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  • The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by Austin Babbitt, better known as Asspizza, a young streetwear designer who came up in the Soho scene in the 2010s. Asspizza’s latest product are his 730 sneakers, which are based on the popular Nike Air More Uptempo. In the episode, he talks about how he got the shoes made, avoiding legal issues around them, meeting with Kanye West, and more. Also, Joe wins a prize on the boardwalk, Welty survives food poisoning, and Brendan does some complaining.
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    EPISODE CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 - 05:20 - Intro / weekend recap and Welty's food poisoning
    05:20 - 09:20 - Joe's winning trip to Atlantic City
    09:20 - 16:25 - Shocking new Cactus Plant "Grinch" sneakers / next FSR and SS episodes
    16:25 - 20:07 - Sneaker giveaway of the week and question of the week
    20:07 - 24:05 - Asspizza joins the set / what's on feet
    24:05 - 31:10 - Discussing this year's 730 drop / expenses to make sneakers
    31:10 - 39:20 - How did he get his start in the industry / collabing with Virgil
    39:19 - 44:15 - Opinions on MSCHF and other brands reaching out to him
    44:15 - 47:15 - Meeting Kanye and not wanting to work with him
    47:15 - 56:31 - The early days of the SoHo scene
    56:31 - 01:01:20 - Fairfax compared to SoHo / typical work day
    01:01:20 - 01:06:54 - Plans for a fat camp for kids / grinding for items
    01:06:54 - 01:11:16 - Future plans / would the hosts wear Asspizza's shoes
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  • @Complex
    @Complex  Před rokem +30

    Which silhouette do you have the most of and what makes you like it?

    • @PincheBrayan101
      @PincheBrayan101 Před rokem

      At one point I had too many New Balance 550’s and Nike Jordan 1 High. I sold most of them since then but yeah too many pairs kills it for me.

    • @j.ericcecil6055
      @j.ericcecil6055 Před rokem

      Probably adidas forum 84's. I like how people look in them when they skate them. I like skating the collabs. The girls are awesome forum 84s make an insta clip 100 times better

    • @LgndaryJ
      @LgndaryJ Před rokem

      Jordan 1. Clean. Simple. Classic.

    • @metronome4152
      @metronome4152 Před rokem +3

      Jordan 3. I just love the design and how they feel on foot.

    • @2508Nivag
      @2508Nivag Před rokem

      Zx8000, classic shape.

  • @dangeric_
    @dangeric_ Před rokem +108

    This and FSR is turning into a real Friday routine. All love

  • @PimpScampii
    @PimpScampii Před rokem +16

    Austin Babbit is the truth. Creativity will always prevail in the long term

  • @graydenhudson
    @graydenhudson Před rokem +11

    "I created all this" POP YO SHIIII AUSTIN!!!

  • @adis6740
    @adis6740 Před rokem +36

    Sneaker shopping with asspizza would be great 💯

  • @benjialvizurez4903
    @benjialvizurez4903 Před rokem +5

    YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN KILLING IT!!!!!!! LOVE THIS EPISODE

  • @KingKobra49
    @KingKobra49 Před rokem +17

    Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience,
    worst days give you lessons, and best days
    give you memories.Keep going 💪🏽💗

  • @julyshomage
    @julyshomage Před rokem +63

    Was one of the few who camped out the night before the 730 LA pop-up . It was definitely an experience getting to see Austin and the team prepare the store for the next day. Got the second pair of 730s ever sold , and some garments tagged up . Certified Wibe.

  • @knoyuno
    @knoyuno Před rokem +73

    such a great episode, i like the fact that Austin mentions that it's "just the beginning" def excited to see what kinds of projects he brings out in the future. a true creative

    • @Nothingpersonal42
      @Nothingpersonal42 Před rokem +4

      A true creative? He’s all logo flips and cut/paste. I’m not hating on bootleg, and the 730s are cool but this is the lowest level of creativity.

    • @spa2damax
      @spa2damax Před rokem +4

      Yeah I'm a fan but the guy is not some creative god

    • @opiumxstar
      @opiumxstar Před 2 měsíci

      @@Nothingpersonal42Asspizza litteraly has a virgil co sign bro he dont care about you

  • @OfficialYeat
    @OfficialYeat Před rokem +7

    i’m rooting for him, he really reminds me of virgil and how passionate he was for the true art and creative.

  • @gerardsmiith
    @gerardsmiith Před rokem +26

    “They’ve lost their touch” and sampling a whole nike shoe 😂😂

    • @damienjeremyweir4543
      @damienjeremyweir4543 Před rokem +3

      I think what he means is that the proffit oriented clothing and footwear generally of these brands is not the same as it used to be before CEOs of said companys got greedy and decided that making as much money as possible from products rather than higher quality products for less returns on sales.

    • @samuelchavez9888
      @samuelchavez9888 Před rokem +1

      I mean nikes first shoe ever was a rip off of a other brand

  • @fionnlaghcarter9730
    @fionnlaghcarter9730 Před rokem +3

    You guys have been killing it with the guests recently

  • @wiggieest.8415
    @wiggieest.8415 Před rokem +65

    I wasn't sure about this kid at first but I kinda get him and actually want him to succeed.

  • @ianhauschild8938
    @ianhauschild8938 Před rokem +34

    I want to change the sneaker world takes a Nike silhouette and puts 730 on it 😂

    • @730tay4
      @730tay4 Před rokem +7

      These are like dress shoes bro. All leather inside and gorgeous suede uppers and the the 730 is all Italian leather. I think he may be onto something ☠️

    • @vxncnt
      @vxncnt Před rokem +1

      @@730tay4 design is still stolen from an uptempo
      "whats an uptempo" yeah sure

    • @730tay4
      @730tay4 Před rokem

      @@vxncnt I never said they weren’t 🤣

  • @rattlesnaik
    @rattlesnaik Před rokem +1

    So excited for this

  • @fittedgen
    @fittedgen Před rokem

    Really good podcast! Shoutout Austin!

  • @peterrossini6345
    @peterrossini6345 Před rokem

    Love how guys reminisce about early 2000s to late 90s to today ! 40 year old from CT ! This is prob my fav podcast ! Welty is a G , Joe calves and mr dunne well done 👍 stuff here

  • @AHenryAdventure
    @AHenryAdventure Před rokem +7

    "if you wanna be the best there's no balance" facts

  • @stonecoldsteez
    @stonecoldsteez Před rokem +4

    "Me and my William, me and my friend William." this was a funny moment

  • @luckypetercardcollector

    That was a good interview 👍

  • @JLowe1964
    @JLowe1964 Před rokem +8

    Jlp: we did the go karts
    Dunne: did you do the go karts?
    Lol, bro you gotta let people complete their thoughts

  • @dericflairmultiverse4952

    gotta love this kid's conviction

  • @TVCrawlas
    @TVCrawlas Před rokem +4

    great guest, guy has a story to tell for sure

  • @101iswhatsup
    @101iswhatsup Před rokem +1

    Salute to y'all having azzP. On. Dude is respected as a pioneer from those who know.

  • @Hand5omeBeaner
    @Hand5omeBeaner Před rokem +4

    quality of the 730s super clean , HARMONIOUS GANG

  • @jayratjayrat
    @jayratjayrat Před rokem +7

    i feel like these are the type of shoes FSR would pick for whoever got worst take

  • @aarons_picks3783
    @aarons_picks3783 Před rokem +1

    Love it!! Asspizza is brilliant.

  • @tosinn364
    @tosinn364 Před rokem

    This is a good interview

  • @connorhennessey7846
    @connorhennessey7846 Před rokem +1

    Joe Matt & Dunne are podcast naturals

  • @hectortorres4571
    @hectortorres4571 Před rokem +8

    Man this was legendary Austin is the king and OG of DIY

  • @spencerlomeli7411
    @spencerlomeli7411 Před rokem

    Dope interview

  • @islandmanmikep
    @islandmanmikep Před rokem +6

    Gucci: Let's do a collab? Asspizza: Nah.

  • @wesleyflietstra
    @wesleyflietstra Před rokem +1

    “Skaters would hate me” 😂😂

  • @fleamarketmixtape3793

    i was wondering if i should go after the air trainer utilities? i hesitated and now my size is just on the secondary market, i can find some honeydews at pretty much regular price but not in abundance and the dark smoke pretty much the same. the corianders are the ones though an seem to command higher prices at the time. i also didn't see those on nike or during the roll out. but i am wondering if people think a better opportunity will come up with these? i like all 3 an the honeydew is a sleeper might be my 2nd favorite. the saqouns however i feel like i should try an get sooner then later because those might get up even higher then they are now.

  • @kwaazionyonkopon
    @kwaazionyonkopon Před rokem +8

    “This is raised from nothing “
    the most important quote of the night. S/o Austin, love bro keep creating!

    • @CharlieZelenoff
      @CharlieZelenoff Před rokem +1

      From nothing??? His parents are MULTI MILLIONAIRES who have paid for everything for him,......and hes still 10999999% WACK

  • @kyleelliott512
    @kyleelliott512 Před rokem +2

    Interesting episode and guest but I enjoyed it, you guys kept it moving.

    • @sippsyrupp970
      @sippsyrupp970 Před rokem +1

      Hella content with this guy. You could tell they had their questions ready!’

  • @keiferbrito8204
    @keiferbrito8204 Před rokem

    austin at the end said see you next week. 🤣

  • @chrisboots5768
    @chrisboots5768 Před rokem +26

    This was one of the best interviews y'all have done super genuine

  • @yoblkraps8954
    @yoblkraps8954 Před rokem

    yeeeeeeaaahh 🪩 great conversation !

  • @harrisonnorton6006
    @harrisonnorton6006 Před rokem

    Love this dude

  • @PeepGamePopoff
    @PeepGamePopoff Před rokem +32

    This was fire
    You can tell AssPizza was hurt when they all said they’d pass on the 730s …

    • @slimyman116
      @slimyman116 Před rokem +7

      I mean they're also all 10 years older than him

    • @PeepGamePopoff
      @PeepGamePopoff Před rokem +5

      @@slimyman116 i get it but still you could tell it hit a little …

    • @vintagehotrod1
      @vintagehotrod1 Před rokem +8

      You peeped there kicks right? That should explain it all, wrong demographic. Keep grinding Austin.

    • @AngelRodriguez-sz9cy
      @AngelRodriguez-sz9cy Před rokem +1

      PG UP NEXT YFSI

    • @guwopharris8121
      @guwopharris8121 Před rokem +5

      I'd rock the 730s over any of their shoes rn and i havnt even followed him like that

  • @TheBoyz305
    @TheBoyz305 Před rokem +34

    Such a real and authentic interview !! Fireee

    • @Theworldasweknowit
      @Theworldasweknowit Před rokem

      Authentic interview but the shoe is a uptempo basically 😂

    • @TheBoyz305
      @TheBoyz305 Před rokem +1

      @@Theworldasweknowit authentic like he kept it real and himself

  • @hectortorres4571
    @hectortorres4571 Před rokem +2

    Miss those soho days man things have changed soo much it hurts

  • @chriskarras2418
    @chriskarras2418 Před rokem +54

    “Largest footwear company in the world doesn’t know what it’s doing”…*newest project is a blatant copy*

    • @slimyman116
      @slimyman116 Před rokem +14

      Nike keeps releasing the same silhouettes over and over. When is the last time nike actually designed something revolutionary. Im not saying asspizzas shoes are crazy but I understand what hes saying.

    • @primitivesoul1123
      @primitivesoul1123 Před rokem +11

      @@slimyman116 nike drops alot of innovative running shoes, just because things are not popping up next to a jordan or af1 drop doenst mean there isn’t anything happening

    • @primitivesoul1123
      @primitivesoul1123 Před rokem +2

      My thoughts to, when you invest in molds and stuff by not starting from scratch instead of making inspired shoes. I think he awnsers the question during the interview. He isn’t a designer he cant draw. He thinks about concepts in his mind and pictures it on things he knows. There is the difference between a shoe designer and a entrepreneur.

    • @qu.illan3
      @qu.illan3 Před rokem

      Exactly

    • @Oglv730
      @Oglv730 Před rokem +2

      L take; what about nigo? Don’t be so quick to judge

  • @whatfleshmeanstoskeleton

    I like seeing Austin smiling

  • @jevantegivens625
    @jevantegivens625 Před rokem

    @complexpodcast Great work on the show, huge fan and a need pair of eBay authentic off white prestos. :)

  • @justrynahustle6064
    @justrynahustle6064 Před rokem +4

    I feel like major stores don't care about online bots winning all the raffles and buying all the shoes within second,
    You will never get a pair of hype sneakers until they do something about it whether it's making people verify accounts using phone numbers or doing in store sales and make it 1 per customer,
    The sneaker re sellers are absolutely ridiculous at this point.

  • @flow9175
    @flow9175 Před rokem

    good man hella respect

  • @Postell
    @Postell Před rokem +6

    The wheat 730s go crazy🔥 Shoutout Austin

  • @woohwooh3136
    @woohwooh3136 Před rokem +1

    This interview made his Asspizza merch go up 🔥🔥🎃😈 my boy got this f life

  • @jova888
    @jova888 Před rokem +5

    How many times did this dude say " I don't know...It's just weird"

  • @ManCave1972
    @ManCave1972 Před rokem +9

    It’s not often you find people who are not prepared to compromise one jot, Austin seems to be one of those people. Seems super focussed on his thing and his thing only. He deserves success for that fact alone.

  • @zonae__
    @zonae__ Před rokem

    sick interview

  • @hillybillyboi
    @hillybillyboi Před rokem

    Never thought I'd see the day

  • @gabe1294
    @gabe1294 Před rokem +3

    I’ve been buying old FootScapes from eBay for years now for really cheap too. Every time I rock a pair people always ask about them. Nike definitely need to bring them back

    • @dm-gf1rn
      @dm-gf1rn Před rokem +1

      Been saying this one wow

  • @nts.cash1
    @nts.cash1 Před rokem +3

    This was so fire 🔥 shoutout to asspizza for being the inspiration 🌟🌟🌟

  • @winningcapital2313
    @winningcapital2313 Před rokem

    I’m glad someone else feel the way I feel

  • @aleca2552
    @aleca2552 Před rokem +5

    ASAP rocky &Rihana on sneaker shopping I’m calling it now

  • @blakesanchez9441
    @blakesanchez9441 Před rokem +1

    Joe with the John Elliott x M.A.R.S. 18kt Twist Link Chain I see you

  • @asapbuggz
    @asapbuggz Před rokem +1

    Why did i just go thru the whole podcast jus to now realise his name is AssPizza 🤣🤣🤣

  • @TheBoyz305
    @TheBoyz305 Před rokem +2

    So epic timestanping ! Good video

  • @1ryanclarkson
    @1ryanclarkson Před rokem +2

    sneaker shopping is asap and riri im calling it now

  • @lennonmartin3059
    @lennonmartin3059 Před rokem +16

    Calling it now Joe definitely boutta have Rihanna & ASAP Rocky on Sneaker Shopping Monday

    • @MikeyMooks
      @MikeyMooks Před rokem +1

      It’s the walberg brothers

    • @pjonesccp
      @pjonesccp Před rokem

      That’s what I’m thinking

  • @NglFlames
    @NglFlames Před rokem

    Looking forward for the running shoe 😏

  • @jaykendall7468
    @jaykendall7468 Před rokem +40

    this was the best podcast yet wow made my year !!! Glad yall could get a young street designer but a influential one like asspizza a very slept on desgner

    • @671oneblood
      @671oneblood Před rokem +6

      😂😭🤣 They've had legitimate Royalty in the game and you say this is the best podcast guest theyve had? 🤣😭😂

    • @juno4433
      @juno4433 Před rokem +3

      @@671oneblood Yeah... this was NOT the best podcast, but fresh to hear another take.

    • @geraldcannon8708
      @geraldcannon8708 Před rokem +2

      @@671oneblood exactly ….. gen Z potato brain status.

  • @stevenrogers7450
    @stevenrogers7450 Před rokem +2

    We called it the Superman S in school in Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @187LooneyTune
    @187LooneyTune Před rokem +7

    Asspizza is a real one.. unique type of guy in this fashion culture 💯💯💯💀👹

  • @cultcab
    @cultcab Před rokem

    Sneaker shopping episode is gonna be the Biebers

  • @yessirgbv7418
    @yessirgbv7418 Před rokem

    bro the new 730 color way is crazyyyy

  • @paulg9107
    @paulg9107 Před rokem

    JLP with the white t and white marble water bottle! Love the juxtaposition my guy

  • @firstkrnearl
    @firstkrnearl Před rokem

    Here in the bay we called it the stussy S as well

  • @PiotrRypel
    @PiotrRypel Před rokem +2

    always the best guests sheeesh

  • @jgmoney7777
    @jgmoney7777 Před rokem +1

    Bronny and Bryce for sneaker shopping is gonna be CRAZY

  • @ax23xr
    @ax23xr Před rokem +24

    42:58 whenever Welty brings up a counterargument or gets frustrated over something usually i’m like bro just stop. But in this case, i’m with Welty…asspizza kid over here doesn’t want legal trouble but wouldn’t mind it because it would be legendary. Probably the dumbest thing i’ve heard in a minute.
    Also, 1:07:17. This “rant” of his alone is a bit of an overstretch. Respect for his optimism and confidence, but like Nike Adidas Salomon etc have all lost it and don’t know what they’re doing?! They’ve been innovating for the past 50+ years across the board from tech to fashion amongst other areas. His stuff doesn’t bring anything innovative to the table, it’s merely an art form expression which is cool

    • @sippsyrupp970
      @sippsyrupp970 Před rokem +9

      Let’s be real, no one wants to deal with legal issues, kind of obvious. If he hasn’t had any legal beef, he obv doesn’t really think it’s legendary. Don’t take it too seriously.

    • @polar19100
      @polar19100 Před rokem +1

      Totally agree. Usually people that say “wouldn’t mind legal trouble” is a dead give away hasn’t even been anywhere near “lawyering up”. Like why “flex”? No need for it. I’m glad Welty pushed back on him on that phrase he did but Welty was way too nice on him. Anyone else, would have grilled asspizza for it.

    • @bern717
      @bern717 Před rokem +1

      He’s a fatter, more tattooed version of that dorky Mischief kid from a few months back that Welty ripped apart

    • @somebodywyrd
      @somebodywyrd Před rokem +1

      dude you just aren't cool it's fine

  • @unccala2483
    @unccala2483 Před rokem

    Legendary

  • @2phonesss
    @2phonesss Před rokem +6

    Welty got wayyy different energy for this guy compared to how he came at the mschf fella

    • @hectormarquezjr18
      @hectormarquezjr18 Před rokem

      Was hoping Welty would grill this guy just as much it not more

    • @2phonesss
      @2phonesss Před rokem

      @@hectormarquezjr18 The face tatts had him shook

  • @dbsuper2928
    @dbsuper2928 Před rokem +2

    This Bobby Hill cosplaying as Post Malone 😂

  • @jcgear0069
    @jcgear0069 Před rokem

    🥳Baldwin Park, just down the street 💥

  • @Rubenpesos
    @Rubenpesos Před rokem +3

    Good to see them branching out from the quote on quote sneaker industry for guest. I would love to to see them get kool kiy next

  • @opiumxstar
    @opiumxstar Před 17 dny

    When he brought up the hurricane shoes after saying he wouldn't wear the ballers i asked myself if complex really deserved this interview

  • @Nick-Scott
    @Nick-Scott Před rokem

    You got the Beckhams on sneaker shopping?

  • @richardanderson3476
    @richardanderson3476 Před rokem +15

    as this went on you could really see the massive differences between the consumer and the creator. asspizza is a real one and you can’t juice a drop of the magic he has out these three dudes interviewing him.

  • @youngtuna2385
    @youngtuna2385 Před rokem +8

    “If they give me a cease and desist, I’m lit.” - asspizza 2022 (42:42)

  • @kjdizzle
    @kjdizzle Před rokem +1

    My William 😂

  • @justdoinit2378
    @justdoinit2378 Před rokem

    Them 730’s are dope!! No kizzy

  • @edgarposada7732
    @edgarposada7732 Před rokem +4

    This is legendary

  • @jacobkrebs745
    @jacobkrebs745 Před rokem +4

    This episode was so good. Austin is inspiring. Dedication.

  • @Jordan-mg6bd
    @Jordan-mg6bd Před rokem +2

    we love asspizza got to meet him at his pop up in nyc super chill and allowed me and my 2 homies to get something printed for da free blessed us and truly the goat

  • @adamneustaedter4666
    @adamneustaedter4666 Před rokem

    The moment when he asks if any of the guys would wear the show. And they all say ‘maybe the running shoes when they come out’

  • @waltermaciejewski7381
    @waltermaciejewski7381 Před rokem +1

    That “S” was used by stussy in the 90’s I remember it from grade school.

  • @DGAFyou
    @DGAFyou Před rokem

    Outlined in the song "Ebonics" by Big-L. "If you 730, that mean you crazy.

  • @marzelsimmons8708
    @marzelsimmons8708 Před rokem +1

    Asking what kanye can do for him is crazyb

  • @aarons_picks3783
    @aarons_picks3783 Před rokem

    “The World Rewards you when you would be fine without it” - Austin Babbitt 😤😤😤

  • @deliveryboy
    @deliveryboy Před rokem +1

    How tf have 2 of the people in this room never seen Heavyweights 😭😭😭

  • @stonecoldsteez
    @stonecoldsteez Před rokem +1

    Welty, he DOES fitness.

  • @ryanmart4525
    @ryanmart4525 Před rokem +2

    Awesome episode crazy asspizza got on. Cool dude and glad he’s been on point with shipping lol dudes funny ash he really doesn’t care

  • @stevebuscemi4185
    @stevebuscemi4185 Před rokem +1

    Awh he was hurt when you guys said you wouldn’t wear them :(

  • @17yuck
    @17yuck Před rokem

    id on his chrome hearts hoodie?

  • @JESSIECOJC
    @JESSIECOJC Před rokem +3

    Shout out to Yuriy for PMO🙏🏽🙏🏽🔥🔥

    • @PFBALLER25
      @PFBALLER25 Před rokem

      Meat ride Yuri harder 🤣 real ones been on asspizza 🤝

  • @_basekit2418
    @_basekit2418 Před rokem +1

    This a different Welty compared to the MSCHF episode.