Fire Footwear: Sneakers Talk (with Matt Frates) – Détails, épisodes et analyse

A Ma Maniere cemented their legacy as one of the most popular collaborators in the game with the news of their "While You Were Sleeping" collection; a collection of six silhouettes. Is Nike trying to tell us something with this? Rumor has it that Nike, trying desperately to gain back the sneaker consumer, is toying around with a sneaker subscription model. Matt breaks down what both of these news items could mean for the culture.

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Nike recently released a remixed version of the classic Jordan 4 called, the Jordan 4 RM. The first colorway, associated with famed BMX star Nigel Sylvester, has been a massive hit. The real question comes down to the place this shoe has in the future of the culture? Has Nike missed an opportunity to blend both old and new here? Matt discusses.

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In this bonus episode of Fire Footwear, Matt gives his thoughts on the influx of Yeezys hitting Adidas' website.

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Calendar year 2021 is nearly over, and with thousands of sneakers releasing this year, it's time to choose the best of the best. Sneaker of the Year isn't all about hype, but about story, drop success, and impact it has on the sneaker community. Matty Ice goes over his most prominent shoes in 2021, and in the end gives his pick for the best of the bunch.

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Christmas and sneakers have a rich history, both with the NBA and the sneaker community as a whole. The story arc of sneakers and Christmas follows two paths, those worn in the NBA on Christmas Day, and those beloved within the sneaker community. Join Matty Ice as he dives into the history and his favorites for each.

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The Air Jordan XI is one of the most iconic in the Jordan lineage, but it is also was a huge risk at the time of its release. A favorite of the man himself, MJ, the 11 has stood the test of time and become one of the most coveted. Every December a release is dedicated to the 11, and its place in sneaker culture is nearly unrivaled.

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The sneaker world has been lacking a critical part of what makes it so special: community. In today's Us versus Them world, the folks at SoleSavy are trying to bring community back to sneakers. Not only are they building a business based on helping people get sneakers for retail, but the organic, family-oriented community they have built is doing so much more for the future of sneakers.

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This episode was supposed to be about something else entirely, but the death of Virgil Abloh rocked the sneaker community to its core. His life and legacy was about more than fashion or shoes, and this episode goes into that legacy while Matty Ice talks about the Virgil designs that mean the most to him. Rest in Power Virgil.

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In an episode where there was no plan, host Matty Ice starts thinking about sneaker shops. One that comes to mind that has had a huge impact on today's market? Union. Starting way back in the late 1980s, Chris Gibbs and company have been instrumental in paying homage to popular Jordan models.

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In the landscape of sneakers Nike tends to dominate the space, but Adidas is right behind it. Adidas' long history goes well beyond today's hype market as its ties to the athletic community stem back to the 1920s. While it may not seem as if Adidas is on the same level as Nike and Jordan brand, learning the rich history of the company will give a better perspective as to its true stamp on sneakers today.

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