Stephen A. Smith Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

Stephen A. Smith goes Sneaker Shopping at Stadium Goods in NYC with Complex’s Joe La Puma and talks about why he likes Air Jordan 3s over Air Jordan 1s, Allen Iverson, and why he doesn’t like players wearing low-top sneakers.
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[@stephenasmith]

Nothing beats the Iversons....

[@pattycash]

Why you cop 16 pairs of socks?

[@milesmorales1789]

C'mon man 😂

[@RoundTableDiscussion]

@@pattycash cause grown neat men change socks.

[@zucchinidude1695]

Don't tell dat to Jordan...

[@koolsoul94]

That's right Stephen OG Smith

[@RuddySports]

It’s very odd seeing Stephen A Smith standing up

[@DCJ9]

Lol

[@RoundTableDiscussion]

Mans been sitting down for so many years he hunched over. Got the neck and shoulders leaning like he reading off a teleprompter

[@BIGWAYNE918]

I'm used to send Stephen A standing next to athletes looking short he appears to be just above-average hypo I forgot he played basketball for a while in college

[@deflategate1297]

He’s like 62 or 63 I’m 6 and met him before def taller than me and stocky

[@lonzoslump2714]

fr mans looks like he shouldn’t b standing up 😭

[@bigdj8881]

I LAUGHT SO HARD WHEN HE SAID TAKE THAT HAT OFF 🤣🤣🤣

[@fadya.3660]

It wasn’t even that funny, and you out here with all caps and 3 emojis

[@06jj28]

Stadium Goods out here taxing on those socks and hoodie 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@lancemccaughan3539]

Even buying shoes he sounds like he at work. 😂😂😂 Much Love Stephen A.

[@ThaFreshPerspective]

Because it’s still an act. This is not real!

[@jamesjenkins400]

​@@ThaFreshPerspectivefalse that's just Stephen a Smith personality

[@roswellrovillos8272]

It's so weird seeing Stephen A. in jeans 😂

[@DCJ9]

Lol

[@RoundTableDiscussion]

You know he definitely wanted to relate to the culture.

[@Santiago_RS]

This is the second time I see Stephen A with a hoodie 🤣🤣The first one was on a video where he was boxing

[@Marinegrunt0311]

@@RoundTableDiscussion What are you talking about? He’s black so he’s already part of the culture. He may be a little older but he’s still part of the culture.

[@RoundTableDiscussion]

@@Marinegrunt0311 not every black person is really about the culture and Stephen is a typical example of it. He is rich, older and has worked years in the middle, you know he's tried to live and appear formal/pleasing to escape the stereotype for years that it's become part of him and nothing wrong with that. But you see , ever since Max said he wasn't black enough, mans been trying so hard to represent for the culture. He's become more vocal about issues affecting black Americans. Don't get me wrong, I love the man and respect his hustle and success but I also see through his movements.

[@sumdawg4426]

This is the most casual fit I’ve seen Stephen A Smith wear

[@deflategate1297]

I heard he’s pretty relaxed off set lol

[@Munclear7]

May God bless you all ❤ always have Faith and Pray , remember God is always by your side to protect you and help you with anything , Love and Forgive your enemies as God will Forgive you as well ❤

[@KingSally92]

Stephen A dresses like a undercover cop.

[@trechinotre3742]

​@@KingSally92 🤣 u right lowkey

[@AndrewCampbellsports]

Stephen A. in jeans

[@ilmari23]

Stephen A is such an animated and Dramatic story teller the smallest of details and seemingly uneventful sound fascinating coming from him 😂 one of a kind !

[@mura0]

It is almost impossible not to like him.

[@kristophergoad2135]

He's a writer, it's natural for him.

[@ericlonzo2247]

This show has evolved into the best quick interview and individual history points I love it.

[@fadya.3660]

Idk if this counts as a comparison but Hot Ones is a better interview platform. Easily.

[@MrBaradji]

So weird seeing him not in a suit 😂😂

[@DjCHRISSAY]

RIGHT LOL

[@steez1439]

Kinda hard tho, with the reimagined white cement 3's

[@Munclear7]

May God bless you all ❤ always have Faith and Pray , remember God is always by your side to protect you and help you with anything , Love and Forgive your enemies as God will Forgive you as well ❤

[@MiamiHeat305]

Looking like an “undercover cop” lol

[@tomholmes9271]

​@@MiamiHeat305 LMBO!!

[@jamessoto2684]

The Yankee/cowboy hat cut😂

[@rainman3304]

Yo you see that too?!?!?

[@garzza_21]

Just seen that too 💀😂

[@frwzso]

knew i wasnt tripping lol

[@CD.410]

And ironically enough the 2 most hated teams😂😂

[@EarsWithDonuts]

Caught that aswell brotha 😂

[@MRmarz1986]

Amazing content...... Amazing conversation.. Amazing line of shoes that S.A.S picked. Joe your the man. You did it again.. we the best 😂

[@Munclear7]

May God bless you all ❤ always have Faith and Pray , remember God is always by your side to protect you and help you with anything , Love and Forgive your enemies as God will Forgive you as well ❤

[@Killvhkai]

• DJ KHALED

[@tajmccullough4941]

My man ran his pockets for all them cowboys jokes. $390 up off him for the playoff 13’s and they cooling at footlocker for $210. Finesse

[@ShawnThomas78]

I caught that too … 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jordancole3941]

Thats crazy bro smh

[@Keideezy]

i went to the comment section for this!

[@donravioli2736]

Nah it depends on what size shoe you wear

[@rodsean]

Not the black

[@matthewbasalo3635]

"And I don't usually give Barkley any credit with anything he wears" lol 😂

[@AndrewCampbellsports]

Stephen A. in jeans lol

[@JeMayyy]

Stephen A smith standing and talking looks like a mycareer character cut scene

[@tigerhoods7927]

😂😂😂

[@mamey4g]

Stephen A: reimagined 3s and playoff 13s Cashier: “Ok That’ll be $2,000” What?!😂😂

[@ddcharron24]

Did you bother reading? He bought 7 sweatpants, etc

[@bigkahuna3534]

@@ddcharron24 yeah but im sure everyone said huh before they broke it down

[@vzwhector]

He got ripped off on those playoff 13 got them for $390 when they are under retail lol Jordan 3 was less

[@sashajasarevic2988]

I always feel like everybody on this show gets finessed so bad 😂

[@uoykcuf_bigOnion]

@@vzwhectoryou think that hurt his pockets?

[@dl9786]

I don’t think I’ve ever saw a celeb buy mostly apparel on here. Stephen A is one of a kind 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@darkairjordan]

This has been an amazing season so far

[@Munclear7]

May God bless you all ❤ always have Faith and Pray , remember God is always by your side to protect you and help you with anything , Love and Forgive your enemies as God will Forgive you as well ❤

[@xFzNHaZarD]

Sneaker shopping has been on a another level this season. Another great episode, with great conversation.

[@emubeatz6217]

Socks costing over $100 is madness 😂😂

[@BcBTheta]

He bought the 13’s for over 300, you can get them on goat for a lot less 😂

[@cutup1]

Extreme Madness!

[@MusaEllison]

He bought 11 pairs that’s why it was that much

[@malvinbfp4648]

totally outrageous

[@saviorofs0ng]

it was 5 pairs for 125 so ~25 per pair

[@KiloEcho75]

I enjoyed this episode waaaayyyy more than I thought I would. Another great episode from Joe and the Complex Crew. You’re killing it this season!!!

[@e-ross5893]

"You got to protect your assets" 😂 💯

[@AndrewCampbellsports]

Stephen A. in jeans

[@datharo5]

I was just thinking the other day that Stephen A. Should do sneaker shopping... I'm glad that it happened! ❤

[@Tsekalare]

Yeah I bet that's exactly what you were thinking, smh....

[@daqueefion]

ok lebron

[@derrickdiggs8612]

I’d like to see Justin Bieber. I bet he has some heat.

[@Joe-oj4rh]

Complex should steal from you more often

[@Joe-oj4rh]

@@derrickdiggs8612 this show isn't for the ones that have heat its for people buying heat

[@cesar4483]

Stephen A is such a dope dude, met him outside of ESPN in la one morning as he’s walking in to work, super dope convo with him

[@DippedInInk]

Back in the days u had to take care of your kicks cuz u don’t know when your parents have the money to buy u another pair. True facts. Smith dropping truth.

[@JayPro4620]

Anyone else notice the switch from the Cowboy hat to the Yankees? 😂

[@tegdub]

Are you a real life detective or something? I had to rewatch the vid

[@mshines0099]

You beat me to it thought that I was seeing things and had to rewind lol

[@theslayer2360]

Joe: Hopefully you'll buy some sneakers. Stephen A Smith: You're wrong & here's why!

[@TheMancunianCandidate]

Best episode of the season by farrrrrrr….Stephen A is always box office. And his shoe game is on point too, both pairs are in my regular rotation 🔥

[@MrReggiepop]

The conversations in this episode were spot on.

[@CardsWithKicks]

Happy Monday everyone! Another JLP classic 🔥

[@Bobo03x]

I’m not even half way through the episode and it’s already the best one in a long while

[@alxcon6414]

’m not even half way through your comment and it’s already the best one in a long while

[@willtroy8902]

Great episode had 2 see this one

[@mike_asgh3636]

I've been asking for this for years and it's finally happening!!!!!!

[@godspeedrell]

Love the diversity of the guests.

[@AndrewCampbellsports]

Stephen A. in jeans lol

[@Jordan36610]

“ You trying to get me to be a loser ?! “ had me rollin 🤣

[@ahmadbenjamin4667]

This was a great episode!

[@ForTheCultureReactions]

The cowboys hat😂😂😂😂😂 if that wasn’t planned, that kid is a genius

[@thekiddsean33026]

Stephan a smith get a lot of hate but he a legend and likeable guy he been carry ESPN for over a decade too .

[@margaritamontijo6213]

Best intro ever out of all complex videos

[@KennethCalvo]

"he tells me to shut up, I shut up, he's Michael Jordan!" 😂

[@kc7131]

This is Awesome!!! Stephen A. Smith x Joe Lapuma!!! Brother U r Everywhere....Represent.

[@icysolez23]

Blue denim with the Tiffany’s? What a monster 😂

[@zachkarbowski5600]

that ain’t a top 10 shoe for the year

[@InterstateStunna]

He can't dresslol

[@jaykeyz2730]

​@@zachkarbowski5600 🧢

[@djsoles2]

It doesn’t look that bad tho

[@augustopanama8905]

I agree about the shoes!!! Better ankle support is a must!

[@frankautullo9901]

Classic interview 💯🔥

[@Acuteism]

Great guest, tons of knowledge

[@heavenlykid57]

Took him too long to be here!!! Legend 🙌

[@austinpaolofrancisco4613]

This is what we’ve been waiting for!!!

[@kristophergoad2135]

I love his honesty here. I don't like 1s either. Those were before my time and that style was gone by my time in the late 80s, early 90s. 6-14 is the ones I like most because my memories of Jordan.

[@lilsnoopp6268]

Stephen A a funny dude, he knows media. The face of ESPN, dude knows how to stir up controversy. Dude is apart of the basketball culture.

[@Dilla485]

I know they cut mad clips out cause Steven A don’t stop talking 😂

[@robertmutoni9665]

Exactly what I'm thinking 😂

[@termainemathis7124]

💪💪💪it's good seeing Stephen A smith.sneaker shopping💯on top of that, he didn't even go over board wit spending his 💵💵💵💵💐💐💐💐💐.Respect.

[@tinongtravels7182]

Been waiting for this a long time…

[@dannymartino7221]

Surprised he didn’t yell the whole time 😂

[@jh0720]

Very iconic episode

[@vicaradriano7571]

Great episode 💯🙌🏼

[@TCG2033]

Absolutely agree on the low cuts.

[@WhoKnows315]

Stephen A. Smith look like he tie his sneakers tight asl

[@Tra982]

😂

[@justinflow891]

😂😂😂😂

[@jeromelamarr3536]

Tf is this 😂😂😂

[@rara5x]

😂😂😂

[@tubz1203]

We knew we'd have some good dialogue with Stephen A!

[@AbundantMachine]

Stephen A, Speed, KSI, Jon Jones, Undertaker, and Durski Whatta fire, diverse, and interesting group of guests the past month!

[@jayeell1253]

back then so much was care about and was pure fun to watch

[@luisnorori92]

Almost 800 on shoes alone! Tiffany and the 3's!! Sheessh! Btw.. shout out to Joe! From CR7 to Wayne and now Stephen A! GOAT STATUS

[@ez_mike8638]

Awesome episode. So much respect for Stephen A 🤝

[@jayar001]

by far my favorite video

[@Palo_17]

3:36 STR8 LOVE FROM WINSTON SALEM NC ❤️❤️

[@mitchell7309]

Good classic selections from Stephen … love this dude. So nice to the employees too.

[@NBHSzebra08]

Big fan of this guy. Much success legend

[@montraedavis2201]

Here for it all!!

[@jaredlopez9483]

THE ONE WE NEEDED

[@dantepierre1948]

Stephen A mad cool bro😂reminds me of my pops.

[@jakespaceman2135]

“JORDAN” say it with me kids!

[@drey_scorchin]

Lol when he called out tht man with the cowboys hat tho 😂 great episode

[@emmanuelharbor2350]

Such an epic episode

[@krownheightsgang7053]

$390 for playoff 13’s is nutts

[@dizzle.1983]

Sitting on nike for retail. These mfs are taxing

[@j-dawg6549]

The king of sports talk!!

[@danielg.1365]

One of the best shows ever!!!!

[@ragar4790]

Great show

[@pabloenrikay]

Broooo... I use to hate Stephen A, mainly because he tears into my cowboys like theres no tomorrow... but as the years have passsed, I appreciate his entertainment... and his love for Jordan.

[@pmdthewizard]

I love his energy

[@ceionteperry4764]

@Brea Regans never died from a cross a

[@Diosnofalla]

Indeed he did, and Jesus will be coming back for his people and for those who love him. God bless you sir.

[@jaynavygrey]

another good ep.

[@matanb8419]

This is the best episode yet by far

[@Loumarie0]

This might be the first time I’ve seen Stephen A in casual attire

[@donnyouttheway4091]

He’s an essential buyer 😂 couple sneakers and more apparel and socks is an essential purchase

[@darrionharper]

He just like me 😂😂 socks are so underrated

[@Kingrke1]

​@@darrionharper socks is life

[@miguelmunoz321]

About time you get somebody good on complex,Get more people we know about.

[@reymundocantu7997]

OG with the OG’s gotta love it

[@michaelhawes7185]

154$ for a pair of socks!😂😂😂😂😂

[@stingray10]

If u read it says 11 pairs

[@michaelhawes7185]

@stingray 89 still lolol come on a pack of 6 is nowhere half that. Why are you making excuses for them?

[@stingray10]

@@michaelhawes7185 not making excuses I personally won't buy that, but they rich so they spend lol.

[@zukhriddinmakhmudov3793]

We want Hasbulla next

[@officialositogaming7527]

a man of the people

[@KINGZOOM03]

Exactly what I didn’t know I wanted

[@Isaaclovesall]

Facts

[@djjorge87]

Yassssss

[@austingood22]

Period

[@loganjbaez]

an OG copping OGs. This is the way ✊️🙏

[@No85Limits]

Love Jordan 1s... the only Kobes that I LOVE are the Kobe 6 Grinch & Kobe 9 Fade to Black... there's others that I'd wear but Jordan 1s for life...they go with everything. Also like the 4s & 11s.... and some of the others here and there... Growing up loved the Foamposites.

[@Postell]

They were right about the NBA All Star game. The sneaker releases during that weekend really used to matter.

[@unorthodoxmando]

Top 3 funniest guest this show has gotten😂😂😂😂

[@JungleAl]

I've been listening to the audiobook version of Straight Shooter...real deep, real empowering!!!

[@WUxDAxRULER]

Good one..... I'm a retro 13 fan myself

[@zaycritch6408]

It was fun seeing this side of Stephen A 😂

[@kristophergoad2135]

Yes, very much

[@portbasic2333]

Unexpected Guest🔥🔥

[@47bigstepz]

Stephen A cooler than I thought. This video shined a different light on him. Respect & Salute 🫡

[@PhilMateoTV]

POLARIZING and CHARISMATIC that is our Stephen A. Smith.

[@wiktork]

Joe La Puma wearing shoes from outside the TOP10 sneakers of 2023 LOL

[@BullzEye18724]

😂

[@ilovesexygirls065]

You gotta love Stephen A. Smith personality 😂

[@3dskee]

$390 for them 13s when they still sitting in the stores for retail price is crazyyyyy! 😂😂😂

[@213GONZALEZ1]

Word! 😬

[@Famouskaka-ne2kn]

Dope episode this one and the Penny Hardaway episodes are iconic👌🏿

[@AptFlickz]

I just got way more respect for smith now nice clothing selection hoodies sweats and socks! Og !