On this episode we look at a Patron-sponsored question of “What Clothes To Wear With Kicks?”  I’ve never viewed myself as a fashion connoisseur by any means but I will attempt to tackle this one with my perspective Then I’ll talk about what pairs I’m trying to get, it changed from last week, still in… Continue reading What I Wear With Kicks

On this episode we look at a Patron-sponsored question of “What Even IS a ‘Good Sneaker’?”  Is it materials, fit, exclusivity/rarity or some combination?  Of course this is subjective but I will discuss it here nonetheless! Then I’ll talk about what pair I’m trying to get, it’s something I’ve been needing for a while to… Continue reading What Makes For A Good Sneaker?

You can support this podcast and get early access to episodes plus exclusive episodes at: patreon.com/ActualFanOfSneakers We discuss New Balance a lot on this podcast and this episode it’s happening again! Here I delve into my “+1” theory of what brands are popular at any given time and surprise surprise – it’s New Balance right… Continue reading Another New Balance Rant

In this episode it’s rant time! Ranting about sites that sell us things we like such as sneakers, why the sites are bad and how they could / should be better. Then, I talk a bit about the pair I bought for my February pick up and what other pairs I’d consider breaking my “one… Continue reading Crappy Sneaker Websites

In this episode we have a Patron-suggested topic about buying sneakers we either can’t afford, don’t need or both.  What are some of the reasons behind this?  Hear me give some unresearched, unqualified and probably terrible straight from the gut psychological analysis! Then, I talk a bit about what pairs I considered buying, but didn’t… Continue reading Buying Sneakers You “Don’t Need”

In this episode we go over another suggestion from a listener about sneaker rental services like Kyx, how they work and what type of use case they could have. Then, I talk a bit about what pairs I’m thinking of grabbing and what models I think are gonna be the “it” models this year. And… Continue reading We’re Renting Sneakers Now?

In this episode we answer a suggestions from a Patron about Hypebeasts, their origin and what role they currently play in the Sneaker landscape. Then, I talk a bit about the NYC Subway / Alife Shadow 6ks as well as pairs I’m looking forward to. And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming pairs. Thanks… Continue reading Hypebeasts

In this episode we answer some suggestions from listeners about buying used kicks, legit checking shoes and sneaker forum experiences from back in the day. Then, I talk a bit about the Street Sweet and White Rabbit Shadow 6ks as well as the next pair I have coming in And finally as usual, my thoughts… Continue reading Is Buying Used Kicks a Good Idea?

In this episode we address a request from a listener about when precisely to buy sneakers to get them at the best price, dealing with non-hype but tough-to-predict prices. Then, pairs I have coming in and pairs I wanna get!  Shadow 6000s and Diadora N9000s on deck? And finally as usual, my thoughts on upcoming… Continue reading Getting Shoes Under Retail

In this episode per request we start the “Beginner’s series” of podcasts and I gotta kick it off with my favorite sneaker “category”, the SB Dunk Then I’ll discuss a pair I picked up recently and have on the way…  It’s Matrix-y! Finally of course we get into thoughts on some more upcoming 2022 pairs.… Continue reading Beginners Guide To SB Dunks