Fire Footwear: Sneaker Talk (with Matt Frates)

Jeff Staple is a renowned figure in sneaker lore. His work speaks for itself. Recently he stirred up quite a controversy by making a pair of pigeon SB Dunks available for one lucky sneaker lover. Except this pair was fake. Matt chimes in.---Subscribe to Matt Frates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattfratescreatesLike what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes released on Tuesdays.Follow Matt Frates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfratescreates/Follow Matt Frates on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattfratescreatesReach 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

As the sneaker year ends, not only do we debate whether 2025 is a great sneaker year, but Nike announces the new SNKRS Code program. Matt talks about who this program is for, and whether companies are trying to get sneaker culture outside, because boredom has set in with sneakers. ---Subscribe to Matt Frates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattfratescreatesLike what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes released on Tuesdays.Follow Matt Frates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfratescreates/Follow Matt Frates on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattfratescreatesReach 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

Big news broke that Steph Curry and Under Armor had ended their long-standing partnership. Speculation is running wild as to where Steph will end up. There is a brand out there that excites Matt more than others. Wherever he ends up, his legacy will be defined by long into retirement.---Subscribe to Matt Frates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattfratescreatesLike what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes released on Tuesdays.Follow Matt Frates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfratescreates/Follow Matt Frates on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattfratescreatesReach 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

Matt uses the Bull Airs "The Scarecrow" shoe, and the processing of video making with it, as a means of inspiration recently. Even in the darkest of times, the smallest of things can light that fire of inspiration. Go out and get it. ---Subscribe to Matt Frates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattfratescreatesLike what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes released on Tuesdays.Follow Matt Frates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfratescreates/Follow Matt Frates on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattfratescreatesReach 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

Every year the Doernbecher Freestyle Series is unveiled as a vessel to raise money for a children's hospital. As sneakers have grown over the the years, so has the negative criticism of the shoes within the series. Matt talks about showing a bit more grace with these.---Subscribe to Matt Frates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattfratescreatesLike what you hear? Help this content grow: https://ko-fi.com/firefootwearpodNew episodes released on Tuesdays.Follow Matt Frates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfratescreates/Follow Matt Frates on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattfratescreatesReach 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