Are NFT Sneakers for Real or Just a Scam? Bobby Hundreds Explains | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

[@Complex]

Would you ever buy a digital version of a sneaker you wanted?

[@saboboss2886]

i wld

[@SICresinwrks]

No

[@The_Plane_District]

For video games and such, Of course. In a way things are moving that way for a LONG time. i could say what and which games has it but i'll save the whole long comment post.

[@abelcastle4898]

Can’t see it happening anytime soon

[@hurrdurr9193]

I already bought a keychain of a sneaker I want, I wouldn’t put it past my monkey-brained self. 🥲

[@thePuma09]

Bobby Hundreds kept it real. The way he thinks about the future and the empathy he showed for today’s youth. Very intelligent dude

[@YvesBelliveau]

Already dig all of the episodes but this one was next level. Arguably controversial topics, but they all must be discussed and Bobby has great takes. Glad you guys are giving him even more of a platform and I hope he doesn't stop coming back as a guest. Thanks, guys.

[@erickcohen1876]

NFTs are maintained by blockchain technology, same tech used for Bitcoin mining. Running the servers and computer power can be wasteful too. The reason brands don’t produce enough for everyone is because no one would buy it if they did. Look at Jordan 1 mids. They’re much more readily available, yet people don’t like them. Dunks used to be found in discount stores, but now that they’re limited people want them. Theory of induced demand.

[@phise1]

Louder for the people in the back!!

[@Jdog1681]

Honestly shocked how this didn’t come up. Bobby knows this for sure. It’s interesting tech that could have real potential but he definitely just put up a weak straw man argument. Mostly filler tbh. Like you’re gonna prefer having an nft over a pair of sneakers cuz it’s too warm outside due to climate change? Give me a break. I wish Welty had been better prepared to make it a better debate. He obviously was skeptical but Bobby had enough knowledge to run the table. He just didn’t have enough insight to make it interesting. What a mess of an episode.

[@vinnykicks7352]

$hbar

[@evvok7408]

yeah i was shocked to mildly put it when bobby came up with that bs with how fashion contributes to global warming yada yada (even had the nerve to name drop greta lmfao) as if NFT is any better. He knew theres much more to it, hes just pushing a narrative thats beneficial to him.

[@Americansikkunt]

@@evvok7408 Bobby is an S J W confirmed, allegedly

[@TheCNSR]

You can tell Bobby's been spending a lot of e thinking in the future 😄👌🏾 There'll probably be a time (in like 20 years) where you just buy a base shoe/garment, then buy NFT's that could be projected through it, which solves the issue of excessive fashion manufacturing. It would be sick for the colours to never fade, but then again having your whole wardrobe of colourways being on a memory card would be wild 😄

[@B_Y22]

One NFT transaction is likely to have a carbon footprint more than 14 times that of mailing an art print.

[@starpoweredstudios7622]

Exactly. The rich don't care. Tom Brady and others putting out NFTs and they make millions off other stuff. But anything for another dollar. Shit is sad and Thanos was right lol

[@vinnykicks7352]

$Hbar

[@Americansikkunt]

How?!

[@B_Y22]

@@Americansikkunt energy consumption required to power the computers involved in the blockchain

[@boejudden9011]

I'm not trying to be a douchebag, and I love Bobby, but isn't the whole idea of an NFT just the capitalist idea of artificial scarcity being transfered online, betraying the promise of abundance that the internet could provide?

[@starpoweredstudios7622]

Yeah he just trying to cash in on his fanbase

[@amirswright]

@@starpoweredstudios7622 absolutely. He’s doing a circus to just say he’s capitalizing on this new capitalistic adventure to help fund himself. No issue, just not really anything profound from him.

[@vladimirgreene1516]

"Welcome to The Great Reset, where you will own nothing and be happy."

[@gustavomorales7371]

This is the future everything will be virtual in future

[@laidback93]

I really, really, really wanted to TS Jordan 1 low for one simple reason. I love the design and colorway. Unfortunately I knew the chances of me getting it were slim to none because of the all the damn hype. It just sucks when something drops that you wanna rock and you have no chance of obtaining it.

[@Wavestarter_TV]

Gotta just cash out if you want it that bad 🤷🏿‍♂️ money talks

[@rohan479w]

Fantastic episode! Here in India, the government has always kept the trade barriers pretty high when it comes to international companies entering the market. For a nation of 1.3 billion people, companies like Nike and Rolex have never singled us out as a major market and that always annoyed me, because it's hard to get most of the releases here (and when they do release, it's in extremely limited quantities). But I am slowly starting to feel grateful that we have this wall that's not letting all of the craziness flow in unhindered. I'm 35 years old and I've loved sneakers for as long as I can remember. Yet, my "sneaker collection" has a grand total of two sneakers and its been this way for a few years now. I'm finally starting to enjoy the fact that every popular release from the world of fashion isn't making a splash here on the scale it is in a lot of other countries. Bobby Hundreds is a fantastic guest on the show! Hope to see him on again soon!

[@anirudhnair2470]

Jai Hind Brother

[@rohan479w]

@@anirudhnair2470 Jai Hind!

[@Sneakahead555]

That whole conversation with how much Travis is producing was an amazing talk and i loved every minute of it 🙏🏽 Another amazing episode ! So glad you guys are back !

[@306sisco]

One of the best eps yet. Bobby is super insightful and I appreciated a more earnest approach to the topic of sneakers and streetwear. Substance.

[@tainanking]

Nfts was cool when it started. Now it’s all bs. I, about to get out of it. Made my quick buck off veve

[@brettboywonder1381]

Great episode and glad y'all are back after the break! I think this NFT topic (esp in the sneaker world) should continue and please get Franalations on the show! Not only his knowledge of sneakers, but I think he can help continue the conversation of where our "collecting" of sneakers may go in the future. Y'all are the best and I'll be back next Friday :D

[@masterdinosawr]

I don't think bobby follows cars properly. The new tech in cars is very impressive. Adaptive cruise control - follows car in front and adjusts speed. Lane keep assist - will keep you within your lane. Voice controls - can say you're cold and the car will turn on heater. 360 cameras - see your car from birds eye view like a game. Self parking. Big interactive screens - can even play games on some of them. Plus a bunch of others. Most of which have only come out quite recently.

[@serenalongoria4694]

I got picked on the SNKRS app for the Travis Scott AJ1 low fragments and I literally ran around my whole house when I found out I got them I was so excited My husband keeps trying to convince me to sell them bc the resell value is $1,000+ but I’m on the fence (I know to some people it sounds dumb but I actually really like the shoes and I’ve been a big fan of Travis since I was 15) What would you guys do?

[@josegurrola9021]

I'd keep as personals. That being said, if i was in a different place financially, I would sell and use the money for something else. If u like them then keep them. Worst comes to worse they're worth more in a couple years brand new or even worth $1000 used

[@kyleelliott512]

Great episode! I love when its not just about fashion or not just about the guest and their work, this episode covered a lot of real world stuff them impacts us all.

[@JnCrls713]

I’m impressed in how Welty is the only one with fitness knowledge and it’s like talking Japanese to Brendan 🤣

[@ROTZOY]

FOR ANYONE WILLING TO DISCUSS THE PURPOSE OF NFT’s PLEASE REPLY!!🙏🏼 NFTs are tricky…it feels like you’re buying something just to say you own it. In a the future if virtual reality becomes our new reality wouldn’t that suggest that history repeats itself ? Like in the real world someone could bootleg it, illegally download it, or just something as simple as a screen shot, repost and in some sense replicate it! Going off of Bobby’s comparison of crypto currency or NFT’s to game DLC…..I do see where he can see the similarities, but as a gamer myself I can say that these things are pretty much just cosmetics for in game use! Sad thing about DLC and video games is that it’s merely a trend that dies out when the next game comes out, and when it does all things that were purchased essentially lose their “value”. A good example for this would be Fast fashion, yeah it’s what everyone is wearing but as soon as the trend is over the pieces lose their status or even “value” and will be seen at thrift stores for about 80-90% discount off the original price! Basically what I’m trying to say is that, it seems as if NFT’s are a trend for the moment and as soon as the hype is over it’ll most likely lose its value!!

[@disaogontos]

I got your point but we are talking about art right? The price is set by what people are willing to pay for it. Pe we had so many eras in art history and abstract was hype back then but people still buy it now because they like it, it’s not just a dlc thing, a game prop, this is something you can display on wall imagine if in 1/5/10 years, instead of frames you get LED screens where you can display your nfts and museums with nfts. It may not be a thing you are willing to waste money on but people find that artistic. Not talking about people that buy nfts to flip, because that is what it is, like sneaker game

[@omarmac1]

Joe voice was giving out at the end. 🙃

[@cgafken]

This is one of the best episodes of this podcast ever. Would love to see more deep discussions like this for sure

[@omarsalimabdulaziz8183]

So basically it is only to flex online. An option for those who cant flex the real stuff on ig to flex too.

[@pennsther]

That reminded me that the song "Highway to Hell" by ACDC was a song i first heard on Tony Hawks and didn't know who sang it until i was older.

[@Puffiscool123]

Bobby’s responses and his bs about saving the environment while he simultaneously is talking about making more clothes lol what a joke. Ain’t no one wearing the hundreds anymore so he talkin bout digital sneakers. He gives his kids the money for fortnite he’s their dad he can easily not have them be on electronics. This episode was cringe. And no mention of the shoe palace employee getting killed. We need more rawness on this pod past few episodes just seem like last minute calls to a friend.

[@Jeffreynelius]

They did mention the employee that was killed and took a moment to read the statement made by Shoe Palace.

[@Puffiscool123]

@@Jeffreynelius I wrote this comment right before they mentioned it but my other points I still stand by.

[@Jeffreynelius]

@@Puffiscool123 gotcha.

[@starpoweredstudios7622]

Factss

[@duart310]

Joe la puma is a straight nerd

[@Jeffreynelius]

Welty mentioning Ready Player One is funny because that’s what I’ve been thinking about since they started that part of the convo

[@arttimeanytime2210]

Thank you for the convo. Wearable NFTs will make a lot more sense when AR glasses become mainstream 👌🏻💕

[@WRLDINVSN]

Whats going on Complex! Is there anyway we could collaborate?

[@c.harrison]

I love when y'all mix philosophy and sneakers. YES! I love it

[@UniversoMacadamia]

Welty is a hero in this episode.

[@amberlaide1596]

Everything bobby is saying I've been thinking. Why are headphones still so big and why do we lose noise/sound in one ear. along with airlines not upgrading their interior and exterior appearance and application.

[@anthonynguyen6057]

This is one of the best episodes so far, big inflection point for the future

[@c.harrison]

This man said some "i was selling them packs" - Brendan is goat'd man...

[@monb2857]

Love bobby but he tripping lol

[@nifzee6679]

he just wanna cashout on people cause no body buying his bs hundreds

[@monb2857]

Lol yo facts! He trynna spin it like it’s for the people

[@vesh]

nfts are good for people who have nfts

[@cheveronLI]

We need to make it a law the user data the giant tech companies collect, use and sell which is our time on the product needs to be given back to us as a form of universal basic income. There’s no reason we can’t be paid as “influencers” too for simply using their apps/ products which it’s damn near impossible to function without

[@juanfredo4812]

Brendan and Welty did not change clothes for fsr and this podcast lmao

[@laidback93]

I noticed that too and I'm not mad. Gotta respect the hustle

[@anirudhnair2470]

Same for Welty

[@oppfrancesneakershoes3481]

Please keep doing these vintage runs

[@jarrodjob]

Bobby flexing the Nothing Ear:1s. The new AirPod.

[@zenalien8620]

Bobby Hundreds was a good interview. Awesome episode. People don't kill each other for sneakers. Don't bring back the J5 days.

[@gfeast4518]

998s are underrated, I need some more but they’re kinda hard to find

[@yonh5350]

the problem comparing NFTs to kids buying back blings and sprays on fortnite is that those kids grow up to realize it doesn't mean shit sooner rather than later

[@jacksoccer]

What's the brand Bobby mentions at 50:44?

[@johng9361]

Casual = black T-shirt blue jeans any style that you like your new kicks and a black hat any style hat you like logo or not that's how you rock shoes in my opinion. Now if you're going out you got to coordinate that's a different story.

[@ramonmendez125]

Matt’s Zaku II t shirt is fire

[@rail2railnose2tail]

nothing to add, just want this to be on other peoples suggested lists since it was such a great interview

[@Americansikkunt]

Y’all are crazy for sympathizing WITH THE SHOOTER. It’s so insane.

[@josegurrola9021]

Nice insightful episode. Learned alot from Bobby

[@samsungm-wo2df]

This is one of the best episodes

[@BillHaug]

Loved to hear about the sneaker folder

[@gregoryallenn]

All respect for Bobby but the NFT industry is three times worse for the environment than the fashion industry is and also, holding a fashion product (t-shirt, shoe…) and wearing it is what makes the fashion industry amazing but the inability to WEAR an NFT doesn’t make sense to me

[@ReivaxMr]

If we are to take anything from this podcast. Wear what YOU like.

[@thelumberjacknurse4320]

JLP, we need some Healthcare worker shoes from the big box brands. What do you think?

[@rsjrDK]

nike made made a model last year no?

[@josegurrola9021]

@@rsjrDK the Nike Air Zoom Pulse were designed for nurses/healthcare workers. That being said, there's plenty of healthcare oriented footwear brands out there some even owned by heatlthcare workers

[@jcgear0069]

If you were offered offwhite chicago 1's or the travis low/ highs, which one would you take? only can take 1

[@phise1]

All that "this is all random" nonsense is the complete opposite of how my life is going, I'm paving my own path and leaving nothing to chance. Bobby has too much money and a huge disconnect to what real people feel and hes turning himself into an NFT. Dont be a fool and buy digital bullshit period.

[@Eslice_25]

Can we get Travis Scott for season 14 of sneakers shopping or kid cudi?

[@Wavestarter_TV]

I like NTF but …any type of shoes or clothing I want to have it to wear having anything digitally like that is pointless IMO

[@Lilcali99]

Just became a huge fan of the show!

[@jcgear0069]

the animation was fire, need to be a regular

[@sleepy_joe6969]

It was Igh nun crazy for it to b a reg

[@Brandon-yg5lh]

"I'm super interested" -JLP 46:06

[@benduncan6256]

Why would anyone care about protecting the environment when they’re living inside of a virtual “metaverse” for 20 hours a day? That’s where folks like “Bobby Hundreds” are taking us. …because they’re protecting the environment.*eye roll*

[@zacktburns2089]

Not F***ing Tangible 🤣🤣🤣N.F.T.

[@MercurialCarlos]

bruh this dude wants to talk about protecting the future for the kids and shit and give us this sap story about protecting the environment and how hes for the people by promoting how good nft’s are but then he goes into promoting gambling as if that’s a good thing. first of all the promotion of nft within itself is a gamble atm bc no one knows if this shit will blow up that’s why all these corporations business owners haven’t fully invested into them. they rather us the consumer spend our money on them because they win at the end of the day. they make money off of us buying them and they make their loss less by not fully investing into them. but promote us to buy into them bc they don’t care if we make a loss. and then the whole aspect of promoting gambling while trying to be for the kids??? people love to pick and choose and say shit they think people will like to hear. i’m all for the environment but bruh i’m not trying to own no digital shit

[@Jeffreynelius]

Brendan was sellin the packs 😂

[@BillHaug]

How about a Premium Pete Pt 2?

[@Nthnlckhrt]

Is joe wearing a John Elliot hat?

[@Antzy]

Bobby please if you ever see this, upload more. Your point of view is honestly amazing.

[@MrSlimflout]

Why TriniDAD James the GOAT is not invited on this podcasts?

[@Behzey2fly]

NFT’s will be used when neuro link goes live

[@eddiefok604]

Most interesting and entertaining episode

[@khknucklehead]

Does anyone know what hat Bobby has on? Custom? My son would love it with the smiley face :)

[@Yourscaredlol12]

So was the point he’s trying to make that artists should be allowed to scam their fans using Nfts as opposed to large tech companies scamming kids with Nfts?? Clearly did not hammer this guy like they did the guy from Mschf just because he was a friend. Very disappointing

[@gfeast4518]

Let’s have digital children, all the fun with no expense 🥴

[@tiz8789]

great episode

[@bAeNcDkYs]

Hahah yeah I love this podcast

[@RyanBalmesYT]

Hundreds x Reebok Pump AXT.

[@growpapayas]

Wanted to learn something, not hear you guys chat. Left before you said anything about NFT’s.

[@type1diagamer632]

Man I sure wish I could grow a fat caterpillar like Brendan, 30 and I'm not even close lmao

[@isaakix606]

Bobby is High no one wants a picture of a shoe

[@LevantonPuntoCom]

your old... and if your married... your older...its dofferent if your old and single...

[@allen8595]

I got an idea, stop making shoes and clothes. We have enough to give 8 billion people an outfit and shoes for 7 days a week. Maybe we wont have whales washing up on shores with trash in their bellys...

[@GabrielLima87]

great one

[@Cam_LDN]

The intro always reminds me of a 70s porn theme.

[@nathanielburciaga8998]

Good Shit!

[@evvok7408]

look man, i love bobby but i cant take him seriously in this episode. He goes on and on about saving the environment while pushing the NFT narrative and conveniently left out the part where NFT/crypto in itself is harming the environment in such a massive scale. Hes just here to make quick bucks and then dip if it didnt work out, sad affair.

[@thedcfershow]

Let’s go fam!

[@danielfilipowski2172]

So Tesla’s and cars that ran on electric and has developed technology that can drive for you existed in the 1970s? Lol Not to mention battery and engine improvement developments over the past 40 years 😅

[@noel8350]

Once he quoted Greta he lost all credibility. #tool.

[@gfeast4518]

I’m young and I don’t get the nft bs 😂

[@oovauhsoj]

LOVE ME SONE BOBBY

[@manongzki5817]

Nah. I'd rather buy a shoe and wear it.

[@Aloam_sa]

Its a scam

[@Govereverythin]

Boyyyyy hellll nah

[@teeznuhtz]

That was dope

[@damienjeremyweir4543]

Sneaker brands are patenting there digital future but they don't yet understand how to release a shoe online properly 🤣

[@Kingchuck864]

Gen Z kids are different better invest if you want to capitalize

[@juliansutare935]

cool!

[@EvanTheB3AST]

Im 5 minutes in and this is hilarious

[@MrAsanchez9210]

That guy doesn't rewear a sneaker on the episode bc he has all the cheap sneakers. He's not paying more than 200$ for shoes.

[@danny_mcduck]

“Get Vaccinated”

[@speedtriprr537]

This guy is delusional

[@speedtriprr537]

This guy is annoying. Yuck I have shoes, ewe gross, these should be digital so I can scam people