In this episode, I talk about the discussions and pushback about Complex’s Sneaker of the Year list. I’m also joined by Hass from My First Kicks to discuss what it’s like attending ComplexCon and does going to ComplexCon count as being outside? Later we talk about his sneaker podcast journey, networking and becoming undeniable.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

01:13 - My Thoughts on Complex's Sneaker of the Year List

03:10 - A Sneaker Has to Resell or Be Notable to Make the List

05:12 - Do They Reward Friends? Probably Not

05:54 - Is There Payola? Or Just Favours?

08:37 - Who Really Makes the List? 

10:05 - Defensive of the List: It's Really Hard

13:21 - That's ShowBiz!

15:28 - What's It Like Attending ComplexCon?

35:05 - Does Going to ComplexCon Count as Being Outside?

40:26 - Sneaker of the Year Panel

49:24 - Making My First Kicks Undeniable 

Episode also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YLzQkYZbpOs