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Nice Kicks Podcast

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Nice Kicks Aims To Offer Listeners A Weekly Destination For Credible Information, Sneaker History, Expert Insights. Sneaker Stories, And More In Fast-Paced Podcast Episodes.

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Episodes

  1. Kanye Vs. Walmart, A Ma Maniére's Applauded Release, Nike Go Flyease Controversy

    Have You Seen The New Yeezy Logo? Walmart Is Seeking To Dispute The New Yeezy Logo Submitted To Trademark Via Kanye West And Yeezy, LLC. The New Yeezy Logo Consists Of Eight Dotted Lines, Each Comprising Three Totally Shaded Circles, With A Total Of 24 Circles, Arranged At Equal Angles As Rays…

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  2. Best Sneaker Commercials, Jordan Zion 1, And Sneaker Pre-Orders

    What's Your Favorite Sneaker Commercial? Long Before Sneaker Leaks And Early Looks, Signature Athletes And Brands Took To Television And Print To Debut Their Latest Signature Shoe. As The Digital Age Is Upon Us, The Sneaker Narrative Has Changed And Footwear Commercials Are Becoming A Rare...

  3. Kobe Bryant Estate Departs Nike And Nike's New Refurbished Program

    Kobe Bryant Estate Departs Nike Vanessa Bryant And The Bryant Estate Have Parted Ways With Nike As Kobe Post Retirement Contract Expired On Tuesday, April 13th. The Bryant Estate Has Cited Frustrations With Nike's Release Strategy With Kobe's Signature Line Including Availability To Consumers And...

  4. Ep. 24: Foot Locker x GOAT - What does this mean?

    After last year taking in sizable investments alongside prominent industry mergers, GOAT starts 2019 with a massive new investment from a sneaker retail giant. Foot Locker has announced today its strategic minority investment with GOAT for $100 million. This number marks the largest investment…

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  5. Ep. 23: Inside Nike's New $350 Auto-Lacing Adapt BB

    Presented by Art of Sport: ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks Matt and Nick discuss the app-syncing, self-lacing Adapt BB just after Nike's grand New York launch event. From first reactions on and off court, to designer insights from Eric Avar and Tinker Hatfield, the shoe's $350 price point and how the...

  6. Ep. 22: Jordan Footwear VP Gentry Humphrey On The Air Jordan 11

    Presented by Art of Sport -- https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks Longtime Jordan exec Gentry Humphrey recounts the origin of creating the original Air Jordan 11 in 1995, the many Retro editions through the years and the design's ongoing timeless place atop sneaker culture Produced by: Jade Hoye...

  7. Ep. 21: NBA Star DeMarcus Cousins & Puma Basketball's Re-Launch

    Presented by Art Of Sport – https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins discusses his new shoe deal with Puma, how he plans to stand out on the court and why he clowned KD's shoes mid-game. Later, Matt Halfhill and Nick DePaula analyze Puma's NBA re-launch so far and the…

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  8. Ep. 20: Nike designer Ben Nethongkome on the Kyrie 5

    Presented by Art Of Sport – https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks Matt Halfhill and Nick DePaula check in with the designer of Kyrie Irving's latest signature model to hear all about the layered details, new Zoom Turbo cushioning and approach to colorways for the season ahead. 0 – Intro 1:50 –…

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  9. Ep. 19: Nike designer Jason Petrie on the LeBron 16

    Presented by Art Of Sport – https://ArtOfSport.com/NiceKicks Matt Halfhill & Nick DePaula discuss LeBron's newest signature sneaker, the impact of his move to the Lakers, the potential for a "Space Jam 2" theme and more with his longtime designer Jason Petrie. 0 – Intro 3:20 – Art of Sport 7:05 –...

  10. Ep. 18: NBA's Top Sellers | Kyrie 4 "Red Carpet" | NK Mailbag

    Matt Halfhill & Nick DePaula discuss the NBA's top 5 signature sneaker sellers, Nike's random Kyrie release on FB Messenger, Matt's latest running update and the NK Mailbag.

  11. Ep 17: The Re-Boot | Playoff Sneakers | NK Mailbag

    Matt Halfhill, Blk Tray & Nick DePaula pick back up and discuss the best playoff sneakers, Nike's Art of a Champion Pack, Matt's new running craze, Rolling or Not Rolling + the NK Mailbag. www.nicekicks.com

  12. Ep. 16: Kawhi | Supreme x NBA | NK Mailbag

    Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray. International Women's Day, Kawhi's Shoe Deal, Supreme x NBA & NK Mailbag

  13. Ep 14: Super Bowl | Best Dad Shoes | Mailbag

    Blk Tray, Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula & Jade discuss what to watch for at the Super Bowl, Jordan's All-Star Weekend Lineup, Supreme's team logo-heavy Air Force 1 Mid and of course, the NK Mailbag.

  14. Ep 13: The PG2 Lights Up The League

    Matt Halfhill, Blonde Tray, Nick DePaula and Jade are joined by Nike Basketball designer Tony Hardman for a full overview of Paul George's new PG2 and its PlayStation collab.

  15. Ep 12: MLK | Wall | Mailbag

    Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill, BLK Tray recount the new sneakers from MLK Day. John Wall's new deal with Adidas. And as always the NK Mailbag.

  16. Ep 11: Russ' 1st Signature |New Releases | Mailbag

    Nick DePaula, Blk Tray & Matt Halfhill on Russell Westbrook's Why Not signature sneaker, the 5th anniversary of Boost, Adidas' new Boost You Wear tech & the NK Mailbag.

  17. Ep 10: Best of 2017 | 2018 | Mailbag

    Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Matt Halfhill recount the top 50 sneakers of 2017, look ahead at what's to come in 2018 and, of course, answer questions from the Nice Kicks Mailbag.

  18. Ep 9: The Kyrie 4 Drops

    Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Jade. The crew welcomes in one of the Lead Designers of the Kyrie 4, Ben Nethongkome to talk about the history and creation process of the signature sneaker. Later in the show, the Nice Kicks Mailbag with real callers!

  19. Ep 8: FLA x Jordan | Yeezy Bundle | Mailbag

    BLK Tray, Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and Jade. This week on the Nice Kicks Cast the crew talks about Florida joining forces with Jordan brand. Also taking a look at the Yeezy bundle and the Desert Rat. What are some of the best bundles ever. Sneaker release stories. Mailbag. 0:00- Intros/Jade…

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  20. Ep 7: OFF-WHITE x Nike The Ten

    Nick DePaula, BLK Tray and Matt Halfhill on Nike's Off-White 10 release. The Jordan 1s. Art Basel. Has the hype gone too far? Nike Stash Collab. Nice Kicks Mailbag.

  21. Ep 6: The Air Monarch

    Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray welcome in former Nike employee and Monarch innovator, Ian Williams to talk about one of the best selling shoes of all time, your dad's favorite shoe, the Nike Air Monarch. Also the Nice Kicks Mailbag and our first Kicks Cast fan-guest Olivia Beyer.

  22. Ep 5: Player Edition - Langston Galloway

    Matt Halfhill, BLK Tray and Nick DePaula with Detroit Pistons' Langston Galloway. In the show Jade revises his Adidas Iniki take. Langston talks about his collection of kicks and his new deal with Q4 Sports. BLK Tray talks about his day at ComplexCon and as always the Nice Kicks Mailbag.

  23. Ep 4: A Theory As To Why

    Nick DePaula and BLK Tray welcome in Marcus Williams for a flashback discussion to Marcus' UCONN days and the sneaks they wore. College hoop collaborations, Oregon. The Be True Era. From the 80s and 90s. Notable Halloween costumes around the league. Nice Kicks Mailbag.

  24. Ep 3: Train Your Replacement

    BLK Tray, Nick DePaula and Matt Halfhill on their favorite sneaker commercials. Commercial influence. Worst commercials. The importance of ad campaigns. Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers. Kanye Calabasas. Baseball Football Retros. Jeter / Griffey Series / Dion Sanders. Big Sack Campaign. Air Jordan 1...

  25. Ep 2: Officially Prohibited

    Nick DePaula, Matt Halfhill and BLK Tray on the banned Jordan1s, AJ32s, the best sneakers of opening night, Jadakiss' Jordan Clock and listener questions.

  26. Ep 1: From the Ground Up

    Matt Halfhill, Nick DePaula & Blk Tray on Carmelo Anthony's Melo series with Jordan Brand, the best signature shoes of the season and China Klay's newest ad. The first #NKmailbag also touches on the longevity of Boost, Eminem's co-sign and the best hoop shoes ever.

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Nice Kicks Aims To Offer Listeners A Weekly Destination For Credible Information, Sneaker History, Expert Insights. Sneaker Stories, And More In Fast-Paced Podcast Episodes.

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