Give us a Howl, and we'll get back to you in a little while......! Welcome back to the Podcast The Podcast is hosted by Lovekickscustom and 808 Kicks ATL. Episode 208 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 43:16 StockX 1:10:44 Nike 1:21:47 Off White vs. VAA 1:31:00 Michael Jordan & J's 1:41:39 Under Armour 1:50:01 The Brick Moves On 1:58:30 Sneaker Court of Public Opinion 2:03:37 Discount Topics 2:18:05 The Good, The Bad & The Ugly 2:19:05 Outro Welcome back to the Podcast, In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest stories shaping sneaker culture right now — from StockX’s latest reseller strategies and more reported Nike job cuts, to the ongoing comparison between Off-White and VAA, unreleased Jordans on Michael Jordan’s feet, and fresh concerns around Under Armour. We also cover the next chapter of Nigel Sylvester’s Brick By Brick campaign, bring back Sneaker Court of Public Opinion, and close out with The Good, The Bad & The Ugly from the week in sneakers. ⏱️ Timecodes 00:00 – Intro We kick off the episode and preview another packed week of sneaker business, culture, and controversy. 43:16 – StockX We take a look at the new tactics StockX appears to be using to attract resellers. From incentives to market positioning, we discuss whether these moves can rebuild trust and keep sellers engaged. 1:10:44 – Nike Job Cuts Reports suggest Nike may be making more job cuts. We break down what this could mean for innovation, internal culture, and Nike’s long-term strategy in an increasingly competitive market. 1:21:47 – Off-White vs VAA We compare Off-White and VAA, discussing the differences in design language, cultural impact, hype, and how each resonates with sneakerheads today. 1:31:00 – Michael Jordan & Unreleased Js It looks like Michael Jordan has been wearing more unreleased Jordan sneakers. We discuss what he’s been spotted in, what it means for future releases, and how MJ still drives sneaker headlines. 1:41:39 – Under Armour Has Under Armour made another mistake? We examine recent moves, brand direction, and whether the company is missing key opportunities once again. 1:50:01 – The Brick Moves On The Brick By Brick campaign from Nigel Sylvester keeps evolving. This week the ad campaign goes full Tetris mode and even crushes a BMW. We break down the storytelling, creativity, and impact of one of the most talked-about campaigns right now. 1:58:30 – Sneaker Court of Public Opinion It’s time for Sneaker Court. We take bad sneaker behavior and questionable industry moves to trial and deliver our verdicts. 2:03:37 – Discount Topics A quick-fire roundup of smaller sneaker stories from the week — leaks, rumors, restocks, and notable quick hits. 2:18:05 – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly We round up the week with one good, one bad, and one ugly moment from sneaker culture. 2:19:05 – Outro We close out the show and look ahead to what’s next. 👟 Episode Highlights StockX reseller strategy Nike job cuts discussion Off-White vs VAA comparison Michael Jordan in unreleased Jordans Under Armour latest issues Nigel Sylvester Brick By Brick campaign Sneaker Court returns 💬 Drop a comment below: 👉 Is Nike losing its edge? 👉 Which campaign is hotter right now — Brick By Brick or classic Jordan ads? 👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and tap in weekly for sneaker news, culture talk, and honest opinions. You can also join us on our Shoe Dog Podcast discord: - ht
