Over the past 7 years, Round Two has steadily become one of the standards for what a "buy, sell, trade" style store should be. From their humble origins in Virginia, they've since expanded into 5 major cities based on the success of their YouTube series, "The Round Two Show", and from the popularity of one of their founder's collaborations with mainstay sneaker brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Asics. Their inventory ranges in assortment from meticulously curated vintage clothing to the latest ho...
Oct 23, 2020•41 min
For their most recent collaboration, Louisiana sneaker boutique Sneaker Politics partnered with Adidas on a reissue of the Forum 84, a classic basketball silhouette brought back from the archive. The shoe was designed around the theme of “community” and the release exhibited that message as 500 free pairs of the shoes were raffled off to patrons of local businesses. In this episode, we discuss the origins of this collaboration, the rollout leading up to the launch, and our personal experience li...
Oct 16, 2020•41 min
In their continued effort to gain a stronger foothold in the secondary sneaker market, eBay recently announced that they would start offering an authentication service for sneakers which meet a certain criteria. In this episode, we discuss the details of eBay’s new service and what we think it means for sneakerheads. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragn...
Oct 13, 2020•30 min
Jordan Brand recently unveiled their official Holiday 2020 collection. We’ll give you the rundown on each shoe, the details of each release, and our thoughts along the way. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Images are property of Jordan Brand and Nike, INC.
Oct 09, 2020•50 min
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in September and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in October. We also discuss Batman blankets, meeting your neighbors, and getting the strap. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Oct 02, 2020•42 min
For this game show style episode, we gathered a list of topics and challenged each other to decide if each topic was “cool” or “cringe.” In this episode: region-exclusive releases, wearing slides outside for a day, and buying sneakers for display. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Sep 25, 2020•36 min
In this SOS Update, we talk about Jon Wexler’s departure from Adidas, Kanye tweeting Yeezy’s 2020 roadmap, and the latest troubling news for Stock X. We also take a first look at recently-announced releases, go over some of our favorite things on the internet this week, and play a couple of games. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Sep 16, 2020•36 min
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in August and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in September. We also discuss multi-culturalism, Shoney’s vs. Golden Corral, and calling your parents. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Sep 04, 2020•38 min
With the release of the Ultraboost in 2015 and the NMD in 2016, Adidas really took the market by storm as the “go-to” sneaker for many sneakerheads. But has that hype died down? In this episode, we talk about Adidas’s recent releases and where we think they stand in the eyes of the sneakerhead community. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Aug 28, 2020•36 min
The $3 trillion global apparel industry remains the second largest industrial polluter, following oil & gas. The industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions and 25% of the world’s chemical usage. Nike claims to have been a pioneer in sustainability for about 30 years and their 2020 releases have featured recycled materials possibly more than ever. But is Nike really chasing sustainability or is this just a cash grab? Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out ...
Aug 21, 2020•33 min
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in July and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in August. We also discuss jock stuff, groutfits, and sending the campers to bed cause it’s lights out. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Jul 31, 2020•40 min
Nearly a decade after they first released and for at least the past 20 years, Jordan Brand has retroed the Jordan 1 and introduced new colorways. But are sneakerheads getting sick of all the new releases and asking Jordan to pump the brakes? On this week’s episode, we go over the origin of this complaint, discuss whether or not it has any merit, and put on our tinfoil hats for Nike conspiracy theories. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . ...
Jul 24, 2020•38 min
In this SOS update, we talk about Nike randomly restocking prior hype releases, Sean Wotherspoon's upcoming Adidas collaboration, J. Cole's recently unveiled first signature silhouette with Puma, and more. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Jul 20, 2020•32 min
We sat down to review Jordan Brand's recently unveiled upcoming releases for their Fall 2020 collection. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Images are property of Jordan Brand and Nike, INC.
Jul 17, 2020•50 min
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in June and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in July. We also discuss ham sandwiches, Nike’s audacity, and collecting rain. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Jul 10, 2020•43 min
We know, we know. We literally just did an SOS Update and we normally wouldn’t do two of them this close together (certainly not in the same month.) But here’s the thing: Kanye’s back on Twitter and brought a whole slew of announcements that were just too good to keep quiet. Topics include: Yeezy GAP, Kids See Ghosts animated series, PayPal’s policy changes, Nike’s financial troubles, and more. This episode was recorded live on Instagram Live and can now be watched on our page under the IG TV se...
Jul 03, 2020•39 min
As two guys with relatively large sneaker collections, we take pride in keeping our shoes clean and have spent countless years in trial-and-error to learn what works so that you don’t have to. To keep it simple, we break this down into three easy steps: preventing, cleaning, and deodorizing. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Jun 26, 2020•37 min
In this flash episode, we went live on Instagram to cover what’s going on in the sneaker world in June of 2020. Topics include: Reebok’s latest collaborations, Nike’s sneaker release delays, Yeezy’s upcoming colorways, and more. This episode was recorded live on Instagram and can now be watched on our page under the IG TV section. Want to be a part of the next episode? Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you...
Jun 19, 2020•29 min
Being slightly more than halfway through 2020, we decided to start making our predictions for which sneaker would win the title of "Sneaker of the Year." Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.
Jun 12, 2020•28 min
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in May and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in June. We also discuss Nintendo cartridges, white girl tattoos, and farts. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Jun 05, 2020•31 min
Nike has done it again and hit us with another hype shoe. This time, collaborating with the infamous ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s. We list out the unique roll out, the controversy, and conspiracies. We mix it up with some hurt and some humor. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork comes from Olliewood Skateshop ....
May 29, 2020•37 min
For this game show style episode, we each gathered our own list of topics and challenged each other to decide if each topic was “cool” or “cringe.” From Supreme to Heelys, this episode has everything. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
May 15, 2020•31 min
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in April and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in May. We also discuss pouring one out for the homies, “Cyclone” by Baby Bash, and fighting social norms. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com . Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
May 01, 2020•25 min
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in March and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in April. We also discuss videos of people cutting soap, D4L, crazy frog, and how white people love Vans. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna....
Apr 03, 2020•26 min
Nike’s annual “Air Max Day” is around the corner and we decided to take some time to sit down and talk about the beginning of Air Max shoes, the origin of Air Max Day, this year’s sneaker releases, and more! We also discuss Limp Bizkit, rich white people, and how to stay safe during Coronavirus quarantine. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.
Mar 20, 2020•37 min
On the first Sunday of every month, Louisiana-born sneaker boutique, Politics, holds an event at each of their locations called "Shakeback Sunday." The latest sneakers are raffled off, drinks are poured, music is blasted, games are played, and bon temps are had. In this episode, we recap our experience at the Shakeback Sunday held in Lafayette in March of 2020. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen t...
Mar 06, 2020•24 min
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in February and cover the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in March. We also discuss the intricacies of wedding cake, doing a 360 flip with a cactus, and Wrangler U-Cut jeans. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. For a list of the sneakers we talked about in t...
Feb 28, 2020•38 min
Feb 21, 2020•29 min
With some of the recently announced Adidas collabs coming across as lackluster, we decided to sit down and look through some of their past collabs to see just how long this has been going on. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.
Feb 14, 2020•39 min
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in January and cover the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in February. We also discuss the color "bline", how the Travis Scott SB's might help you sleep at night, and where to get the best pizza in Chicago. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. For a list of th...
Jan 31, 2020•33 min
