Brands and resellers have made it so difficult to get regular shoes, people have little to no choice but to get quality "reps" if they want the shoe. No one is paying over retail or 3x the price. Especially with everything else in life skyrocketing in price. Also, there is no sneaker culture, it's more of a community.

@NE0C0R7EX

Жыл бұрын

Yeah those Travis 1s you’re talking about are not “regular shoes” lol they’re literally meant to be exclusive. Nice edit with the disingenuous language then again I’m not surprised since it’s coming from a counterfeit apologist. That’s why they say only fake people wear fakes, you’re fake from head to toe

@elip185

Жыл бұрын

Don’t even wear fakes… actually used to resell sneakers, but can say, “y’all”ripping on people that do wear fakes be living off food stamps with your 2 gr retro Jordan’s from sneaker expos getting tricked by resellers. “Go out and make daddy some money puta”

@elip185

Жыл бұрын

@@NE0C0R7EX ^

@connorgreen6801

Жыл бұрын

Maybe people realized a rational person doesn't pay hundreds of dollars for shoes that cost $2 make? I hope that would be how a rational person thinks. When I see someone with what I would assume shoes he's wearing just because they're expensive. Instantly think clown. I mean do you want to be over 40 years old sitting in a circle with other grown men talking about Nikes? I can't imagine people think this is improving and benefiting mankind. It's literally the opposite there is no discussion of value, I'm watching this with my wife and she can't believe this is real. My wife's Mexican and I always have banter back and forth with her father who the harder worker is lol. I'm honestly embarrassed this is what reality is suppose to be

Fresh off a FSR episode straight to Complex Sneakers Podcast

@illest_lovelace417

Жыл бұрын

Best feeling knowing we have more content from the GOATS right after fsr 💯🤘🏽

@aiiightcoolsafe

Жыл бұрын

this is the way

This is the greatest podcast on KZread....Period

I don’t personally wear reps but gotta say retail pairs aren’t even all that great sometimes with all the QC issues. A lot of the times you have glue stains, marks and creasing on your shoes as if they were used and already worn by someone else 🤦‍♂️

@aquaviii

Жыл бұрын

Reimagined 3's lol

What a great episode. This is how the pod should always be.

i’m 40 now. i remember i had a teacher in 7th grade who always had something to say since i had multiple sneakers and a sneaker rotation. since i kept them so clean, she always thought i had new sneakers on. people always have something to say about my love for sneakers.

Hearing these sneaker retail stories while driving home from my sneaker retail job makes me laugh at how much the retail game hasn't changed at all 😂. Need to see that selling challenge I need some selling tips from Welty

@zio3vi

Жыл бұрын

The fact the stories are the same for me even I am from another country and “market”, we are all on the same boat

@connorgreen6801

Жыл бұрын

Maybe people realized a rational person doesn't pay hundreds of dollars for shoes that cost $2 make? I hope that would be how a rational person thinks. When I see someone with what I would assume shoes he's wearing just because they're expensive. Instantly think clown. I mean do you want to be over 40 years old sitting in a circle with other grown men talking about Nikes? I can't imagine people think this is improving and benefiting mankind. It's literally the opposite there is no discussion of value, I'm watching this with my wife and she can't believe this is real. My wife's Mexican and I always have banter back and forth with her father who the harder worker is lol. I'm honestly embarrassed this is what reality is suppose to be

@NeuXNeumann

Жыл бұрын

@@connorgreen6801 when?

@connorgreen6801

Жыл бұрын

@@NeuXNeumann I guess that's how ignorant I am. I thought eventually people would realize China is laughing at everyone in the US that horde shoes. Guess I'm wrong, apologies.

@NeuXNeumann

Жыл бұрын

@Connor Green nah when did I ask. I'm not American 🤷‍♂️

The sneaker game is out of control even if you don’t want to buy reps you got companies like stockX and resale shops selling reps for authentic prices

@orangejuicexman

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Reps are so good now even if you buy from a reseller how do you really know you aren’t buying reps

@NE0C0R7EX

Жыл бұрын

They don’t slip up as often as you counterfeit apologists wish they did.

@orangejuicexman

Жыл бұрын

@@NE0C0R7EX How can I trust that really though? Counterfeit apologists? Didn’t Nike claim stock x had fakes?

@NE0C0R7EX

Жыл бұрын

@@orangejuicexman How can I trust the next plane I take won’t crash? I hear about crashes all the time.

It’s interesting to see how their communities view on sneaker culture back in the day. Im 34 & grew up in PG county, MD and sneaker culture was always a thing. There was always a competition to see who had the dopest sneaker rotation.

When I can't buy the GR releases anymore of course I'm going to go get a rep if possible. I'm not trying to pay 3x or more for it.

@Kickback79

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@blakesnyder123

Жыл бұрын

exactly and somehow complex doesnt understand this and they need to advocate for it.

@andrewwhite8651

Жыл бұрын

@@blakesnyder123 They're out of touch because these dudes are frequently GIVEN hype sneakers for free (b/c they work for Complex) or they have access to buy the real ones for retail. Not all of us work for Complex and have a sneaker plug who can get us the real deal for a reasonable price.

Working at footlocker during highschool was the best job ive ever had. Loved hearing JLP and Welty talk about working at a retail sneaker store at the end 😂

Got rained out at work. Been diligently checking my complex subscription on KZread for the upload

i think many people who buy reps would buy retail if they can go to the store and get the shoe they want reps take long to ship but r worth it monetarily

@BookerT69

Жыл бұрын

No doubt. If I could find size 13 reps I would buy them all

@cp2polk

Жыл бұрын

​@@BookerT69 frfr.

@El3ctroclash

Жыл бұрын

Nah.. they'll still buy reps coz they want to rock TS and Off whites. Then they'll say it saves them money.

@BookerT69

Жыл бұрын

@@cp2polk you don’t know a good site do you? DHGate got me some reallly nice Travis Scott SB but the 13 fits like a 12

There are so many nice models that are sitting (for way under retail on most resale sites even) that nobody bats an eye for. What most people seem to forget is that some of todays grails were sitting or were on sale too, back in the day, that later became grails. I dont need to buy the fake Travis for todays hype when i can just buy multiple pairs of tomorrow's grails. I just started this year geting back into sneakers and i already got a W on 2 out of 4 on the Snkrs app and 0 out of 1 on the Nike app. And while it was a bit of a let down when i took an L it made me appreciate the ones i got even more.

I love how quick y’all jumped right into it ! Sneaker game proper ! As a collector that’s been in the game for awhile, at this point I just feel people are going to buy reps either way ! I love the retail therapy conversation man ! Pure nostalgia Such a beautiful episode guys !

I Was messing around with my shoes redoing laces and just looking at them yesterday...My wife looks at me crazy and said you and your shoes...Every1 has a hobby or stuff they like and is into. Sneakers just happens to be mine....I'm 42 and doubt I ever stop I love shoes man

@nwat3348

Жыл бұрын

39 here… us old heads gotta stick together 😂😂

@d.felixphoto2260

Жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm D. I'm 42 and I been into sneakers since 1986 and fully addict since 1995 🙋🏿‍♂️. Nice to meet y'all

@sig310

Жыл бұрын

39 going on 40..We've been in the game since we were kids lol

@kevincollins8620

Жыл бұрын

I'm your guys ages. Over 400 shoes. I only buy stuff on clearance.

@d.felixphoto2260

Жыл бұрын

@@kevincollins8620 nothing wrong with that.

I don’t wear reps.. but I’m not mad at anyone who does. Do what makes you happy

Many people just buy reps because they want to make their outfits stand out better. They don’t care about sneaker culture/ being a sneaker head, they genuinely just enjoy the uniqueness of Jordan’s, Dunks, etc.

I don’t wear reps but I get it! It’s wayyy too hard to hit on sneakers and other apps I haven’t even hit on sneakers app yet and I’ve tried over 30 times it’s ridiculous and resellers have lots of pairs somehow

@NE0C0R7EX

Жыл бұрын

It’s supposed to be hard to win $500 sneakers for only $180. Think.

@LonnieHutchinson90

Жыл бұрын

the resell value is strictly up to hype beasts and not because they are actually worth $500

@NE0C0R7EX

Жыл бұрын

@@LonnieHutchinson90 No, it’s up to the consumer as well. Resellers don’t get to set any random price they want. They don’t choose to lose money on bricks. Off White 1s retailed for the same price as all GR 1s but obviously they were never actually meant to cost the same. THINK

@belligerent2941

Жыл бұрын

@@NE0C0R7EX The shoes are made for $50 lol what do you mean $500 sneakers?

Joe was ALIVE today …. Love it

We need 5 episodes a week!

Love the show gentlemen ! God bless the sneaker culture !

Love the show, always wait for it every week! Keep up the good work. Wouldn’t even come to complex KZread if it weren’t for y’all

Oh man the whole conversation about holes in the wall gave me retail flashbacks. Wealty on the assistant manager close to store manager open had me feeling a type of way haha

The retail stories bring back memories. I remember having to bar lace the shoes, filling the holes and yes, trying to disguise the display shoes as fresh pairs from the back.

I got fake AMM 3s and fire red 4s, no one has ever called me out. But I usually tell people where to get them if they say they like them.

@aadhiimrana3771

Жыл бұрын

Where do I get them?

Great episode (as usual!) guys. Absolutely loved the retail stories! :)

The last part about y’all’s shoe store selling days gave me flashbacks. I dealt with all that stuff here in HOU. Great show

So crazy how out of touch the speakers are.. reps are such good quality now. Cheaper than retail. Always available. Plus, why pay hundreds of dollars from Stockx, Goat, etc. when so many fakes pass through anyways? Unless you’re getting it directly from the source, you’ll never know. I literally bought a pair of Lost and Founds 1s from goat and won a pair on SNKRS a week later and turns out the pair from GOAT were fake. You can still appreciate the culture and shoes for what they are while also saving money.

@Kickback79

Жыл бұрын

💯

@El3ctroclash

Жыл бұрын

You rock reps and you're here? Did you just start collecting and have no idea what this channel is about? You in the wrong place to rant about people not condoning reps. By the way, there are tons of sneaks on retail. Quit capping with your save money by buying reps lol

@jesseijiwola962

Жыл бұрын

where can I find these said shoes on retail because the good shoes that everyone wants are sold at 2 times the price of retail.

@El3ctroclash

Жыл бұрын

@@jesseijiwola962 The 'good shoes'? Define good shoes. I been collecting from 98' and a lot of 'good shoes' weren't accessible even before reselling went crazy because they just sold out fast and people were lining up and camping outside stores. You cappin' if you thinkin to get every 'good shoes' out there easily. This year should be your chance to hit on shoes because there are tons of stuff under retail on a lot of platforms.

@Alchemist147

Жыл бұрын

@@El3ctroclash where can I find phantoms for retail?

The instore event between yall DEFINITELY needs to happen!!! 😂

You guys selling sneakers in a store, Impractical Jokers style hidden camera show sounds great! 👏 Another great episode!

This episode was nostalgia for me with the retail talk

My problem with snkrs is that for some reason I keep getting kicked outta the app, and have to sign in like once a day. So I never get push notifications anymore.

The Footlocker/Footaction stories brought back memories.

My guess about the Adidas and Ye deal, if it actually is a thing, is that Adidas owns the rights to the models, but all the stock they got now probably has the Yeezy branding on them. Because of that they have to make a deal with Ye to be able to sell that remaining stock. A talking point for you guys too could be what potential you think the Adidas x Bad Bunny deal has. I think Adidas should prioritize that deal more than they do know, since all the models, including the new Campus, are great designs that completely changes the original silhouettes

I listen to the CSP every week on GooglePodcasts, but if there's a CSPxFSRxSS instore team selling episode, with LaPuma, Dunne, Welty, and Trinidad. I'M WATCHING THAT!!! This episode had be rolling 😂, with JLP and Welty explaining to Dunne, "Sell the display.........fill the Holes.......SKU the sneakers.......Sale tag........lacing ......Run the Drags.........9:05am text.....who closed the wall?"😂🤣😭 This episode reminded me of my of rookie new hires. Although I'm 500miles away in Toronto, we speak the same Slanguage. 👍

This pod is epic !

A 1-23 JLP Triple Black Jordan PE line would go hard

Yall Gave me retail PSTD FootAction employee (2000 - 2004) Man I remember sending and getting those "hole" in the wall texts.

48:00 I remember the time I scale on shelves too in getting shoes 🤣

I love the Len song Steal My Sunshine. All of us around a certain age do. It reminds us of chill days b.sing

I wouldn't pay resell for the mars yard, but if I came across a very good rep for a price I'd probably buy it. But it seems like every week now people are hyping up weekly releases as "a grail." If I miss out, then I don't really care - there's a huge amount of good shoes out there in the market readily available.

Nike SB Jordan 4 fav shoe of the year so far. Reimagined Cement 3’s second

Reps have always been fine. The difference is they're becoming near identical now so getting reps or retail to me doesnt matter anymore. Of course I still try to get retail if I can but I literally do not care anymore. They're just shoes, dont stress over them THIS much. Don't let them take over your life.

@Ghostmanetx

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, and reps have even had better quality than some retail pairs too. It’s weird how some sneaker heads would rather wear a terrible pair of retail shoes over a better quality pair of reps just so they can say they’re authorized by NIKE.

@Conrad45

Жыл бұрын

@frosty8084 Exactly, you get it. At the end of the day they're just shoes, why should I care if they come from Nike or if they come from a replica factory that literally has better quality control? It's wild. My 30 dollar pair of travis scott reverse mochas are literally better quality then my retail jordan 1 lows. It's insane.

@sneakybloke

Жыл бұрын

@@Ghostmanetx The lies you tell yourself to justify wearing fakes. Better quality? You’re buggin

@Ghostmanetx

Жыл бұрын

@@sneakybloke I ain’t bugging, I can walk into any sneaker store and they wouldn’t know they’re reps, and when people do ask they’re surprised when I tell them they are because how good quality.

@Conrad45

Жыл бұрын

@@sneakybloke Literally 30 dollar dunk reps have better quality then most pandas or any general release dunk its hilarious. I have retail dunks and got my friend a pair of grey fog reps and the quality of leather is INFINITELY, and I mean INFINITELY better then the retail dunks I own. It's pathetically hilarious how much better it is

me personally I never wearing fakes, when you have a shoe that u know is legit there's just a different feeling that hits.

This the best episode you guys have done, all three of you are killing it. I listened once while awake and again while I slept. Please do the Welty vs Joe sell off, it’s a great idea!

Dude I’d def cop some jlp Jordan’s

I don’t think there’s any kicks, asides from the shattered backboards, that I covet enough to want to buy reps for. But I heard they were tough to find decent reps for.

Those Anthony Hamilton’s are 🔥

I see you Welty with that hip hop knowledge . Finding Forever … old school .

FYI Brendan: I've been wearing my White Cement 3s from the shock drop on SNKRS since Feb. 28th. They are everything you want them to be and more.

The conversation on yalls retails day is far more intriguing , y’all really got emotional with it! Y’all really need to brainstorm on how to create a retail model where you 3 take on positions and see who can sell more

I swear I had the same retail memories as Walty in a sneaker shop I had worked for, during my stay for 18 months we had the same DVD, I can literally know every song coming next at the time of the day. the opening song at 9:30 was I see fire Ed Sheeran, and the closing song was I took a pill in Ibiza at 19:25.

I don’t wear reps, but buy and wear what you find interest in.. put your own style into it as well!

It’s called a boat! Great episode boys

1-23 would be orange and purple accents with predominantly white, black or gunsmoke yellow leather and or suede edges sail laces and midsole with gum or glow in the dark outsole. Green insole and red and blue alt laces. Possibly turtle power under outsole.

Yo Brendan! Who’s you barber? Such a fly cut

It used to be deemed excessive to have 10-20 pairs. Now I have a ‘trim’ when I go past 250 (when I swore I never would again)

@kevincollins8620

Жыл бұрын

I'm at over 400. You'll be fine.

@Ghostmanetx

Жыл бұрын

@@kevincollins8620 On track of hitting 500 this year, whole room in my house is dedicated for shoes.

@kevincollins8620

Жыл бұрын

@@Ghostmanetx post some of them kicks. I haven't uploaded all of mine at once... but at my precious residence I did do most of them at once. Like 4 years back. Now a days I have soo many shoes In boxes (the actual boxes) as opposed to loose because finding heat at Ross isn't like it used to be. So now I'm purchasing online mainly.

welty my brother in christ its time to go see brendans russian barber

I come to this podcast for all the insight that it brings, but I stay for the stories like the ones that got shared at the end of the episode. Unmatched chemistry.

Really wish you all would’ve touched on the fact pairs are limited now due to bots and resellers and the introduction to stockX and GOAT made people overnight resellers so pairs are not touching actual consumers which opened a REP market to those consumers that are tired to taking L’s

We need some clean 4s to come through this year

Congrats to Dunne on the scar clearing up nice.

They look roomier in the toe box like 90s, I wear 12.5 with Air Max 90s but either 12.5 or 13 with Air Max 1s. Do these fit more like 90s or regular 1s, I sold my LTPT AM1s in size 13 because they were too big, I don’t want to make the same mistake with these. Can you please advise me?!

Those Charlene 11’s are x2🔥

Man, I also have dreams that I’m back working at Finish Line and it’s packed af lol nightmares! 😂

I love gum soles ! My fav pair Air Force one white with gum sole

I will bankroll a retail challenge between Joe and Welty.

Ayy Welty got the Maine wildlife shirt on! Crazy they shut down ur old store but if you ever in Maine Welty come by Maine Mall FTL you always welcome

We are buying reps because Nike and Jordan brand dont make enough of their shoes and then it gets botted up and then resold 10x the price. THATS WHY.

@blakesnyder123

Жыл бұрын

These days the reps are basically 1:1 and there are so many sneakers that I love but cant afford and are not accessible because of the bots and Resellers jacking up the prices to the point of ripping you off.

@SevenHunnid

Жыл бұрын

I’m the hardest working mexican.. i do food reviews while puffing Za on my KZread channel

@hydro9652

Жыл бұрын

@@blakesnyder123 I had this same mindset but when it comes to shoes i actually appreciate the comfort, the story, or the person behind the shoes, there’s no way I could wear a rep

@Soleprofit559

Жыл бұрын

Only thing is that reps aren’t comfortable and bad for your feet, fall apart much faster , etc.

@tippylosojos

Жыл бұрын

@@Soleprofit559 not for the higher quality ones

if you don't like reps, blame resellers. no one wants to spend 1000s on a pair of sneakers.

Why do I like the SB pine greem AJ4 so much? I do not usually like 4s or green

For the first time I have the same pair with Welty

If I Ever Had A Chance To Design An Air Jordan Retro..It Would Be An Air Jordan 6 Suede With An Black Icy Sole Bottom Like From The Cap N Gown 11s

I buy reps because I wear my shoes

@jmoney0627

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people buy real shoes and wear their shoes 💀💀💀 what’s your point ?

A lot on dudes going to a local skate shop they haven’t been into in YEARS ON THE 17th

Love wearing my reps outside in public, mall, events etc… Because when i get compliments on my shoes. I happily let the people know they’re reps/Fakes. And they’re reactions are amazing when they think that im lying about wearing fakes. They sometimes are flabbergasted because the reps are 1:1 now. And people even ask me how they can get some. So yea, reps have taken the game now. Literally nobody cant tell on feet. But hey, yall do you 🐸 🍵 Love me my reps

@cliftonbrown4051

Жыл бұрын

Best rep site?

@cliftonbrown4051

Жыл бұрын

@Pasquale Palabras got my first jordan 1 in first grade. So I'm with you there. I Don't have whatsapp so where on IG can I find these 1:1

That's not the Jada laugh that's the Pierre Bourne tag lol 🤣😂

What song do they use for the intro?!?!?

Yea have the “Sell Off” here in Indy for all star next year maybe ask Matt to do at corperate.. bring Sergio with you also lol 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

I got finessed on a pair of SB Dunks via online purchase which turned out to be fake . After some weeks I started to wear them cause hey, I didn’t want to sell them to someone and to throw them away would also hurt in regards to the money I spend so I just wear them sometimes. Also it’s not a super hyped release, just a pair of Ceramics 😂

What jacket/shirt is Brendan wearing? It’s 🔥🔥🔥 I need it 🙏🙏

I know the Jordan 3’s are a must and I grew up in the Jordan era but I know this Pair means a lot so I’m going to Pass and hopefully free up a Pair. All or mostly white Colorway is the only reason, But appreciate the History🫡

So are those green 4s coming or not

I need yall to wear disguises and work at one of the busiest shoe retail spots in New York.

I wonder what they're opinion on "On cloud" running sneakers is...

With all due respect there are plenty of shoes at retailers that are available right now. On 3/3/2023 you can buy nice sneakers that are 100% authentic, no need to buy reps/UAs. However, do as you wish and have a great day.

It’s nice to have a mix of reps and real pairs in your collection

@brutus8123

Жыл бұрын

No it’s not…

@rc7fiddy

Жыл бұрын

@@brutus8123 welp I guess you’re too insecure

@Alchemist147

Жыл бұрын

@@brutus8123 it is bro who really cares

@lorenzopippia5257

Жыл бұрын

​@@brutus8123 why not?

@brutus8123

Жыл бұрын

@@rc7fiddy replica is just another word for fake. I’m not insecure, I just like wearing legit product. If I can’t afford it oh well there’s hundreds of new shoes dropping ever year

I've never done it, but I'm all for it. The people who would actually wear the shoes can't afford them.

I was jus thinking so if we can get a nike sb tag on retro releases then cant we get more nike sb collabs wit retros so we can get tht sorta OG back tab feel but not it ruining the backbone of the OGs yk

LETS GOOO

@Gg-ij7li

Жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you and wants to free you from any shackles in your life! Call upon His name and He will save you! If you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and believe that He rose from the dead and abandon your sins, you will be saved! God bless you, have an awesome day ❤

How do i submit a topic?

Nike dunks aren’t high quality they are C grade leather the exact same as the reps. Anvil Rose exposed the bs from Nike his videos are great. The Tom Sach’s GPS prolly the best shoe out

@wildboy6718

Жыл бұрын

When u said c quality I knew exactly where u got that from lol

My rep J's are just as good as my retail J's. There are different levels and if you're just going off of what is on Ali Express or DH Gate you're gonna get burned by Stock X.

@Ghostmanetx

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, Ali Express and DH Gate is like the lowest tier of reps. High tier rep shops are A1 and Cappuccino. Basically LJR batch for Jordan 1s and M batch for Dunks

Most of the “high end” resale shops, instagram sellers are selling high quality UA’s. 😭😭How is it possible to have every hype shoe in stock in every size ? If your not buying direct from Nike or a Nike authorized retailer. They are fake. The reps are so good these days you would need a legit retail pair side by side to tell them apart. And the difference is 3%. 💯💯

@anth2290

Жыл бұрын

🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡

@Kickback79

Жыл бұрын

@@anth2290 keep paying resell you 🤡😭😭😭your getting these 🇨🇳🇨🇳😂😂😂and I don’t even know it.

@blackcat86900

Жыл бұрын

@@anth2290 reseller 😂😂😂

Can I send you guys a pair of super reps. They’re a pair fragment Travis 1 low. You can have them don’t want them back but they’re pretty crazy

ballpark; 2,000,000 pairs of Yeezys that Adidas can't shift at $220 retail but depends if the half billion figure out there is cost price loss or retail value. If it's inventory at cost that's A LOT of pairs.

My thing is if they are reps and your claiming to be reps then it’s cool, but if they’re reps and your claiming them to be real or acting like they are then that’s the issue

@jmoney0627

Жыл бұрын

Fact

The best episodes are when there are no guests

We NEED the Sell Off between JLP and Welty!