As the year finally comes to an end, it’s time for us to do the ultimate retrospective and look back on all of the notable sneaker releases. Instead of doing a singular “Top 10” list, we broke this out into a few different categories to declare the best and worst sneakers of 2022. In this episode, the four sub-categories we cover are: most over hyped, most slept on, most innovative, and best collaboration. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.co...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 18
November has been the craziest month of sneaker releases so far this year, but with great heat comes great head-scratching headlines. In this episode, we address some of the wildest sneaker news from the last week: Nike delivering shoes with mold, DJ Khaled’s sneaker closet on Airbnb, and Black Friday on the GOAT app. Instagram: @shoepodcast Web: shoepodcast.com Music by JohnnyBgood....
Nov 24, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 17
You can watch this episode on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7a5I6LwPzU What’s the easiest way to play with the emotions of any sneakerhead who also loves movies? Take their favorite show and try to translate it for the world of footwear. Sometimes it pays off, often it falls flat. In this episode, we rank some of the most popular recent sneaker releases centered around movies and television franchises. Shout out Alfred Banks, who already hit his GoFundMe goal, but y’all stil...
Oct 07, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In this episode, we talk about the A Ma Maniere x Nike Air Ship, whether or not Yeezy should keep retroing the original 350 v1, what’s currently going on in the world of sneakers that makes us feel old, and upcoming releases we’re looking forward to. Instagram: @shoepodcast Web: shoepodcast.com Music by JohnnyBgood.
Sep 09, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 15
After our first episode where we ranked some of the most popular clogs, sneaker brands cracked open a six pack of “oh, y’all like Crocs now?” as they flooded the internet with their new silhouettes. With the cozy-for-your-toesies market more crowded than ever, let us be your slip on sherpas as we rank some of the latest foam footwear offerings. Instagram: @shoepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/shoepodcast Web: shoepodcast.com Music by JohnnyBgood....
Jul 29, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Aidan Heap runs 90’s Kid’s Closet, a New Orleans-based vintage store inspired by the era of Nintendo 64 and Surge soda. Within the span of a few years, he went from selling clothes on Snapchat out of a spare bedroom to creating a 90’s paradise that caters to everyone from the new-in-town Tulane freshman to some of the nation’s biggest professional athletes. In our interview, Aidan talks about how he found his passion for vintage, what inspires him to collect, and the day-to-day of running a busi...
Jul 22, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In 1986, Nike took a sharp left turn from Michael Jordan’s first signature silhouette when they introduced the Jordan 2. The sophomore sneaker took a premium approach with exclusivity in mind, but never sold to executive expectations. Fast-forward thirty five years and Jordan Brand is back to see if they can revive this underdog with the help of some of today’s hottest collaborators. In this episode, we look back at some of the most recent Jordan 2 releases to see if Nike accomplished their goal...
Jul 15, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Six months down and six to go; we sat down to rank our favorite sneaker releases of 2022 so far and which upcoming sneakers we’re most anticipating before the end of the year. Instagram: @shoepodcast Web: shoepodcast.com Music by JohnnyBgood.
Jul 01, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Summertime is officially here and it is too dang hot to be wearing sneakers everywhere. This year is the year of getting our toes out there. (Don’t make it weird.) But with more options than ever when it comes to which lounging loafer you’ll be flexing on your feet, how does anyone decide which summer slipper reigns supreme? That’s where we come in. In this episode, we rank some of the best and worst when it comes to foams, slides, mules, clogs, and whatever ya momma called them around the house...
Jun 17, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The Sneaker Politics x ASICS GEL-LYTE III ‘Always Ready’ collaboration is inspired by the U.S. Army and lives as a thank you to all service members. In 1999, Sneaker Politics founder, Derek Curry joined the U.S. Army and was deployed in 2003, where he spent nine months in Iraq. He credits much of his professional success to the lessons and values he learned while serving in the military. The core design philosophy for this project stems from his unit's motto, "Toujours Prêt"—meaning, "Always Rea...
May 26, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 9
How the hell has it been three years since we sent that dumb text and started recording ourselves talking about shoes? Somehow, we're still here doing it. In this episode, we reminisce on the past season of the show and talk about some of our favorite moments. 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 Ben Baker. Music by JohnnyBgood....
May 24, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Alfred Banks is possibly New Orleans’s best kept secret. Though he’s toured the US and Europe several times over, he’s often described as “overlooked” or “underrated.” Instead of letting that hinder his growth, Alfred uses that as motivation to continue honing his already seasoned craft and curates his online presence under the moniker “Underdog Central.” In our interview, Alfred talks about growing up in New Orleans, how his music has taken him across the globe, and why he prefers to wear heat ...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 7
We know, we know, it's been a while. But your favorite boys are finally back to serve you a Route 44 sized glass of the freshest tea: the controversy behind Union's release of their Jordan 2 collaboration. Once your thirst has been quenched, we're gonna blindside you with a philosophical discussion behind the differences between buying fake sneakers and making knockoff versions of real sneakers through Nike ID. Instagram: @shoepodcast Web: shoepodcast.com Music by JohnnyBgood....
Apr 29, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 6
The fine folks over at Dizygotic heard our last episode and were kind enough to send a couple of pairs of their shoes over for us to check out. In this episode, we talk about the unboxing experience, if the sneakers measure up in hand compared to online, and what the on foot comfort is like. Check them out at dizygotic.com . Instagram: @shoepodcast Web: shoepodcast.com Episode artwork by Houston Dragna. Music by JohnnyBgood....
Apr 01, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In recent years, it’s felt like we’ve strayed further and further away from the spirit of the original Air Max Day in 2014. Gone are the days of voting for retros of your favorite grails or seeing a group of indie designers pitch their ideas for a new release. Instead, we’ve been left with lackluster concept packs and forgettable new silhouettes. Is this year any different? Find out in this episode, where we discuss our favorite shoes from past Air Max Days and what we think of this year’s lineu...
Mar 25, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Dizygotic is a new sneaker brand based out of Tucson, Arizona with a unique take on what a pair of sneakers should look like in relation to each other. Their design philosophy is based around dizygotic twins, also called "fraternal" or "nonidentical" twins, and all of their sneakers feature asymmetrical color blocking between the left shoe and the right shoe. In this episode, we talk about their first release: Project Alpha. We review the two different colorways available, the details in the pac...
Mar 05, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Let's be honest: there's been way too many sneaker accounts posting the latest releases with some caption like "sNeAkEr Of ThE yEaR???" and it's only February. Instead, we decided to sit down and talk about the unknown and what we're looking to come of it. What does 2022 look like for Nike without Virgil Abloh? Is this the year we can expect to start seeing product from the Adidas and Fear of God partnership? Plus, we talk about the direction the podcast is taking as we enter our fourth season. ...
Feb 18, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Devin Chriss is an in-house designer, stylist, and photographer for Rukus Skateshop. At surface level, you might think skateboarding is at the core of it - but in each of his stories, you’ll find there’s another common theme: persistence and creativity in spite of scarce resources. In this episode, Devin talks about how he got his foot in the door with Rukus, navigating the best way to release Nike’s most popular silhouette in the midst of a pandemic, and producing product photography that conve...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 1
As the year finally comes to an end, it’s time for us to do the ultimate retrospective and look back on all of the notable sneaker releases. Instead of doing a singular “Top 10” list, we broke this out into a few different categories to declare the best and worst sneakers of 2021. In this episode, the three sub-categories we cover are: best retro, favorite shoe you got this year, and worst sneaker/ biggest disappointment. After that, we each declared our top three sneakers of the year. Make sure...
Dec 31, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 38
As the year finally comes to an end, it’s time for us to do the ultimate retrospective and look back on all of the notable sneaker releases. Instead of doing a singular “Top 10” list, we broke this out into a few different categories to declare the best and worst sneakers of 2021. In this episode, the four sub-categories we cover are: most over hyped, most slept on, most innovative, and best collaboration. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.co...
Dec 24, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 37
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" series, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in November and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in December. 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. Music by JohnnyBgood....
Dec 03, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Turkey time is right around the corner so we went ahead and cooked up a buffet-sized serving of thankfulness for sneakers. In this episode, we talk about our Thanksgiving plans and what we’re thankful for from the sneaker industry this 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. Episode artwork by Houston Dragna. Music by JohnnyBgood....
Nov 25, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 35
We talk about the upcoming Disney+ movie, "Sneakerella", Flowers for Society's using an NFT for exclusive access to sneakers, and Nike's decision to delay the upcoming Travis Scott "Cactus Jack" Air Max 1s. 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. Music by JohnnyBgood.
Nov 19, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" series, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in October and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in November. We also discuss Halloween, the Whiskey Bay exit, and electric lawn equipment. 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. Music by JohnnyBgood....
Nov 05, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Halloween is right around the corner, but do you have the perfect pair of sneakers to satisfy your inner ghoul? In this episode, we talk about this year's Halloween offerings from Adidas, Reebok, Vans, and Nike. 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. Music by JohnnyBgood....
Oct 29, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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. Music by JohnnyBgood.
Oct 22, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 31
For the 30 year anniversary of their EQT sneaker line, Adidas is doing a ‘Life Needs Equipment’ campaign to reintroduce some of their popular retros. There are 16 total releases in the campaign across 4 different silhouettes, one of which is the Equipment Prototype. Enter Sneaker Politics. They used the opportunity to tell the story of the 1984 New Orleans World’s Fair - the last World’s Fair to be held in the US and the first, and only, to have an official mascot. And what’s the most appropriat...
Oct 15, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 30
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" series, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in September and discuss the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in October. 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. Music by JohnnyBgood....
Oct 01, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Jordan Brand has about a dozen releases they're planning to release this holiday season and, boy, do we have some opinions on them. Go ahead and hit that play button to hear us give you the rundown on each shoe and which ones we think are worth picking up. 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. Music by JohnnyBgood....
Sep 17, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 28
In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" series, 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 fire-scented candles, That’s So Reagan, and Dunks vs. SB Dunks. 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. Music by JohnnyBgood....
Sep 10, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 27
