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Episode 213 of the Shoe Dog Podcast!!

The Podcast where we break down the subject matter of the week and discuss the relevant sneaker topics. Bringing news and information to your door so you don't have to.

Timecodes

00:00 Intro
56:56 Too Many Retro's
1:09:34 Nike's Mash Up
1:25:31 Guess The Copy
1:39:14 Live Auctions
2:02:41 Sneaker Court of Public Opinion
2:13:28 Discount Topics
2:37:09 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
2:38:24 Outro

Welcome back to the Podcast

🎙️ SNEAKER PODCAST | TOO MANY RETROS? NIKE MASHUPS, K-SWISS COPYCAT CLAIMS & STOCKX LIVE AUCTIONS

In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest debates currently happening in sneaker culture. From Jordan retros flooding the market and Nike's latest sneaker mashup experiments to accusations of copied designs and StockX entering the live auction space, there's plenty to unpack this week.

We also put sneaker culture on trial in Sneaker Court of Public Opinion, cover the week's biggest headlines, and finish with The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.

⏱️ Timecodes

00:00 – Intro

56:56 – Too Many Retros?
Jordan Brand continues to dig deep into the archives, but have we reached retro overload? We discuss which classic retros deserve a return, which pairs should remain in the vault, and whether the current release strategy is helping or hurting the culture.

1:09:34 – Nike's Mash-Up Era
Nike continues experimenting with sneaker mashups, blending iconic outsoles, uppers, and design elements from multiple silhouettes. We take a look at the latest creations and debate whether these hybrid sneakers are innovative or simply running out of ideas.

1:25:31 – Guess The Copy
Did K-Swiss borrow inspiration from some of the industry's biggest silhouettes? We compare designs, discuss where inspiration becomes imitation, and debate whether originality still matters in today's footwear landscape.

1:39:14 – StockX Live Auctions
StockX is entering the live auction space, following in the footsteps of platforms like Whatnot. We discuss how this could impact sneaker reselling, whether it benefits buyers and sellers, and what it means for the future of the secondary market.

2:02:41 – Sneaker Court of Public Opinion
It's time once again to take sneaker bad behavior to court. We examine the week's biggest controversies and deliver our verdicts.

2:13:28 – Discount Topics
A rapid-fire roundup of all the smaller stories, rumors, releases, and developments from across the sneaker world.

2:37:09 – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
We close out the week by highlighting the best, worst, and most bizarre stories currently happening in sneaker culture.

2:38:24 – Outro

👟 This Week We Discuss:
Jordan Brand retro fatigue
Nike's latest hybrid sneaker designs
K-Swiss design controversy
StockX live auctions
Sneaker resale market changes
Sneaker Court verdicts
Weekly sneaker news roundup

💬 Let us know in the comments:

👉 Are there too many retros releasing right now?

👉 What's the best Nike mashup sneaker ever created?

👉 Will StockX live auctions change the sneaker resale game?

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Welcome back to the Podcast

The Podcast is hosted by Lovekickscustom and 808 Kicks ATL.

Episode 211 of the Shoe Dog Podcast!!

The Podcast where we break down the subject matter of the week and discuss the relevant sneaker topics. Bringing news and information to your door so you don't have to.

Timecodes

00:00 Intro
45:43 Fenty Puma
55:57 Jordan 1's
1:18:30 A Ma Maniere
1:40:10 World Cup
1:47:09 AP
1:54:25 Awake
2:05:53 Sneaker Court of Public Opinion
2:13:12 Discount Topics
2:31:13 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
2:32:53 Outro

Welcome back to the Podcast

In this episode, we break down some of the biggest stories in sneakers, fashion, and sports culture right now — from the future of Fenty x Puma, the slowing momentum of the Jordan 1 High, and the latest A Ma Maniére releases, to World Cup jersey culture, luxury watch controversy, and the rumoured Awake Jordan 4.

As always, we wrap things up with Sneaker Court of Public Opinion, quick-fire sneaker news, and The Good, The Bad & The Ugly from the week.

⏱️ Timecodes

00:00 – Intro
We kick things off and preview another packed episode full of sneaker culture, business talk, and industry debates.

45:43 – Fenty x Puma (Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Situation)
We discuss the latest developments surrounding Puma, Rihanna, and ASAP Rocky, as rumours circulate that Rihanna may have stepped away from Puma.
We break down what this means for the Fenty partnership, Puma’s momentum, and whether celebrity collaborations still carry the same power they once did.

55:57 – Jordan 1 Highs (Production Slowdown)
It looks like Jordan Brand may finally be slowing down production on the Air Jordan 1 High.
We revisit a conversation we’ve been having for years — has the Jordan 1 been oversaturated? We discuss hype fatigue, resale drops, and whether Jordan Brand is finally adjusting to the market.

1:18:30 – A Ma Maniére (New Releases)
We take a closer look at the latest releases from A Ma Maniére, discussing design direction, storytelling, rollout strategy, and whether the brand still holds its premium position in the collaboration space.

1:40:10 – World Cup Adverts & Top 10 Jerseys
We break down some of the best World Cup marketing campaigns and rank our favourite jerseys. From iconic adverts to standout kits, we discuss how football culture and fashion continue to influence sneakers and streetwear.

1:47:09 – AP vs Swatch (Luxury Watch Discourse)
We look at the latest online debate involving Audemars Piguet and Swatch, discussing why people are upset and how luxury collaborations continue to divide consumers.

1:54:25 – Awake Jordan 4 (Rumours)
We discuss the rumoured Awake NY x Jordan 4, breaking down what we’ve seen so far, what the collaboration could look like, and whether this has potential to become one of the standout Jordan releases.

2:05:53 – Sneaker Court of Public Opinion
It’s time for Sneaker Court. We put bad sneaker behaviour and questionable industry moves on trial and give our verdicts.

2:13:12 – Discount Topics
A rapid-fire roundup of smaller sneaker stories from the week — leaks, rumours, restocks, and quick takes.

2:31:13 – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
We close out the week by highlighting one good, one bad, and one ugly moment from sneaker and fashion culture.

2:32:53 – Outro
We wrap up the episode and look ahead to what’s next.

👟 Episode Highlights
Fenty x Puma rumours
Jordan 1 production slowdown
New A Ma Maniére releases
World Cup jersey rankings
AP vs Swatch controversy
Awake Jordan 4 rumours
Sneaker Court returns

💬 Drop a comment below:
👉 Has Jordan Brand finally overproduced the Jordan 1?
👉 Which World Cup jersey is the best of all time?

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