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On the first Sunday of every month, Louisiana-born sneaker boutique, Politics, holds an event at each of their locations called "Shakeback Sunday." The latest sneakers are raffled off, drinks are poured, music is blasted, games are played, and bon temps are had. In this episode, we recap our experience at the Shakeback Sunday held in Lafayette in March of 2020. Make sure to follow us on...

In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in February and cover the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in March. We also discuss the intricacies of wedding cake, doing a 360 flip with a cactus, and Wrangler U-Cut jeans. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoe...

With some of the recently announced Adidas collabs coming across as lackluster, we decided to sit down and look through some of their past collabs to see just how long this has been going on.  Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in January and cover the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in February. We also discuss the color "bline", how the Travis Scott SB's might help you sleep at night, and where to get the best pizza in Chicago. Make sure to follow us on Instagra...

January rolled around and Nike swung that sweet ol' ban hammer on their retailers to prevent them from shipping internationally. But just why oh why would Big Brother Swoosh do that? In this episode, we discuss our thoughts behind why Nike might be doing this, the impact on retailers, and how it will our ability to continue buying rare sneakers. Heads up: There's some strong profanity in...

In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in December and cover the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in January. We also discuss our Christmas gift exchange, all things Beyonce, and (surprisingly) Yeezys. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com....

Keep your eyes out for Season 2 of State of the Shoenion. We're gonna be taking things up a notch this year with more video content, interviews, and personal stories. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.

As 2019 is closing out, we look back and recap the best sneakers that came out this year. There have actually been so many good releases this year, that we broke this down into categories and spread it out over two episodes. In this episode, Part 2, we cover “Best collabs”, “Biggest Disappointment”, and, finally, our “Sneaker of the Year.”  Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and chec...

It’s the end of 2019 and we’re here to recap the best sneakers that came out this year. 2019 had so many releases (and so many good ones) that we actually broke this down into categories and spread this out over two episodes. In this first episode, we cover “Most over hyped”, “Most slept on”, and “most innovative.” Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepod...

In this monthly installment of our "Rewind / Fastforward" episodes, we look back at our favorite sneakers to release in November and cover the sneakers we're looking forward to coming out in December. We also discuss how many ways there are to shave a cheetah, your grandma's Thanksgiving shoes, and Michelob Palmer. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us o...

We recap our experience attending Kanye West's Sunday Service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Starting from the chaos before the event even started all the way through the end of the service. Warning: this episode does not include much (if any) sneaker talk. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to pod...

We go through the thirteen releases in the upcoming "Fearless Pack" from Nike and Jordan. We'll talk about the release dates, prices, our thoughts and opinions, and then we'll shoehorn a few bad jokes in between shoes. If you want to see the Fearless Pack for yourself, here's the article we based this episode off of: https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a29518485/air...

After an unexpected slumber, your beloved boys are back with another classic milestone episode. We talk about the shoes that released in September and what we're looking forward to seeing in October. We also discuss how Ryan isn't Billie Eilish's target audience and Tanner's experience seeing Grand Funk Railroad with his dad. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and...

In our first brand-focused episode, we discuss the history of the fashion and design brand, Fear of God. We talk about how the brand got started, their foray into fashion, and their sneaker releases ranging from collaborating with Vans to securing signature silhouettes with Nike. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wher...

We get it: the best sneakers are only getting harder to get as the use of bots rises while the supply dwindles. However, sometimes you might just be lucky enough to hit a raffle or make it through checkout. In this episode, we give you our take on two of the biggest sneaker release platforms in the game: Nike SNKRS app vs. Adidas / Yeezy Supply. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and...

In this monthly installment of our "Rewind/Fastforward", we look back at what sneakers we picked up in August and what we're looking forward to grabbing in September. We also dabble in some other interesting topics, such as: women's shoe sizing, Wall-E, and philosophical questions. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subs...

Planning a weekend trip but need a way to bring your sneaker collection with you? Well, look no further because in this episode we go head to head on Ryan's sneaker backpack against Tanner's sneaker duffel bag. We talk through the pro's & con's, what we would change, and which one is the better choice. This episode is not sponsored by anyone, which you can tell because we h...

Unable to get your hands on the latest hype sneaker release? Maybe you're looking to track down "the one that got away" years ago? Well look no further because in this week's episode, we go head to head on two of the biggest sneaker reselling platforms: Stock X and GOAT. We're going to give you the pro's and con's, similarities and differences, and unnecessary ho...

In this "Part 2" episode from our recent trip to Chicago, we recap all of the other shops and places we visited outside of Complexcon. We talk about sneaker shopping at Boneyard, visiting the Virgil Abloh exhibit at the MCA, and the pains of flying with American Airlines. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wh...

In our monthly installment of the Rewind/Fastforward, we look back at some of our favorite releases of July, what we're looking forward to in August, and compare ourselves to insects. After three failed attempts to get this episode recorded, we finally got something that was passable enough to us. I love my wife, IGH. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at...

We look back at our recent trip to Chicago to attend Complexcon, a two-day convention hosted by Complex Media featuring the works of the latest and greatest from notable streetwear brands, artists, and more. We recap our favorite booths, what we missed out on, our favorite shoes on foot, and "best releases." This episode is also the debut of our newest segment, Friday Flex. Make sure to...

Now that we're more than halfway through the year, we took some time to sit down and start considering the best sneakers to release so far. Each of us talks about our Top 3 Sneakers of 2019 along with our honorable mentions. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @shoepodcast and check us out online at shoepodcast.com. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this episode, Tanner and Ryan do a rewind through June to recap what they picked up and a fastforward through July to talk about what they're looking forward to. We cover the Nike Undercover Daybreak, the Nike React 270, Chance The Rapper, Complexcon Chicago, and more! This episode is also the debut of our hit segment, "Shoutout of the Show", which features the dreamy vocals of T...

In this episode, we dive into the Sneaker Politics and Cafe Du Monde collab on the Saucony Shadow 5000. We cover both shoes, the apparel, and how the release went down at Sneaker Politics in New Orleans. Tanner goes on a Kanye-esque rant towards the end of it, but we'd been waiting outside in the heat for about six and a half hours, so that's life. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @sh...