Ronnie Fieg on the State of the Sneaker Industry | The Complex Sneakers Show

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
  • Kith founder Ronnie Fieg is back, returning to the podcast to celebrate the launch of his X-Men-themed Asics Gel Lyte 3 collaboration with Marvel, but also to survey the state of the industry. Fieg talks about the Y2K trend in sneakers, how preordering might become more common in the future, and the recent dominance of the Adidas Samba. He responds to the critique about the “Kith Filter” look to his rollouts and gives his take on the ascension of Teddy Santis and Aime Leon Dore. At the top, cohosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty talk about Nike’s lack of good collaborators and why a Spiridon retro is needed. This historic episode marks the 100th video episode of the show and also a slight shift in the naming: the Complex Sneakers Podcast will be henceforth known as the Complex Sneakers Show.
    0:00 - 5:19: Celebrating the 100th Episode + New Show Name
    5:20 - 9:02: Nike Air Zoom Spiridon
    9:03 - 11:37: StockX Authentication
    11:38 - 12:59: Brendan’s END. x Adidas Torsion Super Campaign
    13:00 - 22:58: Travis Scott x Jordan Cut the Check
    22:59 -24:13: Ronnie Fieg Joins the Show
    24:14 -27:14: Ronnie’s Sneaker Rotation
    27:15 - 29:00: Gel Asics Kayano
    29:01 - 34:22: What’s on Feet?
    34:23 - 46:56: Kith x Marvel x Asics Gel-Lyte 3 Collab
    46:57 - 52:51: Ronnie Talks Y2k Trend
    52:52 -55:00: Ronnie’s Relationship w/ Sneaker Brands
    55:01 - 59:28: The State of the Sneaker Industry
    59:29 - 1:03:07: Recent Dominance of Adidas Samba
    1:03:08 - : Is Preordering the Future of Sneaker Releases?
    1:05:46 - 1:06:33: The Ascension of Teddy Santis and ALD
    1:06:34 - 1:08:15: Kith x New Balance 993 “Spring 101”
    1:08:16 - 1:15:28: The “Kith Effect”
    1:15:29 -1:16:21 : Outro
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  • @Complex
    @Complex  Před 10 měsíci +19

    Do you think the sneaker industry is in a good place right now?

    • @christopervizcaino2900
      @christopervizcaino2900 Před 10 měsíci +15

      Even better .. you can actually get whatever you want now in the stores and online

    • @perc9-4
      @perc9-4 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes and no

    • @FRMN8R90
      @FRMN8R90 Před 10 měsíci +8

      We need a kith x street fighter collab asap!

    • @cameishenderson1978
      @cameishenderson1978 Před 10 měsíci +2

      After taking 5 losses on the ebay give away an noone winning from Kansas I'm done with this show.

    • @madterps
      @madterps Před 10 měsíci +2

      No it's absolutely garbage right now. The only way to fix this is what Ronnie mention, pre-orders all the time.

  • @terrelltomlin6415
    @terrelltomlin6415 Před 10 měsíci +84

    Man the episodes with Ronnie are God-tier podcasting. The levels that footwear and culture are discussed epitomize what sneakers are for everyone. It's something for everyone in this conversation. Congrats team on 100 episodes. Here's to 100 more! You're appreciated

  • @evinsims5869
    @evinsims5869 Před 10 měsíci +51

    A pre-order model keeps me from impulse buying and it keeps the shoes available and affordable for the true fans of that particular shoe/sneaker. Great video.

  • @maxgamburo4390
    @maxgamburo4390 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Literally every time Ronnie comes to the show and talks about sneakers it just makes me appreciate my job more.
    I'm the store manager of a concept store in Italy and sometimes it's very difficult to deal with young kids who all ask for the same stuff...but when Ronnie talks about what we are all passionate about it just gives me that feeling that i first had when i started working in this world at 16 years old.
    So much love for this thing.

  • @beardfamous5614
    @beardfamous5614 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Could listen to Ronnie talk about the industry all day.
    Well done all! Great show.

  • @impact_220
    @impact_220 Před 10 měsíci +7

    What a genuine brainstormer and intellect Ronnie is in the industry! Trading shoes like we traded cards and comics back when we were kids is such a fresh and awesome idea. Fantastic start to the “new” Complex Sneakers Show. More CSS please!

  • @frankrodriguez7255
    @frankrodriguez7255 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Magneto Asic was straight 🔥. Ronnie is on another level. The
    X-men collaboration was done perfect. Of course Dunne gets the limited Wolverine pair. Would of been nice to see a Sabretooth pair. Congrats on the 100th to the best 👟 show around. No one comes close.

    • @docbeef79
      @docbeef79 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yeah I wanted to hear why he didn’t put that one too but they sidetracked

  • @mmkutsu
    @mmkutsu Před 9 měsíci +6

    Sheesh, this episode is one for the history books. Not that other episodes aren't, but this one is really on another level. Congrats on a big release for KITH and congrats on the 100th episode.

  • @rby575
    @rby575 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I can just listen to Ronnie Fieg for hours non stop. So muxh passion and genuineness. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @zakmudrow2160
    @zakmudrow2160 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Man, I wish Ronnie was just on the show every week. I know when he is on, it’s gonna be an amazing show.

  • @metronome4152
    @metronome4152 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Congrats to Joe, Brendan, and Welty on the 100th!! Congrats to Ronnie and the Marcel x Asics x KITH collab.

  • @Ceejeyeff
    @Ceejeyeff Před 9 měsíci +9

    Petition to have Ronnie on the show every quarter

  • @theicemankk
    @theicemankk Před 9 měsíci +7

    Always a “Treat” when Ronnie is on the show. Great episode.

  • @notitleproductions
    @notitleproductions Před 10 měsíci +4

    The 🐐 plain and simple. Brilliant episode fellas, and congrats on all the success Ronnie, literally a hero of mine 🫡

  • @ssbbrandon1654
    @ssbbrandon1654 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Next Kith Asics collab has to be Street Fighter. Maybe even X-Men vs Street Fighter

  • @wikedwun
    @wikedwun Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thank U Ronnie for making collecting shoes fun again!

  • @pinkyy1989
    @pinkyy1989 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Ronnie was low key triggered when dunne said the gel lyte III’s could pass as GR’s 😂😂

  • @DomPeezyTVZ
    @DomPeezyTVZ Před 9 měsíci +2

    When you doing things with a purpose and passion this is how it sounds, dope episode for the 100th vid! Complex Sneaker Show

  • @aniketfrancis6770
    @aniketfrancis6770 Před 9 měsíci

    Always a treat to listen Ronnie talk on the show!!

  • @jessgranger4405
    @jessgranger4405 Před 9 měsíci

    This has now become my favorite episode! Arthur Kar, and this Ronnie episode, are the two best to me. I love this show, keep it up!

  • @WrongWayJ
    @WrongWayJ Před 9 měsíci

    I could listen to these guys talk shoes for days man, love it

  • @Carlos-nx4gr
    @Carlos-nx4gr Před 9 měsíci

    Great episode! Ronnie as a guest for the 100th was awesome.
    Side note, I was just thinking about the Spiridons and how I'd like a release of some again. Great Sneakerhead minds think alike lol

  • @Sneakahead555
    @Sneakahead555 Před 9 měsíci

    Kick game properrrrr ! Got straight into it ! I love it.
    Shout out to Ronnie man !
    Gel Lyte III’s have always been one of my favorite ASICS. Proud owner of a few pairs.
    It’s always a great time just listening to Ronnie go into such detail
    Amazing episode guys !

  • @joelthomas4255
    @joelthomas4255 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Shout out these guys. Matt, dunne, JLP appreciate u guys making this. 100 eps!

  • @yokokurama2702
    @yokokurama2702 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Perfect timing for this episode, my kayano 14s just arrived. Got the cream/black color

  • @Wubenji
    @Wubenji Před 9 měsíci +2

    I don’t even watch any more of these CZcams sneak shows you guys hit different Iv been sneaker head since I was 8 yrs old pushing 40 and seeing you guys and the knowledge and the game y’all spit makes me think different hits different these other you tubers I’m sorry they’re dead I enjoy your guys content and been a fan for a long time keep going don’t ever stop and let’s make this JLP moment prime time let’s go love the grind ☝️

  • @ryno3turn2
    @ryno3turn2 Před 10 měsíci +3

    The spiridon is in my top 5 of all time

  • @Bigherc187
    @Bigherc187 Před 9 měsíci

    This was a phenomenal episode!!!!

  • @dgoody84
    @dgoody84 Před 9 měsíci

    Just copped every pair of x-men kith asics. Cant wait!

  • @afawsta91
    @afawsta91 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Shoutout Welty. Larry June deserves credit. Scroll back, he’s had those Spiridons in rotation for a while now. I didn’t see much Salomon activity prior to his FSR appearance either. Good job Larry

    • @kevincollins8620
      @kevincollins8620 Před 10 měsíci

      Just saw Larry in Orlando not long ago

    • @armando1611
      @armando1611 Před 9 měsíci

      That fsr episode among other things definitely snowballed into me getting a pair of xt 6 last year, still want an xt 4

  • @cmn225
    @cmn225 Před 10 měsíci +1

    congrats on 100 episodes great guest

  • @BryceKicks
    @BryceKicks Před 10 měsíci +1

    Congrats on 100 💫

  • @WingZero1
    @WingZero1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The END x Adidas Colab is 🔥🔥🔥 Brendan, I coped the Off White pair, and I’m not even a Fan of Adidas Shoes, but had to show some love to Mr.Dunn

  • @cuso511
    @cuso511 Před 9 měsíci

    Hands down best collab of the year. So happy I was able to snag a pair!

  • @hiruys
    @hiruys Před 9 měsíci +2

    I’m very sad that I struck out on the KITH raffle but, I loved hearing Ronnie’s thought process behind the drop.

    • @ThisxFate
      @ThisxFate Před 9 měsíci +1

      Resell prices have gotten close to retail! Can still possibly get what you want!

  • @boptalks
    @boptalks Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great episode

  • @saltywaltPDX
    @saltywaltPDX Před 9 měsíci +2

    As a big fan of Kith I approve of this episode 🔥🙏🏼

  • @bern717
    @bern717 Před 9 měsíci

    Legendary episode

  • @frankchan5547
    @frankchan5547 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Getting into the mind of the creator himself made this a memorable 100th ed of The Show

  • @benwhalley4861
    @benwhalley4861 Před 10 měsíci +2

    The stash spiridons are so underrated! Spiridon as a silhouette is also underrated!

  • @axelperez659
    @axelperez659 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Lit 🔥 100th episode

  • @shannongethers7514
    @shannongethers7514 Před 10 měsíci

    Watching this during release 🔥🔥🔥

  • @amirimranz
    @amirimranz Před 9 měsíci

    I can listen to Ronnie talks about the sneakers industry all day. He's a legend in the game

  • @FreeTheColonized
    @FreeTheColonized Před 10 měsíci +1

    I never thought this was a podcast really cause i have to see the visuals of them showing the shoe they’re talking about to get the most out of it

  • @joewimmer9005
    @joewimmer9005 Před 9 měsíci

    Great episode, congrats on a hundj of them.
    Ronnie is just great

  • @phatballs9834
    @phatballs9834 Před 9 měsíci

    Great show this week

  • @Secretnamenojutsu
    @Secretnamenojutsu Před 10 měsíci

    Just ordered my Kith X-men Asics 🔥

  • @peterrossini6345
    @peterrossini6345 Před 10 měsíci

    yes been waiting for ronnie to cone on again

  • @Luzuko_Tato
    @Luzuko_Tato Před 9 měsíci

    Thought I knew much about sneakers. FSR, Sneaker Shopping, and the Complex Sneaker Show got me mad informed. Why less discussion on Converse Cons, and Vans Ultra/Vault? South Africa, with love.

  • @marcogin
    @marcogin Před 2 měsíci

    I prob rewatched this episode 3x now. ❤

  • @GoodfellaNell
    @GoodfellaNell Před 10 měsíci +2

    I've been collecting for years. I just reach in my closet and pull out some Nike sock darts and be on my way. I think the sock darts would go well with this new generation...the sock and sandals wave shows that. If they don't release it feels good rocking Nike sock darts and not too many people have them anymore.

    • @kevincollins8620
      @kevincollins8620 Před 10 měsíci +1

      You aren't alone. I own a pair of blue and white sock darts. One of my favorite Nike sneakers next to the presto.

  • @FyrFytr998
    @FyrFytr998 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I fully endorse Nike going to a preorder business model for premium sneakers. It ensures everyone getting what they want for retail. I have zero issue waiting a little longer to get them if it means avoiding reseller price gouging.

    • @Ac-lv1ot
      @Ac-lv1ot Před 9 měsíci

      No like nike. Great adididas.

  • @fullcirclekicks
    @fullcirclekicks Před 9 měsíci +1

    I met Ronnie in Miami the day of his opening at the design district

  • @omarmac1
    @omarmac1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    25:00 I love how different would be to say that about hand bags 💼 😂

  • @jaemccaskill1422
    @jaemccaskill1422 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Spiridons are soooo good. Just grabbed the Parra pair. 🔥

  • @dagwoodchat6350
    @dagwoodchat6350 Před 10 měsíci

    I bought those Sakai×kawsxblazers and they are one of my favorite shoes now.

  • @canberkdemirel
    @canberkdemirel Před 9 měsíci

    love you guys

  • @Papertryl
    @Papertryl Před 9 měsíci

    Dropping Jewels ❤

  • @PHOENIXXX_.
    @PHOENIXXX_. Před 9 měsíci

    Ronnie’s a true goat 🙏🏼

  • @nigelbates5726
    @nigelbates5726 Před 10 měsíci

    Anyone know the shades Ronnie is wearing? Not that I'd be able to afford them but they're clean.

  • @jaemccaskill1422
    @jaemccaskill1422 Před 9 měsíci

    I hit on em today and I’m not gonna trade just gonna be happy for whatever pair I get 🙌🏾

  • @tomhetrick8426
    @tomhetrick8426 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I need that blush pair asap

  • @jleftyart5
    @jleftyart5 Před 9 měsíci

    Another great episode with the perfect guest for it. Ronnie separates kith from all other brands in many of the things he says in the end and its definitely the truth. He understands just us … see what I did there at the end

  • @dcb326
    @dcb326 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I need those GL3s Ronnie has on feet!

  • @kevinchang5865
    @kevinchang5865 Před 9 měsíci

    Welty with the “Nothing in this life happens by coincidence.” God is good! 🙏🏽

  • @topnotch710
    @topnotch710 Před 9 měsíci

    I wanted the ALD preorder but there weren’t any sz14s😢

  • @Phamousillday
    @Phamousillday Před 9 měsíci

    3xs Returning Guest!! Ronnie Fieg!!!! LFG!!

  • @rickeysantos
    @rickeysantos Před 9 měsíci

    About mesh runners- I felt like the 3M mesh stussy Spiridons were before it’s time. Everyone loved the sail color but personally thought the 3M mesh were the ones.

  • @renatorodrigues5016
    @renatorodrigues5016 Před 10 měsíci

    Waiting for my pair to arrive
    Asics Kith x Marvel X-Men Gel

  • @banicksy
    @banicksy Před 9 měsíci

    Did Ronnie just give himself an out?! Haha great episode but I’m gonna need that shoe dog talk episode soon guys

  • @willmaglisceau1275
    @willmaglisceau1275 Před 9 měsíci

    Ronnie with the entourage comic con call back, I’ve been wishing for a Kith x entourage collab forever😭

  • @MetaMan09
    @MetaMan09 Před 9 měsíci +1

    12:29 I’m getting that shoe 💯💯🔥🔥😤😤

  • @justinortiz8838
    @justinortiz8838 Před 10 měsíci

    13:28 Welty spitting facts here

  • @petecastillo8216
    @petecastillo8216 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I always have to adjust my volume when Brendan laughs

  • @florianmiddelkamp414
    @florianmiddelkamp414 Před 9 měsíci

    Anyone knows what sunglasses RF is wearing?

  • @gunniellottjr483
    @gunniellottjr483 Před 10 měsíci

    Wish ATL was my go to when they were on Euclid Ave. Circa 05'06' and Walters downtown ATL

  • @datharo5
    @datharo5 Před 9 měsíci

    I think I've been in that trend with Brendan, I've been looking at Air Zoom Spiridon... I ended up getting a pair of Air Zoom Talaria. But I'm still looking for an OG colorway of Spiridon's

  • @mindieta95
    @mindieta95 Před 9 měsíci

    Matt Welty knows his stuff

  • @swappyist
    @swappyist Před 10 měsíci

    its a complex sneaker podcast for the old head like me who has watched all 100 episodes atleaset 2-3 times a week every week repeat
    :)

  • @BADMANJIG
    @BADMANJIG Před 10 měsíci

    So curious to know how the resell market will work on these because to know what shoe you have you have to open the shoe. But at that point you are almost taking away the whole experience. This really does feel like a way to force the trading aspect which I really like because the real comic fans will actually go out to trade and get the pair they want.

  • @luxurypipeline-tp9ht
    @luxurypipeline-tp9ht Před 10 měsíci

    The undefeated Air Force 1’s were in the Foley Outlet in Alabama

  • @shadetree10000
    @shadetree10000 Před 10 měsíci

    Welty 991 🔥🏆💰

  • @captainobama1
    @captainobama1 Před 9 měsíci

    CONGRATS ON A HUNDRED.

  • @yannickcohall8757
    @yannickcohall8757 Před 9 měsíci

    Can anyone identify the black sweater JLP is wearing in this episode? It is amazing.

  • @vincenttyler4667
    @vincenttyler4667 Před 9 měsíci

    This man preaching 👏 facts. Wish I could tell him jordan 2's ultimate dad shoe.

  • @zanemontego8090
    @zanemontego8090 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I swear I was wondering why he didn’t make a Magneto. Or a Nightcrawler.

  • @richardsowards6020
    @richardsowards6020 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love, love what Ronnie did with these and it would be amazing if brands did this with other collaborators who have multiple releases of the same silhouette

    • @Resist_Oppression
      @Resist_Oppression Před 10 měsíci +2

      Some are okay, some are a miss. The Gambit is a miss. Would have been dope to see a Bobby Drake one.

    • @bern717
      @bern717 Před 9 měsíci +1

      There’s something about Ronnie and Kith collabs that really stand out imo. Because I know if Adidas or Vans or another giant shoe company did this (and they have with DC characters, the Avengers, etc.),, it wouldn’t hit the same. They’d be sitting on shelves only to end up on clearance racks.
      Ronnie jus on another level with presentation, execution, and quality 💯

    • @samleejessop
      @samleejessop Před 9 měsíci

      @@Resist_Oppressionthis is one of the good things about it, the Gambits were actually one of my favourite pairs.

  • @nathani4146
    @nathani4146 Před 9 měsíci

    I just wanna know when collab sneaker will start coming in plus sizes 13+

  • @AvalancheBT
    @AvalancheBT Před 10 měsíci +1

    Congratulations on 100 episodes y’all. Thank you for all the entertainment over the years and always giving me something to watch when I’m slamming a Chipotle bowl 🫶🏿

  • @BookerT69
    @BookerT69 Před 9 měsíci

    The blue jawns Welty got are the best ones

  • @Acontinouslean
    @Acontinouslean Před 10 měsíci

    I never knew why it was called a podcast .. can you just listen to this somewhere ? I’ve only known about it though CZcams

    • @cmn225
      @cmn225 Před 10 měsíci

      because it's a podcast...having visuals doesn't make it not a podcast & yeah you can

    • @Acontinouslean
      @Acontinouslean Před 10 měsíci

      @@cmn225 I guess I’m not even entirely sure what a podcast is . Like, internet only radio? The idea seems so outdated .

    • @cmn225
      @cmn225 Před 9 měsíci

      @@Acontinouslean i think there's more podcasts now than ever so idk how it could be outdated

    • @Acontinouslean
      @Acontinouslean Před 9 měsíci

      @@cmn225 it’s like sirusxm.. I don’t know a single person who uses it

  • @MegaMuff420
    @MegaMuff420 Před 10 měsíci +2

    This is gonna be one for the books

  • @mr_sneaks1381
    @mr_sneaks1381 Před 10 měsíci

    man i got the regular GR kayano 14 cream colorway. so stocked on it and comfort is top notch. Ronnie always on the forefront.

  • @johnpoquiz9969
    @johnpoquiz9969 Před 9 měsíci

    🐐

  • @loganjbaez
    @loganjbaez Před 10 měsíci

    Avia is back 🙌

  • @FunkieFelix
    @FunkieFelix Před 5 měsíci

    W RONNIE 🔥💎🗽

  • @jcory814
    @jcory814 Před 9 měsíci

    Welty keeping the gates well guarded!!!

  • @wolfdesk
    @wolfdesk Před 9 měsíci

    The Nike Air Famished would fit into the mesh runner trend I think.

  • @dimerioustownsend2167
    @dimerioustownsend2167 Před 10 měsíci +6

    S/O Larry June.
    Welty brought him up, now we gotta have him back on the show.

    • @cmn225
      @cmn225 Před 10 měsíci

      word...FSR guests need to be CSS guests too

  • @ThisxFate
    @ThisxFate Před 9 měsíci

    I really love this collaboration. I dont understand why there is so much blue on the magneto shoe. It looks more like mr. Sinister or nightcrawler. Id never look at that and think magneto