The Kickback Sneaker Podcast

This week, Josh and Fabs react to the Zadeh Kicks news and discuss how to best avoid getting scammed — whether you're buying and selling sneakers online or offline. The duo run through their personal tips, Do's and Don'ts, and speak about personal experiences through the years. Additionally, both Fabs and Josh walk us through their latest pickups and the upcoming drops. Follow The Kickback on Inst...

Nike accusing StockX of selling fake sneakers was the biggest news of the past two weeks, so Fabs and Josh dissect what went down and share their thoughts on whether the resell platform's reputation has taken a hit. The boys then also go over everything you need to know about fake sneakers, including but not limited to: why fake sneakers exist, why people buy fake sneakers, what kind of fake sneak...

This week Josh is fresh back from his trip to Amsterdam, a city he dubs "one of the most dangerous in the world" and Fabs gearing up for wedding SZN. Since a lot has happened in the sneaker world, the boys discuss some of the hottest news, ranging from the attempted break-in at A Ma Maniere in Atlanta, Benjamin Kickz claiming he gets his sneakers direct from the source (read: Nike). In addition, J...

This week, Fabs and Josh discuss whether Nike Air Jordan 1 hype has reached its lowest point in recent memory. Are sneakerheads over the silhouette that many credit with kick-starting sneaker culture as we know it? Whose fault is it that AJ1 colorways are sitting on shelves and not selling out? What should Jordan Brand do? All that, and more, is covered in this week's episode. Follow The Kickback...

Air Max Day 2022 saw Nike put a lot of effort into fostering a sense of community and bringing back live events across some of Europe's biggest cities following a two-year Coronavirus hiatus. Josh and Fabs discuss what went down, what they thought of it, and what we expect moving forward. Special guest Chris Danforth shares his first-hand experiences competing at Nike's Quiz Show as part of Team B...

This week, Josh and Fabs dive deep into the world of sneaker news, breaking down the biggest headlines and storylines that have popped up over the past two weeks. Fabs noticed that a lot of ’90s basketball sneakers (particularly from the Swoosh) are making a comeback, that Air Max Day has been pretty boring recently, and that Teddy Santis has already proven his worth to New Balance. Josh talks abo...

This week Josh and Fabs go into detail about some of their biggest (and most personal) sneaker regrets. Whether it was sneakers they regretted buying, sneakers they regretted selling, or sneakers they regretted not buying, some of these stories are relatable AF. Additionally, the boys discuss their latest pickups, what they've been up to, and what upcoming drops they're looking forward to. Follow...

This week, Josh is back from quarantine and the dynamic duo take on the NBA All-Star Weekend. Fabs walks us through a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about one of the most iconic Slam Dunk Contest moments in history, while JD lists off some of the best sneaker releases in recent years. In addition, the boys talk about Kanye going crazy on Instagram, the Super Bowl, and the Union x Nike Dunk Low...

This week, Josh is out sick, so Fabs runs us through some of the most important news stories of the past 14 days, as well as what sneaker drops are coming up and require our attention. Everything from Nike going back to court to Joe FreshGoods’ New Balance collaboration being unveiled is included. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickback.pod/ Follow Fabs on Instagram: h...

This week, Josh & Fabs do their best to ruffle some feathers with their hottest sneaker takes. Josh has a very spicy opinion on an OG Nike Air Jordan, while Fabs is coming in hot and taking no prisoners.

Josh and Fabs kick off the new year with over an hour’s worth of sneaker resolutions, predications, and most-anticipated drops of 2022. Find out what Josh wants to achieve this year, while Fabian has a couple of big announcements to share with you. Follow the Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickback.pod/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdkicks6/ Follow Fabs on...

Josh and Fabs round up the year by running through their most noteworthy sneaker moments of 2021, as well as their picks for the top 10 best sneakers of the past 12 months. In addition, Josh walks us through his latest pickups, and the boys look ahead to what will likely be some of the last drops of the year. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickback.pod/ Follow Fabs on...

Virgil Abloh passed away over the weekend after battling with a rare form of cancer for two years. The Off-White™ founder, Louis Vuitton Men’s creative director, and all-around visionary left a huge impression on the fashion industry and streetwear and sneaker culture. In this episode, Fabs and Josh talk about how Virgil has influenced them, their favorite Off-White™ x Nike kicks, and what the des...

This week, Josh and Fabs take on a very serious topic in the wake of the Astroworld Festival tragedy. In addition to the regular programming, the Kickback duo discuss what went down at Astroworld Fest and how the reaction to Travis Scott has been since. As this is a highly emotional topic, we understand if some of you don’t feel able to listen to that segment. It starts at 19:30 and ends at 36:46...

This week, Fabs and Josh take a look at the most underrated sneaker models from some of the biggest brands. Then, both share their pick for the most underrated sneaker brand, as well as their latest pick ups and upcoming drops. Follow Fabs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maisaipak/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdkicks6/ Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.i...

This week, Josh has a massive amount of LPUs, while Fabian has his fair share of new sneakers, too. The main topic covers hype and how real or fabricated that feeling of “got to have it” is. How much of hype is down to clever marketing by brands and how much of it is organic or authentic? The boys explore this and more in episode 19 of The Kickback Podcast. Follow The Kickback on Instagram https:/...

The Kickback boys literally kick back, relax, and go through some of the biggest release stories from the past two weeks. First up is the Patta x Nike Air Max 1, which is followed closely by the YEEZY Knit Runner and YEEZY Foam Runner in all red (new Red Octobers, anyone?). In addition, we talk about Drake’s collaboration with Nike. Follow Fabs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maisaipak/ Fo...

This week, Josh and Fabs discuss the concept of a sneaker of the moment. What criteria needs to be hit for a model to be considered the de facto sneaker of the time? What is the current sneaker of the moment? What sneaker has got next? Both Fabs and Josh have slightly differing opinions on what could be coming up next. Listen to find out. And, as always, the boys talk about their LPUs and upcoming...

This week, and following the releases of CLB and DONDA, Fabs and Josh discuss all things YEEZY. We walk you through the entire history of YEEZY sneaker collaborations, Kanye West’s adidas deal, and all noteworthy releases from the last few years. To finish off, we also pick our top three all-time YEEZYs. As always, we also discuss LPUs and upcoming drops. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://...

This week Josh & Fabs discuss the similarities and differences between sneaker culture in the US and sneaker culture in Europe. Everything from different tastes, brand affinity, and origin of the subcultures gets discussed. Additionally, the boys are back with their latest pickups, upcoming drops, and a healthy does of sneaker news. Follow The Kickback on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickb...

This week, Josh and Fabs discuss what they like and what they don’t like about so-called “Sneaker Days.” They review recent ones, such as SNKRS Day and YEEZY Day, and talk briefly about Gray Day and Air Max Day. Additionally, the Kickback crew chats about Travis Scott’s latest Nike collab, what they think of the fact that colorways of the Off-White™ x Nike Dunk Low “The 50” will be distributed ran...

This week, Fabs and Josh discuss the usual: latest pickups and upcoming drops, as well as a news-filled episode. Leading the episode is the news that Nike’s factories in Vietnam have been closed due to COVID-19, which could result in some drop delays. Other news includes Nike’s lawsuits against big-time sneaker customizers and the upcoming YEEZY Day (August 2 and 3), which will likely see a lot of...

Fabs and Josh are back at it with the hot takes, this time talking about their favorite five shoes of the year so far. Both co-hosts pick five shoes each, with predictably very different rankings. Additionally, Fabs and Josh list off some honorable mentions that were sent to them on Instagram but did not make either of their lists. As always, they talk about their latest pickups (Fabian sets a rec...

Following our big news kick last week, Fabs and Josh dissect Fabian’s Highsnobiety article on whether sneaker collaborations have become over saturated and what they are still worth nowadays, especially with multiple high-heat drops every weekend. In line with the main topic, the guys talk LV x Nike Air Force 1 and share their thoughts on this blockbuster collaboration. And, as always, Josh and Fa...

This week, we take a break from our Classics Series and do a big news catch up. On the menu this time around are: Offspring’s failed attempt at curbing resale by destroying the AMBUSH x Nike Dunk High boxes and selling the sneakers without them; Nike being granted a trademark for the Air Jordan 1 High, Low, and Low SE to combat bootleggers and fakes; and Virgil Abloh’s “The 50” is confirmed and up...