My First Kicks

This week we speak with the the great Nice Kicks Gabe, we touch on his social media presence. Growing up in Houston, Texas and how he got into kicks. We also touch on how he was able to join the cool kids club. Also we talk about waiting for concert tickets and getting to see a one of a kind show. Hass also shares a story from the previous weekend. Ify and Hass also share a moment with recent cops...

This week we talk about Virgil Abloh and his impact on us and the sneaker and fashion world. We speak on his history in the game and how much of a trailblazer he was. Check it out and leave a review and hit that subscribe button! Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkickspod Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Ify's Linktree:  https://linktr...

This week we talk about Complex Con day 2, we talk about our approach to the second day of the convention. We also touch on resale culture thats right we said culture. We talk about Flight Club and what it did to the game. We talk about Kool Kiy and how Hass and Ify perceive his kicks. We talk about hitting up booths and almost getting on No Jumper's YouTube. Check it out and leave a review and hi...

This week we talk about Complex Con day 1 and what we experienced. From long lines to meeting people to Buzzfeed. We bring you through day 1 of Complex Con and what we did. We got to chat with a lot of people and witness Complex-Con post panorama. Check it out and leave a review and hit that subscribe button!   Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG is @myfirstkick...

This week we welcome podcaster extraordinaire Miles Gray to the podcast. We talk about 90 day fiancé and the prospect of being on the show. Getting canceled and working at footlocker. Stepping into a Supreme for the first time, and dealing with rude employees. Miles also touches on how he turns a shoe into a beater pair. Also he talks about his relationships with his kicks! Check it out and leave...

This week we have a writer/director/actor Noel Wiggins on the podcast. We talk growing up in Fort Worth, Texas. Also school bullies and what they meant to him. We also talk his love for James Whitner and A Ma Maniere. We apologize for the late episode and also the sound episodes quality! But check it out and leave a review and hit that subscribe button! Find Noel: Social Media: @NoelSWiggins Red v...

This week it's just us and we are touching on a different sort of topics, from Sneaker Culture Vultures. To Ify's recent trip and recent cop and Hass shares a story along with the gift he will be sending Ify. We also talk about fashion and how we decide what we are going to wear. We also touch on what came out and what caught our eye this past week.  Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review...

This week we have the multitalented Nick Russ on the podcast! He talks about his experience working at the Nike community store. He also talks about the lines he's waited, on and also being a size 15! Ify, Hass, & Nick also talk video games, gundams, & all things sneakers. So check it out and leave a review and hit that subscribe button! Find Nick: Instagram: @Hijump62 Twitch: https://www....

This week we have the hilarious Carl Tart on the podcast this week. We talk about what kicks meant to him growing up and how he was able to get them. We talk about wearing fakes and getting roasted in school. We also talk about getting into fights when we were younger. We also got our first My First Kicks story! So check it out and leave a review and hit that subscribe button! Find Carl: Instagram...

This week we have the great Rob Haze joining us on the pod. Rob talks about growing up in Atlanta and copping kicks at a young age. He also tells what his high school was like, and he breaks down what Jordans meant to him. Also Ify tells us what he likes about the latest collabs that have been releasing. Also Hass speaks on why Jordans continuing to release shoes is good for sneakers.. So check it...

This week we have the hilarious J.D. Witherspoon, pulling up to talk about all things kicks. We also go over high school fits and what we were thinking wearing them. We share stories and wonder why Ify looked like he called people "slim". J.D. also shows us his collections and shares with us a jaw dropping decision he made recently. Prepare to laugh, so check it out and leave a review and hit that...

This week we have the illustrious Josh Gondelman, he talks about his first kicks. He also talks about his transition to living in New York. Also the breakfast food situation at Desus & Mero. We also get into sneaker insurance and if Hass is sticking to his word. Also Josh talks about his love for all kicks! It is a fun episode so check it out and leave a review and hit that subscribe button! F...

This week we have the hilarious Chris Cheney back on the podcast. However this week we switch it up, Chris comes on to talk about the first shoe he design and released. We also talk about linkedin profiles and people hitting you up out of the blue. We also talk about working in streetwear and how Chris jumps into his creative process. It is a fun episode so check it out and leave a review and hit...

This week we have the talented Jacquis Neal jumping on the podcast. He talks about jumping into kicks and how sponsorship money graced started his dive into the deep end. He also talks about how Michael Jordan impacted his life growing up in Chicago. Also Hass doesn't join Ify on the interview portion of the pod but he's here on the intro and they both talk about their recent wins! Find Jacquis: A...

This week it's just us as we talk about the creation of this podcast, the addition of Ify and where we are now. We also tease future guest and talk about drops of the week we were looking forward to. This one is a deep dive as we don't do many solo episodes but we wanted to explore this, this week. Let us know your thoughts do you want more of these? Hit up the IG or Twitter and let us know! Tune-...

This week we welcome the generous Copastetik aka Cope to the podcast. We talk about his brand, we get a little in-depth about materials on kicks. We also talk about fathers or lack there of, and we get into how kicks impacted his life. Cope lets us know who got him on certain shoes and what it was like to grow up in Harlem. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review with your first kicks & sub...

We're back! And this week we welcome the hilarious Jamel Johnson to the podcast. We talk about his new show Sneak This and how sneakers effected his life. We also touch on Ify's choice of sneaker last week while we were off check the video on our socials! Jamel also talks about crumbling soles on shoes and finding steal that make your day!  Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review with your...

This week, we welcome the great Eddie Francis to the podcast. We talk about what got him into kicks. Also being gifted kicks after doing a paid gig! Ify also shares a moment of vulnerability has he got GOT after shopping. Hass also poses a great question to Ify and we talk about some upcoming kicks.  Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review with your first kicks & subscribe! Follow Eddi...

This week, we welcome the talented Nothing Neue to the podcast to talk about music. Working retail and also collecting sneakers. We also talk about going to concerts, and Ify and Nothing Neue connect on how people deserved to get punched. Hass also tells about the time he got kicked in the face and Nothing Neue shares how he got into the budding producer scene in New York! Tune-In and don't forget...

This week, we welcome the hilarious Gastor Almonte to the podcast. Gastor speaks on kicks in his life, and their meanings to him. We also find out that Hass pitched this idea to Gastor and the events after. Also Ify and Gastor talk about LA tacos and how out of this world they are! Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review with your first kicks & subscribe! Follow Gastor: Socials: @GastorAlmo...

This week, we welcome back the hilarious Lawrence Deloach but with a twist. Instead of the normal question, Hass ask Lawrence about the pair that is getting away from Lawrence. He also shares stories of running into people wearing his most sought after pair. Hass and Ify also go over collectible figures and get lost in the world of Louis Vutton. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & sub...

This week, we welcome the super talented Cody Ziglar to the podcast. We talk about what its like to be in writers rooms, what sneaker he needed multiples of. How getting into some money created a problem. Also Hass' computer may have died, but it's okay because he got Off White 5's. Ify also talks about first getting into the game and making a mistake. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review &a...

This week, we welcome the super talented Tristan Taylor to the podcast. Tristan speaks on how kicks are hard to get now, but we keep on trying. He talks about being gifted pairs and trying to be cool about it. He also talks about growing up in St. Louis and being part of the sneaker culture and opening up a store and continuing that culture. Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscri...

This week, we welcome the hilarious The Real Shoe Monster to the podcast. We talk about why he is a shoe monster and how he gobbles kicks. All of us connect on our love to SBs and share sentiments on why they are so hard to cop. We also talk about the segment that made Hass laugh from an episode of This Monster Week in Sneakers. Also we talk about how he started being included in the Goody Two Sho...

This week, we welcome the dope Kaydeff to the podcast. We get into how he got into SBs. His YouTube channel and what he wants to do in the sneaker YouTube space. Hass shares a moment with Ify about getting a L recently and Ify and Kay talk really connect on a sho that may not be on everyone's radar.  Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review & subscribe! Follow Kaydeff: You can follow hi...