization, credit age, and finding the right credit card for you. These sneaker tips range from beginner to advanced knowledge to help you properly build your credit while buying shoes from your favorite brands. Stream More Sneaker Basics Episodes Below: https://keepingstocksneakerp...
Jun 21, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
