Jeff Staple Talks the Pigeon Dunk, Warren Lotas, & Turning Down Nike | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
  • The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they are joined by Jeff Staple, a sneaker and streetwear designer who has worked with Nike, New Balance, Tag Heuer, and whose brand is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Staple talks about his legendary Nike Pigeon Dunk SB, turning down a job offer from Nike, the current NFT space as it relates to sneakers, and more. Also the cohosts talk about StockX vs Nike and how tough it will be to get the Louis Vuitton Air Force 1.
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    EPISODE CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 - 05:00 - David Beckham, F1, Brendan's vacay
    5:00 - 15:00 - Welty bday, Nike vs. Stockx, Footlocker
    15:00 - 30:00 - LV AF1 talk & sneakers giveaway question
    30:00 - 45:00 - Jeff Staple joins the show, pigeon dunk talk
    45:00 - 50:00 - Jeff on Nike cult vibes & working with other sneaker brands
    50:00 - 55:00 - Jeff on almost working with Jordan & Nike vs. Adidas talk
    55:00 - 1:00:00 - Jeff talks HTM and the story behind Nike Better World
    1:00:00 - 1:10:00 - Jeff talks Warren Lotas' Nike lawsuit & NFTs
    1:10:00 - 1:20:00 - Jeff on NFTs and the 5 sneakers by his door
    1:20:00 - 1:26:00 - Jeff Staple book release, Jeff Staple Day, end of episode
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Komentáře • 162

  • @Complex
    @Complex  Před 2 lety +24

    What's your favorite sneaker reference in music?

    • @mangione93
      @mangione93 Před 2 lety +3

      "I sport New Balance sneakers to avoid a narrow path.." - Phife Dawg A Tribe called Quest

    • @kevincollins8620
      @kevincollins8620 Před 2 lety

      Paris SB's make these n***as catch seizures
      Foam game sh*tting on Irish Springs and Lever. Wale- what it look like
      Old song waaaay before Paris SBs caught on.
      2012... stockx wasn't a thing. Wale deserves his sneaker head king title for his footwear bars here.

    • @kevincollins8620
      @kevincollins8620 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mangione93 I've known this one all my life... and it's actually the reason I copped NB back in the mid 90s

    • @georgeprice5386
      @georgeprice5386 Před 2 lety +5

      "Some days I'm in my Yeezys, some days I'm in my Vans"

    • @cmn225
      @cmn225 Před 2 lety +2

      "Ice Cream sneakers, I signed my first skater
      So you can pay three and buy yourself some Bapestas"

  • @TheCNSR
    @TheCNSR Před 2 lety +68

    I knew this was gonna be insightful, but didn't expect that "Art of War" move with using the Dunk to defeat the NMD 🤣 those kinda tales are priceless

    • @skaijuice3714
      @skaijuice3714 Před 2 lety +2

      that bit from Jeff was the best take out of this episode. There were others but this was as much of a validation from an Insider than what editors or correspondences can report on.

    • @TheDefconsd1
      @TheDefconsd1 Před 2 lety

      That's what I'm watching now. I was like "So that's the beginning of the sock shoe!"

  • @stuartswanton1676
    @stuartswanton1676 Před 2 lety +34

    Immediately I know this is a podcast I want a part 2 and 3 of.

  • @njabulophekani2546
    @njabulophekani2546 Před 2 lety +28

    We needed this! The one and only Jeff staple on the Coolest sneaker podcast that does really solid clear and entertaining deep dives!

  • @ManCave1972
    @ManCave1972 Před 2 lety +7

    That could’ve been a three hour special and we’d all have stayed glued. Great work

  • @ahmaddanialmohammad
    @ahmaddanialmohammad Před 2 lety +8

    Amazing episode. Jeff Staple shared so much priceless knowledge. Love it!
    JLP, Brendan, and Matt are setting the bar higher and higher for the sneakers podcast game!

  • @laceylee9695
    @laceylee9695 Před 2 lety +5

    Jeff Staples episodes are always great because he is candid, great stories, and insight with historical context.

  • @mikkozon
    @mikkozon Před 2 lety +4

    Top 3 episode, Jeff will always be the goat. He's the guiding light in this murky waters we're currently all trying to navigate. GOD MODE

  • @theacmilanfan123
    @theacmilanfan123 Před 2 lety +4

    This episode literally flew by, amazing stories and knowledgeable content once again guys! Keep knocking it out of the park this season 🔥

  • @solah
    @solah Před rokem +2

    IM SO GLAD I WATCHED THIS PODCAST TILL THE END! THE ENDING WAS DEADASS PERFECT!!!! THANKS JEFF!!!!

  • @gpshouse45
    @gpshouse45 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Growing up in Jersey City … jumped on the path.. since the 5th grade. Paragon had the best Tennis Gear. Bought my Dunlop there circa 1993. And yes bought my roller blades too. Store was like 4-5 floors. Gigantic..Great workers who were mad helpful. Been in the shy for 23 years but always bigging up NYC Baby. 🙏🏻💪🏽

  • @omarmac1
    @omarmac1 Před 2 lety +5

    Part 2 emergency 🚨 pod

  • @fionnlaghcarter9730
    @fionnlaghcarter9730 Před 2 lety +3

    These guests have been fire recently 🔥

  • @kyle4251
    @kyle4251 Před 2 lety +4

    This has been my favorite episode to date. Jeff staple a legend🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @mitchellbradley6769
    @mitchellbradley6769 Před 2 lety

    This was such a wonderful episode, guys. Jeff was an awsome guest and shared so much knowledge. Keep em coming!

  • @joshakaa
    @joshakaa Před 2 lety +2

    great guest and insights

  • @illestFlavor
    @illestFlavor Před 2 lety

    This episode with Jeff is truely amazing. So knowledgeable and relatable.

  • @corduroypants1871
    @corduroypants1871 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for adding more pictures!! It really does help 🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @joseespinosa6413
    @joseespinosa6413 Před 2 lety +3

    Definitely need emergency podcast you guys are so behind on what’s going on. I really did like this episode do we need both ASAP

  • @nanxiangwang6078
    @nanxiangwang6078 Před 6 měsíci

    Can we have a new show with Jeff Staple just talking about sneakers, it’s just great to watch

  • @caprasch
    @caprasch Před 2 lety +1

    Such a big “considered” fan. Happy to hear the story. Big Staple fan. Thank you for the episode.

  • @FrankGuti679
    @FrankGuti679 Před 2 lety +1

    Welty came threw w my fav GFK sneaker bar! Great topic!

  • @brutus8123
    @brutus8123 Před 2 lety

    This episode was great! So much great info in here

  • @hiruys
    @hiruys Před rokem

    Super interesting chat. Loved it.

  • @Jonskydancing
    @Jonskydancing Před 2 lety +1

    Friday has finally come !

  • @damienb3162
    @damienb3162 Před 2 lety

    So good to listen to Jeff Staple's stories. Such a humble guy too.

  • @citrusfc474
    @citrusfc474 Před 2 lety +1

    Jeff Staple is one helluva interview and legend in the culture.

  • @Fadakar
    @Fadakar Před 2 lety +2

    "I'm here for you though" 😂
    Joe is the best sport

  • @ericcpng7356
    @ericcpng7356 Před 2 lety

    Best episode. Thanks team.

  • @TheBeautifulMynd
    @TheBeautifulMynd Před 2 lety

    Dope one! Jeff’s a legend in the game 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @comma_man
    @comma_man Před 2 lety

    Friday favourites 🔥🔥

  • @tippylosojos
    @tippylosojos Před 2 lety

    This was an amazing episode

  • @omarmac1
    @omarmac1 Před 2 lety +7

    1:01:10 all gen z : what is credit?
    ⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓⛓
    💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵

  • @jennakenzie1
    @jennakenzie1 Před 2 lety

    fantastic episode boys !

  • @kevincollins8620
    @kevincollins8620 Před 2 lety

    I grew up skating... always loved/love Airwalks. Soo pumped I own Staple Airwalk one. Own the staple airwalk jacket as well. I own too much airwalk. Glad Jeff Staple touched on em.

  • @NorthridgeOG
    @NorthridgeOG Před 5 měsíci

    That ending in such a great way . I’m off to find my passion 😅

  • @shady2493
    @shady2493 Před 10 měsíci

    Love watching old episodes specially when it’s about NFTs 😂😂😂😂

  • @yannickcohall8757
    @yannickcohall8757 Před 2 lety +1

    I look forward to every Friday...

  • @WayneLiu945
    @WayneLiu945 Před 2 lety +1

    I would love to hear conversations between Jeff and Bob Hundreds!

  • @lowkeybredhead8083
    @lowkeybredhead8083 Před rokem

    This episode was pure gold. The man the myth the legend!

  • @A9POLO
    @A9POLO Před 2 lety

    Jeff’s insight was great to listen to

  • @ohiorichkidbeats
    @ohiorichkidbeats Před rokem

    Great episode..very interesting guy,amazing life story,I respect him and his accomplishments even more after seeing how great his attitude is,plus were from the same Era so I totally understand his angle and importance to the culture

  • @paulcurtis9147
    @paulcurtis9147 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant episode. Jeff Staples is such an interesting guest.

  • @QuachHoang13
    @QuachHoang13 Před 2 lety

    Great talk 🙌

  • @damienjeremyweir4543
    @damienjeremyweir4543 Před 2 lety +1

    I've seen Jeff Staple on some things before but this was so entertaining, probably my favourite episode so far, I could listen to JS rap about the culture all day and he made me feel guilty for thinking Warren Lotus Dunks are fakes. I guess I missed the point. Who's next?!?

  • @Philies
    @Philies Před 2 lety

    @complex yall need to fix the audio frfr... this is the only podcast that im not able to listen on Spotify at work because the sound of yall voices ain't loud enough especially when yall get a kinda shy guest.... I see yall have good mics but the sound guy could definitly do a better job.... anyways, #1 sneaker podcast in the game, keep it up 💯

  • @brvnjvhn
    @brvnjvhn Před 2 lety

    Gained so much pop culture cognizance from Jeff within that hour, wow. Great episode gentlemen 👏

  • @rudyoliveira6532
    @rudyoliveira6532 Před 2 lety

    I remember being in high school when all these dunk grails came out(class of 04). My friend would come over my house to use my computer to look at dunks.

  • @veazie
    @veazie Před 2 lety

    Great show, great guest. I'd like my son to hear the ending

  • @DreadSmokesWeed
    @DreadSmokesWeed Před 2 lety +1

    Not the fruitopia!!! Epic Welty!

  • @dyluxekicks
    @dyluxekicks Před 2 lety +2

    Nike's response to Adidas Boost was the dunk. Do you think they're making the same mistake as adidas in over-releasing dunks?

  • @FredQuijada
    @FredQuijada Před rokem

    I'm the same age as Jeff, and he inspires me to keep pursuing the dream. Great episode!!!

  • @BookerT69
    @BookerT69 Před 2 lety

    Those SNS Tailwind’s are so fire
    Took me years to find a size 13

  • @jojocates346
    @jojocates346 Před 2 lety

    Amazing Amazing Amazing

  • @DeLaKleve
    @DeLaKleve Před 2 lety

    Glad to hear JLP again. Last episode Welty and Dunne definitely stepped up though

  • @BaseMaryland
    @BaseMaryland Před 2 lety

    Those new balance 997 Aime Leon Dore was what started the new balance crave. I remember how I couldn’t believe how hard it was for me to cop that day .

  • @leratokhoase
    @leratokhoase Před 2 lety

    Woooooooooow, mind blown 🤯 “LIFE’LESSONS”

  • @ocniner_dodgerfan589
    @ocniner_dodgerfan589 Před 2 lety +1

    This guy is really cool

  • @officialchriswise4909
    @officialchriswise4909 Před 2 lety

    Came here to shoutout DOM KENNEDY • Tennishoes and here goes Welty with the proper respect. Love!

  • @byshagi
    @byshagi Před 2 lety

    gems

  • @thebros8157
    @thebros8157 Před 2 lety +3

    "somedays I'm in my Yeezys some days I'm in my Vans" - Ye. More of the recent sneaker bars in music today.

    • @chknrsandTBBTROX73
      @chknrsandTBBTROX73 Před 2 lety

      That was 6 years ago, but it feels like yesterday huh? No More Parties in LA

  • @lehijordan
    @lehijordan Před 2 lety

    Crazy that this episode comes on the day I went to Sneaker Politics in Dallas and some guy asks another guy what shirt he was wearing and it was a Staple shirt. Crazy!

  • @kevincollins8620
    @kevincollins8620 Před rokem

    You think the way I do. I never wear the shapes of the moment either or the "hot" kicks. I wanted New Balance 550 before release ages ago... they get quite popular and I decided to avoid em. Not to mention they kept selling out. I grabbed SI-18 Kswiss in Og red white and blue and later the Rowing Blazers collab. I totally won. I never see anyone in em. (I was watching The Fugitive 2 weeks ago... apparently Harrison Fords character was a fan of the SI-18 as well. )

  • @parkergalloway4533
    @parkergalloway4533 Před 2 lety

    Didn’t know the purple pigeon wasn’t his and and dunks being a retaliation at all the boost is crazy y’all been killing it with the guest recently who’s next teddy santis

  • @rawsanity27
    @rawsanity27 Před 2 lety +1

    I used to shop on Digital Gravel.
    Those were the good old days.
    Got plenty of shirts from there.
    They all gone now though :(
    But recently I replaced one thanks to eBay

  • @kanokadafi
    @kanokadafi Před 2 lety

    "What kind of package?" LOL

  • @phumlanindlovu5653
    @phumlanindlovu5653 Před 2 lety +1

    "NIKE CHOSE GREED OVER EARTH" Jeff Staples name will live for generations to come

  • @swarajrai4186
    @swarajrai4186 Před 2 lety +2

    58:30 the look on these guys' faces when Staple recommended getting someone on the show who's critical of nike corporations' questionable actions that got these guys the platform for their shows 😂

  • @userC47
    @userC47 Před 2 lety

    Jeff Staple 💯 Legendary 👟👑

  • @m3rcuryslaboratory322
    @m3rcuryslaboratory322 Před 2 lety

    i see you JLP! Shout out to Sarku Japan

  • @Defenser56
    @Defenser56 Před 2 lety

    Welty with the hoodie, long white socks.. good look on you man. Long socks will always make the calves look beefier, pro tip

  • @Mr.Vega4
    @Mr.Vega4 Před 2 lety

    I'm glad JLP is wearing something that you can actually find on Nike SNKRS (at least in Mexico, you can). Beautiful sneaker the AJ5 Low Clot, and the best, not reselling for so much.

  • @671oneblood
    @671oneblood Před 2 lety

    It was my understanding that Nike bought something like 150 pairs of shoes from stockx via a undercover account. Most of the shoes they bought were the Patent Leather Jordan 1 Breds that released recently. Apparently out of those there were several that were fake. I dont know how much of a case that gives them but thats what read in an article about the whole thing.

  • @skaijuice3714
    @skaijuice3714 Před 2 lety

    So..retrospective of the NMD special episode?

  • @jordan4eva237
    @jordan4eva237 Před 2 lety

    I asked a similar question two episodes ago :(

  • @gfeast4518
    @gfeast4518 Před 2 lety

    Last dunk I was able to go get easily without jumping through hoops was the black pigeon

  • @sjeverton
    @sjeverton Před 2 lety

    Weltys take on NFTs 🔥🔥🔥

  • @mpm8980
    @mpm8980 Před 2 lety

    Highlight of the episode, watching the steam coming out of Matt Weltys ears while talking about NFTs 😂

  • @felixwi
    @felixwi Před 2 lety

    Shoe/Version name from the Thumbnail?

  • @ScrubDusters
    @ScrubDusters Před 2 lety +1

    And I can confirm as well for the Louis as well for here in LA they are giving clients who spend a large amount, a million is excessive maybe they get the absolute first dibs but again I know for a fact and say the text from a Louis rep to a girl I know for a fact who spent I’d say at least 100k at Louis within the last year

  • @BurnMyEyes0107
    @BurnMyEyes0107 Před 2 lety +1

    JLP didn’t like that spice girls question 😂 😂

  • @Kaotic318.
    @Kaotic318. Před 2 lety

    i absolutely loved this episode but I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wanted to hear someone mention Zadeh and that whole debacle

  • @shady2493
    @shady2493 Před 2 lety

    Shoutout to Coventry Lake House 2005 great summer

  • @sneakerdad8324
    @sneakerdad8324 Před 2 lety

    Orthotics are the real deal fellas

  • @afawsta91
    @afawsta91 Před 2 lety

    “My triple beam and my SB’s got a bird on it” - Westside Gunn 🐐

  • @slick-01
    @slick-01 Před 2 lety +1

    hay guys love the vids !! u should have Mike Tyson on for an episode and gift him a pair of the pigeon dunks ? please ? cheers 🍻size US15 ? or 15.5 ?

  • @reubenv4653
    @reubenv4653 Před 2 lety

    Digital gravel. YES!

  • @crosskunx
    @crosskunx Před 2 lety

    Matt Welty the legend really brought a grapefruit soda to match with his sneakers 🤣 He'd never admit it but iykyk

  • @asafgmanster
    @asafgmanster Před 2 lety

    This guy is cool

  • @brunodominic3218
    @brunodominic3218 Před rokem +1

    52:20

  • @YoFavoriteWhiteBoy
    @YoFavoriteWhiteBoy Před 2 lety

    “ i get Nikes form
    Aster you won't see
    hit the stores for six
    months” fabulous keep it gangsta

  • @kevincollins8620
    @kevincollins8620 Před 2 lety

    2nd fave sneaker bars...
    I beatbox a n**ga like the music
    I’m thuggin’ in my Reebok, I never need Gucci- Kodak Black, Pimpin ain't easy.
    Kodak has plenty funny sneaker bars. And I mean plenty. He doesn't get enough respect for his confident sneaker bars

    • @heartedlytinmanadonis8857
      @heartedlytinmanadonis8857 Před 2 lety

      Hello it's the Martian, Space Jam Jordan - Lil Wayne 'song' Forever
      You heard L.O.X. came through in a yellow Lex and hopped out with the Air Force Ones with the yellow checks. - Jadakiss 'song' F You

  • @samjim89
    @samjim89 Před 2 lety

    If the Mars yard didn't have the hype(value) behind it they would sit at discount stores. I would never

  • @kevincollins8620
    @kevincollins8620 Před 2 lety

    I got space jams on my feet I'm on the moon. I'm really lit so I don't gotta use no auto tune -Kodak Black "There he go"

  • @JohnBrown-zh5pd
    @JohnBrown-zh5pd Před 2 lety

    I think Nike needs to retro the pigeons for the 25th anniversary of staple

  • @Mr.Vega4
    @Mr.Vega4 Před 2 lety +4

    Alright, so I'll keep posting this on every episode in 2022 until eBay and Complex let overseas folks participate in the giveaway... If we can sell on eBay and pay fees, we should be able to participate.

  • @kevincollins8620
    @kevincollins8620 Před 2 lety

    Definitely do a mini doc on the NMD. The hottest shoe for 3 years.

  • @kingkongprime
    @kingkongprime Před 2 lety

    EL-P!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kevincollins8620
    @kevincollins8620 Před 2 lety

    Bruh didn't know what havianas are... them were my jawns in 2000. I still try to get my homies on em.

  • @lizzgrey1965
    @lizzgrey1965 Před 2 lety

    Nike sting??? Chicago bait truck style. 🚚