SHOE DOG PODCAST - EPISODE 179 - GOOD UGLY!

Give us a Howl, and we'll get back to you in a little while......!Welcome to the Shoe Dog Podcast.The Podcast is hosted by Lovekickscustom and 808 Kicks ATL.Episode 179 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.Timecode00:00 Intro 46:33 Adidas59:15 Nike Samples1:18:22 Nike Job Cuts1:23:30 Tyler & Nike1:32:19 2kFoul1:36:00 Salehe vs Bronson vs Freshgoods1:50:04 Sneaker Court of Public Opinion1:54:10 Discount Topics2:05:02 OutroPodcast DescriptionWelcome to the PodcastIn this episode, we dive deep into the latest moves across the sneaker industry — from insider recruitment shifts to sample leaks and upcoming collabs — nothing is off the table.We kick things off with the latest buzz around Adidas (46:33), covering their new direction, strategies, and who they’re bringing on board to shake up the brand. Then we move to Nike Samples (59:15), asking the big question: will old Nike samples finally hit the market, and is this the start of a new trend in sneaker releases?At 1:18:22, we discuss Nike job cuts and what Elliot’s recent staff changes mean for the company’s long-term strategy. Shortly after, we break down Tyler’s surprising role in Nike’s latest commercial (1:23:30), exploring if this is just a cameo or the beginning of a bigger rollout.Next, we cover some gaming and sneaker crossover at 1:32:19, where NBA 2K25 may have accidentally revealed Jayson Tatum’s upcoming sneaker. Was it a real leak or just clever marketing? We unpack the possibilities.The conversation heats up at 1:36:00 with a head-to-head debate: Salehe vs. Action Bronson vs. Joe Freshgoods — who’s really owning the best sneaker collab colorway right now? After that, we head into the always-entertaining Sneaker Court of Public Opinion (1:50:04), where we put the week’s hottest topics on trial.Finally, we rapid-fire through Discount Topics (1:54:10), highlighting quick hits and news stories you need to know, before closing out with the outro (2:05:02).👟 From Adidas’ recruitment shakeups to Nike’s shifting strategies, from gaming leaks to high-profile collabs, this episode is packed with insight, debate, and sneaker culture at its finest.You can also join us on our Shoe Dog Podcast discord: - https://discord.gg/5994kDxAHope you enjoy and make sure if you do, to hit that THUMBS UP button, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE and finally hit the NOTIFICATION BUTTON!!!Also follow us on Instagram and Youtube on the following channels: -Lovekickscustom & 808kick_atl