Trinidad James Breaks Down Designing His Own Sneaker | 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. In this episode, they are joined by Trinidad James, a member of the Complex family and Full Size Run co-host. Trinidad talks about his Hommewrk brand and landmark first sneaker collaboration with Saucony, explaining exactly how the shoes happened and reliving the moment he sold out of them at ComplexCon. Also, the co-hosts discuss Joe's squandered rollerblading career and reflect on the impact Virgil Abloh had in sneakers.
EPISODE CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Start of episode
1:00 - Guys discuss movie, House of Gucci
6:00 - Brendan loses $1,000 & JLP talks rollerblading
11:00 - Guys talk Virgil Abloh's legacy
16:00 - Sneaker Giveaway of the Week
24:00 - Trinidad James joins the podcast
28:00 - Trinidad talks designing his first shoe
35:00 - Trinidad on the research he did for his sneaker
43:00 - Trinidad talks the importance of not proofreading
50:00 - JLP talks Trinidad's marketing & ComplexCon booth
57:00 - Trinidad talks his next shoe
1:00:00 - Trinidad talks his memories of Virgil Abloh
1:04:37 - End of episode
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What's your favorite Virgil Abloh sneaker design?
Nike Waffle Racer (W) in Black with the Pink soles. I'm gonna get so much hate for this...
The black pair of 5’s
I think the OG presto
Nike Air Max 97 "Off White" and Nike Vapormax "Off White"
Nike The 10 Air Max 97 x Off-White
I'm happy for Trinidad man it feels good to see someone being themselves all the time and being appreciated for it
People hated on James and he made his own lane 🔥 still able to make money and take care of his family if that's falling off then shit take me there salute to Trinidad
💯!!!
Great episode, definitely love seeing the podcast extended fam edition with DAD. Need more episodes with him
I appreciate how you guys actually brought up the fact of having non sneaker knowledgeable people on FSR. I used to absolutely hate it . But if it helps expose you guys to a bigger audience then I’m all for it !
ngl i still hate it
Whatever gets FSR to a million subs, I'm all for it. I feel like the Sneaker Purist Crowd wants to see the Sneaker Space die with their attitude.
always a pleasure to experience Trinidad's perspective, energy and all round a quality individual. Super chill episode as usual, cheers to the crew!
Trinidad! ultra proud of you. Especially cos of how you rep Trinidad and the entire African diaspora! you've done amazingly
and i pray you make everything you wish as successful as your collab. muchos proudos
If Virgil's family allow it and of course when the time is right - I'd really love to see what Virgil had planned. If they released any sketches of what he would do with his sneaker ideas or his plans that would be a great exhibition of work. Amazed at his work rate even more, he knew he didn't have long but kept pushing out amazing product.
I was literally thinking to myself “I wonder if Dad will come on the podcast.” when I was listening last week
Best guest of the season
Welty’s face when he realized he fumbled the year the 5s came out was premium content
Salute to Dad.. complex family ... artist.. designer..man has a good life respect
Waited all week for this episode. Long Live Virgil, it will never be the same.
Reading about people grabbing multi-figures monthly as incomes in investments even in this crazy days in the stock market.
Any pointers on how to make substantial progress in earning, cus it would be much appreciated.
And I understand that you've got to have an Idea on what you wanna invest in carefully before going in.
The best piece of advice would be to not put too much in cryptocurrencies. Most have no actual use except for those who are already wealthy to pump and dump.
An opportunity that was once a fear, is now my full-time career. A career that has not only helped changed my life and the people around me…… I will forever be grateful.
I have made good profits from my investment in cryptocurrency since I started trading with Mrs Sandra. And that’s part of my passive income…
I start the episode but then start scrolling through the comments and I’m just like piecing together in my mind where it’s about to go 😂
I’ll be honest, when Dunne and Welty announced that James was going to be the guest, it was a letdown for me (disclaimer: I enjoy his stuff don’t get me wrong). But after listening to the podcast, major major props to him for really being thoughtful and letting his creativity flow with the release of his own show. AND tying it back to his roots AND taking care of the family…that’s true goat status. Respect
I've always thought Trinidad is an amazing person. Very happy about your success. Trinidad's daily IG inspirational videos keep me going.
Are his shoes going to be available like commonly in stores or are they going to be special orders or what in the future? Cuz honestly if they only hit stock x in the end I won't be able to afford them...will be a sought after Grail at that point which is cool I just got rent I got to take care of my dog with cancer and that type of thing so basically what I'm asking is how's the common man going to be able to get these shoes? 🙂
Rest in Peace Mr. Virgil
Beautiful episode. Loved it
Happy for DAD getting his flowers. I loved all Virgil talk, I bet Complex could do a documentary about all those conversations and DMs with Virgil.
Definitely copped me a pair. First time I was able to get something for retail in a long time! Can’t wait to get em!
Good one! Shoutout Trinidad James … Doing a great job!
Hell yea shout out to complex for his Dad deserves it and it's a clean ass design
Great episode
I'm not on social media other than CZcams and I forgot the release date. Went to try and find some today, and it was a no go. Already reselling for $200 and $300. $500 in my size 13!
Trinidad congrats on everything. Awesome guest and episode
Need worldwide releases of all of the new Hommewrk stuff
I can’t believe there are not more people watching these episodes. Real gold for OG sneakerheads.
tbh, the views are probably reflective of the size of the OG sneakerhead audience. What they need to do is push this more to a wider audience - this is a fun show for all levels of sneaker lovers, but it only lines up with the hardcores so far
"I feel incredible. It's a great time in my life." - Dad I feel that so hard.
James = Well articulated! Nice one Gentlemen. Off-White, On-White RIP Virgil aka Deconstruct King!
Just got my pair of Hommewrk's I'm hand SOOOO GOOD just started the video, excited to see what Dad has to say about what went in to them
Watching Welty grow is beautiful
Extreme rollerblading!!! It was a thing
Wow! Congrats Trin! I’m getting those 💯
I live for y’all and love you guys!
Hands down mine are the Blazer All Hollows Eve. That shoe is simply gorgeous
Trinidad, HERE are you!!!
There is only before and after Virgil abloh. Rest in peace, the top of the top tier. 🙏
I would LOVE to have those SB's, wanted em for a long time.
My size in the hibiscus sold out, hopefully I can cop the black pair. Hearing Trinidad speak on this is inspiring. I would like to open a boutique that would also accommodate disabled people's footwear needs in a way that I wish other places would. I won't give the idea away lol. Also a brand/in house line, & I would love to do collabs
Peace from California! ✌🏽
Trinidad James is a real class act, he really does his hommewrk💐
First and foremost R.I.P. Virgil 🕊 Such a legend, gon way too soon man !
Damn, what a giveaway sneaker ! Such a beautiful sneaker
Been waiting for another #DAD episode. Such an amazing talk
Shout out to him for real, big congrats on the sneaker ! I can't until that dream comes true for me 🙏🏽
wishing the best for trinidad always
My favorite Virgil sneaker is the Off White Hyperdunk. I like how it’s all white, upper has flyknit & translucent mesh with translucent sole & strap, amazing nike swoosh, tongue is amazing. Happy I got My pair when I did. They going for $3,000+ on StockX now. Shit’s Crazy.
Saucony did do a PlayCloths(Clipse) collab tho...
Everyone in our era was in awe of The Mighty Ducks and so we played hockey. Living in California at the time ice Hockey wasn't nearly as popular but then Gretzky moved to LA and everything changed. But yeah Roller hockey was huge in the 90's and extreme inline was just as big if not bigger. I played roller hockey for 10 years. Never got into the extreme stuff but its just as cool as a lot of the skateboarding stuff imo but it wasnt as hip or trendy as skateboarding and it kind of died out. I'd like to get back into rollerblading for exercise though.
Can't believe me just watch. 👍
Congratulations Trinidad James ❤🙌🙏😎👍💯%> love the shoe 🙏🙌
Daily routine on fridays take the train listening to Spotify get to work put on the YT video. Also so glad you got Dad was gonna day in FSR live you should get JLP again so this works perfect
Virgil Was Here ♐✨
I’d love a pair too !🥲
This man deserves his own shoes fr! He over came a lot. People counted him out and he pushed right through it.
When and where can we cop the sauconys!!
Dude I really Love DAD! Such a cool and humble guy... doesn't get any better.
That’s funny because I was about to hit them up on Twitter about halo stealing “drip flip or skip” lol
I have an extensive jazz and jazz low pro collection, and it goes without saying that i need to add these shoes from Trinidad to the fleet.
Dude I literally say a kid today with the canary dunks on. Absolutely beat to shit. Kid said his friend has a skate shop, told him he could only have the canary dunks if he SKATED IN THEM. That was just so real and authentic to me.
Trinidad James Puts In Work word to A$AP
Is that another colorway I’m peeping too?! 👀👀 Trinidad got ‘em mismatching.
Bay shore roller rink sunrise highway wow JLP real long islander. Shout out Brentwood!
I need that black pair 👀👀
Welty seems so happy for Dad. 😢
THINGS THAT YOU DESERVE COME TO YOU....AMEN
Another episode of Full Size Run with special guest Joe Lapluma ::Jim Jones voice::
Just watched that episode lol
@@mikem4314 😂
The hibiscus is malaysia’s national flower so i need this trinidad.
Anyone know where I can get that shirt Trinidad has on??
Would love to know the book name that you read on the "how to" 🤔
The Unkle dunk was not designed by Futura. It uses artwork from Futura like the atoms and pointman etc but the shoe was not actually designed by him. He has said this himself in an older interview.
Not sure if you knew this about Trinidad James. When he came out with "gold", he was actually a nobody, working at a boutique outlet on the outside of Lenox Mall, in ATL... IDK how FSR pick this guy up.... Must be some good connect
Saucony back in the day was a hit when I was growing up in the 90’s I think they gonna make a run an come back. The black and silver joints was the ones
Love Saucony! I still have two pairs from the early 2000s, and both are in great shape! Great silhouettes and awesome quality. The Jazz is one of my favorite models.
Sauconys are fire they never left imo people are just hypebeasts...if it's not a Jordan/Dunk/Yeezy/Off-White they sleep on it
The Complex Sneakers Podcast: FSR edition
man... they really gave away a pair of Dunkles. CRAZY
How do you guys feel about new balance becoming the new “cool” shoe to wear?
Me personally, I say, welcome to the DMV. 😁
NBs always been fly i don't get the hype...people just love tryna be like the next dude/chick i guess
Given Virgil’s recent passing and LV’s recent willingness to collaborate with streetwear brands and icons like Supreme and Nigo, do you guys think a Nike x LV official collaboration could potentially occur to honor Virgil? And how would this collaboration make you guys feel and how influential do you think it will impact the culture of fashion and sneakers? Also, which shoes would you guys like to see? Thanks!
YOOOOOOOOOO DAD IN THE BUILDING
“FOREVER” RIP VIRGIL
Shoutout grind plates
So tell me if you got the chance to work with a sneaker brand what would that brand be and why
I loaded up halo last week and thought that was crazy when I saw that 😂😂😂
where can i get a pair retail?
I’m tryna cop
Next Drop should be in South Africa 🇿🇦 contact Shelflife store 🏬
Bring Matt from Corporate on the show!
Where can I get an acg hat
This question is for everyone on the panel, back in the dayWhat was everyone’s sneaker freaker magazine issue? and why?
Welty really showed his age bringing up the 1998 source magazine 😂
back to footlocker guys™️, its over.
Brendan a damn menace for what he did to Joes shoes lol 😂
Luckily when the 10 first dropped I bought them all except 3 and since then got the sail4s and metallic 5s. Glad i kept all them and didn’t sell them. I’ve worn the 1s into the ground crazy how mych there worth
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💯💢💥💥💥🚀🚀🚀
Aggressive inline is the term you were looking for
1’s and rubber dunks
Favorite Virgil sneaker design Nike presto but full size run should have travie mc coy as a host too
Virgil did have his own Silhouette the forgotten Rubber Dunk.
He is not making music anymore?
Dunn with the Eminem outfit on haha
TRIPLE CCC
boom
Go back to the FSR episode with JLP - he is absolutely right about telling Welty and Dunne that good internet is good internet. 😂