The Kickback Sneaker Podcast

In this episode Josh & Fabs go through all the sneaker brands and what they showed us at PAris fasihon week including some surprises from Nike and Vans and a big one from Adidas. We also cover the Louis Vuitton Vans shoes and some FIFA World Cup talk.

We are BACK!! Josh & Fabs dive into sneaker trends, World Cup predictions, and the evolving sneaker culture, including the impact of replica sneakers and new releases. My article on Substack about rep sneakers - https://substack.com/@joshdominic/note/p-201201659?r=7hpg7&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web Josh Instagram - @jdkicks6 Fabs Tiktok - @maisaipak 00:00 Reconnecting After a Long...

In this episode we welcome Harrison Cable of the Best Foot Forward podcast to discuss the biggest sneaker trends we expect to see in 2026. We also discuss what it's like to be a sneakerhead in Australia and what are the most popular styles down under.

In this episode we give you their overall summary of the year 2025 as well as each of our Top 5 shoes of the year and HUGE honorable mentions list. We also do one prediction for the year 2026 in the world of sneakers.

This week, Josh and Fabs dive into the end of the “main character” sneaker era — those once-untouchable hype shoes that ruled the game, from the Balenciaga Triple S to Travis Scott’s AJ1s. Sneaker culture has shifted, and it’s no longer about one shoe dominating everyone’s rotation. We talk about how the scene has exploded into a mix of styles — from runners and skate shoes to dress sneakers and h...

In this episode Josh & Fabs give you a 2025 First Half sneaker report, outlining some of the biggest sneaker trends as well as their top 5 sneakers of the year so far. The episode starts with Josh recapping his recent trip to Colombia (2:32) before diving into what we been wearing lately and new pickups (7:17). We then get into our big topic discussing the first half trends we each noticed (21:44)...

In his video Josh and Fabs give you their perspective comparing American vs European Sneakerheads. We talk about which sneaker brands are the most popular in either continent, how differently people dress and which particular shoes are the most sought after.

In this episode we give you a Q1 Sneaker Brand Power Rankings based on which brands have the most momentum right now. Is Jordan Brand making a comeback? Is Adidas starting to fall off? Plus we discuss what we been wearing and latest pickups

In this episode we discuss the 'Comeback' of performance basketball sneakers. The NBA All star weekend gave us some very interesting models like the Shai 001, The Harden 9s and the Nike GT Futures. Is it ok to wear performance basketball shoes off the court again? Plus latest pickups and upcoming releases we are excited about

In this episode we highlight some of the best sneakers that were seen at Paris Fashion Week, which seem to have one trend in common. Also we talk about the one sneaker brand that really drove the conversation at PFW + our thoughts on February releases

In this podcast we reflect on the year that 2024 has been in the sneaker world. Were the releases disappointing overall or was the selection from each brand quite strong this year? We also give you our Top 5 sneakers of the year and discuss one particular trend we forecast for 2025

The boys are back, this time discussing their respective trips to Japan (with Josh also hitting up South Korea). The Kickback guys go through their favourite food spots, neighborhoods, stores, and pickups from Japan and what their impressions were. And, as always, they discuss what they picked up recently, what they have been wearing, and the releases they are most looking forward to this month. A...

After a little late summer hiatus, the Kickback boys are back with another episode. This time, they react to Complex Sneaker's list of the 25 best sneaker collaborators right now. Listen in to find out who they feel was snubbed, who was too high, who was too low, and who Josh and Fabs pick for their personal top 5 sneaker collaborators right now. In addition, they discuss their latest pickups, wha...

In this episode we dig into the recent Earnings report from Nike and discuss the many problems that the brand is facing, the current reputation of the brand and whether the competition will eventually catch up with them.

AND WE ARE BACK. After a small pre-summer hiatus, we are back with another one of our notorious news roundups. This time Josh & Fabs take a look at the upcoming Nigel Sylvester x Nike Air Jordan 4 Low, the massive price reduction on the CDG x Nike Foamposite "Paris Olympics", and some crazy Kiko ASICS Mules in addition to other red hot sneaker news.

This week, the boys are back and in NBA Playoff fever—meaning they are discussing their personal top 5 signature sneakers made for active basketball players right now. That's right: no Jordans and no Kobes. Find out which signature sneakers Josh and Fabs are feeling, which one’s they aren't, and much more. Of course, they'll go through their latest pickups, what has made their rotation recently, a...

This week, the boys are back and have set themselves an outrageous task: to rank the best 10 Nike Air Max colorways of all time. Listen in to find out which iconic collaborations, general releases, and special drops made our list. And, as always, Josh and Fabs talk through their latest pickups and what they have been wearing recently. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kic...

This week, the boys tackle the big subject of Nike's slowed growth, layoffs, and change in strategy, and how that has affected the Swoosh's cultural relevance. Increased competition, more agile competitors, and a lack of focus on innovation and performance have left Nike playing catch up in some ways, even as the biggest sportswear brand in the world still. Latest pickups, what Josh and Fabs have...

AND WE ARE BACK. This week, Josh and Fabs discuss Fashion Week FW24 and some of the best footwear seen on the runways over the past few weeks. Let's put it this way: there's a lot of heat to look forward to later this year. Some brand highlights include New Balance, ASICS, Reebok, and Nike. Additionally, the boys chat latest pickups, upcoming drops, and what they've been wearing recently. Follow T...

AND WE ARE BACK. This week, Josh and Fabs put their heads together to come up with a list of 8 trends that they are certain will blow up in 2024. In addition, they discuss their latest pickups, what they've been wearing a lot recently, and their favorite upcoming drops. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickback.pod/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdk...

The boys are back with the last episode of the year. After outlining the biggest and most surprising sneaker moments and brands in 2023 last time, Josh and Fabs share their own top 10 sneaker releases of the year. Additionally, the Kickback Boys announce which one release they are most looking forward to in 2024. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickback.pod/ Follow Josh...

In this episode Josh & Fabs break down the best and worst of what happened in the sneaker world in 2023. This include Best and & worst Sneaker Brand, Sneaker Moment as well as biggest surprise and disappointments.

This week, Fabs and Josh spread a little holiday cheer, as they discuss the best sneakers to buy yourself (or someone else) based on five different budgets: Under 100 Under 150 Under 250 Under 500 Under 1000 As always, the Kickback Crew discusses their latest pickups, what they've been wearing recently, and their favorite upcoming drops. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

This week, Fabs and Josh bring back Vol. 2 of the fun segment "Over- Under- Just Rated", where they discuss ten sneakers and whether they overrated, underrated, or perfectly rated by the community. In addition, and as always, they discuss their latest pickups, what they have been wearing recently, and favorite upcoming drops. The shoes featured are: 1) Kith Sambas 2) JJJJJound NB 2002r 3) Carharrt...

This week, Fabs and Josh come together to discuss something that has been weighing heavily on their mind: why no one is talking about how good adidas Basketball has been doing? The brand has a clear visual identity and, for what feels like the first time in ages, is bringing out better shoes — both on the lifestyle and the performance end — than Nike. In addition, they both discuss their latest pi...