Flight Club’s Most Notorious Employee Reacts to Modern Day Resellers | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
- The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three co-hosts sit down with Chris Vidal, one of the original employees at Flight Club and an outspoken figure in the New York City sneaker scene, to trade stories past and present. Vidal contrasts the sneaker resell world of then vs. now, remembers selling the “Justin Bieber” sneakers at Supra, relives pulling out a fake gun during his tenure at Alife, and talks about helping out David Beckham at the same store. A longtime collector, Vidal also breaks down his history with rare shoes like the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 and the PlayStation x Nike Air Force 1, and even shows off his SNKRS purchase history. Meanwhile, Welty takes it back to show and tell, Brendan reveals his skincare mistakes, and Joe gets the details on Space Jam 2.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
9:42 - Dinner with PJ, Joe La Puma doesn't get the invite
14:50 - Sneaker Giveaway & Fan Question of the Week
24:24 - Special Guest Intro, Chris Vidal, Flight Club OG
29:43 - Chris Vidal talks Drake coming to ALife
34:25 - Chris Vidal on getting gifted the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4s by Capital One COO
41:57 - Chris Vidal talks Supra Skytops aka 'Justin Bieber era'
48:07 - Chris Vidal on reselling and OG resellers and why they started selling sneakers in the first place
55:20 - Fat Joe being the OG and Chris Vidal's thoughts on Travis Scott
1:00:35 - Chris Vidal talks bootleg sneaker trend comeback
1:03:11- David Beckham comes to Flight Club
1:12:00 - Chris Vidal talks about not being able to get sneakers from Nike
1:20:00 - Chris Vidal talks bots and fake VPNs to buy sneakers
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What's your worst experience with sneaker reselling?
W
I’m not sure actually
I’ve been Resold Some BULLSHIT b4...let’s just say..I had to bring em bck to life! (A lil soap and brush action)
Going to a yardsale to do a sneaker buyout and almost getting into a physical altercation due to someone trying to interfere with me buying all the shoes at said yardsale.
Some of the highlight pairs: Doernbecher 6’s $50, Galaxy Foamposites $100…
I don't resell so I can't speak on that and I haven't had any issues when buying from a reseller either soooooooo I hope I didn't jinx myself now
Legendary. If you ever went to Flight in the 2000’s you know this mans angry face 😂😂 NY/sneaker legend
😂😂😂😂💯💯 facts
I just wanna say, David Beckham is a 9.5
Joe seemed really hurt bout not getting invited to dinner 😂😂
I don’t think these dudes are really friends
I felt the energy 😳
JLP is their boss
It's the straw sipping meme for me hahaha. Very hurtful. Kababs are delicious.
Friday's don't really begin till I see the Complex Sneakers Podcast on my reminder or subscription lists
Joe not getting invited to dinner was intense af
he was lowkey sad
Big sad
Love the energy Chris brings to the show
Coffee, Oatmeal, Complex&Sneakers👌
Well balanced breakfast with premium content on a Friday is the best way to kick-off the weekends✌
This episode is 10/10, good vibes with Chris. Always bringing the energy to it!!
Most definitely need to have him back numerous times. Great show too.
Another great episode !
Love this show man. Great genuine sneaker talk that comes with amazing stories 🔥
I dead remember Chris back when he had the long hair. people thought he was an asshole Just outspoken and never scared! Salute!
Hands down the one of the most informative videos.....Chris Vidal is a true historian!!!!
Chris needs to be a permanent edition to the show.
addition *
"Supreme is dead" say it for the people in the back 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
Excited for this new episode!
I remember going to flight club 2004-2007, Chris was intimidating but that was New York back in the day. I remember going to buy the sbtg dunk low Sb and he yelled yooo who’s buying these!!!!???? Out loud lol those were the days I miss
My guy
@@chrisfoodrap2820 thank you for being there all those times in flight club New York, great times I appreciate it
Love all the A-Life talk..I still remember going there (from OH) in '04 and getting a DS pair of 00/01 AM90 Infrareds and a DS pair of OG Taxi XII's..
Great Episode!
Best episode yet mostly cuz talking about skateboarding shoes (Supra’s) especially wow 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Got my new balance on like Welty, a god attitude like Joe and a trimmed mustache like Dunne. Today is a great day for another podcast, lemme play then Full Size Run theme first so I harness dad socks
i only resell like 5-10% of what i get and thats because i bought deadstock and wore them. I plan on KEEPING EVERYTHING I BUY forever. Each piece to me is a permanent addition in my wardrobe.
Great episode... we need more Chris Vidal episodes.
Awesome guest!
such a good ep
That was an excellent show.
One of the most entertaining episodes.
JLP really salty about that dinner 💀 😭
Joe has not been skipping leg day, props!
I love these videos
Question: When discussing sneaker of the year, how important is accessibility?
(i.e. the A Ma Maniere 3 release v. one like Trophy Room)
Chris Vidal, NYC legend! 🤜🏽🤛🏽
This is awesome
Chris Vidal going in on Jeff Staple without even saying his name was right. This dude did one drop with Nike and skated off it his whole career.
Editing is fire on this
THE GODFATHER OF THE SNEAKER GAME!!!!
This guy Taylor Sander on the USA Volleyball team is La Puma's twin. Had me dying every time they showed his face.
Every time Brendan interrupts the man's stories with his brilliant wit Vidal gives him that look.. I know that look very well lol Us old men don't like it when you interrupt my answer to a question YOU asked
Hell, I'm only 27 and got tired of him not letting my man complete a thought lol.
So no one is gonna mention how Joe just ignored this episode's eBay winner viewer question?
Dude is real hesitant to candid kinda makes him a total stranger to most viewers. Most people are here for Welty and Dunne anyway.
Yes
Just love the intro
Good episode
best episode!
Question: What's you guys workout routine look like and what kicks are u wearing (JLP legs on swole today😂)
Welty: actually, there is but I don't want to discuss it on camera.
Dunne: is there any way, I don't want to put you out there, to change enough details (*motions hands and fingers*) where the story is unrecognizable but the spirit still remains???? 🤣🤣
Damn they talking about the Supra Skytop 2?! Throwback
Any idea what Welty has on feet for this episode. I think i had a pair of these when i was a child (20 plus years ago) but the stripes where black and the body dark green and white?
Question- In your firm opinion, what shoe/event changed the sneaker culture? (Example Cool Grey 11s in the early 2010s or it shock drop red october’s)
Why have I never seen joes huge calf’s
Y’all should try to get sk8thegr8 on for a episode
Love this real og of the game real sneakerheads …
Best guest
Anybody know where I can get a pair of 2011 Nike Hyperfuse white/blk/red
good video
My guy Chris will not just answer a question straight. I love the game
The purple Supras with the two straps were Terry Kennedy's society, not the skytop 2.
I really really need those purple green air max 1 pattas
Welty always coming with the bad jokes 🤣 #bongoboy
Question - What’s your best “back to school” sneakers you guys ever got growing up and what did you rock with them (flash back pics if you can provide)
Guys each episode please do what is on your feet that day ...
Question: What do you think which sneaker will be the next big thing like the air force 1?
This episode 🔥🔥🔥 I remember flight around 05-06 maybe I asked chris for a 2000 infrared 6 he said nah don’t have them then five minutes later this kid had them in his hand Chris asks him for ID with his credit card 💳 another worker told Chris that he was tommy hilfigers son I’ll never forget the kid said you can have my email it’s rollsroysekid Lmaooooo I was so tight watching this herb buy my size right in front of me ended up going back a week later and coppping my pair 🍀but Chris stayed heated back then I feel like he had long hair I also remember not seeing him for a min then my boy ended up doing community service with him and told me he went to Alife great memories this guy was the staple of flight club in its prime 🤟
Matt Welty and JLP right those Adidas Yeezy’s 700 are the best out the Adidas Yeezy’s.
If you could design your own shoe after a vehicle, which car and shoe model would it be, and why?
Question - If you were in charge of nike releases name three things you would you do differently and why ?
Make more pairs
Welty talking celebrity status now
The values of shoes have gone up a ton in 2022. Going from random Yeezys to classic Dunks.
Chris V threw out Clearweather a solid amount. I am loving that brand.
Dude…when do y’all record this show for a Friday release…sounds like Tuesday
I got a question for ya! What is one pair of sneakers you guys have either purchased or was gifted to you, that you thought you wouldn't like and ended up loving after owning?
good question... maybe should've thought about being able to answer first🤣😂
Chris V, should be the 5th member of the FSR army !!!!!!!
Get Edson oh the show boys. He’s a good talker and just absoluut sneaker royalty.
Gotta have your own facewash and take it with you when traveling to avoid breakouts and rashes on your face. Any japanese facewash should be good and cheap. Keep that ph consistent.
get this man on FSR
Chris vidal is a tremendous repeat guest.
Supra Skytop was my last skate shoe.
Liked comment and subbed
Question: Do you judge a person by their sneaker choices?
did u guys see alex midler in xgames street competition in J4...not sure if its pure money red
Joe LA Pooma squeeze's oranges with those calves
"U guys get Kabobs, I get Pinchos" 🇵🇷
Ayee‼️‼️
What's the one shoe that got away and you never got the chance to get it?
joe really vex he aint get the invite lmaooooo
Og chris
Back when getting sneakers more through relationships vs clout, was there a shoe that you got hooked up with or gifted that you cherish today?
Dude sounds like Adam richman
I can relate to curating a list for a friend for him to choose from and it was kinda fun to do it.
Chris Vidal is a good ass dude!!
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Is Brenden mad Hannah Montana wasn't written for him either?
Bro has an “I know” counter from this guy 🤣
Are you boys saying that ebay now autenticate sneakers
Question: What is the best race car-themed collab/ shoe/ gear? Ferrari Jordans?
Question - You guys always ask the guests this but I want to know your most regrettable sneaker purchase?
Shout to the real shoppers NYC Shopping Cartel !!!! Fashion ovah !!!! Style !!!!!
Would love to know if Travis Scott sent Chris a pair of the “PlayStation Dunks” that would be supremely dope to know in some weird twisted sneaker head way..if makes sense spread that Love though sneakers
What is the sneaker you bought didn’t know what it was and regret getting rid of it because you found out it was worth more?
The jordan 1 low og that he could not get stands on the shelves in Dublin Ireland
Well hello there from modesto California and I have a question for the win on the sneakers the question is what is your guys's favorite number one shoe collector and if so explain big fan of Joe the puma the goat AKA The Man and shout out to sfr army soldiers all around the world let's get a million subscribers ( P.S I'm different
LIke Dunn bringing in F1, must watch Netflix series.
have you ever felt like you have your shoe you always wanted so you going to stop collecting but you cant?