The Unreleased Off-White Nikes, What Were the Best New Balances of 2022? | Complex Sneakers Podcast

[@Complex]

What's your favorite New Balance of the year?

[@EduardoPerez-ro7uq]

JFG 9060 baby shower blue

[@torosammy]

Salehe sands be the time

[@josegurrola9021]

2002R Nightwatch Green. Released all the way back in January I think

[@TheAshman69]

It's the JFG 993's. Unbelievable shoe.

[@thisguytm3302]

🤔🤔🤔🤔990 v6 NB Grays

[@metronome4152]

Shoutout to all behind the scenes people. This is the best sneaker podcast ever!

[@sneakerdad8324]

Layoffs or renewing contracts is my guess

[@tommarshall9927]

​@Vindaloo Well they just lost a bunch of friends and colleagues that they had worked with for years. It was in the news recently, roughly 1/10 people at Complex lost their jobs and just before Christmas too. Biggest cull of the workforce yet. You'd prob react the same if you were mature enough.

[@990v6]

@Vindaloo major layoffs at complex and its right before the holidays.

[@FirstWeFeast]

This was a classic.

[@shady2493]

Bruv, I thought the show is ending the way this episode closed off, But JLP assured me we are still going…This show can not end EVER…Do you hear me Complex…EVER!!!

[@mikaelmikkelsen7535]

Yes What is going on? 😮

[@mchlwlm777]

@@mikaelmikkelsen7535 buzzfeed / complex announced a round of layoffs this week

[@mikaelmikkelsen7535]

@@mchlwlm777 Thanks

[@zanemontego8090]

I owe it to Matt Welty for exposing to me all New Balance has to offer. It’s my favorite brand now.

[@dgoody84]

If Matt Welty turned you onto NB's you a herb.

[@Cesar-jf5oh]

@@dgoody84 yo momma

[@zanemontego8090]

I’m looking forward to the Up There 2002r over the Bodega 9060 Age of Discovery though.

[@Cranthir69]

Joe dressed like an extra from 8 mile

[@FooDanger]

You really are missing a HUGE part of the spiderman AJ1's. They play a role in the actual movie they were released with, Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse. That movie was also one of the best movies to be released the entire year (all categories) and is truly an amazing piece of art. Pair that with the fact that the Miles Morales spiderman is really loved among streetculture as he's a really well-written superhero with black/hispanic roots.

[@samleejessop]

He technically doesn’t wear the exact same shoe in the movie though. There’s some differences so it’s not a completely clear connection. I agree though, brilliant character and movie.

[@FooDanger]

@@samleejessop Yeah that is true which is slightly annoying ngl. If it were up to me I would've given Miles sneakers something unique in the movie. Maybe a spraypainted outsole or something to connect it to the character and then have the sneaker release be identical to the in-movie sneaker. That would've really upped the storytelling in the and probably resulted in more dope sneaker too.

[@kuzmanator]

Quick shoutout to the team behind the promotional photos and videos for the Ebay SB Dunk. My brother DP'd the video and his friends all shot the photos and did the additional footage. Just know that it was shot by skaters for skaters. I really enjoyed getting more detail in to the history behind Sandy and everything the SB team did for him during his battle. RIP and glad they're doing it right with this charity raffle.

[@wavypsalms5536]

JLP lookin like he gon rob my house with that beanie

[@SNJYCHN]

Moving like the wet bandits

[@ryanmart4525]

New balance killed it this year my top 3 Jjjjound 990v3 olive Teddy santis Marblehead v3 Joe fresh goods 993 green

[@zanemontego8090]

Glad Brendan Dunne recovered from his accident like a super saiyan, he’s a Complex pillar. I’ll just imagine the scar as the Harry Potter lightning.⚡️ Also can’t wait for more on the latest sneaker release news.

[@cozyma]

Quite easily my favourite podcast rn; will enjoy catching up on older episodes over the holidays. Flame never went out but this calibre of content keeps sneakers fun for me. Ty complex.

[@lorenzolorenzo2428]

Those Spider-Man Jordan 1s look like a test pair. Kinda like you would do a screen test on a T with multiple prints, seems like they put multiple swatches of fabric and prints on the shoe.

[@justinmorgan6240]

My favorite show on the internet. Keep up the great work gentlemen.

[@PMSchaft]

the skate em out idea was the same with the Jordan 4 Manila, that you need to wear them out from the store.

[@WilliamQuilesJr]

Another great episode with the Atlanta rain in my background 😂

[@BigBodyBesNYC]

Never been this early and someone has already commented Matt Welty wears fake kicks

[@georgecallacna621]

MATT WELTY WEARS REAL KICKS

[@justinmorgan6240]

Welty calling out LiverKing lol😂

[@caprasch]

Come to Maine for the lobster. Welty has it right on that one. I feel like the Dali story for the latest Lobster dunk adds to the desire for the full box set. The spider man one definitely has a Lichtenstein vibe. Salehe’s latest NB are definitely a year highlight.

[@jaybird634]

The burgundy and baige air force off white's are the best of all the colorways . Big ups to Complex from B-more ! Charm City baby baby !

[@shinigamieyes2600]

Disconnected the best fashion podcast in the game

[@d.felixphoto2260]

Dunn made good points about the wearing of Oregon Duck PE's. As a guy who went out his way to get CAU dunks i wish they made more PE's for other schools because we would love to have those types of issues

[@lewisbrown6199]

Respect for the closing remarks Joe and the boys

[@thisguytm3302]

Joe I was also at FL in 05 🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾 alotta heat dropped that year 🔥🔥🔥🔥 the French blue 13s, Steel and stealth Xs, the Kobe Hurauche 2k5s that got recalled, oh man 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@damienb3162]

Upthere Store in Melbourne, Australia. Great store and great blokes. Always helpful. Great shoutout from Welty.

[@StephenMangiulli]

bro Welty waffling on the 574 was comical....

[@Newly.Balanced]

"Fashion has no season" Props JLP

[@blakevslennox]

You guys are awesome. Love how much you all know about skating and that you follow skateboarding. I feel that skating culture is almost as impactful as Basketball culture in relation to sneakers.

[@Newly.Balanced]

Facts!

[@casekicks1]

Shoutout Complex Sneakers for the heads up on the sale on Kyrie's on the Nike site..My kid loves 'em and I just ordered a pair for 40% off!!

[@Sneakahead555]

Couldn’t wait for this ! Y’all really got straight into it ! Kick game proper ! That burgundy & crème OW AF1 are beautiful 2002r’s have been my best purchase of the year for me ! In heavy rotation Great question and an amazing giveaway This was a great conversational episode ! Great job guys ! We appreciate everyone involved in this podcast, the best ever man !

[@thomasvoss1090]

Both Upthere NB collabs are straight 🔥

[@dchogsgoham]

A lot of talk on sneaker of the year and all time favorite sneakers, but what do you guys rank All Time Top Friends & Family pairs of shoes, and do you guys want to see more releases have alternate F&F pairs?

[@Zachuman]

Best show on KZbin right now

[@teeznuhtz]

The end felt like a goodbye I hope the best for everyone

[@jaybird634]

I see you Brendan with the carpet tee ! Got some steeze brother ...

[@seize3]

This might be the 3rd time Brendan has worn those St John's dunks but they look so good 🔥

[@eddiethepimp_1]

My favorite podcast for shoes 👟

[@josephthefirst1]

Love this show

[@theavengers.]

Hope able to afford these beauty one day

[@paulpierre4895]

I need those in my life 😮

[@Thisiscarlos87]

With New Balance emerging like a top tier shoe company, do you guys eventually see them by passing Adidas?

[@AKAWALLCRAWLER]

Yes absolutely

[@jaybird634]

The purple and orange lobsters are the best two colorways

[@memphismadetez]

None of the new off whites will go for above retail... since Virgil died I feel like nike just been releasing his throwaway ideas that he wouldn't want out

[@thebinoblacksheep]

Ah yes, fridays with the boys, let’s go

[@jlmunny]

Brendan ‘stache lookin strong tho

[@joelsanchez3287]

Morning guys

[@paolomoreno4324]

I recently took many Ls on the lost and founds, I told Nike there should be a quiz before specific releases to prioritize real fans. So my question is, what do you think Nike can do to improve getting its products into the hands of true sneakerheads who been in the game for 5-10+ years

[@12321clint]

I was confused by the thing at the end. It felt like you were saying goodbye, are your coworkers going somewhere? Great episode though!!!

[@josegurrola9021]

Sounded like some layoffs or people leaving the company. They didn't mention that directly but felt that way

[@ChrisGabeEnd02]

Complex is a part of the Buzzfeed umbrella and they just cut 12% of their employment

[@ericmauch6282]

I think the layoffs are coming.

[@jellybeans4you]

Complex had some layoffs

[@12321clint]

@@josegurrola9021 yeah, definitely seems like it. Hope everyone does alright if true.

[@sneakerdad8324]

Nike lawsuits starting to look like marketing strategy for designers/brands

[@polar19100]

I mean can’t blame them. Getting sneakers now a days is super ridiculous. Getting similar colorway but a no name brand. I mean this is nike’s fault at the end of the day for being way too exclusive or not have pre orders, etc

[@golfinguru11]

I’m 90% sure Sandy’s eBay dunks weren’t the pair sold in the auction.

[@alexstokes7283]

I can't take JLP serious with that beany 😭

[@jessesimard]

What do you think about .Swoosh and. Ike entering the web3 space? Is there actually something there or does it just come across as Nike trying to get their piece of the nft pie?

[@mvil]

Idk why but nobody seems to be bothered that Nike is working with eBay-a frickin reselling platform!!!

[@jst8884]

You guys always l put out great content. Thanks.

[@Phamousillday]

The real question is if Brendan Dunne is coming to San Diego to watch Oregon vs North Carolina at the holiday bowl?

[@clintonking1355]

Joe looking like the Mexican brother from Next Friday

[@siddhantshah8585]

What hoodie is joe wearing?

[@jeremymuir4332]

fully agree on the exclusive school colour ways and I feel the same way about the artist related releases too; recent Khaled 5 release case in point - I really like the sail cw and the build quality looks really nice but I'm absolutely not wearing anything with "We the best" written on it when I think Khaled is a total plumb. If you're not from Oregon or have allegiance to their sporting programmes then I think you deserve ridicule for riding the "exclusive wave" of duck releases. I appreciate all those releases but I definitely think they're cooler if they belong to alumni and fans of the reference.

[@downtownmb26]

JFG 993s Performance Art Powder Pink!!

[@frankrodriguez7255]

Don't forget about the white lobsters F&F that is simple and impossible to get.

[@burrr5030]

What happened 2 the crew? Where they going?

[@palmyarmyswim]

Layoffs at complex unfortunatly

[@Mr.Vega4]

Alright, so I'll keep posting this on every episode in 2022 until eBay and Complex let overseas folks participate in the giveaway... If we can sell on eBay and pay fees, we should be able to participate.

[@isairamirez4691]

Yo why Joe gonna rob me in that beanie?

[@Jpmpmpm]

The best is af1 I luv it in any color

[@dalereid4199]

Something is off about this episode. Complex politics are afoot

[@Hlix03]

Please get koopz on the show

[@manojitvlogs6315]

I like it NB shoe ❤️

[@poopasoreass]

Is trinidad not on the show anymore?

[@mokgethwamachaka8385]

574 has always been Encap.

[@petersullivan184]

I bought a pair of fake Freddy Krueger dunks, my buddy has a real pair, you can’t tell the difference at all. So do I wear them?

[@glenboone7322]

26:00 They will never make an ECPI 12 man

[@griand21]

Key and Omi were way too blatant in their nike rip off. Legit just stealing color ways.

[@dearlast7424]

What happened to Trinidad James???

[@thisguytm3302]

It's crazy about Nike n Kyrie cuz Amazon Still Has H2Ns for rent on Amazon Video

[@marta164]

Joe "fashion has no season" La Puma

[@blklotus2753]

Joe…grow out the beard brother …get the 300 vibe going

[@BookerT69]

Jadakiss had no idea who Mustache face was 👨🏻

[@popz6865]

Are a lot of the complex team moving on? When JLP mentioned missing some of the team is the podcast moving or something?

[@palmyarmyswim]

There have been layoffs at complex unfortunatly

[@ineronclairvoyant5829]

Joe Matt Brendan. What's new

[@jordy3401]

Was so glad to hear the 574 slander (57/40’s are mid too).

[@Dill_doh]

I went to a little kids basketball game I bet 15 out of the 20 kids playing we’re wearing kyries

[@EricMrRareAir]

52:04 Yellow doesn’t count!

[@wizkidgizmo]

What's the ID on the jacket Brendan?

[@christopherbrown9573]

Lorenz.og custom. Same guy that does all JLP’s shoes.

[@C0nzilla]

He literally said it

[@justsayin7865]

574 looks stubby

[@FFBL2020]

Let Virgil rest already.

[@younglloyd101]

@jlp Sleepy but fresh!

[@legrandeblackwell2541]

Brendan big mad

[@ScrubDusters]

Matt Welty buy my JJJound new balance olives for inflated prices

[@favors59]

When mention new balance u gotta mention dc.. how y’all miss the 9060’s smh

[@DuxtrapHD]

Bring benzema

[@LouieUPS]

Dunne gets worst take for going on a Oregon rant.

[@TheTheissen8]

can you talk about jordan brand maybe signign a new football (soccer for you guys) to a sneaker deal?

[@ThisxFate]

Absolutely blows my mind to hear you guys say "trash" about the upcoming spiderman j1s when you guys cream yourselves about faux vintage chicago j1s. Put that as sneaker of the year, and then be like "oh this sneaker that looks eerily similar to the sneaker of the year? Get this outta here"

[@sebastienc.2257]

They do not look the same. The lost and founds Chicagos are quite simple. The new spiderman 1s has patches of different patterns.

[@671oneblood]

Welty doesn't really workout

[@luishernandez-wl3dz]

This is boring WE NEED MORE FSR!

[@zanemontego8090]

300th 👍

[@gilbertbencomo1169]

Still haven’t got rid of Mat Welty

[@cordellharris1216]

Get the bags out your eyes Joe

[@her0user048]

tbh, this podcast seems pointless.

[@georgecallacna621]

So does your life but that's all about perspective.

[@her0user048]

@@georgecallacna621 so, encouraging suicide. Time to get banned

[@georgecallacna621]

@@her0user048 never said you my person. Would never wish that on anyone. It was a joke that you got hurt by and apologies. But this podcast is more meaningful than your comment overall. *

[@Newly.Balanced]

Its sneaker fodder more find interesting than not & even the trash talk airs more on the funny then negative. During these times its positivity we can all use so I'm grateful.

[@justsayin7865]

2002R looks like a woman's shoe