Ranking the Best Sneakers of 2023 So Far | The Complex Sneakers Podcast
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- Is the “White Cement Reimagined” Air Jordan 3 the best sneaker that’s released this year? Does the Tiffany x Nike Air Force 1 deserve a slot? What about big releases from smaller brands like Saucony? In this episode of the Complex Sneakers Podcast, the cohosts rank the best sneakers that have released so for at this year’s midpoint. They also talk about the tragedy of sneakers falling apart, like an old pair of Air Bursts, and what to do when your personal life becomes overwhelmed with footwear.
Chapters:
0:00 - 02:47: Host Intros / Memories Of The Rock
02:47 - 09:44: Brendan's Air Max Burst Collapses
09:45 - 16:01 More Sneakers, More Problems
16:02 - 19:28: New Upcoming Sneakers On The Way
19:29 - 22:48 Joe's Hunt For The Inter Milan Air Max 97
22:49 - 24:58 Dip-Dyeing Shoes Someday?
24:59 - 28:10: Sneaker Cam For The Hosts
28:11 - 31:43: Explaining How This 2023 List Was Made
31:44 - 36:09 - Sneaker #10
36:09 - 39:48 - Sneaker #9
39:49 - 45:24 - Sneaker #8
45:25 - 48:23 - Sneaker #7
48:24 - 52:30 - Sneaker #6
52:31 - 58:38 - Sneaker #5
58:39 - 01:03:07 - Sneaker #4
01:03:08 - 01:07:44 - Sneaker #3
01:07:45 - 01:12:07 - Sneaker #2
01:12:08 - 01:17:29 - Sneaker #1
1:17:30 - 1:18:52 - Give Us Your Feedback / Outro
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What do you think is the best sneaker of 2023 so far?
Agree to disagree with olive..but makes sense that is why I reached back for Phantom 1 AND passed on 0live
I’m sad no mentions of a “just missed the list” list. Mizuno Sky Medal Ceizer were cool. Maybe a Welty shoe.
Baklava
On court the ja1 off court a ma mairere 12s
green stripe 8th St Samba - only one on the list that is a proper 3 way collab, had a pre order component which Brendan said people ask for every release, 2023 is year / return of the samba, and this will go down as a classic and look better over time. #10 is crazy
Normally I am a watcher/listener at 1.5 speed. But for this episode I'm watching normal and the boys all sound absolutely hammered
I'm taking your advice to listen in that speed. Can't thank you enough.
😂! I been on that speed!
Man I didn’t know people did that 😂😂😂 I’m doing it at 1.25 lol
Genius lol
😂 If you wanna be laughing even harder, watch the Rich the Kid FSR episode at 2x 💀
1. Wc3s
2. Baklava 990 lapis lazuli
3. Corteiz am95
4. Born x raised dunk (RIP)
5. Kith 993 spring 101
6. Nike sb 4s
7. Jarritos dunk
8. Stone island 576 legacy
9. Hal studios asics gel 1130
10. Jae tips Saucony
Such a fun episode, love the banter and giving Welty a hard time about him being right 17% of the time on 'big (insert name) shoe' lol
10. “Remember Who Fronted” Jaetips | Saucony Grid Azura 2000
9. “Baklava” Action Bronson | New Balance 990v6
8. “White Cement Reimagined” AJ3
7. “Year of the Rabbit” AJ1
6. “Year of the Rabbit-Candy” Nike Dunk
5. “Doernbecher x Jaren Heacock” Nike Vomero 5
4. “Olive” Travis Scott | AJ1
3. Fragment | Clot | Nike Dunk
2. Jarritos | NIKE SB Dunk
1. “Pine Green” AJ4 | Nike SB
Pass on the Jaetips for me but the rest of your list is solid.
@@sporfrog1 I understand.
Black white gum orange label sb dunks w white laces, sneaker of the year. Accessible and clean.
Skating is the biggest influence in fashion today, proven with the #1 spot on this list 🙏🏻
My personal top 3
1. Jordan 3 Reimagined ( as a 90s kid my dad raised me on baby jordans and he has an OG pair of cement 3s when i was younger and to be able to purchase myself and him a new pair was awesome!)
2. Jordan 4 SB's ( not a skater by any means but the fact that the shape and materials were changed means i can finally wear a Jordan 4 and it actually feel comfortable, I love these)
3. Action Bronson x New Balance 990v6 ( what else can I say, theyre beautiful)
hey man did you go true to size for jordan 4s? they said j4s are uncomfy and you should up half a size up especially if you are slightly wide footed
@@nniivekkappo7544 that's correct, for the Nike SB Jordan 4's Pine Green, when I went true to size, it was a little bit snug to my liking, so I say go up half a size.
I mean...you're not wrong.
What makes a podcast good is if they can talk about anything. I would listen to these 3 just go over the daily news and give their opinions. Love this show!
Overall this is a pretty solid list, I get why all of these were chosen. That said, here were a couple of pairs that I personally loved and wish they got a spot:
1. Adidas Mr. Bailey Ozmorphis - one of the coolest new shoes out there but I feel like it came and went real fast. Honestly nothing looks quite like it, and they're pretty comfy.
2. Air max '86 Big Bubble - the return of the 4 bubble air unit was big, in the OG colorway, and was reasonably accessible to buy.
3. Asics Gel-1130/Gel Kayano 14, maybe the Kith or HAL studios pairs. Not so much for their individual hype, but more to reflect the silver runner trend that's also found in the P-6000 and 1906R
That's fair!
Old Bay x Goldfish: Best collab of 2023 so far
I’ve never owned a pair of Jordans and kind of feel like I could never own/wear Jordans but those sb 4s are so tempting
I agree with this list 💯 I feel like this year; unlike previous years where Nike bombarded us with random AJ1's and collabs, has allowed spotlight for some really great and unique releases to shine.
Thank you Brendan Dunne for your WC3 take. I had the exact same sentiments!
Wealty is spot on with the Tiffany AF1. Had they released as the “official” follow up to the og tiffany dunks soon after or even make an official dunk model with Tiffany would have been much better. Back then brand collabs had more pull.
Can't be mad at this list (for once), it's a solid list
Y'all should do a show where you bring in your Top 20 shoes that you're donating/getting rid of..Just so the viewers can see some of you guys' rotations..
This is a great list, I feel the same way about the WC3 (Thank you BD for that take) a shoe that was always on my list but couldn't afford and now its very attainable, CLASSIC! I'm curious to see how the second half will look like. Very excited to see how this list will change and what it will look like come December!
Always entertaining watching this show. ❤ Love that the Jordan 3 reimagined and J4 SB are the top 2.
Welty’s White Cement AJ3 comments resonated with me. Classics for sure, but not the most remarkable sneaker to wear.
Also, my personal five favorites thus far (no order):
Corteiz AM95 (all colors)
Bagel Dunk
Silver/Bronze and Spruce/Maroon Air Humaras
White/Grey Air Ship
and despite my comment above, White Cement AJ3
Top 5 (so far this year):
1) AJ3 WC3 Reimagined
2) Asics X HAL 1130
3) Adidas X KITH Samba
4) NB X AB 990v6
5) NB X FLW 998
I dont think I can list 10 sneakers from this year yet since some sneakers in the 2nd half of the year are looking to take spots and even shuffle this around. Honerable mention to the Big Bubble AM1, love the shoe but it just didnt make the cut for me.
Off season vlog should just be you guys sorting and going through your shoes all together.
Probably one of the lists I’ve most agreed with over the last few years! SB Jordan 4 is definitely the best so far - hopefully SOTY at the end of the year.
I agree with Dunne & Welty on the Tiffany, but that aside, I agree with so much of what was said here: just a great and fun year so far. New brands and models, and the SB 4 is near perfection.
My only hot take on the year so far: Jarritos dunks are overrated! I don’t get the hype!
I agree, the RTJ SBs are better than the jarritos to me
would love to see a GR list and a seperate collab list
These guys definitely know they can talk and extend content
I like the list besides the Tiffany AF1. One of my favorite releases of the year is the Adidas Superstar ‘Conchas’
Used to rock the white/black burst in 08-09 think it had a little orange on the tongue. They ruled matched everything
Love the top 3. Thanks guys. Love the podcast. Keep up the great work.
Could be recency bias, but I think the Mac Attack deserves a spot. I would rework the list slightly, but honestly not a lot of misfires here.
How I’d rank them:
1. Jordan 4 SB
2. Saucony Grid Azura Jae Tips
3. New Balance 990v6 Action Bronson
4. Jordan 3 White Cement Reimagined
5. Nike Air Max 95 Cortiez
6. Nike SB Dunk Low Jarritos
7. Nike Air Force 1 Tiffany
8. Adidas Samba Kith/Clarks
9. Nike Vomero 5 Doernbecher
10. Nike Mac Attack
Yep, took the Travis Scott’s off. Fight me
Im big fan of sneaker. And your also
Is that you yoda? 😂
I’m special
22:52 Perfect comedic timing by Welty
Nike x Jarriots SB Dunk and Jordan 4 SB are probably the 2 best sneakers so far. Personally I would put the LeBron 7 FAMU "green" up there too.
Honestly can’t even be mad at this list. It’s pretty spot on
saying "if you put out a terrible coloway it wont make the list" after putting those sauconys and nb on the list is hilarous
Agreed on the Pine Green SB 4 being #1 so far. I don’t think the newer/younger crowd understands how great of a collab it is and you guys hit all the right arguments for it. Definitely think it’ll still be sneaker of the year at the end of 2023.
I really wanna love and want the white cements but the quality control makes me so mad. Mismatched elephant print and that’s not even where the midsole gets yellowed if you really think about it.
The Corteiz AM95 isn’t for me since Im not too big of AM’s but I appreciate the feeling it brought back.
Absolutely do not like the colorway/blocking of that particular Travis 1.
Not mad at all at the Tiffany AF1, not too sure why there’s so much hate lol
Great, GREAT episode guys. Enjoyed listening to sneaker nerds talk about sneakers like this 🤓
This is a solid list...balance culture/history/hype. Don't agree 100%, you nailed it for gen pop
My first green Jordan lol
Those blue Tns are nice😩
Being a shoe head not drawn offsides with hype shoes I can agree with most of your list.
Jae tips would have been lower on my list.
I AM NOT a Travis Scott fan. I would have swamped for the Run the Jewels High.
Would have squeezed in the New Balance Bricks and Wood 9060 Nothing changed but the address as well.
Stopped wearing Jordan when Jordan stopped hopping the second time round. I will say the SB Pine Jordan is pretty nasty. I just would have as number one. I still think the Jae Tip is so smooth and such an under rated collabo.
I appreciate JLP being more comfortable lately. He usually gives corporate shrill vibes but that “be careful” line when Brendan was talking about white lines had me weak 🤣
Kick game properrrrr ! Straight into it !
The black & pink is for sure the best pair
Couldn’t wait for this one ! It’s been a great year
Joe hit it on the money with NB conversation !
I like this list with the exception of the Tiffany’s, not a sneaker I care much for
#2 is definitely in the right spot if not #1
Because the SB 4’s are beyond beautiful
Great job guys ! Amazing episode !
Their GREATEST collective talk of ALL time, Serena 97 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🔥🔥🔥
Corteiz 95s are my favorite so far I had to grab all 3. Also both action Bronsons shoes. Somehow hit on NB this morning 😊
How’d you hit ? What was your what time?
i think the air ship deserved a spot,,, regardless of CW, either the everygames, tech grey or sylvester collab,,, they have been killing it with those
Agree on the Every Game's. That shoe is so underrated.
Not mad at this list at all… y’all got #1 & #2 right no matter what anybody says!!! 👏🏽
The list is great actually and I love the Tiffany af1 but it is basic but I think that’s what is needs. The diamond dunk is obviously perfect but they can’t just re do that. I think the simplicity of the Tiffany just works for it. I’m not a 95 fan but I agree completely with those up there that shoe was big random splash much deserving
Should be 'Ranking Complex's Favourite Sneakers of the Year'*, because a lot of these are not top 10 material, it's like some are forced in for participation trophies 😅 the White Cement 3 should be 8th at highest. I don't have a top 10 myself because I'm semi-retired from new stuff 😅
Separately, AJ4's aren't an actual skate shoe, so the SB logo on the back doesn't make it any more of a shoe for skaters than the Navy Cement 4's.
excited for welty to try this dip dye and bring em in. love the pod, but cool to do something a little different.
Nice list but with dunne’s story about the 3, I 110% agree. That being said I think the 3’s should be number 1. The sb 4’s at 2nd. The 3’s are a special (most comfortable) iconic shoe. Especially with the white cement Nike air heel. Quality control issues aside.
Solid list not mad at it. But personally the Jarritos feels way to high I’d swap them with the Tiffany AF1
Superb explanation on the Jordan 3 Brendan!
Jordan SB IV's. Special for me because I got EA on the re-release because I bought all green Ishod SB's the month before... I fully intend to rock 'em on my OneWheel.
1st, agree with Joe that those Tiffany AF1s gotta be there at top 5; 2nd, the best Travis jordan clab this year is those black J1 lows with contrast stitchings.
My favorite is all red Lebron 20s. I know not rare but so fire in person
Top 3 is right on the money, Action Bronson NB's #4. WC3s were my most wanted shoe of the year, can't complain I got x2 pairs but missed out on the SB4s and I'm still bitter about it.
The Jae Tips Saucony's are my favorite kicks I've owned in a minnnnnute. They look amazing and are insanely comfortable.
I would put Bronson 990 v6 as number 1 but I’m not mad at the current number 1
1 Vergil paris Af1
2 Jordan sb 4s
3 addidas og samba
4 saucony Jae tips
5 macattack gray color
6 wolf gray 🐺 350 and 500 Yeezy
7 the run the jewels dunk
8 air max big bubble red
9 Nike air foamposites pe
😊
10 Jordan 13 playoffs .
❤
Mac attack are trash 🗑️😂😂
Y'all leaking the info on Jae Tips Omni 9s was hilarious, can't wait to see what they look like 🤣🔥
Personally, I dont like the SBs 4 but the response behind it and all the effort, I get why it's number 1. I get the response thing behind the travis lows and the tiffany forces but I would personally move up the Action Bronson's over both of them. I like them better and I think the response was crazy over such a limited shoe. I am still mad that they sold out as I was checking out.
22:50 Welty 😭😭🤣🤣🤣
Great list, I personally would've had Jarrito's higher than the Tiffany Af1, but that's all about personal preference. Bravo!
I feel the same as Welty, over lockdown I found a couple of pairs that I was holding on to but maybe wore once or twice a year. Decided to throw them up on klekt and got a bit of money for them. I'd rather the money than keeping pairs just for the sake of it.
Very good list except the order…I would’ve had the Jarritos SB’s a little higher…maybe swap places with the Tiffany AF1’s.
Agreed.
Just trying to imagine the Complexcon panel of Jim Jones, Jadakiss etc discussing those NBs and Sauconys haha.
These go great with the Bass pro shop shirt you just dropped.
Im surprised you said people didnt go for the jarritos. They were SUPER SUPER hard to get. The resale is high too
Agreed. The shoe is so fire. That said. I'm getting close to breaking down and paying the tax. Must have for this year.
very cool to see more variety on this year’s list (thus far) 🤌🤌!! [thought the Saucony and the Bronson’s shoulda been way higher up.]
the sound that joe makes at 1:07:15😭😂
Great list!
I’m trying to get into sneakers more but the biggest thing that keeps me from becoming a “sneaker person” is that it always seems like it’s Nike and or Jordan’s and then “the rest” and I’m the type of person that prefers Adidas and Puma to Nike. I also don’t understand all the history, the connections of shoes, the reasons why some are popular or not, the cultural stuff etc. I would love to see an episode (unless there already is one) that is gear towards people who are getting into sneakers in 2023. What shoes, why those specific ones etc. at the end of the day I ask myself 2 questions when buying shoes. 1) does it look good to me? And 2) are they comfortable to wear?
Buy what you personally like, and you can’t go wrong. I’m not into “must cops”, and every sneaker head needs, a specific shoe in his, or her collection. Cause it’s currently hyped, has history, or the brand has created a story/ gimmick to sell the shoe. Wearability, and comfort should be priority when buying sneakers. unless you’re a collector, that’s happy to have pairs sitting in boxes, and display cases.
Really good list. I would put the Tiffany's like 6,7 or 8. And put the Baklavas at 5. I don't love the Olive Travis but they're nice and pretty fair at 4
I really hope the playoff 8s will make this years list
This list was better than the actual list
Are jordan 13 playoffs out of the loop 🔁 off great sneakers?
22:53 this was so random coming from Welty 😂
22:00 convo about Inter hella funny
Do we think hype collabs like the Nike x Supreme “Rammellzee” will rank higher than sneakers with those unique beginnings like Corteiz, Action Bronson or Jae Tips by the end of year discussion?
Great discussion as always. Definitely can appreciate the stories behind certain sneakers especially when the collaborators come on the show. That said, cant help but think the mention of homer-ism applies to those Saucony's. Those shoes are doo-doo and if that means I fronted, then so be it. Since Welty wants us to sub in our own list so he can argue, clap back and/or poo poo our own list, put the Air Max Big Bubble or the Bad Bunny x Adidas Campus or a pair of Salomons in there. Any of those would qualify as "having a moment " (to paraphrase Dunnes comments about Saucony) more then this shoe.
Those Jae Tip Saucony's I see more here in NYC then the Air Max 1 Big Bubble and the Bad Bunny Adidas. Salomon been hot since 2 years ago here in NYC, which is why I believe they did not make this list.
I feel Jarritos should've been number one, it's more iconic, has a better back story and has been around longer than Jordan brand and SB
I think overall the list is solid however on a similar note to the samba and the moment it’s having I would have loved to see a Salomon, Merrill, Hoka etc. to really emphasize the moment technical performance footwear is having right now
i'd probably put the bodega hoka tor ultra low's somewhere on that list
So happy u guys put the white cement 3s over the Travis Scott 1Lows
Love all three of you on the pod. Brendan, please stop cutting off Joe and Welty when they are about to start a new sentence or topic.
I agree with the list, aside the Tiffanys, I'd add the Sean wotherspoon Orketras, the pink colour way is fire
I had my 05' infrareds AM90 crumble on me at the office. I heard squeaking all day long and thought nothing of it. Until one of my coworkers mentioned by shoes looked funny on the heels.
I had to tape them up so I could at least get to my car parked 15mins away. Once I got in, my carpet was a mess
Cant wait for the Terror Squad AF1 to come out and shake up this list
15:54 Brendan got that “AIR DUNNE” touch by Virgil on those 97s?!
This list is solid
Totally agree!!!
My favorite 3 this year from your list are...
Action Bronson NB (Both)*Sneaker of the year imo...
Sacouny J Tips
Jordan 4s
Nice to know I have ya'll number one sneaker I paid $800 for the at flight club in Manhatten N.Y. City 😎👍🏾I'm from Brooklyn but live in D.C. And I love them green is my favorite color had to have them.
Man.... Literally praying🙏🏾 for a "life" problem like having too many shoes. Hardee's pay isn't cutting it & anxiety says "MFA, yo a$$ can't do $hit but stick with it" thinking bout boppin someone over the head and TAKING what I want. Seems like Trying to do right & being a decent human being is overrated 🤷🏽♂️
But ANOTHER dope episode from the Boyz💯
🥱🥱🥱. July is my birthday month and Jordan brand has been disappointing me since the summer of 1999, when the black cement 3s dropped. I’ll just hold out for the low top 1’s at the end of the month 😢
I agree with Welty. This list having such commercial Nike Dunk/AF1 collabs so high on the list is kinda an insult to how good of a sneaker year this was
Welty brining out the top ten to free up some apartment space. 👏🏻
Now we know Saucony is gearing up to get as popular as ASICS & New Balance 😏
I mostly agree with this list but it would have been nice to see the AF1 swapped out for something like the AWAKE x ASICS or the NB x Palace collab 🔥
Is there a way to buy the inter Milan 97 in the United States?
I agree with the top 2 (number 1 being the 4's SB). But I do miss the Yeezy foam RNR in the top 10. And I would put Jarrito's in the top 5 (potentially top 3).
Yalls list isn't my list but I do like and respect it. (I dont feel like everyone's list should be the same anyway). My current top 10 is:
1. Jordan 4 x Nike SB Pine Green
2. Lacoste L003 Neo Trainers ‘White/Black’
3. AJ1 Low OG x Travis Scott 'Olive'
4. AJ1 Zoom CMFT 2.0 Teyana Taylor ‘A Rose From Harlem’
5. Spider-Man Next Chapter
6. AJ1 OG Low Year of the Rabbit
7. Jordan 3 White Cement Reimagined
8. ALD x NB 860V2 ‘Green’
9. NB x ALD 1906R Jade
10. New Balance 990v6 MiUSA Action Bronson Lapis Lazuli