The Kickback Sneaker Podcast

After an (unplanned) hiatus, the boys are back, this time dissecting Nike SNKRS day, the first one hosted worldwide, and give their thoughts on the changes Nike made to the event. Then, Josh and Fabs go through all of the major brands, heat checking their performance in 2023 so far and giving their thoughts on the best sneaker of the year to date for each brand. Brands include Nike (SB, Sportswear...

After a short summer hiatus, the Kickback Boys are back with a fresh episode. This time, they're discussing whether right now is the best time to be a sneakerhead (from a consumers POV). More collaborations and hyped drops are sitting on shelves for longer than ever in recent memory. Sneakerheads have more choice, more time to buy sneakers, and can actually try them on before. Listen in to find ou...

This week marks the end of the first half of the year, so obviously Fabs and Josh had to present their respective top 5 sneakers of 2023 so far. Listen in to find out which sneakers the boys put at the top of their lists, how many duplicates there are in the list, and which brands are most represented. And, as per usual, find out what the Kickback duo have been wearing recently, what their latest...

This week, Josh and Fabs are reunited and JD gives us his very own, in depth Japan review. Next, the guys each present a current trend in the sneaker world, giving their thoughts on where it came from, why it's cool, and where it's going from here. Then, of course, latest pickups, what we've been wearing, and favorite upcoming drops are covered by The Kickback Crew. Follow The Kickback on Instagra...

This week, Fabs is flying solo and he dives into the biggest news stories of the past few weeks. That includes rumors of Travis Scott getting a signature sneaker from Jordan Brand, Prada's latest adidas collaboration - which is all performance - and Fabian's pick for the next up and coming brand. Additionally, he covers what he's picked up recently, as well as what his favorite upcoming drops are....

This week's episode is a special one, as Fabs is finally back from his parental leave and the boys are REUNITED! Josh and Fabs play "This or That" in this episode, which sees them discuss two options across a range of topics, discussing which one they prefer and why. It's basically a cop or drop with a broader theme of topics. In addition, they talk about their latest pickups, what they have been...

In this week's episode Josh speaks with Youtuber Bryce Kicks. We get into several topics including why are people hating on sambas?, a trip down memory lane of Sneaker Youtube, can you wear a suit with sneakers and our all time grails.

In this week's episode Josh speaks with Content Creator Drew Joiner. We get into how he got started with fashion and sneaker content creation, as well as discuss some of the best sneakers out right now, as well as which sneakers are likely to trend in 2023.

In this week's episode Josh speaks with Sneaker Youtuber Sean Go. We get into how Sneaker Youtube has changed, what Canadian sneaker culture is like and what pairs we would save in a Nuclear War

This week Josh & Fabs break down our biggest sneaker predictions for 2023. Which brands and sneakers will rise in popularity? Will Adidas struggle? Which sneaker will be silhouette of the year? These and much more

This week, the Kickback Boyz talk all things Sneaker New Year's Resolutions. Josh and Fabs look back at what they said they were going to change in 2022 and how those resolutions fared. Next, they look at 2023 and what they want to start doing and stop doing with regards to sneakers. As per usual, they talk latest pickups, what they've been wearing recently, and upcoming drops. Follow The Kickback...

One last episode in 2022 and you already know what it's about: Our favorite five sneaker releases of the year. Both of the Kickback co-hosts picked their personal top 5 of 2022 and present them to each other (and you). They also discuss latest pickups and what they have planned for the podcast in 2023. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickback.pod/ Follow Josh on Instagr...

This week, Josh and Fabs run through their favorite sneaker moments, sneaker releases, and sneaker trends of 2022. Everything from A Ma Maniere's political Air Jordan 4 drop to the continued increase in general release popularity were topics of discussion. In addition, the Kickback boys discuss their latest picksups, what they have been wearing recently, and the best upcoming drops. Follow The Kic...

The time has come for year-end retrospective content to begin. To kick it off, Fabs and Josh take a look at some of the most underrated brands, releases, and collaborators of 2022. In addition, they discuss their latest pick ups, what they've been wearing recently, and what drops they are looking forward to over the coming weeks. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickback...

This week, we gave you - the listeners - the chance to ask us anything and everything about sneakers, streetwear, and the culture. We picked the best ones that we had time for and tried to give worth answers. And, as per usual, we discussed our latest pickups, what we've been wearing recently, and the upcoming drops we are most excited about. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://instagram.com...

This week, Fabs and Josh tackle the onslaught of Holiday Season releases, including confirmed and rumored releases, such as Drake's CLB Air Force 1, the A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 4, and the New Balance 990v6 (we're counting it as a holiday release). Additionally, the duo sounds off on Kanye West's recent comments, and take a look at what is said to be Virgil Abloh's first-ever, all-original Nike d...

This week Fabs and Josh present their take on the 5 strongest sneaker brands at the moment and rank them. Each brand was scored on their heat check (how popular they are right now), their future outlook (the potential for improvement in the next 12-24 months), their roster of collaborators, and the strength of their general releases. Listen in to find out which 5 brands made the cut, which got hon...

This week, Josh and Fabs catch up after a longer hiatus, covering their latest pickups, Josh's European Tour, and Fabs' newfound fatherhood. The main topic sees the duo lay out what makes a good winter sneaker, what brands have the best, and which ones Josh and Fabs will be wearing when the temperatures hit sub-zero.

In this episode we break down some news in the sneaker world including the huge public beef between Kanye West and Adidas as well as go through recently released and upcoming sneaker drops

This week, Josh and Fabs each pick 5 sneakers for The Kickback's newest format: Over, Under, Or Just Rated? The guys will determine whether each sneaker is overrated, underrated, or properly rated and explain why. Additionally, they discuss the adidas CEO stepping down at the end of this year and the latest news surrounding the "Lost and Found" Nike Air Jordan 1 Chicago. Check out The Kickback on...

AND WE ARE BACK. This week, Josh and Fabs tackle the topic of the non-sneaker shoe. How do you define a non-sneaker? What kind of brands and models are big players in that market? Why are they so popular? Listen in as the boys trace the timeline of the non-sneaker's rise in popularity. In addition, they quickly recap YEEZY and Nike SNKRS day, share their latest pickups, and discuss upcoming drops....

This week, with two of the biggest sneaker holidays approaching, Fabs and Josh take a look at what to expect from YZY and SNKRS Day 2022. Lots of big releases, hidden easter eggs, and community engagement are expected to be part of the celebrations. In addition, check out what the Kickback crew has been wearing most lately, as well as what they have picked up. As per usual, they will also go throu...

This week, Josh and Fabs share their thoughts on why the sneaker marketing is declining. With a lot of limited editions sneakers not selling out anymore and many pairs not reselling for as much as expected, the boys ask each other whether we're entering a "Sneaker Bear Market"? In addition, The Kickback Crew discuss their latest pickups, what they've been wearing recently, and what they're looking...

This week, Fabs and Josh each present their top 5 sneakers of the year so far. Comprising the list are sneakers we may or may not have copped that dropped in the first 6 months of 2022. As tastes differ wildly, these lists are based on our personal preferences and vary from each other. These are not the sneakers we thought were most successful or most popular this year, but sneakers WE enjoyed the...

This week, Fabs and Josh take a look at some of the biggest stories to break over the past two weeks. This includes adidas suing Nike for trademark infringement, Kanye dragging adidas' CEO on Instagram because of the company's new adilette 22 slides, the Chicago 1 Remastered images that leaked, Salomon's new GORE-TEX-equipped XT-6, and much more. Listen to the episode and leave your thoughts and a...