Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates)

• Who Is Matt Frates?

  Fire Footwear is nearing its third birthday, and looking back on the journey to this point is essential as this podcast grows. Matt sits behind the mic reminiscing about where things started, where they are, and where he wants them to go for the future of this podcast. If you found Fire Footwear recently, this is your chance to get to know the host a little bit more. ---Like what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes every Monday.Follow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@firefootwearpodReach out to me with questions or thoughts: [email protected] more amazing podcasts, please visit the Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/mimnpodcastsContact us: [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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• Social Media Toxicity

  Expounding on his initial episode about the Urban Necessities story, Matt goes into the human elements behind the aftermath. Social media is a mainstay in society and while it has its benefits, it also has many pitfalls. The Urban Necessities situation has been an example of the toxicity that social media can traffic in: taking sides, false narratives, ignorant opinions and more. ---Like what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes every Monday.Follow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@firefootwearpodReach out to me with questions or thoughts: [email protected] more amazing podcasts, please visit the Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/mimnpodcastsContact us: [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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• Urban Necessities

  Urban Necessities, a popular sneaker consignment shop, is under fire due to allegations of defaulted payments and lacking customer service. Matt gives an overall take with the information had at the time (more has since been revealed). Like other scandals before it, Urban Necessities tests the trust of the sneaker community.---Like what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes every Monday.Follow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@firefootwearpodReach out to me with questions or thoughts: [email protected] more amazing podcasts, please visit the Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/mimnpodcastsContact us: [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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• Some Iconic Sneaker Moments

  The nostalgia brought on by the NBA Finals has Matt thinking about iconic moments in sneaker history. This episode presents 15 seminal moments along the road to sneaker culture in 2025. While sports helped drastically shape the mold of what is sneaker culture today, there are other moments sprinkled in that have had major impacts as well. What is your favorite moment?---Like what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes every Monday.Follow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@firefootwearpodReach out to me with questions or thoughts: [email protected] more amazing podcasts, please visit the Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/mimnpodcastsContact us: [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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• Breaking Down the Nike Price Hikes

  Nike has raised prices, seemingly in response to trade decisions and conditions globally in 2025. Sneaker prices have be steadily going up over the years, but consumers continue to pay. With more attention paid to the prices of sneakers, Matt dives into today's prices compared to historical prices (adjusted the inflation) to see if things are as bad as we are making them out to be.---Like what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes every Monday.Follow Fire Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefootwearpod/?hl=enFollow Fire Footwear on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@firefootwearpodReach out to me with questions or thoughts: [email protected] more amazing podcasts, please visit the Matty Ice Media Network: https://www.mattyicemedia.com/mimnpodcastsContact us: [email protected] podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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