Top 5 podcasts for sneakerheads

If there’s one thing we know podcasts do really well, it’s getting deep into topics that may seem niche from the outside. Alex Lopategui takes a look at 5 podcast about sneakers… 

Whether you’ve battled the elements queuing outside the sneaker store overnight awaiting a release or you simply know who Joe La Puma is, being a sneaker head is all encompassing. Frequently asked questions are “where did all your money go?” And “do you have a plug?”. There is no telling just how much bringing a new sneaker home can mean to someone. Its yours to keep, beat or sell.

Designers such as Tinker Hatfield (Nike) and Fujiwara Hiroshi (Fragment) have produced some of the most culturally iconic sneakers of all time. Now with the audience widening, a plethora of designers have entered the conversation in an attempt to cement their place in sneaker history. Here are 5 podcasts to help you understand everything ‘sneakerhead’:

Sneakernomics

Hosted by BBC Radio 4, this is your go to podcast for sneaker history. They follow the paths set by legendary artisans such as Chuck Taylor (Converse) and Tinker Hatfield (Nike) explaining how sneakers became the most culturally relevant objects of our time. Listen >>>

The Complex Sneakers Podcast

If you want a masterful commentary on kicks, tune in here. Joe La Puma, host of the biggest sneaker show in the world, runs this podcast with maestros Matt Welty and Brendan Dunne. They talk about new releases, news and much more each week. The place you need to be if you want to keep up to date. Listen >>>

Sz 10 Podcast

If you enjoy a little comedic twist to your podcasts then Sean and Mike have delivered. A comedy sneaker news and discussion podcast that will not fail to have you in stitches…😉. Some very honest opinions on some very famous people with no fear of cancellation! Listen >>>

Sneaker Reseller Podcast

For those of you with more of an entrepreneurial mindset, the sneaker resale market has enriched and enticed thousands worldwide. Personally having done very well in the market, YouTuber josh aka ‘The Lucky Botter’, speaks on his personal experiences, tips and tricks with the help of some very special guests. Listen >>>

The Sneaker Podcast

Aptly named, this podcast discusses the intersection between lifestyle, music and culture with a heavy focus on sneakers. Literally a show where a bunch of guys sit around a table and talk, you really feel as if you are having a Sunday weekend cool-down meal with the boys. Listen >>>