Online Shopping With H, Understanding Balenci Owens, Everyone Gets A Union/Fragment Jordan 1m & More

Send us Fan MailStop paying $3,000 for designer pants. In episode 40, we’re exposing the luxury fashion "scams," hunting for 75% off steals, and debating if ASAP Rocky can actually design a shoe.Hugh and the crew dive deep into the current state of the market, from the "unheard of" brands taking over to the massive Saks Off Fifth extension sale. We discuss the ethics of "broke" fashion influencers wearing Balenciaga while living in laundry baskets and why the "Blog Era" nostalgia is driving sneaker prices into the thousands.The squad also breaks down the recent Union Frag and Royal drops, the "mental gymnastics" of buying fakes on StockX, and why certain Air Max 1s—like the legendary Patta Cherrywoods—would actually "sit" if they retroed today. Stick around for some legendary music industry stories involving ASAP Ferg, Big Body Bes, and the chaos of a Muslim-Hip-Hop wedding.Time Stamps:0:00 We almost ended the pod over "Nonsense"1:45 Bringing the old gang back? (The Eddie Era)3:04 The 75% Off Luxury "Secret"4:30 Why retail designer prices are for "Impatient People"7:15 Palm Angels & The $100 Sock Scam9:30 "Grocery Store Hypebeasts": The broke influencer problem12:15 Selling the Jeremy Scotts (End of an Era)15:05 Union Frag Results: Who actually hit?17:25 Carhartt vs. "Work In Progress" (WIP)19:20 The New Balance x Casablanca Deep Dive21:45 Action Bronson’s "Aquatic" style and the return of F*ck That’s Delicious23:55 Wedding stories: ASAP Ferg, Big Body Bes, and Imams in Adidas26:20 ASAP Rocky: Style Icon vs. "Whack" Designer?30:00 The $26,000 Air Max 1 (Patta Cherrywood debate)38:20 The P-Rod Habanero Review (Size up!)42:50 StockX Mental Gymnastics: "Authenticating" fakes48:15 All-Star Weekend 2026: Phoenix Meetup?53:45 The "Brown vs. Gray" Sneaker Argument1:02:15 12Hub's first Brand Deal?1:10:20 Sneaker App Beta: Cataloging the collection1:24:10 The evolution of "Fit Pics" and Instagram vanity🎤 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