Idris Elba Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

Idris Elba goes Sneaker Shopping at SoleStage in Los Angeles with Complex's Joe La Puma and talks about the sneakers in The Wire. wearing Nike and Adidas at the same time, and his collaboration with Christian Louboutin.
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[@Complex]

Who’s your favorite character from The Wire?

[@bxnkroll_dee]

Omar 😤

[@saucesavage4533]

We need Anthony Anderson on here next

[@cubscraig9342]

Stringer Bell all day! Omar second!

[@P-DAPS]

Brother Mouzone…

[@Gg-ij7li]

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[@NiteSpecial]

“Easy money” “Well it’s not easy money” Homeboy almost shat himself.

[@branfordjohn9519]

😂😂😂😂😂💯💯💯💀💀💀

[@rickswitjesus]

Yeah he was talking too much, just take the money 🤣

[@Ricorockiee215]

He absolutely destroyed everyone else sneaker shopping history with his picks up. All GAS No BREAKS STRAIGHT HEATERS!!!

[@wokstarr2367]

agree wit u 100 %

[@337blizzy7]

Facts💯

[@marquishooper2817]

Not Birdman

[@ThurgoodJenkins1]

yeah he killed it. Should have grabbed some Kobes though.

[@carsondouglas8600]

Nike still hasnt retro'd rod woodson bowl trainers. Only nikes im interested in are hurache, presto and penny. Sacai of course.

[@kojak2169]

When idris heard "$18000" his composed reaction deserves an Oscar nomination because you know on the inside, he died a little.

[@trufacts8934]

💯😂

[@lilmos100]

ahahaha why do you think he came in with shades on

[@amberlockhart3924]

Yes😂

[@darrenwright179]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great Minds think alike

[@nowintejera4618]

He did a colab with louis vuitton he be aight and brought wifey in on the colab to get herself the bag too

[@TimeBucks]

awesome episode

[@devghadva8738]

Op

[@mahidahake7150]

Good

[@chathumikaveesha9720]

Amazing

[@obiiheanacho4914]

Idris really has a cool vibe and down to earth demeanor. Balled out and got some nice kicks along with good stories 👍🏾

[@carsondouglas8600]

He makes good money.

[@madlad25]

He's literally a gigachad we all want to be

[@spencerleland6772]

@@carsondouglas8600 an66669bbb

[@razvan1282]

He s not down to earth mate. He s exactly the Opposite. Met him in London, regret it still.

[@taijoan4442]

@@razvan1282 what happened whenyou met him?

[@DawoodJawad]

Idris is the kind of man that'll say he doesn't need anything and then buy half the store

[@stevenkhoem1240]

Doesn’t need, idris wants and idris buys

[@luctan881]

ok

[@thehudsoncrewpodcast9841]

😂😂😂

[@thoatran2718]

ok

[@thitam5003]

ok

[@SuckOnYakuzA]

one of the best episodes ever. the man's charisma is on another level.

[@tamnguyen-bl7jf]

ok

[@Pashmotatoe]

@@tamnguyen-bl7jf k

[@yvonne2965]

For Sure & so was this Sneaker haul 😅

[@whoaitsdame]

The pickups were INSANE! Shoutout to Solestage, for what he picked up, the prices were actually pretty fair. One of my favorite episodes right here.

[@MegaGallic]

Calm down

[@db314]

Those prices were ridiculous fam

[@JohnnyBooze]

He got worked, lol

[@mlavine1980]

Pretty fair 😂😂😂😂 Shoe game a joke now, just a bunch of vultures

[@rudolphbeasley5652]

Nah the prices where good. The only shoes that where ridiculous where the colabs but even then the Jordan 4 off whites can go for 1800-2000. So even tho the collab prices are high they’re still super fair based on the market.

[@stevenclyde5400]

The Wire was one of the greatest shows ever. I'm an economist, so my favorite scene of the entire series was when the cop followed Stringer Bell to see what he was up to in the afternoons, and it turns out he was in an Economics class (to help him run his drug business).

[@mli3083]

Anyone who's studied macroeconomics in college knows that it would have no practical application in a street-level drug trade.

[@SniPYo]

My top 5 shows of all time

[@tonsshameless8741]

The wire is the best show series ever made. Hbo is king of the series

[@chamgod007]

@@mli3083 he also wanted to transition from the drug trade to a legit life. So the class wasn't only for the drug trade, but rather to be prepared for the corporate world.

[@drewp1076]

That class is where he learned about changing the name of the business or the product. Dope show.

[@chifundohugondala2673]

This is one of the best episodes ever...I love the eloquence by Idris,and he looks like a sneaker head too...Nice stuff 🇲🇼

[@giangtruc3376]

ok

[@bichnguyen-uc4ys]

ok

[@LongCity]

It's so amazing how much better an episode is when the guest can, actually, articulate and be engaging. Stop bringing in these goofy teenaged rappers and social media personalities.

[@thestarseeker8196]

I’ll wait with 🍿 for the idiots to struggle and try to can your comment as racist since Elba has never been anything but unapologetically badass and Black 👌🏻

[@noahmarley3908]

i agree

[@82JQ]

Agree 100%! I want a Whoopi part 2.

[@donathan2933]

Ong. Many of these young rappers are goofy asf in terms of personality

[@elbowdown1420]

Word.

[@blankroyai]

“Aint easy money” 11:38 got me! That sentence shows he knows his worth, dude is grounded, work hard and he knows that, so awesome, love him even more

[@mvsonalexander]

Idris seems like a real cool dude. Dope episode

[@bxnkroll_dee]

One person i been waiting on for sneaker shopping😂💯

[@EkinKartal]

💯

[@heartbreakgriffin5682]

Idris purchased one on the best selections I've seen on this show! What a legend 🙏🏾

[@togzinnhla6747]

Also slept on selection, dope

[@jimmydishkawnt]

His heart skipped a beat when he was told the total amount LOL

[@mattmoet1031]

😂😂😂 mines did

[@amberlockhart3924]

Fareal look how he looked 😂😂😂

[@AndrewJerkins]

Honestly though, i dont think it matters how much money you have, $18k for sneakers is a lot.

[@inaamishtiaq6322]

I love Idris Elba I love his Luther shows

[@1henry64]

7:06 Jordan slides with the toes crawling out the front at a Jordan show is Crazy! 😂

[@painfree1349]

*It’s “Nyasty”

[@R-V1]

He's mad for that one😂

[@olsenpalaamo3906]

One of the better episodes. Great banter, fire pickups, appreciation for the sneaker game. Well done Joe and Idris!

[@BeastFitness01]

Idris is the most humble and down to earth person I have ever seen on here and that's straight facts.

[@agnesvidal5246]

I love how he was walking around with the clipboard like he was stringer bell."get the word out there, we back up!". The Wire vibes!!

[@AveryLiburd]

great actor with great taste.

[@dbowe4415]

That intro was legendary! Excellent episode, it was so cool hearing his perspective comparing the sneaker culture in London and NYC when he moved to the states.

[@mediacenterman8583]

Brits used to wear sneakers as function rather than fashion. The popularity of Basketball is a real driver for the shoe game in the US. Whereas that cultural impact did not really exist in the UK. You would have always seen more Air Max/Force and Adidas back in the day, but the game has changed now. Jordans are everywhere, mate!

[@MrDangelo1313]

Cashier:” oh you did some damage.... $18000” Idris: “Perfect Man 😎” 🤣🤣

[@giovannimerced1801]

Idris is always a must see and this was no difference.

[@mjmcguire4511]

Joe dropped the “it’s all in the details” line in there. Incredible callback to The Wire

[@manniefresh2022]

This is the best episode. The way he picked and bought everything was so playa

[@christopherayettey4390]

It's a London thing bruv!

[@rubyTech]

Blew my mind with the total at the end, not that its unattainable just was expecting him to cop a 3/4 pair and bounce. My guy went for tha heat!

[@justsef]

Great episode not only did he tell some good stories but he also pick up some heat

[@13deltafdc]

I just finished rewatching the entire series of The Wire and it was better than I remembered. Idris Elba will always be loved here in Baltimore.

[@RedDevil_Joe]

Have you watched Luther? He’s great in that too

[@mediacenterman8583]

True dat!

[@zscore219]

No matter how loaded you are, that poker face reaction at checkout because you spent too much is real af.

[@phillipmixon3513]

One of the best episodes, Idris is a real down to earth dude!

[@clarkescollectibles]

Sheesh, he picked up some straight heat

[@roshaundavenport1257]

Ong all bangers

[@billie5957]

On god

[@loudeville865]

Not one of em is trash, he got good taste!

[@CaryKraemer52]

Can’t ever un-see this man as Charles Minor

[@billie5957]

*stringer bell

[@SteveNatto]

GOAT intro scene, GOAT conversation and GOAT pickups🔥🔥Such a good episode!

[@darioncomedy]

He really snapped with the pickups 🔥🔥🔥

[@SandeeJay]

The Stringer Bell intro was so dope. This episode was definitely a classic.

[@JohnHausser]

2:27 I respect that 😎 Cheers from San Diego California

[@a_70s_Baby]

Such great positive energy. We NEED that in our lives nowadays. He’s so good, I never detected the English accent . The intro of his though 😍

[@Superlativ1]

Idris is really cool, awesome episode, it is much better when the guest is not bound by a contract and can only purchase from 1 brand. Allows you to see all they like and get to know their taste in sneakers a bit more 👌🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@40URTYK]

Idris went crazy in the store 😂😂🔥🔥🔥

[@JustinDorseyTV]

Awesome interview! Always been a fan of idris, he seems like a really cool dude!

[@Arsenal1410]

Idris seems like a cool dude and you can tell he really loves sneakers. Great interview.

[@denny414]

@yasio bolo your mom

[@rklessqc869]

Wooaaaww that’s a huge shoes shopping spree 🤯 Idris is the vibe we gotta catch 💯

[@TKIvanov]

"Easy money" "Well its not easy money" Man started sweatin right then and there 🤣🤣

[@LARK-ht7kd]

Lol yep

[@SCRandall]

Idris has ELITE taste is shoes, huge fan of his picks.

[@godspeedrell]

Idris just seems to be one of the fellas, real chill, kool vibe! 🔥

[@omarmac1]

Idris akuna Elba from hackney all the way to Hollywood…..prrra prrra prrra. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@plecturaproductions5816]

Can yall believe I haven't seen the Wire?? Definitely about to binge-watch now! Love Idris! Phenomenal actor, and an even better human, and him and his wife are the perfect Ying and Yang. This episode was cool and relaxed, and it was just like Joe catching up with a good friend, with nothing but good vibes...Idris got some dope kicks too.

[@TheRainmaker3]

The Wire is 🔥 going to watch it for the third time. 5 seasons

[@miapia29]

So chill . Such an iconic actor

[@anitaamin740]

Such a genuine, humble, down to Earth Guy. I had the pleasure of working with Idris on the new Luther (FILM) which should be out in late 2022 or 2023. We were filming and one the extras sprained their ankle. He halted the shooting, called the paramedics and checked to see if he was ok.

[@jaydagreat4l]

This season is lit 🔥

[@pt3131]

Overall solid selections, he went grail mode real quick 🔥🔥

[@d.johnson3164]

Love idris man. Hes so down to earth and relatable.

[@JC-se8mi]

Idris is one cool dude who can “walk with kings-nor lose the common touch”

[@cwrichardson3]

He's not royalty. It's not in his bloodline.

[@blackguardunlimeted]

Idris rules! One of the best episodes so far ❤️🤙🏻

[@MikeLaBelle]

Bruh, man went shopping shopping

[@neshmugambi8752]

Big up Complex and much love all the way from Kenya!!!!🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@ronburgundysmustache6717]

Best selection from a guest so far. He hit heat from all angles. Im hype i have similar taste between ones an SBs. And shot out to Clot I got the low 5s an they did an amazing job

[@cherrychen4038]

String had some cold drip in the show back in the day

[@oliversplace263]

One of the coolest dudes on the planet.

[@variszarins]

umm, no he is not you simp

[@docdoc7691]

NPC comment

[@krishanbhatt18]

@@docdoc7691 Yh not from him tho 👀

[@docdoc7691]

@@krishanbhatt18 from him and you little boy

[@ipod14202]

This has to be the BEST pick up ive seen in a good minute!!!! fuqqqqin fire!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@elainebau6354]

So inspiring. I'm a amateur custom painted sneaker artist out of Detroit. Love the vibe. Thanks for the shopping spree. Lol looks fun.

[@cdawg_sf]

Idris copped some serious heat. It’s been a while since a guest broke the 10k mark

[@boom6578]

dude just spent my savings on sneakers 😂😂😂

[@damienjeremyweir4543]

Shout out to Idris Elba, for sure the best shopper I've seen on Sneaker Shopping and some proppa dope pick ups 👍🏻 wicked man

[@davidguillebeau4708]

Such a cool dude!!! One of your best episodes to date JLP!! I hate he put back the Jordan 1 low mocha’s but I understand the switch for the Travis’s. Super slept on shoe though! Got 3 pair myself!

[@Sneakahead555]

Such a joyful guy man ! The stories are just amazing, love hearing the different history ! Beautiful picks, really did some damage for real ! Amazing interview Joe !!!

[@WiktorA96]

"Bro you did some damage" made me laugh... but maaan, Idris got crazy... or maybe nothing crazy, I am just broke af 🤣

[@josephconley7859]

Mans walked in and did some damage wasn’t playin at all straight heat 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LAVISHING]

Pumped for this. Hope your having a fun time Idris!

[@daniellechampion261]

Idris Elbows seems so down to earth!

[@andyreyes403]

He did some real sneaker shopping!! 🔥🔥

[@anthonyrose3141]

Definitely one of best episodes

[@dylangrniet]

18,000 and no misses. The lightnings making up 0.014% of the purchase though and still manage to be the best pickup of the episode 🌩🌩🌩❤‍🔥❤‍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jawlinejawlinejawline]

I love Idris Elba !

[@tarikbailey81]

When he handed over his card his face was priceless lol. He turned into Stringer Bell real quick

[@Solefly_93]

Idris Elba had the BEST sneaker shopping experience I have seen ! ALL BANGERZ 🔥 SHEESHHH !

[@merda0000000000]

best episode for me Elba is the man and has come such a long way he chose some 🔥🔥🔥

[@mo.vuitton]

The goat himself 🐐🔥🔥

[@bxnkroll_dee]

We need Michael Jordan to go sneaker shopping with complex

[@dre3607]

😂 That would be hilarious he owns half the shop

[@rashannwisdom9368]

Bro has access to all this shoes for free without leaving his house lol

[@bxnkroll_dee]

@@rashannwisdom9368 ik just as far as the interview is good enough for me 😂

[@WMcDerm10]

What is that doll

[@R-V1]

Then he comes in & buys all Adidas lol

[@balamkeneth6279]

Super interesting interview, made you wanna hear every word.. am not yet even at the part where he actually buys sneakers and I’m appreciative

[@Smoothvoperator]

The lines are massive bewteeen a class G and a hood G This guy a real G on takers, underrated movie

[@Theflyesttruckerukno]

Idris went IN!!!! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@SuperRedVeg]

Idris is fantastic. Some great moments with Joe. The New Balances quip had me in stitches. But when the bill came, Idris got that dry mouth in a nanosecond.

[@albertomartinez-hu5fe]

He went crazzzy in there! Almost 20 bands !

[@xbreezy9843]

Such a dope actor man on and off the camera Idris is awesome and he got swag and I really have to binge the Wire man im hella years late i know 😅

[@modemock]

Idris is the only guy that is allowed to wear sunglasses inside 🤣

[@quique7764]

This guy is 007.

[@cwrichardson3]

No he's not

[@SpecSavant]

Fkin Love Idris. Wish the interview was longer!

[@NEKAYBAAW]

this was the dopest episode yet!!!! Idris has really great taste and picked excellent purchases!

[@occar138]

Now I wanna shop lol

[@beno6198]

It’s rare I watch this show and actually like every shoe the person bought but Idris has the swag. Every shoe is fuego fuego fuego 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 great choices King

[@vanlilly7549]

Wit u on dat one bro

[@beno6198]

@@vanlilly7549 huh?

[@vanlilly7549]

I agree

[@ahmiduturay9546]

Cool dude Thanks from a Sierra Leonean brother man. Proud of you always

[@oldschoolgenerations]

Idris is just so cool, and so was this episode and his picks great picks all fire!!

[@hussydahustla]

This man is as cool irl as I am in my dreams 😆

[@highbrohumor7218]

Put the word out there ….we out of dunks . 👟

[@LC789789]

can we acknowledge the delightful sound editing with the clap at 0:52

[@DaytonJoey]

That was a great episode! Idris is that dude!