James Whitner Reveals Unreleased A Ma Maniere Air Jordans

James Whitner Reveals Unreleased A Ma Maniere Air Jordans | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week they’re joined by James Whitner of the Whitaker Group, the company behind sneaker stores A Ma Maniere and Social Status. Whitner brings along a never-before-seen Air Jordan 12 collaboration and talks about his stores’ rise, the realities of fighting bots, and how backdooring happens in the sneaker industry. Also, Joe and Welty practice yoga while Brendan recovers from a go-karting session
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EPISODE CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 05:00 - Intro, Shorts, Office Yoga, Brendan's outside
05:00 - 10:00 - "Joey the Glove", f1 merch, Social media engagement
10:00 - 15:00 - LV x AF1 News, Would you ever wear a very expensive sneaker you got for retail?
15:00 - 20:00 - "Wear your shoes", Beach trip for the guys?
20:00 - 25:00 - Ebay sneaker giveaway of the week
25:00 - 30:00 - Guest Intro, First look at the A Ma Maniere Jordan 12's
30:00 - 35:00 - #1 Sneaker of 2021, What will be the next big sneaker?
35:00 - 40:00 - The shoes that James beat for #1 last year, "Creating and Serving the culture"
40:00 - 45:00 - Who deserves a Nike shoe?
45:00 - 50:00 - The A Ma Maniere Team, Nina Chanel
50:00 - 55:00 - "Back Dooring" Sneaker releases, What it takes to have a successful sneaker release,
55:00 - 1:00:00 - Social Status and A Ma Maniere's message behind the collaborations
1:00:00- 1:05:00 - Is Michael Jordan the G.O.A.T? The importance of classic Nike Basketball Sneakers
1:05:00 - 1:10:00 - "Who would you like to see have an opportunity to work with brands?"
1:10:00 - 1:15:00 - The "Do's and Don'ts" of a meaningful sneaker collaboration
1:15:00 - 1:20:00 - The logistics and mistakes behind what it takes to release a sneaker
1:20:00 - 1:25:42 - Who actually deserves to get rare sneakers?, Outro
SOLE COLLECTOR APP SKU'S:
Social Status x Nike Dunk Mid "Chocolate Milk" DJ1173-700
Social Status x Nike Dunk Mid "Strawberry Milk" DJ1173-600
Social Status x Nike Air Max Penny 1 "Black" DM9130-001
Social Status x Air Jordan 6 NRG AR2257-005
A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 3 DH3434-110
A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 2 DO7216-100
A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 1 DO7097-100
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@Complex 2 жыл бұрын

What's your favorite sneaker by Social Status or A Ma Maniere?

@Chris15000 2 жыл бұрын

I like the upcoming 4s and 12s by A Ma Maniere, I have seen the photo's does come clean ngl🔥😍

@gerardomontesm 2 жыл бұрын

The Jordan 3 obviously.

@hughjerekson1428 2 жыл бұрын

3s or the af1

@Malcolm5pointoh 2 жыл бұрын

I like black details so the 2s. I think they are put together the best out of all of them

@thapalemexican 2 жыл бұрын

Love the jordan 1s

@beardfamous5614 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to James Whitner all day. Excellent guest. Such a genuine guy.

@MrDjdanv 7 ай бұрын

Well, As long he takes care of that $32 Million issue with feds.

@cejimenez 2 жыл бұрын

Such a smart dude James is. His success is clearly the result of hard work and very intelligent business decisions.

@C0nzilla 2 жыл бұрын

Alright Yoda

@cejimenez 2 жыл бұрын

@@C0nzilla You are welcome Jar Jar.

@214Ro 2 жыл бұрын

He had a lot of time to educate himself when he was in fed prison

@cejimenez 2 жыл бұрын

@@214Ro Education and intelligence are two very different things. Education you acquire; intelligence you are born with. James was born an intelligent man. Where he got his education is irrelevant.

@KevinTheVillian 2 жыл бұрын

@@cejimenez you are not born with intelligence 💀

@rayrawket 2 жыл бұрын

First time sitting and listening to James and I must say this man has a whole other take on driving the culture and I’m all for it. Meaningful things I will always remember and now I just might go after Pieces he’s done esp since all of which speak to me and my childhood story Protect and respect this man

@mcremy111282 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best and most intellectual episode I've seen. Gave me a very introspective point of view on alot of things I've never really considered before. Great work.

@Paperboy392 2 жыл бұрын

Respect to this man and what his brand represents. From the way they drop releases to being a black owned staple in Atlanta.

@culla99 2 жыл бұрын

Been on a great run of episodes with the guests, James is a genius and his passion really shows we need more people like him in the space. Just copped the SS Penny 1s earlier too and I can't wait to get my hands on em!

@dustinwhiles8428 2 жыл бұрын

What a great conversation! Def opened my eyes and wish more people listened to this! More then just sneakers is a understatement

@btate91 2 жыл бұрын

By far my far my favorite episode . Favorite A Ma Maniere gotta be the 3’s , the 2’s have definitely grown on me.

@ivancalara717 2 жыл бұрын

43:00 “I’m competitive, but I don’t compete.” Love that quote from him.

@chadrumble2713 2 жыл бұрын

James Whitner dropped a lot of jewels and was really talking on this!

@CBW328 2 жыл бұрын

James Whitner is a genuine dude who just makes sense. The bandana on sneakers take was so one point. This was one of my favorite episodes because it seems like he (his team) hear the consumer and appreciate the history of this community.

@marcusaranda8251 2 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing interview. Loved the respect he wants put in 90’s Nike basketball shoes. That era made the brand. We want the retros, and we want them with some quality, not the bs they’ve been showing that era.

@kgomotsomokhoro3188 2 жыл бұрын

I watch all the podcasts episodes but this this is up there and hella appreciate James openness and honesty to operations and what we as consumers don’t get to see

@leroylanda8106 2 жыл бұрын

North Americans saying Edinburgh always gives me a laugh, pretty cool though James stayed here for month. Another great Episode love from Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@pauldevine1441 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly these episodes are so good to see and hear. Living in Scotland (we don’t deep fry everything) we often don’t get to fully understand what goes into these releases. Keep em coming!

@victorydiaz11 2 жыл бұрын

Hearing JLP miss out on red October’s brings back a memory of that Sunday. Got the notification on iPad, switched to my phone and managed to somehow wait through checkout and snag a size 9. I’ve never been more ecstatic in my life... but when I got them I really couldn’t bring myself to wear them. What would I wear them with? Would anyone believe a 15 year old wearing them? Anyways, the thought killed me for weeks. The money was too good at the time especially for a middle class family, however, regardless of the price I wish I kept them. When else would I get the chance again to own yeezys? Especially remembering missing out on the first Nike joints while I was on vacation in Mexico. Lessons learned hahaha

@nando5340 2 жыл бұрын

Wow never knew about him just the shoes but now I will see him before the shoes ! Great person and very intelligent

@inalaboyy 2 жыл бұрын

This is single handedly the BEST EPISODE of the podcast to date, big ups JW for putting on for the culture & debuting the 12s on the show I saw the triple white LV air-force 1s here in Brisbane, Australia at a sneaker boutique & they were charging $20K

@Marktrax17 2 жыл бұрын

Dunne with the “like the Trophy Room 1’s” was hilarious.

@990v6 2 жыл бұрын

He tried it

@briannavarro5860 2 жыл бұрын

Every Friday is a Good Friday with a complex podcast🫡👌🏽

@BurgBoy7 2 жыл бұрын

An AF1 is ALWAYS a must have in the closet for me.a clean pair of white fazos will never be a miss.

@irossoneri99 2 жыл бұрын

Same with me but the black ones 😈

@supremekickz1508 2 жыл бұрын

I love James’ “tourist and purist” take on Supreme’s recent Zoom 95. For some people, the bandana motif is a sensitive pattern and represents a culture that people on the outside looking in tend to glamorize. I wonder if JLP will stop wearing his pair? He doesn’t have to but it looks like he learned something during the convo.

@BrandonTillotson 2 жыл бұрын

Might be the best interview to date

@blessed1ne 2 жыл бұрын

Shout out to James Whitner. Just learned that he is a fellow Pittsburgh native. Salute

@adoniszeus2889 2 жыл бұрын

Best episode yet. Man talking that talk and ain't afraid to speak the truth!

@Par2Pixel 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite episodes and it had everything to do with James so much respect for him and his views. Would love to see him speak his peice more often.

@lukeferguson8110 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be my favourite episode yet, great convos and a great guest! Great to hear views from the man behind the great amm pairs!

@Doc74 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best episodes ever !! James is so smart and open he is incredible!!

@Phamousillday 2 жыл бұрын

James Whitner knocked it out of the park. I'd say that his passion for putting the consumer first is rare.i also don't wanna sound weird but he reminds me of Michael Irvin in a way his energy is contagious.

@Z3ALOUS 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best episodes yet.

@condon1697 Жыл бұрын

By far one of my favorite episodes on the podcast so far! Great work everyone

@djd616 2 жыл бұрын

Def one of the best episodes and interviews thus far 👌🏽 👏🏽

@thesneakerdummy4699 2 жыл бұрын

I will always support the Whitaker Group and everything that it stands for. Brings real meanings and life to the sneaker that have made an help mold us till this day 🌟🏆🌟

@mostlysneakers4468 2 жыл бұрын

Social Status & A Ma Maniere have the best storytelling hands down!

@4intheemorning 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! I definitely found a new wave of respect for AMM on their action against bots and letting consumers get a chance to get a pair.

@benjimarshallbra 2 жыл бұрын

Them Jordan 12 are outstanding.

@icantbroigotdub9336 Жыл бұрын

This episode and Salehe have been my fav lately. Good conscious knowledgeable guest

@seize3 2 жыл бұрын

Very intelligent guy, funny, and insightful. Great guest!

@1ryanclarkson 2 жыл бұрын

surely one of the best episodes. pgh love 🤝

@Freeskiingisdabest 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode, much respect for James.

@JohnBrown-zh5pd 2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for the social status and AMM releases this fall. Curious to see this next Trophy Room Jordan

@Mr.Vega4 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode! Gotta bring popcorn when Marcus and James come back

@ericturpin7069 Жыл бұрын

Amazing episode! Really enjoyed James Whitner as a guest again! 🔥

@Triniboywonda 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME EPISODE!!!!!!!

@bharatchaturvedi1950 Жыл бұрын

This is such a great episode, I watched it second time. Very insightful. Looking forward to the Maniere Foams!!!

@marioosorio976 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible episode 👏🏻

@dylancoe4590 Жыл бұрын

Such a fantastic guest - flow was amazing

@KillemDan 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode. First time watching the pod

@990v6 2 жыл бұрын

Please can we keep this amazing show secular. We get it Welty, you found fitness and faith. So happy for you. But this is a place for us to enjoy and convene. A place for All.

@AvalancheBT Жыл бұрын

this was a wonderful conversation

@shakool2kool 2 жыл бұрын

Great convo this episode

@modogg-kingofthestreets9843 Жыл бұрын

Supremely solid episode. James as a guest..........👌

@dagwoodchat6350 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode!

@dgoody84 Жыл бұрын

Just got my penny 1 Orlando's. First signature shoe i ever had at age 11. So glad to have them again 20 plus years later. Everytime i open that box it just hits me different.

@6lakGesus Жыл бұрын

James Whitney is my favorite designer he's been inspiring me since before I knew who he was

@ThePuppyPrince 2 жыл бұрын

Loved those comments about respecting the shoes and certain things not being understood. Someone has to say it

@TwntyUp 2 жыл бұрын

this is what a man looks like and sounds like…respect

@shammondcoleman816 2 жыл бұрын

Great EP

@KevinTheVillian 2 жыл бұрын

Upcoming 12s might be the best ones yet for me. I like the 2s and 3s as 2a and 2b and the 1s in the last spot. Actually the 4s would be in the last spot but I need to see them in person along with the 12s.

@justinrodriguez3430 2 жыл бұрын

Otw to go pick up a pair of new balances as we speak, then i see this gem pop up, tremendous💯

@Jamal215Philly 2 жыл бұрын

Great podcast

@icysolez23 2 жыл бұрын

James is so DOPE 51:02 👏👏👏

@73DIAS Жыл бұрын

All of em are 🔥

@dubras1 2 жыл бұрын

Dunne was awfully quite when they started talking about Atlanta.

@irossoneri99 2 жыл бұрын

😆

@lewisbrown6199 Жыл бұрын

Scotland in the house - shoutout Hanon

@litasfuckdoe7949 2 жыл бұрын

Still not over that Black and White Air ships he wore on the SNKRS App interview…he be flexing lol

@on10toes Жыл бұрын

June Sanders gotta be next because his Nb run right now is unbeatable. I appreciate James and what he contributes to the culture. A lot of those J’s are misses for me but I actually want those 12s he got on. I feel like I can dress them up and wear them more formally than your average J.

@wendellortiz2008 Жыл бұрын

Those 12s are so fire 🔥 90s vibes especially with the denim he’s rocking

@iuhoosiers14 Жыл бұрын

I hope the other pair looks better

@wriqkhavoc 2 жыл бұрын

just picked up some AMA2s too, proper

@joeypetty4723 2 жыл бұрын

Y’all could put this man on once a season and it would always be fire.

@willfredtk 2 жыл бұрын

Those jordan 12s look clean

@supreme1cam 2 жыл бұрын

Brendan with the shiesty on is gold

@lehijordan 2 жыл бұрын

Most fair releases! Glad to hear their is a concerted effort to keep photos of people with a room full of shoes off the internet on launch day.

@adamneustaedter4666 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a more real dude than James Whitner. Great episode.

@illumineddiie 2 жыл бұрын

Would love if Brendan got a pair of the LV x AF1’s and wears them for every episode ! 🔥 lol

@jamiem5101 2 жыл бұрын

Love that James had studied in Scotland. Never knew that

@Nick_Nicolleti 2 жыл бұрын

We love Joey the glove!!

@CM-ls8he 2 жыл бұрын

Brendon, stop hiding your teeth bruh. You can smile freely in this space. Spread that stache son!!

@bigdaddygucciabg836 7 ай бұрын

His wishes came true now he’ll be remembered like Marcus Jordan

@teeznuhtz 2 жыл бұрын

Dem 12’s fiyah

@cadehunt4054 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Weltys tweet. On top of just exercising, how about just eat better. It isn’t rocket science. Put down the fast food and donuts, pick up fruits and veggies lol

@gerardomontesm 2 жыл бұрын

James Whitner!

@SlavKnife 2 жыл бұрын

It’s seen at 27:46 it’s a Jordan 12

@angels6842 2 жыл бұрын

🐐

@juanparedes328 2 жыл бұрын

W Pod as always

@blaxsmith 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Austin, Tx.. lived across the street from the old and new Nice Kicks.. the old had the Mars Yard.. I wanted that shoe just for the tongue and heel tabs.. which i’m a fan of on most pairs.. but it wasn’t a top priority (so i put it back in those waffle cone shoe holders they had) .. because I would’ve used’m as “beaters” ..so, by the time i went to get’m they were gone. The End.

@urbanhippy7895 Жыл бұрын

James seems like an awesome dude

@erikaharris3517 Жыл бұрын

Great podcast. What about the Jeremy Scotts?

@uniquesole 2 жыл бұрын

What brand is that puffer vest JLP has on? Anyone know?

@mywayout9467 2 жыл бұрын

James thanks you... i didnt win any of previous releases. I love the penny 1 shoes soo much, have 7 pairs on the way... no cap! in no way did I intend to go 7 for 8 in raffles. So when theres a photo with 7 pairs, I sold 5 pairs to get my money back, I hope... had a pair of penny 1's in 1995 durung middle school... ill go just as hard for the gary paytons and jason kids too!!!! Please 🙏🏼

@shaneuntalan 2 жыл бұрын

fireee

@stephonfoster7488 2 жыл бұрын

Lil penny need to be apart of the sneaker rollout of the Penny’s

@benjaminannor-adjaye7787 2 жыл бұрын

A ma maniere 3 (which I saving up to buy a pair)

@uvkush Жыл бұрын

Son i have been wearing mr $10,000 shoe Nike mars yard 2.0 for 3 years every day if u buy it and love it u wear it every day

@shady2493 2 жыл бұрын

Just sold my off white 90s the sizing on 90s is awuf

@shady2493 Жыл бұрын

I love how James asks what’s the next shoe thats going to be it,and first shoe he mentions is the Air Ships…2023 Nike shoe that’s going to be pushed hard