Actual Fan of Sneakers: Recent Episodes

Anthony Levine

This is a sneaker podcast featuring Anthony Levine, longtime collector and former Sneaker Youtuber. I love sneakers from all brands and created this podcast to share my pickups, thoughts on upcoming releases and sneaker related news, and what pairs I plan on getting. When I have sneaker lifestyle tips I will feature those as well.

Current schedule: Weekly on Tuesday Mornings

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In this episode I review my latest two pickups of the Air Jordan 1 Rare Air and Nike SB Dunk Low Hayley Wilson, as well as some upcoming Jordan pickups on the way and of course new pairs that are coming out! Also peep the background beat, I think I'm starting to get the hang of this MPC!

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In this episode I go over the Air Jordan 4 White Cement. Also we'll spend some time on my other pickups (Lucky Shorts Air Jordan 3s and Black/Volt Foamposites). Another episode chock full of sneaker talk!

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This is a happy episode, as so many thing that were happening that I'd kind of fallen off of are back in full swing! I'll discuss some pairs I have coming in, new pairs coming up, and what it's like making beats on the MPC now that I've got a couple under my belt.

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I feel like it wasn't too many episodes ago to where I was like "I don't see a need for me to own Foams given my current style". Yet here we are, I'm back with Coppers and a pair of Royals on the way and scheming on some Black Volts while I'm at it. I guess... never say never? Also I talk a bit about using Goat and StockX to see demand on a sneaker.

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In this episode I go over my latest pickups including the Air Max 90 Carbon Fiber, Air Force 1 Canvas Linen and Air Jordan 1 UNC Reimagined. I also talk a little bit about my new musical device!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I talk about the relevance of OGs these days and Nike making new versions. I used to hate it, but now... I'm ok with it... sometimes. Also talking a bit about my new pickups!

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In this episode I talk about the Air Force 1 Smoke and Mirrors pack, and "pre-vintaged" kicks in general. Also a couple Air Max 90 pickups!

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In this episode I talk about the AM95s popping up on Nikes site, and why I keep looking at Air Max 90s instead. Spoiler alert: it's the colorways. Still waiting on some fire 95s from Nike that have been rumored to drop.

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In this episode, I get into my latest Air Max and Air Force 1 pickups and opine on how the attention on Air Max 95s is moving the focus away from some other great Air Maxes getting slept on. I gotta say, I've spent way too much on kicks this month!!!

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In this episode I go over FOUR (4) new pickups and what I have on the way plus what I'm thinking of picking up. Pray for my wallet and bank account please.

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In this episode I talk about how once I'm in a mood to start copping lots of kicks, a lot of stuff that was "off the table" or "not my style" goes out the window! Rules were meant to be tested! Who knows what I'll be into copping?

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This episode is all about how I'm definitely in a buying mode and looking at sneakers all the time on my phone again! Pray for my wallet!

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In this episode I talk about why I wish I at least temporarily had all my old New Balances back, weight loss, and having to change my sneaker collecting policy this year. I also talk about my latest Air Max 1 HUF and Air Max 86 Powerwall/BRS pickups.

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In this episode I talk about the Antihero Dunk High SB, some Air Max Month pickups and how to properly do video reviews based off some commentary I saw online about how Sneaker Youtube is fading.

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In this episode I go over my latest pickup, the Alexis Sablone x Nike SB Dunk Low Chameleon. Then I talk a bit about the 2000 stolen pairs of Nigel Sylvester's Air Jordan 4 Brick from a train heist!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I talk about my recent Aluminum Dunk SB pickup and get into the topic of the nature of sneaker sales with respect to hyping up products. Also, I'm sick so it will be a bit of a short episode.

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In this episode I get into why going to a sneaker event might be a better look than just paying resale for the shoe. Depends on what your goal is! I also give quick reviews on the University Blue and Supersonics SB Dunks!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I get into my latest SB pickups like the City of Cinema, Trocadero Gardens and Escargots. Then a short tangent on why Nike SB GR's are special before getting into some of the upcoming kicks to release!

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In this episode I go over the Burnt Sunrise SB Dunk Low and my other SB Dunk pickups, plus what I'm selling to cover those. Also I talk about publicly announcing things on social media, why do it and why people shouldn't make a big deal over someone needing to clear the air.

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In this episode I talk about the recent release of the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B Parachute Beige. Then I get into what SB's I'm suddenly feeling and some upcoming (and currently available) pairs.

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In this episode we get into the lack of hype for the Blacktoe 1 and like, way more hype for the Bred 1 because "limited" Also talk a bit about the show "Lost". Bet you didn't see that coming!

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In this episode I talk about conditions leading to moldy kicks and what to do if they are moldy but cleanable. I also get into some pairs I've been feeling on sale on the Nike site and some upcoming Jordans, SB's and Air Maxes.

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I get into a social media post I made about the resell sites and why I don't use them anymore... But to each their own, of course. Also, I briefly touch on the recent Kanye/Adidas stuff and a bit on some new Transformers and some of the video games I've been playing recently!

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In this episode I get into the rep "community" and talk a bit about how I don't really see it as much these days... it's a definite ramble on this one!

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In this episode I talk about being seeded with shoes and other sponsorship offers I've gotten in the past. I also give my thoughts on a few new upcoming Air Maxes and my ideas on spending in the New Year.

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In this episode I talk about a few new releases coming up in 2025 along with some hater-ish takes on a few items I saw on the sneaker news sites. Also have made our latest CD available to buy online, details in the episode...

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I detail swapping out my beaters for new beaters including the Purlicue x Vans Old Skool Year of the Pig and Size? x Adidas Yung 1s. Then I get into some nice upcoming pairs as well as discussing getting excited about music again!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode, I go over my plans to swap out some of the stuff I currently have on sale with other stuff, and my plans to not buy myself much this winter to instead buy for others. Unless certain AJ1 lows go on sale! I also briefly go into the last issue of Mashle and the series as a whole.

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In this episode I talk about a lot of upcoming kicks but also talk about saving your money and using it for what it's supposed to be used for this holiday season. I also give a recommend on another sneaker podcast I've been listening to recently.

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I talk about getting some old PS1 games out for fun, and also my thoughts on the next SB Dunk Lows in Smoke Grey dropping 12/3. I also get into the Retroid Pocket and the Voice with Snoop Dogg and Michael Buble.

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I talk about the Wu-Tang Dunks, and memorialize my father just a bit.

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In this episode I get into whether theoretically impending tariffs will balloon sneaker costs. Also dip a bit into some Final Fantasy 7 replay action, and my thoughts on One Punch Man Vol 29 and Judge Dredd comics.

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I age myself horribly by going over the current trend of meshy kicks being in style vs the way I see them - as insta-beaters. Then I get into retro Pokémon games for a bit before discussing why hardware music equipment gives me the sound I want vs digital means. Even though I do both. Hypocrite or just old man vibes... you be the judge!

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I'm hoping I can get my hands on the Wu-Tangs... But if not, no biggie! Also I get into a bunch of upcoming Dunks, how to tell the Next Nature Dunks from other pairs, and playing old PSX games. Finally I speak on the state of my Hot Wheels, Lego and Transformers collections and a quick bit of thoughts on the new Sonnyjim x Giallo Point release.

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I get into how I can binge just as hard on selling kicks as I can on spending money on hobbies, once I lock in and get in the zone. I also get into retro games, the Mentalist, and a few life events like how I'm putting up numbers at work and recently saw a friend I haven't seen in almost a decade!

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In this episode I talk about my latest pickup, the Nike SB Dunk Low Carbon. Then I talk a bit about some upcoming pairs including my feelings towards velvet on shoes and some cool Air Max and Dunk releases. Finally I get into handheld gaming devices and other electronics I'm thinking of upgrading to.

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode we get into how I restored the midsole of the Orange Box SB Dunk classic "Flash" colorway. I talk about a lot of upcoming Dunks and then give some comments on the Agatha, Penguin and Rings of Power TV shows. Plus you can hear a new background beat made on my new phone!

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In this episode I talk about how my sales are going, even though I have to keep my kicks super cheap in order to move them quickly. Even though I'm feeling good about all the sales, I'm still thinking about grabbing those Light Carbon SB Dunks and adding to the collection once more. I also get into the "Batman" Air Max 1s, Tekken 8 Foamposites, NIGO collabs on the Air Force 3, Lufia on SNES, and my new phone!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I talk about 3 pairs of upcoming SB Dunks along with some Air Max releases. Then I get into the Castlevania Dominus Collection, Mickey Diamond, production techniques and more! Did you know I wanted to go into hip hop reviewing before I started reviewing kicks?

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I review the Silver Surfer Dunk Low, my last anticipated pickup of the year as of now! Then I get into selling off some pairs and what pairs are getting chopped, and my feelings as bits of my collection go. Plus, cancelled Jordans, ugly New Balances with dope colorways, Castlevania collections, Lego Technic and more!

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Finally put some pairs for sale, and how it can impact my living space / aesthetic. Also I discuss some Ultraman-like Dunks I saw pop up on Nike's site, as well as some upcoming NB 993s, Jordan 1 Low 85s and AM90 Halloweens. And I'm back writing raps again!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I talk about the Silver Surfer Dunks AGAIN and how I'm a bit disappointed at the photos on SNKRS. Say it ain't so! Still probably copping though. Also I mention Seal Team, Lego Technic, Super Mario World, Castle In The Darkness, Reimagine Metallic 5s and Cough Drop Foamposites!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I reveal my thoughts on the all important topic "how high to lace your kicks". I also talk about some upcoming New Balance, Metroidvanias, Google's latest core algo update and it's effects on my website and Google Data Studio. Finally, I talk some more about Bone Thugs and the "clean" sound that damaged a lot of otherwise good records in the late 90s and 2000s.

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I talk about how to use Salon Care 40 to whiten midsoles. Use caution and don't do some of the stupid stuff I do... I am not responsible for you messing your kicks or skin up! But warnings aside, it totally has worked to de-yellow some white midsoles on some of my older pairs. I also talk about playing old school games, my love for Super Mario Bros 3, detailing my older car, and Lego Speed Champions!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I go over my thoughts about selling pairs and how often I actually wear any of my kicks vs how I used to wear them all back in the day. I also discuss old school knock back in video games, The Mentalist, The Wire, Bone Thugs N Harmony and Batman cartoons.

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In this one I go on about all the classics from back in the day now getting ready to retro. Great if you really wanted these colorways but didn't want the resell. But is this really what we need now? Also a little bit on Mega Man 2 and Hot Wheels (of course).

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I get into why I'm chilling on buying kicks for a little while, and I finally made a new beat! I also get into the $250 Bred Jordan 1s, some upcoming Dunks, and Nike's 55 shoe Olympic "pack".

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I briefly review my latest pickup and then get into a bunch of new kicks releasing. I also get into Shoe Surgeon v Nike, Record of Ragnarök, Street Fighter 2 classics, Ace Attorney Chronicles and Dark Side of the Moon!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I discuss Ghost Pepper pickles, give a listener a deserved shout out on a good look, and talk about where I am as far as sneaker interest. I spend a good amount of time talking about Hot Wheels (and scalpers!).

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I get into the news about Nike's earnings, as well as the Wu-Tang Dunks and others possibly re-releasing out the vault. Also discussed are the City of Dreams and Burnt Sunrise SB's, the lack of sneaker news, Hot Wheels, Diaclone and even Bridgerton!

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode I talk about new stuff I'm into collecting, as if my wallet could stand it! I also get into a report on how my show went and touch on Ancient Aliens and Unsolved Mysteries!

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In this episode I go over my thoughts on retroing collabs (like the HUF Air Max 1). I also discuss stuff I want to buy, and things I'm waiting to get paid to buy from shoes, to game systems, to an Ipad! Also mentioned: Pink Floyd and how I hate going to the Dentist!

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A brief review on the Air Jordan 1 Low Shadow, plus my thoughts on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles compendium. I also weigh in slightly on Trails Cold Steel 2 and the TV show Evil.

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I go into how overanalyzing things in a hobby can be annoying. Especially in sneakers. ESPECIALLY when it's on a pic I took of a shoe I'm wearing! I also get into some 2025 releases and what Transformers comics and shows I've been watching.

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I wore a lot of pairs this week! Really trying to rock the collection more, and talk about them kicks a bit more on this podcast. I also get into when you look like a hater commenting on a shoe vs just giving a legitimate opinion/criticism. I get a little bit into different Transformers TV series as well.

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In this episode learn the origin story of my pair of True Red SBs, as well as my thoughts on wearing some Jordan 3s from 2011. I explain a bit why sneaker collecting sometimes takes a backseat while I collect other things. Also I talk about Crunchyroll a bit as well, since I just got a subscription.

Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad!

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In this episode, I go over my latest pickup - the Nike Dunk Low Medium Curry, obtained on a surprise shock drop via SNKRS. Then I talk about my L on the Michigan State Dunk Low, what shoe I sold, as well as my thoughts on Persona 5 and replaying Metal Gear Solid 1.

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In this episode I get into the Ultramans plus my Shock Drop hit on SNKRS on a different pair. I get a bit into collecting Transformers and building Gundams, as well as watching shows from both franchises. Finally I touch on Peaky Blinders and the importance of vacation.

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This is Tuesday's Episode (official release date 5/7/2024) - Available EARLY for Patrons ONLY. In this one I'm getting into the latest pickup, the Nike Dunk Low Veneer, and my full set of Ugly Duckling Dunks being achieved yet again! Also I've been reading Vampire Hunter D Omnibus 5 and playing Trails to Azure! I get into the show "Boardwalk Empire" and a bunch of upcoming SB Dunk, Air Max and Jordan releases.

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You guessed it, this episode is mostly about the Nike SB Dunk Low Big Money Savings, my first SB Dunk pickup in a while. There's also a number of new pairs dropping and other sneaker news to discuss this episode. I also touch on the Fallout series on Amazon Prime and my improvements using Koala Sampler!

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I wore a lot of Dunks this week, received a lot of new Dunk pickups, and even hit on an SB on SNKRS! There's a lot of upcoming kicks to discuss, and I also get into more on the X-Files, DBZ by Your Old Droog, Method Man, Denzel Curry and Madlib. And wrap up with some more music production talk towards the end.

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I am interested in an SB colorway again so I talk about that in this episode! Also I get into why I'm shifting my attention away from my sneaker site and onto music. It's gonna help me enjoy collecting kicks more again (I think). I also discuss a bit more on drumless hip hop production and some current albums I been into with that style including Roc Marciano's new Marciology release.

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In this episode I go over several regular dunks i'm thinking of grabbing like the concord and Knicks colorways. There's plenty of new and upcoming releases to cover, and I go into my production preferences and some pitfalls of newer hip hop production styles.

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In this one we're going over the Air Max Day 2025 rumor, Persona 5 Royal, X-Men '97, a TON of music pickups and drumless hip hop production (my new obsession and take on it).

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In this episode we dive into Twitter sneaker conversations such as "BBall shoes with jeans", plus I get into what vinyls I've picked up recently including some Droog, Fahim, Boldy and... Domino??? Grabbed a new video game, beat a game, read through almost 2 Vampire Hunter D omnibusses and a volume of Maschle as well!

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In this episode I talk about the waffle Dunk Lows! Love em! Also I saw the Wonka movie, some updates on the upcoming retro of the Black Cement 3 and Air Max Day release. And a big section on vinyl collecting, something else I been getting back into!

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Yes you read it right, I finally ordered the Waffle Dunks after like 6 episodes of wanting them. And yes, I been back making more beats now and feeling inspired! It's really helping me mentally to actually want to make music again. Also some thoughts on Phoenix Wright, Vampire Hunter D, Boldy James, Larry June, buying vinyl and more.

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Feeling more motivated this episode, but also going off very little sleep. I get into some Dunk and SB Dunk news as far as releases including the Joker Dunk lows. I also talk about Final Fantasy 1, American Idol, the SP404 and keeping beats simple, and the inspiration on our album artwork for the upcoming limited CD release

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I can't lie, sometimes this does feel like a fun idea, I got things I have to say. And other times, not so much. I talk about the Final Fantasy 3 pixel remaster, Oppenheimer, True Blood vs X-Files, the Racer Blue Dunks, the Team Red Dunks, and getting a speeding ticket!

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Here we talk a bit about suede vs leather and reimagined Nikes like the upcoming newly announced reimagined Black Cement 3s. I also discuss Saturday Night Live, Slim Thug, the Clipse, Mac Dre, the Adventure of Link and more!

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In this episode we get into all the Dunks I picked up and why I'm feeling Dunks so much these days. Also get into the Halo TV series a little bit, as well as my initial forays into playing Persona 5 Royal.

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Despite a stressful work week, I managed to get this episode done! I get into all the Dunks I've rocked, what I got coming in, including the Miami Dolphin colorway, and some upcoming pairs as well. Then I get into the latest Mission Impossible movie, the Reacher TV show, and what's going on with my latest music release!

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I get into my next awaited pickup - the Miami Dunk Lows. Also a bit about why I prefer leather kicks over suede these days and also OUR ALBUM'S OUT! You can listen here: threedimensionalcrew.com

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A review of the Nike Dunk Low Reverse Curry and my thoughts on overthinking Dunk materials. Also some upcoming kicks of note (for me, anyway) and some discussion on Trails from Zero, One Punch Man, Record of Ragnarok, X-Files and Andre Nickatina.

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In this episode I talk about my latest pickup, the Freddy Krueger SWEATER Dunk Low, and then get into why I been feeling the regular Dunks vs the SB Dunks for my current style. Also get into my progress on FFVI pixel remaster and current album.

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In this episode we look at the topic of grimy old sneakers that are still dope. And also discuss some new ones coming out, overleveling in Final Fantasy 6, the Simpsons, Alice in Wonderland, Czarface and more!

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I ordered the Air Max 1 Keep Rippin Stop Slippin with some holiday money, as well as a new needle for my turntable! Also my thoughts on the Big Money Savings SB Dunk Low and what kicks I got for my mother in law for Christmas. I finally beat Octopath and am on to a new game, and some thoughts on the ability to loop in Tracklib.

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In this episode I get into my rainy day kick preferences, some of my favorite Nike kicks currently on sale, and why this is a great time to collect the old school way and watch your sale kicks go up in value over time. I talk about Three 6 Mafia's consistency, Crunchy Black and the Barbie movie. A bit of an ecclectic Holiday episode!

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In this episode I get into the latest pickup of 2023 for me with the Air Max 1 white and university gold. Then I mention all the AM1s I'm thinking of getting along with some Dunks, before going into upcoming shoes. Which also happen to mostly be Dunks and Air Max 1s! I update a bit on Octopath Traveler, Saga and Mashle and discuss de-aging on the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny movie. Plus, an update on my upcoming musical project

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In this episode I go over some thoughts about on foot wdywt type photos vs your typical selfie. Also mention my latest Air Max 1 pickups and rocking Crepe Hemps and Color of the Month Forces to work. Peep some of my Christmas gift buying tips, and my thoughts on some upcoming Nike SB Dunks and Air Jordan 1s

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I talk about the Nike Dunk Low Argon and Nike SB Dunk Low Bison in this episode! Then we get into my pickup of the Air Force 1 Color of the Month in White/Forest Green. Next up, discussing the Powerpuff Girls SB Dunks, Air Jordan 4 Military Blue and Eggplant Foamposite. After that, I update on my progress through Octopath Traveler and discuss the House of Usher show on Netflix. We get into some 90s alt rock and progress on my upcoming project.

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I go over the different pairs I've worn and get into how available Dunks are and whether SB Dunks are a must for fans of the silhouette. Also talk about the Charmed TV series and the Michael Jackson Moonwalker movie.

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A lot of pairs came in and Ima talk about em, plus some classic previews on some upcoming Dunks, Air Force 1s and Air Maxes.

Some talk about Ghost Rider and Iron Chef Michael Symon, and then onto some music updates for my crew plus MJ and Daft Punk!

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Am I slipping back into blowing all my money on kicks? In this episode I go over wearing some silver box SB Dunk gems and some classic Air Max 1s, as well as all the AF1s and Dunks I've been picking up. I also get into Octopath Traveler and finding interest in it again for another try, as well as bumping some Dipset and some 90s dance jams!

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I talk about my latest pickups including an upcoming pair I'm looking forward to receiving (see title of podcast). Then we talk about a Wolverine series I've started as well as the Kengan Ashura anime on Netflix. Finally, some insight into what music I've been listening to and the new exercise and drinking equipment I've picked up!

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In this episode I review the white/silver Air Force 1s and polar blue Nike Dunks I picked up, as well as pairs I still want to potentially pick up. Then I get into the different series around Yellowstone and where I'm at on each, as well as my thoughts on Beetlejuice and the upcoming sequel. Then we finish up with... Smashing Pumpkins? Well at least the pumpkin part is appropriate for the season!

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I talk about wearing the Air Max 1 Obsidian, and what 2 pairs I picked up, along with what pair I'm still considering getting and even a pair I'm looking forward to! I get into Trails in the Sky the Third and my thoughts on the Yellowstone prequel series'. At the end we get a ramble on late 2000s club jams and Westside Gunn.

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In this one I talk about rocking some Travis Scott SBs and going down memory lane while updating my website. All the different sneaker trends I had going on that I went through binges of! Then I get into comics I've read and shows I'm watching or have completed to date. Finally I discuss music, including my thoughts on Boom Bap!

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Sported the Doraemon SB Dunks this week to great effect! Also I get into the Nike Refurbished program a little bit. I finally watched the live action One Piece show on Netflix, and give some thoughts there as well as on the Picard series which I finally have access to thanks to the Showtime/Paramount+ merger. Finally I talk a bit about how I've been listening to and re-assessing Busta Rhymes and that one time I briefly saw him live at Rock the Bells!

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This week I wore the Air Max 1 Bronze Eclipse (houndstooth) and some Lodens! Plus I get into my fantasy "one sneaker for life". Then we get into what game I'm still playing and a couple of comics I read through. We end up on music as usual, and answer the question, am I a musician first or is my career who I am?

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This week I wore the Air Max 90 Running Club and I talk about some other Air Maxes I'm interested in and a pair I'm surprised is sitting on sale! Then I talk a bit about my video game playing habits and sampling process for making beats. Finally - a bit of a political rant?

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This week I wore some Puma Made In Japan, so I get a little bit into what the MIJ experience is like. Then, a talk about Final Fantasy V and moving on to Trails in the Sky SC. Plus a "few-volumes-in" review of Mashle and my thoughts on Wu Affiliates like Sunz of Man, Killarmy and Killah Priest.

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As the title suggests, I gave the old BC3s another run!  Worked out better this time overall.  Finally got off Nino No Kuni and went to a pixel remastered FFV as far as gaming, and as far as reading... Death Note!

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As always we start with the kicks - specifically the kicks I wore this week, then AGAIN, I talk a bit about Nino No Kuni and Gang Starr.  I answer a couple questions listeners submitted and go a bit more into my thoughts on sample-based beats and what musical projects I'm thinking about finishing up.

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Getting into my groove here a bit on the newer format.  I mention the kicks I wore this week and why (peep the title), then talk a bit about Nino No Kuni, Gang Starr and expand on a ramble I did on a recent IG reel with an even longer ramble about social media!  You can literally hear me shaking my fist at cloud!

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I talk about the SB Dunks I wore to work all week, you can tell what they are by the title of this episode.  Then it's onto video games, with some critiques on Nino No Kuni before getting into comics and music.

I also touch on some production techniques and my current philosophies for beatmaking before updating on work and that whole situation.

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I talk about the Dunks I wore to work all week, something clean but low key I assure you!  Then it's onto video games, where I tell you what game I abandoned, what game I beat in a weekend, and what games I'm currently on.

Then we touch on comics, Transformers action figures and music before getting into watching someone play themselves at work!

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I copped some new kicks!  So listen to me talk about them for a few minutes in a quick review!

After that, we catch up on work, music (both what I'm listening to and where I'm at creation-wise), and video games!  Finally beat Chained Echoes, and on to... Witcher 3?  Also my 2 games at a time philosophy when one of the games is super serious.

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I wore New Balances all week (I'll tell you which ones), and copped a new sneaker!  It's one I've thought about getting for awhile and mentioned on previous episodes.

Then I tell you why I think I was struggling with Chained Echoes along with some basic tips I've learned after playing for hours.  Then, I spend 10 minutes griping about work and being an underpaid musician!  How better to finish off an episode, than by complaning for half of it?

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Like last episode, we start out with sneakers (Laser Blue 90s)... move onto video games (Chained Echoes) and then digress, going on to talk about.... my spotty job history?

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First ramble out the gate talking about things besides sneakers.  Spoiler alert: I still talk about sneakers too.  But also getting a little into music, video games and life.  Will be working on tightening up the format on future episodes, so thank you all for sticking with me here!

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I really want to thank everyone that's been listening so far, but it's time for a change.  I'm done with having just a sneaker pod.  As in, only strictly talking about sneakers.  Here I explain why.

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I've been making money from my website, and used to make money from Youtube... all involving sneakers.  Sounds like a dream right?  But maybe not...

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I wrote an article about why SB Dunk Lows are more expensive than Highs these days, and figured it would make for a good podcast topic as well.

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I wrote an article about Air Jordan sizing and figured it would make for a good podcast topic as well.  I usually base the articles I write around things people are searching a lot, and you'd be surprised (or maybe not) at how often the subject of Jordan retros and wide feet is searched!

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So basically, I'm trying to sell stuff that would have gotten way more bites if it was even 6 months ago, but now it's just sitting!  I put it out there on Twitter and while I understand why people would say the sneaker game is "oversaturated", I think it has more to do with people having less disposable income overall for a preowned pair of kicks.

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Another pickup?!  Yes!  My "final" pickup for a while... maybe...  anyway here I ramble on about my OTHER latest pickup in a similar fashion to the episode from a couple weeks ago.

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Super sick this week, literally!  In any case, here's another topic I saw on Twitter that I wanted to tackle for this ramble!  Sneaker companies are very good for collabs and can often raise the profile even further of a person or organization they are collabing with.  But many times, the sneaker company retains the design rights and can re-use those designs on other models without the original creator's input.

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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It's been almost a year, but I finally bought some kicks!  You wouldn't think I could spend almost half an episode talking about them... but here we are!

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I saw this topic on Twitter about how we get so many basic, boring kicks that we take slightly better shoes and put those on a pedestal.  Meanwhile there hasn't been that many truly mind-blowing releases that actually deserve that level of attention.  So I give my thoughts on that in this ramble here.

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Rumors have been swirling for a while that Nike SB is going to start releasing certain colorways as "constantly available" like they used to do in the 2010s.  In this episode, that's what we're talking about!

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I've been creating sneaker content for a while, so here I reflect on how I personally utilize existing sneaker content out there and how I feel about what sneaker content creators do.

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Came across a discussion on Twitter about resellers and collectors and how collectors are finally getting a good shot at getting the kicks they want, much to the chagrin of the reseller.  Of course, this sparked disagreement and strong emotions from both collectors and resellers.

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Summer's coming up, and I had written an article about my typical summer sneaker picks.  Here, I expand on that article in an episode dedicated to my favorite summer kick options.  By the way, this is the article in case you wanted to see the written version with some links to buy the different shoes mentioned in the episode:

https://www.allaboutanthony.com/go-to-summer-sneakers/

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So I love the Air Jordan 3.  I've often touted how its more comfortable than other Jordan retros...  Yet when I rocked my Black Cements the other day, they ruined my pinky toes!  The disappointment and shock was real!  I don't remember them being this uncomfy!  More on that here as I try to process my thoughts about it.

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Someone asked me if I'd do an episode on Double Ups on sneakers.  This week I'm going over what that means, and my experience with buying multiple pairs of the same shoe, or at least the same colorway...

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I see people talking about poor QC all the time, especially on notable, hyped up releases.  So here I present a couple different perspectives and like everything else, it helps if we show some understanding towards people in different parts of the collecting journey.

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I used to be addicted to buying sneakers but now I just like talking about them and admiring from afar.  Always a fan, but in this episode we check in on how I've been doing after almost a year of not buying any sneakers.  I'm.... hanging in there!

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One of the fun things about a journey is the journey itself, rather than the end goal. So learning about sneakers and all the lore behind your favorite models is part of the fun. And even more fun is going down the rabbit hole yourself, rather than just asking someone for all the answers.  This episode is about that!

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I wrote an article about this on my website, and it seems like people liked it so I'm expanding on it here.  My top 3 Nike Air Max models, and what I consider the most iconic colorway of each!  Here's the related article if you're interested:

https://www.allaboutanthony.com/top-3-air-max/

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There's one thing about sneakers that always makes me (and has made me) nervous to cover and that's sizing.  It feels like sizing is not really so cut and dry, and a bit personal for everyone!

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I am a big fan of the Air Max 1!  I wrote an article about them recently on my website here:

https://www.allaboutanthony.com/why-air-max-1-so-hard-to-find/

So I decided to follow it up with a podcast episode.  I think Nike has been killing it with the Air Max 1 colorways, but lets face it, the AM1 is killing it in general and always has been!!!

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Seeing a couple of my pairs that have begun to suffer the effects of age, I'm reminded how regular wearing can help combat this.  Not everyone collects to wear, but I still think for the longevity and enjoyment of the sneaker, wearing is still a key factor.

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The Tiffany Air Force 1 and now Wings Jordan pack dropping later this year have brought on a new wave of high retail prices.  We're accustomed to high resale, but high retail?  It's a troublesome pattern we're seeing where high retail prices are increasingly normalized.  Here we discuss this a bit.

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Sometimes you have to reflect on what it was actually like and why you started doing something in the first place.  This is an episode where I ramble on and try to do exactly that, regarding how I started collecting sneakers!

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I use sites like StockX, GOAT and eBay to get an idea of what type of sneakers are popular.  Say what you will about these kinds of sites, but their sorting functions can help get an idea of what people are actually out here buying, and here I use that to determine what Nike Dunks are on people's minds at this point in time. Here's the original article if you want some more details on the topic, I update this one periodically so it might change depending on when you read it:

https://www.allaboutanthony.com/5-most-popular-dunks-on-stockx-2022-09/

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I get asked what my top SB Dunks are all the time.  I wrote an article about it on my site and felt like it needed a follow up on the podcast here. Here's the original article if you want some more details on the topic:

https://www.allaboutanthony.com/rare-sb-dunk-lows/

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I'm late with it as usual, but here's my ramble on what 2023 trends I'm thinking about.  These are just my thoughts, so take it all with a grain of salt.  But I'm basing it off what we already saw starting and ending in 2022.  Only time will tell what things I was right or wrong about!

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Panda Dunks!  The most popular shoe for a lot of people over the past couple years.  But why?  And are they going out of style finally?  We take a look at that in this episode. Here's a companion article if you want some more details on the topic:

https://www.allaboutanthony.com/panda-dunks/

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A day late and a dollar short (actually like a week late), but this gift guide can hopefully help you find something neat for that special sneakerhead in your life on other occasions besides just the holiday season.  Here's a companion article if you want some links and more details on the topic:

https://www.allaboutanthony.com/what-to-get-sneakerheads-for-christmas/

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Here's a topic I see debated all the time.  Just scrolling through the discussions on the Sneakers subreddit reveals this being a topic on a lot of people's minds, and a quick Google search confirms it!

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It's time to review how the podcast has grown this year and celebrate our numbers!  Shoutout to all of you who help make this podcast what it is in the sneaker space!

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I've been talking about how to stop buying sneakers, how to get deals, regrets from collecting and other reasons to save your money in the sneaker hobby.  But I also enjoyed this hobby immensely and still do, so in this episode I wanted to get into some of the positive things I've taken away from collecting sneakers over the years.

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I'm not a huge fan of paying exhorbitant resell for kicks. That said, resell sites do have their uses. If I were to use one now, I'd be looking strictly at their under retail pairs to try and get a deal!

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I should have done this episode a while ago, but here it is, my take on the eBay Sneaker Authentication system. This should hopefully come in handy for those looking to buy or sell some kicks this holiday!  I have a companion article for this one:

https://www.allaboutanthony.com/how-legit-ebay-sneaker-authentication/

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I've been having one of those moments where I've been doing a lot of reflecting.  Now that I'm in a sort of semi-retirement from buying new kicks for a while, I've had some time to reminisce on over a decade of collecting.  Thought I would share this ramble with ya'll!

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I get asked about pants all the time, as far as what looks good with sneakers, what pants am I wearing and where to buy them. Of course, rather than provide clear answers, in typical AFS fashion I just ramble about my own pants journey instead :)

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OK so... had to talk about it I guess... Kanye and Adidas, they splitting up!  If you're a Yeezy sneaker fan, this is super relevant.  For the rest of the sneaker fans out there, probably more of a interesting footnote at best.

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I heard Nike was cracking down on resellers!  At least, they changed their Terms of Service to be more explicit about this.  But will they be successful?  That's today's ramble!

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As it turns out, maybe sneakers is ok, and the actual problem is with spending habits and attitude towards spending.  I'm no expert, but it feels like money habits observed and developed as a child seem to creep up and play a role in how I spend today.  If I'm not blowing money on one thing, it's something else.  But self-awareness of this is key to breaking the cycle.

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I've had over 400 pairs of sneakers at one point and generally have always kept upwards of 200 pairs in the stacks.  These days I've been selling pairs off to boil down the collection even further.  Here I wanted to talk about the pros and cons of having these big huge collections from my experience.

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I got asked about this on IG, and rather than get specific with what pairs to look for, I figured I would outline my discovery path when it comes to old and obscure models that I wound up adding to the collection at some point.  Not the most coherent solution but hopefully you all can take something out of my journey to help apply to your own sneaker discoveries.

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Who knows when I'll grab my next pair?  Even I don't, and if your goal is to still be a fan of sneakers, but just not spend all that money on kicks anymore, this podcast is for you!  I'm right there with you!

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While it may be obvious to longtime Air Jordan collectors and fans of the line, for someone new to the game it may be hard to understand why Jordans with the Nike Air are a big deal! Here I try to break it down from my perspective.

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I've been seeing this around a lot lately... and pretty much people have been trying to wish the "end of resell" into existence since it really started getting expensive a few years ago. What do I think? Is sneaker resell dead or dying? I try to talk through it here.

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I've been saying this, and apparently some actually agree! Newer SB Dunks just aren't that comfy for casual wear, at least right out of the box. That said, there are ways to get around it - discussing all of this in this episode!

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BACK IN MY DAY (Old man voice) the retro of an OG colorway was the most exciting news ever, and collabs were cool too but just not to the same degree. However, these days it seems like the reverse is true. And so I shall ramble about it!

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I keep seeing people getting ripped off on social media! I know we want to trust people when getting a tough to find sneaker, and want to feel like we have a "plug". But extreme caution should be exercised when buying shoes on social media sites like Instagram.

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And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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"I NEED THOSE!" How many times have you heard this said before? How many times have YOU said it? I sure have said it lots of times about certain sneakers... yet days, weeks, months, even years later, I wind up selling them off? I thought I needed them?

Well, here I ramble about this topic, as usual!

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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I've talked about Air Jordan 3s and 4s on this podcast before, so now the Air Jordan 5 gets its time to shine! I have a companion article that goes along with this podcast here if this ramble isn't enough and you need more details!

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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I complain about Nike QC and poor quality leather all the time... But is it really that bad? I go over Nike sneaker quality in this episode a bit, and even have a companion article I wrote on my website here.

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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Here's one of those questions I see get asked so much that I went ahead and wrote an article. Here you can here me talk about Nike Air and its purpose in more detail.

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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Even though I had stated last episode that I was on "below retail mode", here I question that as that would still mean constantly buying kicks. Or in other words, a treadmill of continuously buying sneakers. But what if I want to get off the train and just hop on for the occasional pair? A little more on that philosophy of building a collection in this episode.

This will build to the next major purchase I'm thinking of getting... but it's not for a couple months.

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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Am I gonna stick with one sneaker per month? Or will that change? Did I get something for July?! How can a sneakerhead survive in bad economic times? All will be revealed in this post!

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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People ask me all the time what is up with the sneaker racks in my room. Also, I see a lot of interesting advice out there as far as sneaker storage. So, here's a podcast topic on storing your sneaker collection! If you need more detail or links to what products I use, you can check out the article I wrote here.

Then I'll get into what pair I've decided on getting for July while I await payday.

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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For as much as I dislike the fit on the Air Jordan 4 as far as comfort, I still love how the model looks, and it has a lot of history to it! It's no surprise the sneaker has received a lot of attention in the past couple of years. I wrote an article discussing the 4 OG colorways of the AJ4 and now here's a Podcast episode diving even deeper into the original Air Jordan 4 releases!

I've got a couple pairs on deck I'm considering for my July pickup, if you've been following along these should be no surprise but I will summarize the state of things a bit here.

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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Here's another one where I felt compelled to answer a question I get a lot. In the day, I would get asked on many reviews if a given sneaker was waterproof or how it held up in wet weather. I wrote an article about it, and decided to expand in this episode.

After that, I'll get into what pair I've been eyeing for a June pickup!

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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I'm always writing articles that I think answer questions people are looking for answers to on my website. Last week, I did a piece on what are good first Air Jordans to get. In this podcast, we go over it in a bit more detail and I reveal what I think are good first Jordans for the collection, assuming money is no object. I finally got the Afew Asics collab I been talking about for weeks, so I'll give a rundown on that shoe here. And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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Like last week, the topic today is also inspired by an article I wrote on my website about why there is the high sticker price on Air Maxes. We often hear people say that "Nikes are a rip off, they only cost $15 to make!", so here we go over what goes into the pricing and different factors that affect the box/retail prices on kicks.

Then I reveal what pair of kicks I copped for June! If you've been following along, the selection will not be a surprise.

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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The topic today is a follow up/companion piece to an article I wrote last week about Air Maxes. I'll reveal my favorite model of Air Max retro and other pairs that I love in the Air Max lineup from the late 80s and early 90s.

Then I go over my thoughts on what I might be picking up for June!

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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A ramble on how one's approach to the sneaker game depends largely on what the temperature and attitude was when they started, and how newer sneakerheads and older sneakerheads might have a different approach thanks to that. Just something I was thinking about and talking over with someone on Instagram recently.

Then I reveal a possible pickup for next month!

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them.

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A fixture in music and sneakers, Travis Scott went a bit quiet after the unfortunate events late last year, but his Nike collabs are back out making the rounds on Social Media and Sneaker News sites again. Here we readdress Mr. Scott and his upcoming kicks

Then, a quick review on the Air Max 90 Ridgerock, my pickup for May!

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them including the controversial Nike VS StockX case!

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This episode we send a shout out to Peter Moore, creator of the Air Jordan 1, and then a bit of a conversation on sneaker social media and showing your kicks online vs showing off entirely.

I finally settled on my May sneaker pickup and that will be announced this episode. Ordered it and can't wait for it to arrive!

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them!

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I was writing an article for my website on and it is such a highly searched topic that I figured it warranted its own episode here.

After a bit of a ramble on that, I'll talk about the pairs I WAS thinking of getting and what has kind of replaced those for May. Possibly TWO pairs I want to get this month.

And of course, we follow that with talking about upcoming releases and my thoughts on them!

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Saw a post on Reddit that was a screenshot from a Frugal Aesthetic video which sparked a ramble. Is New Balance going to go the way of the Adidas Ultraboost eventually? Next, I'll talk about the Reebok Club C x Bodega, cool shoe I'm thinking of getting.

Then of course I'll cover some upcoming pairs and give my thoughts.

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Air Force 1s are one of the most Googled sneakers out there, and they're also one of the most classic. They deserve a nice ramble, don't you think? Then I talk a little bit about what I'm thinking of getting sneakerwise. or maybe I should chill out until it gets closer to May...

Then of course I'll cover some upcoming pairs and give my thoughts.

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I saw the "what is a grail, really" topic going around on Twitter and opened up the question to the Patrons to help spur on this topic! It turns out, there a couple of ways of looking at it and as always when it comes to sneaker opinions, it's highly individualized.

Then I talk about the main pair I'm thinking of grabbing in May, and my latest pickup of the Air Max 90 Running Club.

Then of course I'll cover some upcoming pairs and give my thoughts.

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On this episode I'm here to reassure and comfort you! Just because you aren't buying every new sneaker out like people on social media appear to be doing, does not mean you aren't holding a good collection! Sneaker media creates unrealistic expectations and we go over that here.

Then I talk about the main pair I'm thinking of grabbing in April, of course it's an Air Max 90.

Then of course I'll cover some upcoming pairs and give my thoughts.

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On this episode we go over something I get a lot! Fans of my old Youtube Channel always ask when I'm making a new one and are surprised when I say I'm not gonna do that! Here I explain why.

Then I talk about a couple pairs I'm thinking of grabbing in April. Or at least trying to decide between.

Then of course I'll cover some upcoming pairs and give my thoughts.

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On this episode we address my process for sneaker maintenance. After all, I like my sneakers looking as fresh as possible, which requires some minor effort behind the scenes!

I don't really have any pairs coming in or that I'm attempting to buy this week, but as per usual, I'll give some thoughts on a few upcoming pairs.

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On this episode we get into a topic I first touched on in a Patreon-exclusive ramble. Basically, I haven't bought nor am I looking to buy any Nike Dunks until these prices come down and the quality improves!

Then I'll review the Adidas Forum 84 Low I picked up, spoiler alert, it's awesome!

And as per usual, I'll give some thoughts on a few upcoming pairs.

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On this episode we look at a Patron-sponsored suggestion of "Getting Rid of Hard To Move Kicks". This is something we all eventually struggle with in this hobby, so I'll provide my thoughts on that!

Then I'll review the New Balance 550s I got in plus discuss my next pickup that's on the way! Hint: the model name rhymes with "Decorum"

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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On this episode we look at a Patron-sponsored question of "What Clothes To Wear With Kicks?" I've never viewed myself as a fashion connoisseur by any means but I will attempt to tackle this one with my perspective

Then I'll talk about what pairs I'm trying to get, it changed from last week, still in the air about what pair I will be copping as my "March pickup" - will it be the Forum 84 lows or some New Balance 550s?

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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On this episode we look at a Patron-sponsored question of "What Even IS a 'Good Sneaker'?" Is it materials, fit, exclusivity/rarity or some combination? Of course this is subjective but I will discuss it here nonetheless!

Then I'll talk about what pair I'm trying to get, it's something I've been needing for a while to fill a gap in my collection.

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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We discuss New Balance a lot on this podcast and this episode it's happening again! Here I delve into my "+1" theory of what brands are popular at any given time and surprise surprise - it's New Balance right now!

Speaking of NB, I'll then talk a bit about my February pick up - the New Balance 2002r in Heliotrope / Incense

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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In this episode it's rant time! Ranting about sites that sell us things we like such as sneakers, why the sites are bad and how they could / should be better.

Then, I talk a bit about the pair I bought for my February pick up and what other pairs I'd consider breaking my "one pair a month" goal for. Also learn about what else I'm managing to blow money on this month!

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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In this episode we have a Patron-suggested topic about buying sneakers we either can't afford, don't need or both. What are some of the reasons behind this? Hear me give some unresearched, unqualified and probably terrible straight from the gut psychological analysis!

Then, I talk a bit about what pairs I considered buying, but didn't and why. But they're still fire pairs thought!

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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In this episode we go over another suggestion from a listener about sneaker rental services like Kyx, how they work and what type of use case they could have.

Then, I talk a bit about what pairs I'm thinking of grabbing and what models I think are gonna be the "it" models this year.

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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In this episode we answer a suggestions from a Patron about Hypebeasts, their origin and what role they currently play in the Sneaker landscape.

Then, I talk a bit about the NYC Subway / Alife Shadow 6ks as well as pairs I'm looking forward to.

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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In this episode we answer some suggestions from listeners about buying used kicks, legit checking shoes and sneaker forum experiences from back in the day.

Then, I talk a bit about the Street Sweet and White Rabbit Shadow 6ks as well as the next pair I have coming in

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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In this episode we address a request from a listener about when precisely to buy sneakers to get them at the best price, dealing with non-hype but tough-to-predict prices.

Then, pairs I have coming in and pairs I wanna get! Shadow 6000s and Diadora N9000s on deck?

And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs.

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In this episode per request we start the "Beginner's series" of podcasts and I gotta kick it off with my favorite sneaker "category", the SB Dunk

Then I'll discuss a pair I picked up recently and have on the way... It's Matrix-y!

Finally of course we get into thoughts on some more upcoming 2022 pairs.

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In this episode we go over how I choose what pairs to sell in order to keep the collection in check!

Then I'll discuss pairs I want to get! Feeling strongly about the Shadow 6000 and Huarache...

Finally we get into thoughts on some upcoming 2022 pairs.

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In this episode we go over pairs I regret getting and why I'm selling some pairs and the overall direction of the collection.

Then I'll discuss my recent pickup of the Hasbro x Diadora N9000 Monopoly.

Finally of course we get into my thoughts on some recent and upcoming pairs.

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In this episode we discuss one of the most popular Air Jordan models ever - the Air Jordan 11! Also, I'll announce how you can hear exclusive episodes of this podcast on Patreon!

Then, a new pickup is on it's way and I'll discuss that story. Plus an additional pair I definitely want to get if funds allow.

Finally as usual we'll get into my thoughts on some upcoming pairs.

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In this episode we go into the legacy of Virgil Abloh of Off-White and the sneaker community's reaction to his passing. Rest In Peace Virgil!

Then, I'll talk a bit about "sneaker stories". Following that, some words on my latest pickup, the Patta x Nike Air Max 1 in burgundy.

Finally, my thoughts on some upcoming releases with some notes about why I've pulled back from social media a bit recently.

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If there's no hype on a sneaker, does that mean people are hating on it? I'll explore that in this episode.

Then, a quick bit on where I am as far as my personal collection.

Finally as usual, my thoughts on some upcoming pairs!

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In this episode we break down a couple reasons as to why getting a W on the SNKRS app seems almost impossible! Is the system rigged?

No new pickups so after that we jump straight into my thoughts on some upcoming pairs!

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In this episode we look at the one, the only Travis Scott. In light of recent events, do we think there will be an issue with any upcoming sneakers he may have in the works?

Then, I talk about the "dry spell" I've been having for sneakers, followed by thoughts on new and upcoming pairs.

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In this episode we look at real, genuine leather, synthetic leather, eco-friendly sneaker construction and the appeal of each.

Then, I get into what pair I'm trying to get next and what pair everyone thought I would get but didn't

Finally as usual, my thoughts on some upcoming releases, lots of dunks this episode and some non-Nike as well.

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In this episode we go over one of the more common comments I receive about Nike SB dunks. Many skaters feel they should be left to the skaters ONLY. Is this legit? My thoughts in this episode

Then I'll go over some of my latest pickups including the Strawberry Cough SB Dunk High.

Finally I'll get into my thoughts on some upcoming releases. Thanks as always for listening!

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In this episode we go over my wardrobe! I get asked all the time about my jeans and hoodies so I talk about all those things and my general approach to "sneaker fits" here.

Then it's on to what pairs I have coming in, what pairs I want to get, and my thoughts on some upcoming and recently released sneakers, as usual!

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Here we get into a way to think about sneakers to prevent overpaying for kicks as far as resell goes.

Then I'll complain about my latest pickup taking forever to arrive before getting into my thoughts on some upcoming releases.

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In this episode we take a look at dunk saturation, popularity arc and prices. I give my thoughts on where this is all heading and my prediction for next "it" shoe.

Then as always, updates on my own collection as far as pickups including an overview on the Saucony Shadow 6000 x Up There "Doors to the World" I picked up.

Finally, some thoughts on some upcoming releases! Thanks as always for listening.

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In this episode we take a look at what New Balances I have in my collection as far as for a recommendation. Of course, tastes change so I'll put forth a decent sized list of options.

Then we'll get into the two pairs of kicks I currently have on the way. Finally as usual, some upcoming sneaker news Including the red Thunder 4s, a bunch of dunk lows and highs and some New Balance collabs.

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So, what's up with the title of this podcast? How do you qualify to be an ACTUAL Fan of Sneakers? I'll answer that first and then get into some in depth details on my latest pickups

We'll wrap up with some thoughts on some upcoming pairs as usual! Thanks for listening!

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In this episode it is revealed why I currently avoid big sneaker events.

Then we get into my latest pickups and wrap up with some sneaker news including some Jordan 1s, dunk SBs with Gundam flare, Puma, Asics and New Balance

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In this episode, some details about why I don't buy or wear as much Supreme or Bape these days. There's a few reasons and I don't think I'm being controversial here but I guess you can be the judge of that!

Then of course we'll go over what pickups I have coming in, what shoes I'm thinking of getting and wrap it up with some news on new releases including some dunks, Yeezys, New Balance, Jordans and even Sauconys!

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In this Episode we get into my on-feet photography and the steps I take to make those easily identifiable shots.

Then, I talk a bit about the Offwhite Nike Dunk "the 50" and the two colorways of Dunk Scraps I picked up.

Finally we wrap up with some sneaker news! Thanks as always for listening!

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In this episode it's revealed how I shop for dunks on Goat and StockX with an emphasis on getting new pairs that hit the apps. This often results in finding pairs that have not hit US release yet!

Then of course it's on to pairs I have coming in and news on pairs I'm personally interested in talking about! Thanks as always for tuning in AFS fam!

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In this podcast we address "blowing up" on social media, particularly sneaker accounts with a focus on Instagram.

Of course followed by what pair I picked up, what pairs I plan on getting and some sneaker news with heavy dunk focus!

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Pretty straightforward game plan for this episode!

First off we'll get into 3 of my recent pickups including the University Red / White dunks, Barcelona SB Dunks and Nice Kicks Gel Lyte 3s

Then, it's on to some upcoming dunk releases and which pairs I'm really looking forward to!

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First off we field a question from the 'Gram regarding the differences on Nike Dunk shape and mold through the years.

Then it's onto some upcoming dunks as well as some Offspring Adidas 420s, New Balance 2002r Protection Pack.

Find out which pair of Asics I recently blew my money on in this episode as well!

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In this episode we'll cover the SNKRS app "keys to success" for gaining exclusive access and hitting on releases.

Then it's on to some sneaker news such as multiple Air Jordan 1s, Dunks, Yeezys and even some Waffle Ones!

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In this episode we go over a question I get asked a lot when I show a sneaker "early" on IG (@verse001) or Tiktok (@tonydiamonds).

Then, it's on to some listener questions regarding sneaker care and how to figure out sizing when buying shoes online.

Next, a few updates on the University Red and White Dunk Lows I now have on the way in addition to some Air Force 1 Crafts in a white and beetroot colorway

Finally, we're into the sneaker news, with some Lebron 9s, Toasty Dunks and New Balance 992s

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In this episode you will hear a more detailed review and thoughts on the Nike Dunk High First Use in Light Bone and Green Noise

Then, it's on to upcoming sneakers including the Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 high and low Fragment collab, UNDFTD (undefeated) Nike Dunks, Dunk High Acid Wash, some New Balance 57/40 painter's editions and more!

Thanks as always for tuning in!

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In this episode, we address StockX and Goat's overseas facilities and my views on replica sneakers in general.  Other topics include leather quality and exactly what type of things I personally like as far as leather on sneakers.

Specific shoes mentioned in this podcast are the Nike SB Dunk Low Barcelona and Nike Dunk High First Use.

Stick around to the end for my thoughts on the age demographics of sneakerheads on Youtube vs Tiktok vs podcast listeners based on my experience and what I'm now seeing.

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For those that miss my YouTube reviews, good news! In this episode I talk about how my new reviews are now on TikTok & Instagram Reels. Tune in for more information about those.

Then I talk about an incoming pickup and what pairs I'm trying to possibly get next month. Hint: First Use Dunks, Barcelona SB Dunks, and a couple others as well.

After that, it's on to my thoughts on the upcoming Nike Dunk Low "Scrap" and which colorway out of the one's that have been announced are my favorite.

And finally, the age-old question: "Do you put your outfit out the night before, or the morning of?"

Thanks as always for listening to this podcast!

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In This Episode I give out some props to those that supported my old Youtube efforts and a very warm thank you for those that have come along with me over to this podcast.

Of course I cover some upcoming sneakers including some Obsidian Jordan 13s, some New Balance 577s and some laser-etched Air Max 90s

From there we get into haters in the sneaker space and my dealings with them. And some of my findings about them as well.

Finally we dive into some of my more comfy pickups and also comfy shoes vs those we buy just to look good!

Thanks as always for tuning in!

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In this podcast I'll be introducing what I'm even doing here! As a longtime sneaker fan, I was disheartened by my Youtube channel being shut down by the powers that be.

I can't be held down for long though, and in this episode I talk about the Crazy Camo and Multi Camo dunks I picked up, as well as the Red Plum SB Dunk Low also now in the collection.

Also I'll have some thoughts on some upcoming sneakers including the Undercover Dunk Highs and the Travis Scott x Fragment Air Jordan 1.

Finally, I'll explain the two pairs of retro runners I've been considering getting and why I've been hesitating on picking them up!