SHOE DOG PODCAST - EPISODE 213 - CRAFFLE!

Give us a Howl, and we'll get back to you in a little while......!Welcome back to the PodcastThe Podcast is hosted by Lovekickscustom and 808 Kicks ATL.Episode 213 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.Timecodes00:00 Intro56:56 Too Many Retro's1:09:34 Nike's Mash Up1:25:31 Guess The Copy1:39:14 Live Auctions2:02:41 Sneaker Court of Public Opinion2:13:28 Discount Topics2:37:09 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly2:38:24 OutroWelcome back to the Podcast🎙️ SNEAKER PODCAST | TOO MANY RETROS? NIKE MASHUPS, K-SWISS COPYCAT CLAIMS & STOCKX LIVE AUCTIONSIn this episode, we dive into some of the biggest debates currently happening in sneaker culture. From Jordan retros flooding the market and Nike's latest sneaker mashup experiments to accusations of copied designs and StockX entering the live auction space, there's plenty to unpack this week.We also put sneaker culture on trial in Sneaker Court of Public Opinion, cover the week's biggest headlines, and finish with The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.⏱️ Timecodes00:00 – Intro56:56 – Too Many Retros?Jordan Brand continues to dig deep into the archives, but have we reached retro overload? We discuss which classic retros deserve a return, which pairs should remain in the vault, and whether the current release strategy is helping or hurting the culture.1:09:34 – Nike's Mash-Up EraNike continues experimenting with sneaker mashups, blending iconic outsoles, uppers, and design elements from multiple silhouettes. We take a look at the latest creations and debate whether these hybrid sneakers are innovative or simply running out of ideas.1:25:31 – Guess The CopyDid K-Swiss borrow inspiration from some of the industry's biggest silhouettes? We compare designs, discuss where inspiration becomes imitation, and debate whether originality still matters in today's footwear landscape.1:39:14 – StockX Live AuctionsStockX is entering the live auction space, following in the footsteps of platforms like Whatnot. We discuss how this could impact sneaker reselling, whether it benefits buyers and sellers, and what it means for the future of the secondary market.2:02:41 – Sneaker Court of Public OpinionIt's time once again to take sneaker bad behavior to court. We examine the week's biggest controversies and deliver our verdicts.2:13:28 – Discount TopicsA rapid-fire roundup of all the smaller stories, rumors, releases, and developments from across the sneaker world.2:37:09 – The Good, The Bad & The UglyWe close out the week by highlighting the best, worst, and most bizarre stories currently happening in sneaker culture.2:38:24 – Outro👟 This Week We Discuss:Jordan Brand retro fatigueNike's latest hybrid sneaker designsK-Swiss design controversyStockX live auctionsSneaker resale market changesSneaker Court verdictsWeekly sneaker news roundup💬 Let us know in the comments:👉 Are there too many retros releasing right now?👉 What's the best Nike mashup sneaker ever created?👉 Will StockX live auctions change the sneaker resale game?👍 Like, Subscribe & Turn On Notifications for weekly sneaker news, sneaker business breakdowns, release discussions, and unfiltered opinions from across the sneaker world.You can also join us on our Shoe Dog Podcast discord: - https://discord.gg/5994kDxAHope you enjoy make sure you follow us on all the social platforms and pateron@lovekickscustom@808kicks_atl@shoedogpodcast