How Many Sneakers Is Too Many? | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. In this week's episode, the hosts discuss how big their personal sneaker collections are and how often they've reached the point of having to downsize. What do you do when you have too many sneakers? Is a storage unit for your shoes really a good idea? What's the best way to donate footwear that you're not using? The questions are relevant for anyone who's spent years amassing sneakers at an unreasonable rate. Also in this episode, the hosts reflect briefly on Met Gala fashion and dream up what their own Ben Baller chains would look like.
EPISODE CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start of Show
05:00 - Welty shares some fun knowledge on the Adidas NMDs
10:00 - Brendan & Welty talks Kaws not liking to wear the Kaws Jordan 4
15:00 - JLP talks why he wrote 'Endless Summer' on his Black Cat Air Jordan 4s
20:00 - Sneaker Giveaway of the Week
25:00 - JLP talks his mom giving away his Flint Jordan 9s
30:00 - The guys talk quarantine and reorganizing their sneakers
35:00 - The guys talk giving away their sneakers and great places to donate your sneakers to
40:00 - Brendan talks about cutting his shoes down to 100 pairs, the guys disagree.
45:00 - Welty doesn't want advice on how to give away shoes, Brendan on storage units as a bad look
50:00 - The guys talk about the sneakers they have doubles of in their collection.
55:00 - Welty talks about his fave sneakers that he donated
1:00:00 - Welty talks about getting a car to donate sneakers to goodwill
1:05:00 - End of episode.
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@Complex 2 жыл бұрын

How many pairs of sneakers do you own?

@jamesbondlegal2g564 2 жыл бұрын

1😭👌🏽🤵🏽👌🏽

@pacinomontana8506 2 жыл бұрын

Like 30 something

@pacinomontana8506 2 жыл бұрын

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@user-eq5qp 2 жыл бұрын

Like 2-3

@Noctis198 2 жыл бұрын

67 now

@goldeneyejunior7425 2 жыл бұрын

I really love this episode and the timing. I have been working on reducing my sneaker collection. I have 80 pair which may not sound alot to people but to me it was getting out of hand. Time to focus on saving and building wealth. Time spent on chasing shoes ,entering draws and all other things to get a shoe can be spent on other things(like family or connecting with people. Don't get me wrong I LOVE SNEAKERS. Just don't want my life to just revolve only around accumulating more SNEAKERS.

@Dreweybaby 2 жыл бұрын

Get 20 more n ur good

@goldeneyejunior7425 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dreweybaby 😀😀😀

@Tebowtv 2 жыл бұрын

I will buy some

@terrencet202 Жыл бұрын

To each his own but everytime somebody says things like that like they cant buy shoes anymore or enter draws for shoes because they have to focus on family and building wealth, i wonder how is going after a shoe stopping all those things? Like cant both be done? 🤔I think im doing both...idk🤷🏾

@josegurrola9021 2 жыл бұрын

This episode turned into Sneakerheads Anonymous lol. I had a lil cousin that wears the same size as me so I blessed with about 7-8 pairs. So now I got more space and he has a full rotation of kicks. Win win situation

@TheCNSR 2 жыл бұрын

Every other day I have the internal dialogue of getting the collection down to 100 as well 😅 It would actually be decent for rotations as well because every pair gets 3 or 4 wears in the year compared to none in 2+ years. I get the feeling Joe's got so much rare/high resell value pairs in his collection, that the bulk sale he'd opt for would be like a retirement plan to make a couple years of salary 😂 This was very relatable dialogue 👌🏾Also, Ghanian is pronounced "gah-nee-uh n".

@nabulls9642 2 жыл бұрын

fam I watch your videos as much for the creps as any other part of the vid. always coming with the fire bro

@ibrandoncortes 2 жыл бұрын

My comment may be overseen but your guys podcast is like therapy to me lol. I work all night in a hospital constantly overthinking things but you guys make my Friday nights so much easier. I instantly forget about my problems and get out of my own mind which I’m always in. So I just want to thank you guys.

@ericjohnson8796 2 жыл бұрын

Best shoe to fly in: Nike Sock Dart. ALSO: If you can't compress shoes in your bag, no big. Just fill them with all the socks you pack to make use of the space.

@damn_aykroyd7287 2 жыл бұрын

I loved sneakers since I was a kid in the 90s and collected for years getting to a large amount however I’ve narrowed down to sub 20 pairs now. I have a rule now that whatever I get I need to actually wear along along with get one/drop one rule otherwise it’s just consumerism and bad for the environment. I’ve learnt to appreciate the amazing pairs I do own, style them up but still appreciate and loves the designs of new sneakers, collabs etc without having to own every pair, hell I’m back to buying only two new ones a year. I still enjoy and engage myself in your podcast and FSR etc. Maybe and this might only be me, you can be a sneaker head without owning everything that comes out. Keep up the great work lads 👍

@seize3 2 жыл бұрын

I think it really depends on your situation. Like $1500 can't get you a big space in California but it can in South Carolina lol. Also, have to think about your spouse. I can't imagine many spouses will be happy seeing sneaker boxers in every other room 😬 I only have about 40 and I think that's too much 😂

@nikoenciso01 2 жыл бұрын

I have 15 and I wanted 40 but this is allt already and I find I dont wear some I think I'm restart with just like 7 to 8 shoes now

@derrickhucks2924 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Charleston, SC, average rent for a 2 bedroom here is in fact $1,500. In my 2 bedroom I have just over 50 pairs between sneakers, couple pairs of dress shoes, and a couple pair of Crocs.

@stuartswanton1676 2 жыл бұрын

Feels like this episode came at the right time, I've just gone through my collection and downsized considerably. Pairs that I will never wear again and don't hold any sentimental value to me I got rid of - and I'm sure that if I needed them again I could find a pair easily. Getting rid of a inline Air Max 1 for £80-£120 doesn't seem like much but getting rid of 10 pairs makes the value a lot more appealing! Rather keep pairs that are hard to find, or that I wear a lot and let someone else enjoy a pair of mine more than I would.

@fanorazafindrakoto6173 2 жыл бұрын

I started making a "grail" list because I didn't want to set a limit on the amount of shoes I have, but I found myself buying too many pairs I didn't care about just cuz I thought the price was good and then never wearing them again. With the grail list, now I can only buy pairs that are on that list (still 100+ pairs long), but at least it keeps my hunt focused

@londonsnkrz9265 2 жыл бұрын

Most informative sneaker show out there, really do appreciate the knowledge and experience that all you guys share 👍🤜👊

@allenclaudius 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best episode I have seen! I think the fact that it is so relatable, is what makes it good.

@Sneakahead555 2 жыл бұрын

Welty always brings out that DIFFERENT sneaker, love those ! Brendan with the "butler" joke was hilarious ! The conversation on the collections was absolutely amazing ! I've always been that guy known for having a lot of shoes and i hate telling people how much i feel i own I find myself as more a collector a lot more now because i enjoy looking back at what i still have and the memories. Love this podcast so much, what an amazing episode 🔥

@Schwifty312 2 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure eBay would sponsor a series of you guys going full Marie Kondo on your closets and selling on eBay. Proceeds to charity maybe?

@mikkozon 2 жыл бұрын

This episode came at the right time for me! Recently had to trim off the collection down to 20 pairs. Traveling constantly now and it just doesn't make sense to pay for storage for sneakers I can't bring or use. Gave away a bunch, shipped to Tokyo and sold locally. I feel so much lighter and less stressed to be honest.

@zio3vi 2 жыл бұрын

20/25 pairs it’s a perfect balance imo, especially if you live with someone else, and for me I feel guilty if I don’t wear a pair so 😂

@Anjolnir 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best episodes, for real

@waterofvitamins 2 жыл бұрын

You should create a mini-series called "Pair Down" (a play on pare down) where you take people such as yourselves showcasing the collection, then the process of reducing the number of pairs. Could demonstrate different ways of offloading pairs (resale, giveaways, donations, etc.) in the process. You could feature viewers at some point if it was successful enough.

@gfeast4518 2 жыл бұрын

Can we start a gofundme to get welty a ben baller chain?!

@brutus8123 2 жыл бұрын

this episode was great! im at 10 pairs in the collection. only getting what I like and would wear. Peace and love!

@theemananator 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been flying a lot for work this last month, multicolor flyknit trainer was my go to..

@thapalemexican 2 жыл бұрын

Brendan I’ll take any size 10 or 10.5 that you truly don’t want anymore! Love the consistency and energy of the pod!

@BillHaug 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent episode boys... I really enjoyed it

@rawsanity27 2 жыл бұрын

I keep my shoes with no boxes on a sneaker shelf. Gonna get another one soon. Waiting till I'm on my own for the drop front boxes.

@mirrorhour365 2 жыл бұрын

i agree with that statement of owning something for the value of it, kind of like an investment, or it maybe being popular in the near future. hence why i own like 50+ pairs of sneakers atm. i get worried that one day the shoe i got rid of for like 100 is gonna be worth 5x the price, makes it really hard for me to sell sneakers knowing it may be worth much more in the future. especially vintage models, knowing I'll never find another one like it

@jennakenzie1 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode, giving feels good

@AvalancheBT 2 жыл бұрын

y’all make my fridays

@chrisscanlan8819 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to hit comments right before Welty said “I know, first world problems” Very relatable conversation. I go to cut down all the time and end up with like 2 prs to donate 😂

@peterrossini6345 Жыл бұрын

It’s from the sole is a great call thanks guys !

@thebradleyarthur 2 жыл бұрын

I ALMOST copped that Parra Air Maxim 1 at Social Study in Frederick MD when they released

@logintologan 2 жыл бұрын

I think the reason that those Converse Run Star's have gotten so big and the reason that a lot of shoes are getting big right now is because of tiktok! TikTok has been setting trends that I'll see in public like crazy right now. Interested to see how that will play out moving forward.

@travisbutler1195 2 жыл бұрын

Complex sneaker podcast keep the vlogs coming 💯💯💯👍👍👍

@aceventura2515 2 жыл бұрын

Could we get any talk about the Kith 10 year party you attended? Interested in that if possible.

@AvalancheBT 2 жыл бұрын

@Thenerfkids 2 жыл бұрын

Yo they should definitely have Desus and Mero on this podcast! That would be a dope episode!

@zenalien8620 2 жыл бұрын

Kick Cam yes! Amazing topics. Had Flyknit Chukkas and Roshie Runs. Good times. Possible interview with any NB rep or Y-3 collector? Just for a change.

@gfeast4518 2 жыл бұрын

I started collecting seriously at the start of high school when I got my first job now I’m a senior in college and I lost count but would guess I’m at 200+ pairs. And I agree what you guys said, dunks and sbs were always my thing as I have so many ds pairs that are just crazy rn but I don’t ever want to get rid of them, just wish I could’ve gotten more when they were cheap

@Dreweybaby 2 жыл бұрын

I just hate the fact they fall apart after like 13yrs.. i keep all my sneakers mint but they always fall apart

@gfeast4518 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dreweybaby yeah to some extent, I can reglue some soles but I don’t want my jordans to crumble 🥲

@Dreweybaby 2 жыл бұрын

@@gfeast4518 my cool greys 11s already looking like its falling apart but i guess ill cop the retros

@gfeast4518 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dreweybaby it’s easy to unyellow them, and they can be reglued if careful

@Dreweybaby 2 жыл бұрын

@@gfeast4518 o ok good

@Jtevkicksandcards 2 жыл бұрын

Black cat 4s was the craziest release for me ever i got the last size 10 in RI that day

@wlocklea 2 жыл бұрын

Nothin against Cudi, but Ben Baller did a KAWS collab chain and a Murakami collab chain for J Balvin 3 years ago. The art is wild. Also, don't sleep on the Nike Shox Gravity as an airport shoe. Very easy to take on and off, the lacing system is just pull to tighten, knit upper...the Metallic Gold (very first colorway) is one of my most complimented shoes

@Blackalexyellow 2 жыл бұрын

Best travelling shoe: old pair of 3.0 Oreo UltraBoosts, comfiest shoe ever!

@13huerta13 2 жыл бұрын

YES TO THE KICK CAM!!!!!

@shittygameclips5322 2 жыл бұрын

Welty with the million dollar slick back im fckin with it

@Papertryl 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy, I just watched the flynit episode....then decided to click on this one and flynits made the convo here too.. lol

@omarmac1 2 жыл бұрын

If you guys split a storage unit of shoes you don't wear but want to keep...will be like 50 dll per person

@anthonyt425 2 жыл бұрын

I have about 18 pairs (had to get rid of 6 because of moving) and it's a bit much because I live in a shoebox apartment here in NYC. I think anything over 50 is a bit excessive, especially when you consider space and potential life partners.

@elliotcohee7392 2 жыл бұрын

I remember Nike outlets in chicago stocked Jordan 1 yin yangs, flynits, mocha 3s, uptempos, and would have returns in the back if you asked only a few years ago.

@davidmuan 2 жыл бұрын

is full size run coming back ??

@damongrisdale531 2 жыл бұрын

Usually like a month and half between seasons

@zackroger2920 2 жыл бұрын

I asked the go to sneaker for travel question last week for my submitted question! I call copyright lol

@drizzyunocinco 2 жыл бұрын

Great talk guys!! 1 question for Matt... where did you get your W.W.J.D. bracelet? I cannot find them anywhere nowadays...

@sneakerdad8324 2 жыл бұрын

@jlp tech fleece quality A1 👌

@ghouleggy5634 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS THE “SUFFERING FROM SUCCESS” EPISODE

@bucketsmore1999 2 жыл бұрын

Welty getting a new balance chain😂😂😂

@alexmathewmendoza 6 ай бұрын

I think once your collection starts outgrowing your closet and starts spilling out into other rooms and storage units, that's how you know you're a collector.

@d0ntchange 2 жыл бұрын

We need a 360 swoop around kick cam 🔥

@bvsedvdrian 2 жыл бұрын

i go thru weird phases at times where i literally ask myself why do i have all these shoes? and sell the majority of them and then start over. happens like every 2 years or so, it’s happened three times. it’s fun to do and the “hunt” for the shoes are the best. am i the only one?

@nikoenciso01 2 жыл бұрын

I been doin this too

@XavierPatterson15 2 жыл бұрын

I really don’t have the space for a huge collection so I think I’m at like 35 pairs but I got rid of a bunch like most of my yeezys a couple months back

@relaxxin 2 жыл бұрын

Birkenstock EVA Arizona foams with socks for traveling

@anthonynguyen6057 2 жыл бұрын

yall should do fit check like the guys off of common hype, i know its free publicity (unpaid shoutouts) for the brands yall are wearing but im sure im not the only one curious about the fits

@Behzey2fly 2 жыл бұрын

damn... i know how you feel joe.. i still look for prices of those French Blue 9's

@faridkasturi4610 Жыл бұрын

Malaysian Fan Here 🙋🏽‍♂. 🇲🇾

@Dreweybaby 2 жыл бұрын

Its never too much sneakers! HYPE BEAST 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

@ronniemanning1157 2 жыл бұрын

kick cam needs to happen for sure

@IAMJOHN4EVER 2 жыл бұрын

Overconsumption is a real thing and even HesKick admits how it’s a problem.

@theofully 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@omarmac1 2 жыл бұрын

Endless summer jordan's.. 👟👟

@dre_withwithout 2 жыл бұрын

I have had a tower of sneakers fall on me several times in the past few months… too many is case by case so if you feel you need to stop then stop…

@IanSteaman Жыл бұрын

59:32: Calling Marie Kondo. Brendan needs you!

@jakegetscake4672 2 жыл бұрын

I have roughly 50 pairs only regret is doubling up on so many

@Wetzelpretzels 2 жыл бұрын

The react 87 hype was hype for react technology since Nike was goin for the ultraboost throne

@maraniize 2 жыл бұрын

talking hundreds, mine is 5-6 pair and already having problem to organize the shoe especially with those dents and wrecked shoes box

@dredredringoproject Жыл бұрын

Wish I still had Nike af1s Jones beach

@1392dee 2 жыл бұрын

Joe is like wtf they talking about 😂😂

@HEAVYCHEVY409 2 жыл бұрын

*I own a little more then 250, I don't think there is a too many shoes. Because shoes have meaning and nowadays they are an investment as well. Now I will say, I probably wear 5 shoes only out of all my pairs, but I rock crocs 90% of the time! Lol*

@justinrodriguez3430 2 жыл бұрын

50 pairs currently, my gf is slowly getting pissed

@anthonyt425 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, I'm jealous you have that much space for your kicks.

@jaymallo7859 2 жыл бұрын

I would get so much pleasure organizing all my shoes if I had what you lucky fellas have.

@Freeslime1996 2 жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with tech fleece?

@rawsanity27 2 жыл бұрын

600 pairs? Sheesh Brendan. That's alot of sneakers. I only got 36 pairs & thought that was alot.

@jaymallo7859 2 жыл бұрын

Lol unreal boxes of shoes falling over in the middle of the night is the “worst” I can’t get 1 pair for retail.

@NekoDontKnow 2 жыл бұрын

At least 10

@retrolifestyle2542 Жыл бұрын

I could of had more then 500 sneakers from being from the hood that always blew everybody's mind for the last 20 years where I had nooooo choice to give out sneakers but keep buying that it's hard n extremely difficult to be under a specific number, n I can't stop

@juanfredo4812 2 жыл бұрын

No sneakercam yet? Im not disappointed but i am

@Abhishek.stha03 2 жыл бұрын

Let's goooooo

@littlefeetOK 2 жыл бұрын

I like to keep my personal collection around 50 at most

@fks8218 2 жыл бұрын

The ‘First World Problems’ Podcast

@damienjeremyweir4543 2 жыл бұрын

I need some hospital shoes but 700s are too bulky. If anyone has any idea for some dentist shoes I'm open for suggestions

@andrewshively6475 2 жыл бұрын

I have like 10 pairs and I already think that’s too many. Trying to reduce.

@marcostephen6278 2 жыл бұрын

@WiredPirate1 2 жыл бұрын

Welty would have needed a “cook count” if he said it any more than he did

@supaworm 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe 70-80 ran out of storage gonna stop collecting but can't quit so sad

@DreamMaker_23 2 жыл бұрын

My shoes fell all over my wife’s head! She was almost in heaven!😂

@zharevo 2 жыл бұрын

give all the jordans to schools

@justperfect.c Жыл бұрын

😍😍😍

@gitoyatyndale4639 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know you always got them on sale

@Stevehernandez57 2 жыл бұрын

Feel free to shoot any size 12s I’ll pay shipping or retail for kicks

@cadehunt4054 2 жыл бұрын

The Jordan future was Jordan’s “Nike Rousche run”

@addicted2swoosh 2 жыл бұрын

dont get mayor in here... 😂

@ReelHollyWoodFame 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to get down to 80-100

@Mr-nz9wx 10 ай бұрын

You guys must’ve never heard of a storage room. Particularly indoor with temperature control

@dfrnt_hues 2 жыл бұрын

I still have my bred Jordan Futures… they got me with the 3m lol

@gfeast4518 2 жыл бұрын

Cannoli Joe

@addicted2swoosh 2 жыл бұрын

Brendan looking egyptian papi.

@shoeicidesiouxsneakertalk1441 2 жыл бұрын

I got 269 currently