Sneaker Love with Matty Ice

Exclusivity defines sneakers today, but are sneakers ever truly exclusive? With the inspiration of Union's "Passport Pack" of Dunk Lows being a time before resale, when region specific shoes made it impossible to get something, it got Matty Ice thinking about the truly exclusive shoes.New episodes every Wednesday.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw20RHrdFl4uMFT8zeP5pgwSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcastMatty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/podcast-lineup

Getting back to the main theme of the show, the love of sneakers, Matt dives into a main question. Is there such a thing as a underrated Air Jordan in today's sneaker world? In a world constantly filled with releases, is there a silhouette we have forgotten about? Soliciting answers from the sneaker fam themselves, Matty Ice gives you his most underrated Air Jordan.New episodes every Wednesday.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw20RHrdFl4uMFT8zeP5pgwSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcastMatty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/podcast-lineup

The term "sneaker culture" used to mean something; a descriptor of what made the sneaker community so tight knit. Nowadays it feels like the culture has changed. With so many choices, niche markets like NFTs, and collecting for the sake of likes on social media, Matt wonders if the world of sneakers has lost its way? Sneaker love is about the shoes and how they make you feel. Does that matter to the masses anymore?New episodes every Wednesday.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw20RHrdFl4uMFT8zeP5pgwSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcastMatty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/podcast-lineup

Recording on MLK Day (despite getting the date wrong), Sneaker Love returns to ask the question of "Do you expect morality from your favorite brands?". As Nike fires its unvaccinated employees, costing people jobs, do you care as long as the shoes get to your doorstep? The Air Force 1 is getting some retro love in the form of old colorways being re-released. Matt also takes listener questions for the first time.New episodes every Wednesday.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw20RHrdFl4uMFT8zeP5pgwMatty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com

At the core of sneaker culture there is a healthy respect for the past. When it comes to Air Jordans, the brand is always willing to bring back an old classic in the form of a retro. Despite seeing it with many shoes, we never see retros of SB Dunks; why is that? With so many we sneaker lovers would to see back, why does Nike SB keep them locked in the vault?New episodes every Wednesday.Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw20RHrdFl4uMFT8zeP5pgwMatty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com

Happy New Year sneaker fam! In this first installment of 2022, Matty Ice comes to you in both audio and video form! Every year promises lots of heat, and 2022 is no exception. This episode breaks down the already known releases that pique Matt's interests, including a big year for the Jordan 4. What are your favorite upcoming releases this year?Find the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22Pn4MM95FP1M0hR3mQVSwSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcastMatty Ice Media Network webpage: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/podcast-lineup

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.New episodes every Wednesday.Social Media: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcastMatty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/podcast-lineup

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.New episodes every Wednesday.Social Media: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcastMatty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/team

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.New episodes every Wednesday.Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/podcast-lineup

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.New episodes every Wednesday.Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com

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.New episodes every Wednesday.Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/podcast-lineup

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.New episodes every Wednesday.Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/podcast-lineup

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.New episodes every Wednesday.Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/podcast-lineup

The Nike Dunk is one of the most sought after silhouettes in today's market, but its history is interesting. What started out as a stroke of marketing genius turned into a forgotten shoe. In comes the skateboarding community and the story arc of the Nike Dunk was changed forever.New episodes every Wednesday.Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/MattyIceMedia

Kanye West, while eccentric, has had quite an impact on the sneaker community we know today. From his Chicago connections with Virgil and Don C, to his time with Nike, to now, Yeezy has given us some of the most iconic silhouettes of all-time. His vision is similar to Virgils in that the art is the true passion; bringing a different kind of art and sustainability to the masses.New episodes every Wednesday.Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcast

Virgil Abloh is one of the biggest names in fashion today. His love for fashion began with his architecture roots, and blossomed into some of the most well-known and hyped Nike shoes of the last five years. While his shoes are iconic, he differs from other collaborators in the intent of his vision. Showing love to lesser hyped silhouettes and models, his artistic vision is one of bringing art to the sneaker masses; truly embodying sneaker love. Another piece in the puzzle that is today's sneaker world.New episodes every Wednesday.Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcast

The history of today's current sneaker culture began long before Travis Scott lent his design eye to it. For there to be hype, there had to be hype-worthy products. In steps Tinker Hatfield, the possible Architect of today's culture. He was called in to save Nike's relationship with Michael Jordan, and in doing so, created some of the most iconic Nike and Jordan silhouettes of all-time. Without Tinker, there is no Travis. New episodes every Wednesday.Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcast

The sneaker game has evolved into a market built around hype for even the most mundane release. Long gone are the days of walking into a store and getting a shoe that sat. Travis Scott has left an indisputable imprint on the sneaker world, touching many silhouettes other haven't. Is the Travis Scott OG High Mocha the start of the change in today's market? What's your favorite of his designs?New episodes every Wednesday.Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcast

In the first episode of the reincarnation of his sneaker channel, Matty Ice, sneaker lover and former replica YouTuber, brings his love of sneakers to the airwaves. If you're listening, it's because you love sneakers the way he does. Matty shares his sneaker origin story as well as his vision for the future. Join in and share your original story and love for sneakers!New episodes every Wednesday.Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcast