2025 Sneaker of the Year Roundup, First Real Pickups Of 2026, Reddit Reactions & More

Send us Fan Mail#12hubsneakerpodcast #SneakerCulture #JordanRetro #SneakerPodcast #Yeezy #SneakerOfTheYearAre lace swaps ruining sneaker culture or is it just personal expression? We address the Reddit beef, break down a $10k Virgil Abloh sample, and argue over the definitive Sneaker of the Year list.Detailed Summary: In Episode 36 of the 12 Hub Sneaker Podcast, the crew returns from hiatus to tackle the biggest debates in the community. We start by addressing the controversial "lace swap" comments that set Reddit on fire—are grown men taking Ls for changing their laces?We also dive deep into sneaker history, reacting to legendary collections like Jumpman Bostic and Jimbo Slice, before getting into the business of resell. The team debates the validity of a $10,000 Off-White sample surfacing at Got Sole and breaks down the upcoming 2026 release calendar, including the return of the Galaxy Foams and Union LA Jordan 1s. Finally, we build our official "Sneaker of the Year" bracket, ranking the best retros, collaborations (Action Bronson, J Balvin), and new silhouettes from Nike, New Balance, and Yeezy.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & The "Megazord" returns04:02 - The Lace Swap Beef: "Stop ruining your Jordans"12:33 - Reddit Reacts: "Are sneakerheads too old?"17:28 - Respecting the OGs: Jumpman Bostic’s collection23:20 - Is this Virgil Abloh Off-White sample worth $10K?32:00 - Reacting to Jimbo Slice's insane PE stash39:00 - Weekly Pickups: Cacao Wow Dunks & unexpected Ws51:00 - 2026 Leaks: Union 1s, Galaxy Foams & what we need57:35 - Sneaker of the Year Debate: Best Overall1:14:58 - Ranking the Best Retros (Black Cats vs. White Cements)1:20:12 - Best Collaborations: Action Bronson vs. Travis Scott1:32:11 - Best Everyday "Door" Shoe (Hoka, Vomero, New Balance)1:37:50 - Best Designer Sneaker: Miu Miu vs. Rick Owens1:45:21 - Best Basketball Silhouette: AE1 vs. Ja 11:52:00 - Kanye West Update: Titanium Grills & "Bully" Album merch🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events.👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community!_________________________________________Instagram (Shaun): https://www.instagram.com/marblemarbsInstagram (Kari): https://www.instagram.com/hashavehad_shopInstagram (Drew): https://www.instagram.com/thedrus.shoes/Instagram (Mike Wavs): https://www.instagram.com/mikewavs/Instagram (Hugh): https://www.instagram.com/idothis4thegramAll Thing 12 Hub: https://linktr.ee/12hubpodcastWebsite: https://thetwelvehub.com/ Instagram (12 Hub Sneaker Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the12hubsneakerpodcast/ TikTok (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@the12hubsneakerpodcastX (12 Hub Podcast): https://x.com/the12hubsneakerpodcastFacebook (12 Hub Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/the12hubpodcastSupport the show