Joe La Puma

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  1. The Truth Behind Reselling Sneakers In 2025

    19/12/2025

    The Truth Behind Reselling Sneakers In 2025

    On the final episode of 2025 of the Complex Sneakers Podcast, co-hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Upscale Vandal are joined by sneaker reseller Sole Street, Andre Arias, to talk about the current state of sneaker resale, if resellers are down bad, and the glory days of reselling sneakers. They also talk about Jeff Staple throwing fake Pigeon Dunks on a traffic light, Jerry Lorenzo leaving Adidas, and the Air Jordan 14s coming back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24min
  2. Is the 2025 Air Jordan 1 'Bred' Retro Worth $250?

    31/01/2025

    Is the 2025 Air Jordan 1 'Bred' Retro Worth $250?

    The biggest sneaker release of the year so far is the 2025 retro return of the original black and red “Bred” Air Jordan 1. It’s going to be an expensive shoe at $250, and a hard one to get with around 10,000 pairs floating around. How good of a job did Jordan Brand do in recreating its most seminal sneaker? Does this year’s iteration of the black and red “Banned” Jordan 1 actually feel like a premium shoe? And does anyone even care about all the little details? Co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty answer those questions on the latest episode. Also here, they discuss the “Ruby Red Slipper” version of the Wizard of Oz x Nike SB Dunk Low, the recent JJJJound New Balance 993, and Lorenz.OG’s hectic New Balance drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17min
  3. Our Favorite Sneakers of 2024

    20/12/2024

    Our Favorite Sneakers of 2024

    We’re still in year-end list-making mode when it comes to the best sneakers of 2024. With the dust from the ComplexCon Sneaker of the Year panel finally settled, we’re revisiting that compilation to briefly go over our final sneaker of the year selections. More than that, cohosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty talk about their personal favorite shoes from 2024, like Ronnie Fieg’s run of Kith Asics and the Stash x Nike Air Max 95s. Also, they discuss the Corteiz x Nike Air Trainer Huarache release in New York, the “Legend Blue” Air Jordan 11 release, and the biggest flop sneakers of 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21min
  4. How Good Is the ‘Black Cement’ Air Jordan 3 Retro?

    22/11/2024

    How Good Is the ‘Black Cement’ Air Jordan 3 Retro?

    The ‘Black Cement’ Air Jordan 3 is one of the biggest sneakers of the year. But how does the 2024 Jordan 3 ‘Black Cement’ compare to the 2018 ‘Black Cement’? And which one is more like the original Jordan 3 that was released in 1988? Co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty review the sneakers in this episode. They also recap ComplexCon, from the Travis Scott drops to Nike’s 3D-printed sneaker to the dramatic Sneaker of the Year panel. Also, some reflections on tier rankings for Air Jordan 11 colorways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h
  5. Debating the Best Sneakers of 2020 So Far

    17/07/2020

    Debating the Best Sneakers of 2020 So Far

    The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they discuss the ins and outs of the ten best sneakers of 2020 so far, as decided by the Complex sneakers team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6min
  6. Why Those Old Jordans You Loved Wouldn't Sell Today

    10/11/2023

    Why Those Old Jordans You Loved Wouldn't Sell Today

    The sneakers that you loved decades ago may not be all that exciting today—no matter how much you try to convince yourself otherwise. Here, Complex Sneakers Podcast co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty talk about wanting old Air Jordans to come back only to realize that a lot of them really don’t hold up. The retro market is different, and more saturated now, which affects how we consume retro staples like Jordans and Air Maxes. The co-hosts also discuss the black and royal Air Jordan 1 “Reimagined,” which arrived to not that much fanfare last weekend and may be an indicator of how people feel about too many tweaks on original Jordan styles. Also: the TMNT x Adidas Superstar, Nigo x Nike Air Force 3s, and a look ahead at ComplexCon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9min
  7. Are the Reimagined 'Bred' Air Jordan 4s Any Good?

    19/01/2024

    Are the Reimagined 'Bred' Air Jordan 4s Any Good?

    Is it too early to start talking about the best sneakers of 2024? Absolutely, but that hasn’t stopped people from throwing around that distinction for the “Bred” Air Jordan 4 reimagined, which changes up a classic with a leather makeover. In their comeback episode, co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty discuss the merits of the latest Jordan 4 retro. They also break down the hot year New Balance is already having, the lukewarm reaction to Devin Booker’s first Nike shoe, and the continued proliferation of fake sneakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3min
  8. DJ Clark Kent Shares Untold Sneaker Stories

    24/01/2020

    DJ Clark Kent Shares Untold Sneaker Stories

    The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne, and this week they’re joined by legendary sneakerhead and producer DJ Clark Kent to talk about the genesis of his sneaker obsession, hear untold hip-hop industry sneaker stories, and why he loves the Air Force 1 so much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13min
  9. The Best Sneakers of 2024 | Complex Con(versations)

    08/12/2024

    The Best Sneakers of 2024 | Complex Con(versations)

    What are the best sneakers of 2024? Which pairs will we remember the most that set the tone in sneakers over the last 12 months? Is the Adidas AE 1 really that good? What about Wu-Tang Dunks? Did Jae Tips make a top-10 sneaker of the year? The Complex Sneakers Show co-hosts got into these questions at the annual ComplexCon Sneaker of the Year panel last month with guests Lil Yachty and PJ Tucker. As is customary, we’re uploading the full conversation as a recap here. It starts with a tribute to DJ Clark Kent, who the panel will be named for going forward, features that infamous Yachty moment over the Concrete Boys Air Force 1s, and eventually settles on a pretty unanimous choice for sneaker of the year. Follow along with the picks, debate in the comments, and let us know how your choices differ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  10. Salehe Bembury Changed the Game at New Balance, Crocs, and Yeezy

    24/10/2025

    Salehe Bembury Changed the Game at New Balance, Crocs, and Yeezy

    Salehe Bembury joins this week’s episode of The Complex Sneakers Podcast to talk about his new book, “I Make Shoes”, his new brand, SPUNGE, and his sneaker history with Yeezy, New Balance, and Crocs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22min
  11. The Best and Worst Supreme x Nike Sneakers

    17/01/2020

    The Best and Worst Supreme x Nike Sneakers

    The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne, and this week they’re joined by co-worker and sneaker collector and hoarder Kevin Luyster. They talk about the history of Supreme’s Nike collaborations through the good and the bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  12. Jacques Slade Talks the Ins and Outs of Sneaker YouTube

    24/07/2020

    Jacques Slade Talks the Ins and Outs of Sneaker YouTube

    The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week they have on actor, blogger, and YouTube host Jacques Slade, a footwear expert who has done everything from rapping to unboxing. They talk about going to Michael Jordan’s house, Walk Hard: the Dewey Cox Story, and becoming the Ryan Seacrest of sneakers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2min
  13. Rich Paul Talks NBA Sneaker Deals, Steph Curry's Free Agency, and New Balance Sneaker

    05/12/2025

    Rich Paul Talks NBA Sneaker Deals, Steph Curry's Free Agency, and New Balance Sneaker

    This week on the Complex Sneakers Podcast, co-hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Upscale Vandal are joined by legendary sports agent Rich Paul, who's a longtime friend and business partner to LeBron James, to talk about NBA sneaker deals, Steph Curry's sneaker free agency, and his upcoming sneaker release with New Balance. Paul talks about how he used to buy Air Jordans early for over retail, helping Nike and LeBron work on the LeBron 6, 7, and 8, and how he hand-delivered the Watch the Throne LeBron 9s to Jay-Z and Kanye West. He goes to on say that Ja Morant has the best sneaker in the NBA out of younger players and talks about how he signed to New Balance and the release details on his New Balance 2010. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 20min
  14. How Mayor Became the Most Infamous Man in Sneakers

    31/01/2020

    How Mayor Became the Most Infamous Man in Sneakers

    The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty and this week they’re joined by Mayor to find out some of his wildest and most frightening sneaker stories, how he accumulated his $1.8 million collection, and how he’s been able to change over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11min
  15. How Croatian Style Became the Most Exclusive Sneaker Reseller

    16/04/2021

    How Croatian Style Became the Most Exclusive Sneaker Reseller

    The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys speak to Andre Ljustina aka Croatian Style. Andre shares his story of how a game of pop-a-shot basketball lead to his lifelong passion for sneakers. It's a passion that he has cultivated into becoming not only one of the biggest sneaker collectors around, but also a celebrity plug for stars from all walks of life, from Beyonce and Jay Z to Travis Scott to Mark McGwire and the late DJ AM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23min
  16. The Secret History of Flight Club with Chris Vidal

    13/12/2019

    The Secret History of Flight Club with Chris Vidal

    On this week of The Complex Sneakers Podcast, hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne are joined by Chris Vidal. Vidal shares untold stories from behind the scenes at New York's first sneaker consignment store, Flight Club, in the early 2000s and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  17. Ranking the Best Air Jordan 3s of All Time

    17/01/2025

    Ranking the Best Air Jordan 3s of All Time

    What are the best Air Jordan 3 colorways of all time? Co-hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty debate that in their latest list rundown on this new episode. What’s the best non-original Air Jordan 3? How good is the “Cool Grey” Jordan 3? Does the “Mocha” Jordan 3 deserve a spot? Also on this episode, the panel discusses ethics around sneaker leaks, the impact on the resale market of Stadium Goods closing its New York City store, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17min
  18. How Good Are Travis' 'Mocha' Jordan 1s? Are 'Panda' Dunks That Bad?

    29/07/2022

    How Good Are Travis' 'Mocha' Jordan 1s? Are 'Panda' Dunks That Bad?

    The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the trio discuss Travis Scott’s latest Cactus Jack sneaker, the Air Jordan 1 Low, and where it ranks in his work. They also break down the hate around the “Panda” Nike Dunk Low and discuss whether it’s really justified. Later, Welty questions Donald Glover’s New Balance campaign and also the newfound interest in suede Adidas models. Also, Brendan gives up on the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 and Joe La Puma relives an episode of “borrowing” from his parents to get Air Jordan 17s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13min
  19. James Whitner Reveals Unreleased A Ma Maniere Air Jordans

    15/07/2022

    James Whitner Reveals Unreleased A Ma Maniere Air Jordans

    The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by James Whitner of the Whitaker Group, the company behind sneaker stores A Ma Maniere and Social Status. Whitner brings along a never-before-seen Air Jordan 12 collaboration and talks about his stores’ rise, the realities of fighting bots, and how backdooring happens in the sneaker industry. Also, Joe and Welty practice yoga while Brendan recovers from a go-karting session Looking for the Complex Sneakers Podcast Dad Hats? Shop on Complex Shop now! https://shop.complex.com/products/the-complex-sneakers-podcast-dad-hat-white https://shop.complex.com/products/the-complex-sneakers-podcast-dad-hat-black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 26min
  20. Westside Gunn on How to Build a $10,000 Outfit

    20/10/2023

    Westside Gunn on How to Build a $10,000 Outfit

    Westside Gunn, who just released his album “And Then You Pray for Me,” is a rapper who’s well-versed in rare sneakers and elite garments. In this episode, he talks about the footwear of professional wrestlers, his aspirations to own a pair of Nike Air Yeezy 1s even if they’ll crumble on him, and the blight that is fake Denim Tears. Westside also drops a teaser that Griselda will reunite in 2024 for a sequel album in “WWCD 2.” At the top of the show, Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne discuss Taylor Swift’s New Balance influence, the Malaysia excursion, and making people golf to get a pair of Travis Scott’s Air Jordan 1s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12min
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