ARE YOU PURCHASING MORE OR LESS SNEAKERS THAN YOU USED TO?

[@richiele]

What're your guyses thoughts?! Do you like the climate of sneakers right now?

[@abadtoy32]

Hell yeah

[@DecoyVoice]

Hype will keep dying until there’s another TS1 or YZY Tiffany and Dior collabs were close. But they’re pretty much irrelevant to average buyers

[@hellaloud9224]

Yes for sure. Sneaker KZbin been dead bro I jus watch y’all cuz I enjoy y’all talkin ion even kno the hottest shoe rn.

[@Primal-Lo]

Just a sneaker recession

[@holgaholic]

would love it if you chime in the minimal story

[@WayneLiu945]

Sneakers are never going to be dead but sneakers KZbin has been DEAD for a while

[@driftingsneakers7302]

But alot of them still get 10k views and up.. they still paying their bills with your views 😂😂😂

[@yadidareddyable]

Exactly

[@jokreyes]

Sneakers aren't dead. Sneaker Resale is dead. It's unsustainable. There's 4 resale shops at my mall alone. No one there buys anything.

[@JulioClothing]

Yet you’re still watching lol. Lee has been around for yearsssss

[@avalon5109]

Nah nah nah. Don’t disrespect Not Tripping’s KZbin channel. He’s the GOAT sneaker KZbinr and far from dead. He tells it like it is!

[@kelv6124]

Personally, my purchases/purchasing habits have gone done drastically almost to nonexistent. I’ve already uninstalled all the sneaker apps and resell apps. When you have more pairs of kicks than days of the week. It’s time to sit back and just rock em. That’s just me personally. Ever since I’ve removed those apps. I haven’t been receiving ads for latest drops and shit. Makes it easier to not be enticed for a purchase that’s not necessary.

[@navyplumberboy8274]

Sounds like you've over came an addiction. I'm not into sneakers but i like watching videos to see how much people spend on them. I collect watches and they can be just as expensive. Thank God i haven't purchased one in months because my watch box is full.

[@ax23xr]

This is the way. Done the same and its worked wonders. I still have twitter and receive sneaker drop notifications but I don’t go crazy over buying a pair like I used to.

[@jaykim4073]

My buying has definitely slowed down this year. Every time I want to cop a new pair, I just break out a deadstock pair and enjoy what I have.

[@LLD852]

I did same-thing beginning of summer rock your stuff it feels good going out and getting compliments on your kicks lol

[@jtru8077]

Couldn't have said it any better myself, just like what I got and don't pay attention to the extra shit I don't care about lol when I want more I can do research then but I don't need fomo on stuff that don't matter to me currently, got lows got highs and got boots so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mtbicepulous]

Nice to see that the market is more consumer friendly but these retail prices need to drop

[@JJ2wavy]

Lol that’s not happening it’s only going to go up

[@lovekicks6764]

You guys are over talking each other... Yall need to work on this !

[@TalkingThrones]

Too many cooks in the kitchen

[@whyTIAGO]

it was a hard listen

[@kenanlouis]

Sneakers can never die. But Sneaker Hype is dying. So Resellers and YTers will feel it the most.

[@pjilla2]

Y’all should have 30-45 min vids of these. These 17 min vids of these discussions ain’t long enough.

[@charlesshootsshots1271]

Sneaker culture is shifting. There will always be exclusivity for those 1-2 specific releases a year but there’s a lot more emphasis on inclusion, diversity and accessibility. What got me into sneakers were the stories behind them. You obviously have Jordan and Kobe but then you still had your Shaq, Iverson, and recently Curry that people were and are enamored with. This also extends to artists like Kanye and Pharrell that you were just fans of. Nowadays there are too many stories that are either not relevant to what’s happening, artificially created stories to produce hype, rehashes of things we’ve seen in the past, or somethings that most people are not interested in. And the marketing isn’t relevant to most people. Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, and Drake’s images should be more than enough to generate hype for a release. But they are nothing like the hype Travis had in 2020 when he was selling out McNugget pillows. Who knows what the next few years have in store. And that’s fine. Because more stories are being told by more creators and those shoes are put out there for people to find something meant for them.

[@rigobertoalcantar9519]

Brandon trying to justify still up selling at the resell store when the market is dead is funny 😂

[@hellaloud9224]

Facts

[@brandonmadriz7815]

I saw that too I was like sike if you think ima give a reseller 40 bucks for nothing lmao

[@Roy-ml5fn]

As a new “sneakerhead” since the start of this year, it’s been awesome being able to get so much shoes that I want. Shoes are so accessible that I may have to limit myself to only 3-4 new pairs next year 😭 Hearing your stories and people saying “these shoes would’ve sold out 2-3 years ago” makes me happy that I got into the shoe game recently because I probably would’ve spent too much on resale lol so for someone just getting into the shoe game, it’s probably a great time for them.

[@manka6969]

Ralph most unconfident sounding dude ever

[@BeYourBestOfficial]

15:00 - bbj spittin fax. Saw it 10 times

[@golfdino]

this is hard to watch - since everyone jumps in and tries to talk at the same time. Le needs to get a dedicated moderator - everyone seems to cut off each other, I know that this all for fun but gets old after a few minutes

[@Baydestrianfilm]

I think as i get older priorities shift. I don't watch as much sneaker youtube besides this channel because its just not relevant to my needs anymore. 🤷🏻‍♂ I think the younger crowd from 2013-2018 are now kinda past all this unfortunately.

[@js0le335]

Sneakers will never be dead unless there’s an apocalypse or aliens invading, there will always be another generation getting introduced to the game

[@alexmadrigal5041]

Sneakers ain’t dead. People are dead because they don’t know what to feel . They look over to they’re neighbors or get on social media only to follow ! Nobody has they’re own opinion anymore they to worried about what others like

[@brens9143]

Its the economy. Food/gas/etc is more expensive, there are more investment opportunities in the market. I think more people are spending money on necessities and its less to spend on spare things like sneakers. Not to mention people saving money in preparation for the inevitable ecomonic recession due to inflation

[@tevinmaxwell129]

The older I get the more hyped sneakers don't really matter to me I get sneakers that have more quality and stand the test of time like Rick's rather than cheap nikes

[@matthewlopez1881]

Im cool where we are with sneaker hype in terms of availability. I like not having to be super pressed to buy xyz sneaker. However, I am not cool with the rising retail prices and not having the quality also raised up/reflect that especially on general releases. Like Adidas charging $100 for Superstars, gazelles, stan smiths, sambas when they used to be $80, $80, $75 and $80 respectively a few years back and not feeling like $100 worth of quality.

[@jamesspencer3089]

Imagine having the same style and outfits as your buddy 😂 a couple people in that table got no style

[@thegrabbindragon9834]

Sneakers are dead and I’m glad. Resellers are on crutches rn

[@echodaze1]

Dam all this talk about sneakers and style but yet no one in this video knows how to dress!!!!😂

[@andyhdinh]

THE GOAT WAS GETTING THROAT ON A BOAT!

[@MrChuycent]

Cost of living went up. I rather buy groceries than get shoes.

[@deeho5130]

This channel is dead lol

[@ramon1977]

Hate to sound like a hater but the girl don’t add shit to the episodes

[@gilbertzhou5417]

Loved the pace and conversion in this video! As for sneakers. I am still hesitant on what I buy due to so many sneakers releasing. Theres a lot of collabs that don't get the attention they deserve such as the Aritzia Asics. Those are the type of collabs I try to find, under the radar.

[@androids2k]

Asics are fr under radar 🔥

[@darrenjones6075]

Literally couldn’t care less about resellers 😂

[@domthatsk8s3]

“Now it’s cheaper for them to cop at resell shops” wtf… or just leave them for people to cop at retail?

[@charlesgonyea3893]

As in if they can’t cop for retail it’s cheaper to buy them at a resell shop than on an app

[@nenolatransformacion6056]

I stopped buying sneakers 1 year ago

[@justinvo2712]

I think jonny had the best take. majority of people dont know what they actually like and were just following the reselling value trend. now that majority of shoes dont have resell value hypebeast people lose interest because they dont have something to tell them what is "cool" to wear.

[@CA.928]

What’s the IG @ or website to the “Ch’ld” brand you featured at NW Sole Exchange???

[@Gurkha-z8s]

The sneaker market is fire rn But needs someone like Kanye to come back and inject something crazy back into the game

[@brens9143]

Exactly there is not enough innovation right now

[@linlinpan3150]

I used to have 30+ pairs, many of them grails. I've sold them all and now only have like 3 pairs I have as collectors items on display (red octobers, 85s, lebron PEs), and only wear shoes that are comfortable. Nike is slowly on the downtrend IMO....you can only sell cheap, uncomfortable, overpriced shoes before the next generation realizes it's not worth it and someone else comes and takes the place.

[@pequenapepino935]

I don’t even want crazy resell but everything got pumped out to such an extreme rate. I feel like the market has died down cs of… 1) it feels like u can just pass up on any one pair cs something similar will just come out within the next few months 2) there isn’t as much economic incentive to buy/wear as many shoes cs its a lot harder to sell (used) in a flooded market where you can just pay another 25-50 for a brand new pair 3) We don’t have the same influx of designers coming in and reimagining designs to the same extent as Kanye, Virgil, Pharell, Sean Wotherspoon, etc. did in the past

[@brunolema1471]

Sneakers are dying because people are starting to dress better and care more about outfits now it’s kinda good to see but sad at the same time for the love of sneakers

[@donda7569]

Yeezys the whole shoes that fit well with good outfits

[@Mambacit0]

Buying less and being more a lot more selective, I think it's a lot easier to say that when you already have a decent amount of sneakers that you're satisfied with. Still definitely a lot of sneakers in the future I'm looking forward too!

[@marcussan9842]

Sneakers not dead. People just are tired of resellers and resell prices. If people can’t get a shoe for retail or around retail they’re not gonna get it because there are so many dope shoes now and shoes are constantly being released all people gotta do is wait a week or two to try for another shoe they like. Fashion is so great now because people aren’t just chasing after what has “hype” and instead are going for what they like

[@ROCKBETHENAME]

That clear weather brand went viral like 5 or 6 years ago because future wore them & that gave them hella light but they have cooled off since that initial run

[@justinkings635]

let Ralph talk, man

[@gr8wytbuflo370]

Reselling is dead or dying 😂 its a buyers market right now. And i love it! Copping like crazy for retail 🔥

[@BLVCKSEA]

In my opinion..Sneaker Culture has gone completely south since 2005... And for the record..Clearweather has been around for a minute now..they even had a skate program for a little while...

[@jasstayrus3802]

first

[@martinsantos814]

Yeah i remember the golden era of sneaker youtube. The 10 youtubers invited to create there own asics shoes. That time 2015 onwards if i remember richie starting, mr. Foamer simpson killing it, bull1trc and tony d, yo anty, eddie win, fung bros hittin, nigtwing 2303 and jahronmon was together, jay jones and his body, sole brothers together, locust wild & honey was lowkey back then omg so many maemories & **fk jose zuniga was the only relevant fashion/dapper youtuber how time flies Men richie not uploading too much becoz his busy now with business, bull1trf has a family now, eddie win married i guess there primes in youtube is no more But glad seeing keezy, branflakes, paul locust wild honey, jadon grundy etc. Nice Never like quias & those other rich kid youtubers back then Shout out no tripping, complex and sole supplier. ✌️✌️✌️

[@kevinaguilar8014]

Hawaii folks wake up for the snkrs drop at 4am…. IMAGINE TAKING AN L AT 4AM. Fuck resellers honestly. We used to find all the drops and heat in foot locker just a few years ago. Fuck botting all that.

[@lifeofdshep6359]

190+ retail is horrible

[@natashabolton2338]

Saving i like get trvais scott but prices too expensive :] i like to oneday also want 2 go LA😁🙃🤜🤜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Zo_bomaye]

Of course sneaker culture is dying especially when everybody wears the same dam sneakers….. Jordan 1,3,4 sometimes 11. White on white ones and panda dunks. That’s what every started sneaker head wears and it’s lame because it’s not unique.

[@madrush24]

Everything is on the pendulum, swinging into hype then out. Back and forth. What's 🔥 this year, won't be next year, but in 5 years, just watch, it's all the rage again.

[@cristianperez5393]

Great time to be a sneaker head 🤝🏽

[@KJ-bz6sg]

Brandon's getting into that "new rich" wave. I know it's nice to not be broke anymore and all, but make sure you are also saving some money, player. Jarritos' overrated? Richie's overrated.

[@frankchan5547]

After buying many pairs in 2021, missed out on 2022 new releases raffles, didn't buy at retail as selection wasn't good and resale prices ridiculous but bought one pair from reseller under retail. 2023 bought one pair online, one retail and couple around retail from resellers. Not paying ridiculous reseller prices any more. Resellers and Nike destroyed sneaker market and now many sitting in stores and other brands are more appealing at better prices. Reseller pages now deathly quiet in our country

[@iAmTMCII]

Sneakers are “dead” to people who decided to get into this for the wrong reasons. If you truly enjoy and love kicks, they’ll never be dead. Period 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@darklengend44]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I think they’re out of touch with the general consumer stand point, how can you stand there and think, oh it’s okay I only have to pay $50 or $100 more than the retail value of the shoe? Lol reselling game really got people hypnotized 😂

[@arvrinperalta]

Big boy Johnny with the Jr Seau jersey 🔥

[@masterdinosawr]

For the casuals into shoes and the sharks looking to milk the industry with reselling it is dying. Which is good news for people into sneakers. Overall recession and market fatigue have impacted resell culture. The biggest winners here are actual sneaker heads and those who can finally easily get pairs they want.

[@mrmattypnw]

Yall should do a topic on does music influence the way we think about fashion ? And are we buying clothing and foot wear from these artists just becuase there famouse ? Shout out from the pnw much love .

[@CiscoSneaks]

Richie…. I was not with it with the Jarritos being overrated but when you said Mexican coke over Jarritos, you right…!

[@Cellyhardd]

Sneakers dead? Nahh man if anything its more alive than ever for actual consumers. Resellers sweatin but personally, prices are to the point where its comfortable copping sneakers even in the after market

[@mambatronprime4123]

only fellow resellers buy from other resellers. ain't no end consumer buying no $400 jordan 1's nowadays 😂

[@ptykozoon1658]

mens sneaker collections have devastated their clothing budgets for years. thousands spent on nikes that make you look 15

[@dreagle1fly]

I've 1oo% cutt back.. also have sold shoes i thought i would never let go.. the prices and resell has turned me off

[@str8profit81]

Buying anything over retail from a reseller for a consumer ain’t never good y’all niggas tripping lol, if I can’t get them on the app or walking into a store then oh well I don’t need them that bad

[@donda7569]

Sneakers are dead unless yeezy adidas come back to a permanent deal. Kanye is sneakers. Look at the hype for sneakers again when adidas sold its existing inventory this year.

[@androids2k]

Sneakers have been plateauing, some fire pops up here and there but the peak is definitely in the past as of now.. another peak could happen but for now, plateau for sure

[@SILENTMAUINAKA1]

only for hype buyers and resellers are messed up if buying wat you really like all good!!! its a young person game where prioritys is different

[@thejokergotham384]

Constantly screaming over each other is annoying at points, but thats also what makes it an authentic table talk, im conflicted lol

[@emanueltaylor423]

Buy Now! Cause once we go back on lockdown.. The market will be back at high level… 💯

[@tierome5966]

I like how everyone clowns ralph, like gtfo man’s appeared outta no where

[@1of1podcast21]

When did sneaker culture and sneaker reselling become the same thing??? Can someone please tell me?

[@mnsrmy3251]

what's the thick flannel thing tan'd qearing is called? new to the fashion thing sorry lol.

[@chadskiiii1308]

This was a good one just wish all the side comments when someone is speaking would stop for the person to their point across.

[@yoonfihnsaechao7202]

Sep 3rd Love the team.🥶🧡💙 #ell pollo loco # baha blast taco bell # in out

[@gera9147]

Baja Blast over Jarritos is craaazy, Mexican Coke the Goat tho

[@wl1896]

Sneaker is dead when you see people wearing crocs and the big red boots

[@johnmolloy1034]

The hype is gone and I think people are way more open to different brands

[@BRANFLAKESTV]

Ayooo that last conversation had me dead 😂

[@jerichobautista2393]

tan been checking the snkrs app if lina's feet made a comeback

[@MrBreezeLI516]

Sneakers are DEAD!! Fitted hats are the waveeeeeeeee!! 🫶🏼😏

[@artsim5977]

Way too many people trying to talk over each other!!!!

[@jojoramos7783]

I have slow down and more in the comfortable low top side…

[@StoneWheat8942]

What? You guys hype only calabs and no GR’s…

[@60doer]

Damn what tee is Ralph wearing the fit is crazy

[@JobhaniPugaVega]

amazing video

[@itszacbru]

first

[@ianbarela1671]

those glasses HUGGIN johnnys head

[@cesarhernandez-tz7hp]

Where’s the fall essentials videos ???????

[@damath24]

as a mexican its jarritos > any drink they said

[@RampageYI]

The Ls on sneaker releases need a documentary.

[@bitw434]

Not a fan of the last topic to be perfectly honest

[@BernardoMartinsMateus]

Sneakers don't die as long as we're all here to love them ❤

[@CiscoSneaks]

That jersey tho…..!!!! Supa dupa fly!!!!!

[@bohemianbeings7165]

Y’all have everything wym lol

[@juantinajero918]

Big boy Johny’s Jr seau jersey 🔥

[@OraleEse]

My purchasing routine became low. I just maintain 5 shoes in my wardrobe. 1. Clarks Desert Boot in Sand Suede 2. Classic flat sneakers like Reebok Club C/Adidas Continental 80/DCs 3. Formal shoes in black or brown 4. Basketball shoes 5. Checkered Vans if beat up already, I cop one.

[@angelharo7601]

Tan zipper flannel needs to rerelease

[@Str8618]

Stopped caring about sneakers years ago. Resellers completely ruined the game. I used to watch this channel all the time growing up. I’m 22 now. Time flies

[@alvingovindan2537]

Sneaker retail prices need to drop

[@mambatronprime4123]

UA's poppin', resellers stoppin'

[@rushindragin361]

No more resellers overpricing and brands like Nike start making better quality shoes. It’s crazy that we are talking about quality problems for a 220 dollar sneaker. One shoe is different from the other all this crazy stuff lol mannnnn. Nike just don’t care