Nicole McLaughlin Turned Scraps Into Massively Cool Sneakers | The Complex Sneakers Show

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • Designer Nicole McLaughlin, who started out in the sneaker industry as an intern at Reebok before her quirky upcycling creations ever went viral, is ready to expand her footwear portfolio with a new collaboration from Hoka on its Mafate Three2 model. In this episode, McLaughlin relives her resume, from the Reebok years to her time at the Adidas Farm in Brooklyn (with a Kanye West cameo) to making her own collaboration with Vans. McLaughlin, queen of upcycling that she is, also gives tips on thrifting and turning old items into new shoes. Elsewhere, Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty discuss the best Nikes of 2024, how to wear Off-White Nikes, and the latest Adidas Yeezy drama.
    Chapters:
    0:00 - 2:38: Host Intros
    2:39 - 14:10: Nike 2024 Sneakers Preview
    14:11 - 17:48: New Balance 991V2
    17:49 - 24:29: How to Wear Off-White Nikes
    24:50 - 25:36: Fairfax is Dead
    25:37 - 29:29: The Latest Adidas Yeezy Drama
    29:30 - 32:05: Nicole McLaughlin Joins CSS
    32:06 - 35:17: Nicole McLaughlin x HOKA Mafate Three2
    35:18 - 37:42: Sneaker Cam
    37:43 - 42:28: Nicole’s Design Process with Hoka
    42:29 - 43:44: Learning How To Make Shoes
    43:45 - 49:16: Working at the Adidas Farm in Brooklyn
    49:16 - 51:49: Upcycling Creations
    51:50 - 58:29: Nicole’s Thrifting Tips
    58:30 - 1:04:05: Hoka’s Gaining Popularity
    1:04:05 - 1:09:26: Sustainability in Sneakers
    1:09:27 - 1:10:12: Outro
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  • @Complex
    @Complex  Před 7 měsíci +13

    What’s the most athletic thing you’ve done wearing crocs?

    • @freedoe9160
      @freedoe9160 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Skateboarding a 8 stairs

    • @ParkayCollecttibles
      @ParkayCollecttibles Před 7 měsíci +2

      Not wearing them 😂

    • @SevenHunnid
      @SevenHunnid Před 7 měsíci

      Hey Im mexican & on my CZcams channel i do food reviews 😂

    • @C0nzilla
      @C0nzilla Před 7 měsíci +3

      Jumped to conclusions

    • @perc9-4
      @perc9-4 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I never owned a pair I always thought Nike slides were better

  • @Paperboy392
    @Paperboy392 Před 7 měsíci +130

    I wish they brought back the “ask a question, get a free pair of shoes” always loved that part.

    • @671oneblood
      @671oneblood Před 7 měsíci +8

      Too many fools complaining they can't allow people from outside the states win.

    • @zio3vi
      @zio3vi Před 7 měsíci

      @@671onebloodI think they don’t do it anymore cause eBay is not longer a sponsor

    • @bigdaddygucciabg836
      @bigdaddygucciabg836 Před 7 měsíci +23

      That was ebay

    • @Z1ggo
      @Z1ggo Před 7 měsíci

      @@671onebloodnever got that, why cant they tho? its literally like 20 bucks extra shipping lol

    • @maricuchisdelafuente
      @maricuchisdelafuente Před 7 měsíci +3

      It could just be complex swag… some merch

  • @nathannuanes5779
    @nathannuanes5779 Před 7 měsíci +26

    Episodes with guests like this is one of the many reason why we keep watching.

  • @kuzmanator
    @kuzmanator Před 7 měsíci +31

    Perfect episode of the pod. Amazing guest, great questions and conversation. Bring on more female guests and designers, please! I was aware of Nicole's work before but now that I know more about her, her background and process I'm really inspired.

  • @kyleelliott512
    @kyleelliott512 Před 7 měsíci +40

    This was an awesome episode. Love humble genuine people like this on these episodes. Also the 4 of you thrifting needs to be a side episode.

  • @biosfearmag
    @biosfearmag Před 7 měsíci +14

    This has been one of my favorite episodes so far. Really interesting designer making some really dope shoes. Can't wait to see what she comes up with in the future.

  • @rawsanity27
    @rawsanity27 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A girl that loves eBay & Hats , absolutely in love right now.
    And spelling it wrong is a good tip.
    I wanted Las Vegas 51s Hat with classic Alien Head logo.
    They rare and will run ya like $100-150.
    Just typed in "alien baseball" hat, and found one brand new.
    Got it for $30 cause the person didn't know what they had.
    That really is how ya can get good deals, she knows her stuff.

  • @stinastogs
    @stinastogs Před 7 měsíci +5

    Please keep having rad women in the sneaker space on the show! Awesome episode. Congrats Nicole!

  • @qu.illan3
    @qu.illan3 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Never stop this podcast !!!

  • @RicoRenzi
    @RicoRenzi Před 7 měsíci +7

    Nicole is a GENIUS! Thank you!

  • @benjimarshallbra
    @benjimarshallbra Před 7 měsíci +4

    I loved this interview. Her designs are very unique which is amazing.

  • @sevendaysin8374
    @sevendaysin8374 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Yes! Nice to see Nicole finally on the show after following her work for years!

    • @samirode6024
      @samirode6024 Před 7 měsíci +4

      she is literally a goat in the shoe game ,love her !

    • @Prawjjek
      @Prawjjek Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@samirode6024just in fashion art in general

  • @JHillNC
    @JHillNC Před 7 měsíci +3

    Great episode, great guest! I enjoyed learning more about Nicole and her design projects. She's very talented and also has a unique aesthetic.

  • @thebros8157
    @thebros8157 Před 7 měsíci +3

    "we're so stuck in our sneakerhead ways" and I completely agree. Personally, that's why I was attracted to Salomon's and HOKA's because not only they look different than anything that's out right now currently.

  • @C0nzilla
    @C0nzilla Před 7 měsíci +3

    Oh my god I have been waiting for this for ages!! She's incredible

  • @stonekeper
    @stonekeper Před 7 měsíci +7

    Love her work!

  • @joshuadnicolas
    @joshuadnicolas Před 7 měsíci +2

    im such a fan of nicole, when i saw she was on this episode i audibly gasped

  • @Hirosama23
    @Hirosama23 Před 7 měsíci +4

    great guest LETS GOOOO

  • @ghost.hardware4931
    @ghost.hardware4931 Před 7 měsíci

    This was such a great episode. After following Nicole for so many years, it was great to finally hear her on the pod.

  • @Sneakahead555
    @Sneakahead555 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Kick game properrrr ! Straight into it !
    I really love her Hoka’s, very unique designing well done.
    I really enjoyed the Thrift shopping conversation and the eBay tip was great ! Such amazing conversations !
    Great job, guys !

  • @2g4u7y
    @2g4u7y Před 7 měsíci +2

    Sheesh. What a genuine, talented, nice gal.

  • @dyrellehart7887
    @dyrellehart7887 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Got my girl the Van's collab she did.. she hasn't been in the garden yet.. but she loves them

  • @jacobsmith8403
    @jacobsmith8403 Před 7 měsíci +3

    OG Tn colorways coming 2024!!

  • @GeekyGalore
    @GeekyGalore Před 7 měsíci +3

    Big episode, been following her work for awhile now!

  • @frankbombaci4977
    @frankbombaci4977 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I’ve been following Nicole for a WHILE on IG
    She’s such an inspiration 🙌❤️‍🔥

  • @luarr107
    @luarr107 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Really wish this episode was longer. such an interesting and engaging guest.

  • @perforce1
    @perforce1 Před 6 dny

    Love Nicole’s energy, seems like she would be fun to work with!

  • @hadleytiller9745
    @hadleytiller9745 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great episode, followed Nicole’s work for the longest time. Would love to see Jim Moore return or Tiffany Beers who’s got an amazing history is the sneaker space.

  • @Freeskiingisdabest
    @Freeskiingisdabest Před 7 měsíci +2

    Nicole’s great! Super episode.

  • @jcgear0069
    @jcgear0069 Před 6 měsíci

    The only Hoka i even considered but, sold out quick, and now selling for 4oo+, great story was ready to support, I guess ill catch her next collab

  • @geoffkeough9728
    @geoffkeough9728 Před 7 měsíci +2

    stash 95's are such a dope pair. can't you sole swap the 95's if they dissolve or they're toast?

  • @wikedwun
    @wikedwun Před 7 měsíci +1

    Copped her Hokas this morning🙌

  • @loganjbaez
    @loganjbaez Před 7 měsíci +1

    Matt W. the 991 v2 i feel that opinion of yours cause its a new silhouette 🙌 its an upgrade to the v1 shape is perfect to me and more but im keep it short. glad to hear that from you Wooooooo ✊️🙏

  • @saleswaterfront
    @saleswaterfront Před 7 měsíci

    the episode i been waiting for fr on gawd

  • @Wavestarter_TV
    @Wavestarter_TV Před 6 měsíci

    I’ve been following her for years …happy to see the success

  • @brettboywonder1381
    @brettboywonder1381 Před 7 měsíci

    Brendan!! Next time you're in Portland, I'm always down for a game of Wingspan!!! I remember you bringing it up a while back, but forgot to mention it! Always down and we can hit Nong's and the place I roast coffee is just a few blocks away and we can set up the aviary's!

  • @intrnsition24
    @intrnsition24 Před 7 měsíci

    That top with the watch cut out in the sleeve. Talk about Y2K late 90s style. Brought me back

  • @deanwallace5296
    @deanwallace5296 Před 7 měsíci

    Congratulations Nicole, greetings from Australia would def come to a Complex Sneaker Show listening if you had one🧐

  • @cryptoaj
    @cryptoaj Před 7 měsíci

    Suprised you guys haven’t discussed the new Nocta glide I like the white and red pair a lot

  • @SSGVB
    @SSGVB Před 7 měsíci +2

    Brendan’s existential crisis with shoe size 😂

  • @rusq1mf
    @rusq1mf Před 7 měsíci +1

    Oooppp I think Brendan has a crush ❤❤❤

  • @Nulljpg
    @Nulljpg Před 7 měsíci +1

    36:21 wingman of the year

  • @a_ron4
    @a_ron4 Před 7 měsíci

    Great episode!

  • @rakemup.
    @rakemup. Před 7 měsíci +1

    Jordan 4 SB is a contender for top 10 SOTY prove me wrong

  • @thomasvoss1090
    @thomasvoss1090 Před 7 měsíci

    Top 5 Ep for mine. TY

  • @990v6
    @990v6 Před 7 měsíci +2

    i didnt catch - what did welty say is shoe of the year?

    • @arress2052
      @arress2052 Před 7 měsíci +2

      NB 991 V2

    • @990v6
      @990v6 Před 7 měsíci

      thank you @@arress2052

  • @vincenttyler4667
    @vincenttyler4667 Před 7 měsíci

    @Brendan dunne. Swap the insole and size down on AF1 and it keeps from creasing as easily

  • @MikeyMooks
    @MikeyMooks Před 7 měsíci

    Penny half cents are fire, y’all are trippin with that take. I still have my eggplant pair from 2010 which I still break out 2 or 3 times a year, I had a cranberry pair too but traded them for red g shock & a Gucci strapback hat in 2012 😂

  • @Metroboom808
    @Metroboom808 Před 6 měsíci

    Since I'm a Jordan retro lover / player I think Jordan brand should take that blue and black elephant print on y'all back ground screen and put that color on a pair of black 3s cause I need those asap.

  • @sakuniee
    @sakuniee Před 7 měsíci

    Anyone know the ID of the beanie Nicole is wearing???

  • @mrotaveria
    @mrotaveria Před 7 měsíci

    Never had an Off White AF1, and I think I'll never have the money to buy one. But I'd totally cut that tag off.

  • @Xxlmartian
    @Xxlmartian Před 7 měsíci

    I’m sensing a love connection for Mr Dunn

  • @Corneliousssssss
    @Corneliousssssss Před 7 měsíci +3

    W episode

  • @snipa3772
    @snipa3772 Před 7 měsíci +1

    "oohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeeaaaaaaaaauuuhhhhhhhhhhh"- Welty

  • @AttsRealm
    @AttsRealm Před 7 měsíci

    10:04 - 10:14 most wholesome podcast moment

  • @malontedavis304
    @malontedavis304 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The New Carhartt 990v6 is the Best Sneaker of the Year

    • @B-Rad
      @B-Rad Před 7 měsíci +1

      Didn’t like them initially, but I’m gonna have to agree.

  • @thomaspayton_
    @thomaspayton_ Před 7 měsíci

    Good episode

  • @bsargeant88
    @bsargeant88 Před 7 měsíci

    These HOKA look very similar to stuff La Sportiva has been making for years (i.e.Uragano GTX or Cyklon). La Sportiva's are just much more sleek and sporty. Great interview though. Congrats, Nicole.

  • @mr_sneaks1381
    @mr_sneaks1381 Před 7 měsíci

    she is inspiring me to put a carhartt logo on the new SB dunk wheats lol

  • @heronshorts
    @heronshorts Před 7 měsíci +1

    I keep the tag on my off white, rip virgil.

  • @YoungAmzn
    @YoungAmzn Před 7 měsíci +1

    Need Action Bronson on the pod..cmon guys.

  • @robertwojcik4458
    @robertwojcik4458 Před 7 měsíci

    The Jordan 4 sb is the sneaker of the year

  • @tedztlee
    @tedztlee Před 7 měsíci

    Ostrya toque go hard

  • @Sean_Doeski
    @Sean_Doeski Před 7 měsíci

    i got a pair of black cat 4’s on ebay for almost retail because of a misspelling name

  • @moeboom43
    @moeboom43 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Common Complex Sneakers Show W

    • @kxs65
      @kxs65 Před 7 měsíci +1

      thirsty first comment

  • @Dill_doh
    @Dill_doh Před 7 měsíci

    32:38 OHH YEA

  • @malontedavis304
    @malontedavis304 Před 7 měsíci

    Nike Sportswear Raised the Bar 2024 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @hiruys
    @hiruys Před 7 měsíci +1

    Out of respect for Vigil; I would never take the tag off my Off Whites. His vision should be respected. RIP

  • @chaimgreen5402
    @chaimgreen5402 Před 7 měsíci +1

    🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐 a real goat is in the building

  • @onthemyktvmike923
    @onthemyktvmike923 Před 7 měsíci

    do you think the covid comfort vibe played into hoka success?

  • @sneakerdad8324
    @sneakerdad8324 Před 7 měsíci

    MW - Winnie the Pooh
    Dunne - Eeyore
    JLP - Tigger

  • @addnamehere____5568
    @addnamehere____5568 Před 7 měsíci

    That intro was looooong

  • @THEREALTUNAWAHOO
    @THEREALTUNAWAHOO Před 7 měsíci

    TUNA WAHOO was here 11/3/2023

  • @Madstubborn
    @Madstubborn Před 7 měsíci +2

    It’s my birthday

  • @diydan2213
    @diydan2213 Před 7 měsíci

    There's a cool ebay account I shop for hats from.. this person has them super cheap.. "fashionably faded" I think is the account, I saved the seller so I don't have to remember but its something like that. They have a lot of shirts too but Im not into Tees.

  • @jaykendall7468
    @jaykendall7468 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This is long over due

  • @jbr2899
    @jbr2899 Před 7 měsíci +1

    😎

  • @itzT0ne7
    @itzT0ne7 Před 7 měsíci

    Shoes falling apart is a part of the Game

  • @rakansoubra284
    @rakansoubra284 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Find someone that loves to talk about JLP like JLP talks about JLP

  • @TheMustangs05
    @TheMustangs05 Před 7 měsíci +1

    great episode loved the guest wish she could explain more about kanye

  • @maricuchisdelafuente
    @maricuchisdelafuente Před 7 měsíci +2

    28:00 let the man be out of the spot light …. People reaching for his name to get some attention 🤫

  • @671oneblood
    @671oneblood Před 7 měsíci +2

    Welty dont celebrate Halloween. Jesus says its evil 🤣🤣🤣

  • @bern717
    @bern717 Před 7 měsíci

    So clear that Welty is NOT a Halloween guy 😂😂😂

    • @joser7894
      @joser7894 Před 7 měsíci +2

      He’s an outdoorsy guy he don’t play no games

  • @BookerT69
    @BookerT69 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Shawty cute

  • @starling9373
    @starling9373 Před 6 měsíci

    Penny half cents went triple platinum in the hood

  • @zongoso
    @zongoso Před 7 měsíci

    JLP is Twizzy Rich

  • @tweef79th
    @tweef79th Před 7 měsíci

    If they ever got the chance to get YE on the show they would be on his 🥜

  • @givent1GOD
    @givent1GOD Před 7 měsíci

    MAY GOD Bless U🙏🏼⬆️

  • @qu3nt
    @qu3nt Před 7 měsíci

    why JLP drinks from an urn btw?

  • @Dubb910
    @Dubb910 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I dont think many real sneakerheads are leaving the tag on off whites because shoes are what we do. I think its the people that want to be noticed....Makes no sense wearing the tag no way its not annoying....

  • @theenatewhite
    @theenatewhite Před 7 měsíci +2

    Brendan hates Kanye

  • @loganjbaez
    @loganjbaez Před 7 měsíci

    Brandon go down to a 9.5 on air force bruh you serious . you worry to much live and learn my guy . people are scared too much nowadays. be adventurous people ive gone down to a 10.5 in air jordan 12s 😂 my true to size is suppose to be a 11.5 did that ✔️ did 11 ✔️ and 10.5 kinda tight 😅 but i did that with insole out cause i don't care im wear my kicks even if my feet hurt .im not your average sneakerhead Wooooooo ✊️🙏

  • @BookerT69
    @BookerT69 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Mustache lady with the same old 993

  • @csn2213
    @csn2213 Před 7 měsíci

    Put a mustache on her and she is Brendan’s sister

  • @Muhahahaaaaaaa
    @Muhahahaaaaaaa Před 7 měsíci +1

    Stone island is for incels

  • @jameslovesbutter2314
    @jameslovesbutter2314 Před 7 měsíci +2

    She had a great experience with Kanye yet they tried to taint it.

  •  Před 7 měsíci

    Kanye story is coming out now? 10 years laters after the partnership ended? Hhmmmm sounds like a distraction from the situation in Palestine

  • @qu3nt
    @qu3nt Před 7 měsíci

    come on guys hooka ? i mean at this point next hype shoe will be sketchers

  • @bigdogbee
    @bigdogbee Před 7 měsíci

    Every time they talk about Kanye they get it wrong

  • @itbecameclear
    @itbecameclear Před 7 měsíci +2

    kanye segment 👎🏾👎🏾