Actual Fan of Sneakers

In this episode I muse upon the topic of Sneaker Twitter, how it was and how it is now.  And of course, some words about upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I ramble on as to why, as well known as I felt like I was, I almost never got seeded pairs, what I think it might have taken, and other thoughts.  Also, the upcoming pairs of course

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In this episode we talk about pairs that will retail for what is essentially a resell price (to me).  Then, some other, more "affordable", upcoming kicks!

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In this episode we go over the return of the G-G-G-G-G-G- G-UNIT Sneakers.  Then of course some more upcoming kicks as usual!

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In this episode I go over being back selling pairs again, my mentality on it and how it's going.  Also, some new upcoming pairs to consider!

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In this episode I talk about sneakers being made to order (not the same as preorder).  Then, onto the upcoming kicks!

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In this episode I go over whether the sneaker game has collab fatigue... or is it something else?  Also, some upcoming pairs!

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This episode will touch on the recent legal troubles with another co-owner of Coolkicks and then, of course, the upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I talk through my thoughts on why even make sneaker content, especially considering I'm on somewhat of a hiatus?  And of course, upcoming pairs!

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Here's the first episode in a while where rather than a central topic, I just get straight into the upcoming kicks.  No BS, no filler!

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In this episode, I go over how momentum is definitely needed if you wanna stop any deep, seeded habit, such as buying way too many pairs.  And also, new pairs to buy!

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This is not a diss against any hobby, it's just one hobby is like $1-2 per purchase and one is $100 minimum, soooooo....   Plus, upcoming pairs, of course!

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At what point does our collection become just part of a content mill?  I discuss this plus some upcoming pairs as usual!

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Finally! A new sneaker.  I talk about this shoe and also how it feels to get the "one" shoe for the month after weaning off some bad spending habits.  Also, ironically, possible new pairs to splurge on!

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In this episode I go over recent sneaker news about Steph Curry of Golden State Warriors fame signing with Chinese basketball sneaker brand Li Ning.  Then, of course, some upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I'm looking at the brand that charges more and wondering if raising prices in an on-the-ground recession is the smartest move?  Also, upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I got a ramble on why always looking for deals will both build out your collection with unique sleepers and also low key destroy your wallet.   And how I'm reclaiming pairs I had up for sale, since I'm not copping that much these days.  Plus, some upcoming pairs!

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In this episode we look at the recent tale of two Threes, and what made one sell out while the other sat?  Also, some upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I go into what can trigger a "buy less" phase for the collection, what are the steps to get out of it, the trap of "deals" and whether or not you can come back from not buying pairs constantly after doing so for so long.  Plus, a review of the AJ1 low banned and then as usual some upcoming pairs!

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Here's a ramble coming from a guy with a degree in business management wondering if a companies financial status affects how "cool" the company is, and if there's anything dorkier than talking about whether something is "cool" or not.  Then, as usual, some upcoming pairs to discuss.

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In this episode the latest pickups to discuss include the Songkran SBs, Heat Map AF1s and the AF1 x SB collab model.  And then as always, some upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I address a question I haven't talked about in a while, but which I still get asked to this day, what pants I'm wearing with my kicks!  Then of course, the upcoming pairs as usual!

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Can you guess what models I picked up recently?  Learn the details here, and then we'll get into some upcoming pairs!

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I just have the one pickup this week so I will get into some details about the Nike SB Dunk Low x NOTE Manchester "Brew & Biscuits".  And then get into some upcoming pairs as usual!

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In this episode I go over some pickups including my first official Nike Easter colorway (that I can think of).  Then of course we get to some upcoming pairs!

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Another Twitter hot topic regarding when the subject of Brad Hall came up...  You guys remember him?  And of course reviews and previews of kicks!

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Another Twitter topic gone wild!  Discussion on what is considered "professional attire" these days when it comes to certain professions.  Plus a couple pickups including the Nike Air Max 90 Neon, and of course the upcoming pairs.

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Saw this on Twitter, if you don't own any GR's and just have collabs or limited pairs, are you just a hypebeast?  I'll give my thoughs.  Also, of course, some upcoming pairs to discuss!

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In this episode I give an update on the ol' finances and how that affects my collecting for 2026, as well as discuss pickups from a couple different brands.  Then of course we get into some upcoming and recently released pairs!

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I'm going to talk about my latest pickup and ramble on a bit about doing stuff "different" on shoes like the upper on the Lenticular AF1 Protros.  Then of course we get into some upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I discuss my latest 3 pickups, all AF1s!  Then of course we get into some cool upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I go through my latest pickup - the Nike SB Dunk Low x BXGS.  Then of course we get into some upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I get into all the Dunks (plus another pair) that I recently picked up thanks to sales.  Then as usual I get into a few upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I talk about how my plan from the previous episode had flaw(s).  Then I get into a bunch of upcoming kicks!

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In this episode I discuss what happens when I still like a pair, but don't really want to wear them that much anymore.  Do we sell or keep these?  Plus of course some upcoming pairs.

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In this video I talk about some of the pickups I've recently gotten that are, for me, branching out from my usual comfort zones with the swoosh.  Then of course we get into some upcoming pairs!

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In this episode I go over all the other pairs I got in before the end of the year, it's a lot!  Also of course we get into the upcoming pairs I want to discuss.

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In this episode I go over some pickups and why all the Pumas all of a sudden?  Then as usual we get into the upcoming pairs that I wanted to bring to your attention!

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Ohhhh yeah!  Got like 6 pickups to round out the year, hear all about them here!  Also of course some new pairs coming out will be discussed.

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In this episode I get into the recent avalanche of NB's I've picked up thanks to some smooth discounts this time of year.  And then of course, some info on some upcoming pairs!

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