SHOE DOG PODCAST - EPISODE 215 - CLEATS WELLINGTON!

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The Podcast is hosted by Lovekickscustom and 808 Kicks ATL.

Episode 215 of the Shoe Dog Podcast!!

The Podcast where we break down the subject matter of the week and discuss the relevant sneaker topics. Bringing news and information to your door so you don't have to.

Timecodes

00:00 Intro
1:07:20 Fashion Week Paris
1:25:52 Vans vs Pharrell
1:38:55 StockX
2:00:11 Nike's New Inovation
2:10:43 Sneaker Court of Public Opinion
2:18:30 Discount Topics
2:43:07 The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
2:44:24 Outro

Welcome back to the Podcast

This week we're breaking down one of the biggest weeks in sneakers and fashion as Paris Fashion Week 2026 delivers a huge number of new collaborations, luxury footwear, and upcoming releases. We also discuss the controversy surrounding Vans, Pharrell Williams and Tyler, The Creator, StockX entering the pre-owned sneaker market, and Nike's latest innovations including the Square Toe Air Force 1 and Laceless Air Max 97.

As always, we bring the sneaker community to court in Sneaker Court of Public Opinion, cover all the week's smaller sneaker headlines, and finish with The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.

⏱️ Timecodes

00:00 – Intro

1:07:20 – Paris Fashion Week 2026
We break down the biggest sneaker and fashion moments from Paris Fashion Week 2026, including the latest collaborations, luxury footwear debuts, runway sneakers, and standout collections from some of the world's biggest brands.

We discuss:

The biggest sneaker reveals
Luxury fashion's influence on footwear
Upcoming collaborations
Brands that won Paris Fashion Week
The trends that could shape sneakers for the next year

1:25:52 – Vans vs Pharrell
A surprising story unfolds as Vans reportedly takes issue with footwear designed by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton, with Tyler, The Creator publicly defending Pharrell.

We discuss:

The similarities between skate shoes and luxury footwear
Where inspiration ends and imitation begins
Whether Vans has a legitimate complaint
The growing crossover between skateboarding and luxury fashion

1:38:55 – StockX Changes the Game
StockX is now allowing users to sell pre-owned sneakers.

We break down:

How the new system works
What it means for buyers and sellers
Whether this puts StockX in direct competition with GOAT and eBay
How it could reshape the sneaker resale market

2:00:11 – Nike's New Innovation
Nike continues pushing new ideas with the reveal of the Square Toe Air Force 1 and the Laceless Air Max 97.

We discuss:

Whether these designs are genuine innovation or simply experiments
Community reactions
The future direction of Nike design
Can these become commercial successes?

2:10:43 – Sneaker Court of Public Opinion
It's time once again for Sneaker Court.

We take the week's biggest sneaker controversies, questionable business decisions, and community drama to court before delivering our verdicts.

2:18:30 – Discount Topics
A quick-fire roundup covering:

Sneaker leaks
Upcoming releases
Brand news
Restocks
Industry rumours
Everything else you may have missed this week.

2:43:07 – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
We finish the episode by highlighting:
✅ The Good
❌ The Bad
🤦 The Ugly

Our weekly roundup of the biggest stories from sneaker culture.

2:44:24 – Outro

👟 This Week's Topics
Paris Fashion Week 2026 sneakers
Louis Vuitton footwear
Pharrell Williams
Tyler, The Creator
Vans controversy
StockX pre-owned marketplace
Nike Square Toe Air Force 1
Laceless Air Max 97
Sneaker Court
Weekly sneaker news

💬 Join the conversation below!

👉 Which Paris Fashion Week sneaker impressed you the most?
👉 Is StockX making the right move by allowing used sneaker sales?
👉 Would you wear the Square Toe Air Force 1?
👉 Did Vans overreact to Pharrell's Louis Vuitton designs?

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