Sneaker Love with Matty Ice

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Love: something the world needs more of. Sneakers are a commodity currently surrounded by greed, but are built on a foundation of mutual love. Matty Ice, a sneaker lover, wants to share that love with the world. The sneaker game may be flawed, but the culture has always been filled with love. Join host Matty Ice in reflective and authentic conversation, centered around sneakers and what we love about them. New episodes every Wednesday. Social Media: https://linktr.ee/sneakerlovepodcast Matty Ice Media: https://linktr.ee/MattyIceMedia

Matt "Matty Ice" Frates


    • Feb 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Sneaker Love with Matty Ice

    Episode 19: Are Any Sneakers Truly Exclusive Anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 17:36


    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

    Episode 18: The Most Underrated Air Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 20:10


    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

    Episode 17: Has Sneaker Culture Lost Its Way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 21:16


    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

    Episode 16: MLK Day | Nike's Vaccine Policy | Air Force 1 | Listener Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 21:17


    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

    Episode 15: Where Are All The Dunk Retros?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 17:54


    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

    Episode 14: The Most Anticipated Sneakers of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 27:48


    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

    Episode 13: 2021 Sneaker of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 29:30


    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

    Episode 12: Best Christmas Colorways

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 20:32


    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

    Episode 11: The Air Jordan XI

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 20:06


    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

    Episode 10: SoleSavy and Building Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 20:44


    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

    Episode 9: Rest In Power, Virgil Abloh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 21:07


    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

    Episode 8: Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 19:41


    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

    Episode 7: Adidas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 23:04


    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

    Episode 6: The Nike Dunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 21:51


    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

    Episode 5: Kanye West

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 21:02


    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

    Episode 4: Virgil Abloh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 20:31


    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

    Episode 3: Tinker Hatfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 20:43


    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

    Episode 2: Travis Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 20:46


    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

    Episode 1: Matty Ice Sneakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 16:36


    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

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