NYC's Most Influential Sneakers

NYC's Most Influential Sneakers | Sole Origins

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5 жыл бұрын

On the first episode of Complex’s newest docu-series, Sole Origins, sneaker legends including DJ Clark Kent, Joe La Puma, Jeff Staple and Va$htie uncover their stories behind the most influential sneakers of NYC.
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Sole Origins is Complex's newest docu-series that will uncover the untold stories of the most elusive sneakers from NYC, Tokyo, Paris and Los Angeles. Interviews with Joe La Puma, Clark Kent, Ugly Mely, Hirofumi Kojima and Eric Koston.
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@ElementCollects 5 жыл бұрын

"Imagine bieng able to wear your favourite piece of art everyday" best quote from this vid

@teedot1186 9 ай бұрын

I was trying to explain this to my wife last night.

@chadbailey30 5 жыл бұрын

Grew up poor AF but one time my grandma worked at the mall and came through with the Jordan 5s on the day they released. That is still one of the best days of my life...lol Had never felt so good as the 1st time stepping through the halls of my middle school w/ the newest J's. Still gives me chills

@jeniffershin5919 3 жыл бұрын

aw we gotta love grandma what a moving story!

@Thor-Orion 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you had a great grandmammy!

@heskicks 5 жыл бұрын

This series is epic. Happy to see some history brought out like this! Kudos to complex and anyone involved! ✊️✊️

@kayleecampbell8388 5 жыл бұрын

P M"?

@JoseMorales-eu7pt 5 жыл бұрын

Pornos bideos

@dluf1073 5 жыл бұрын

Who else can’t afford “Fresh”

@kyleltk 5 жыл бұрын

Use not being able to afford something as motivation to work harder until one day you can.

@1419afterlife 5 жыл бұрын

Just buy wat is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to u man. Look on poshmark, eBay, asos, and any sales that brands u like have going on.

@kyleltk 5 жыл бұрын

@mikael Working hard doesn't just mean working at a job. Could be in school, or whatever else you're doing. Think about the bigger picture long term. It's not rocket science. Work hard in school at a young age, get good grades, go to a respected university, and a high paying job will come where you'll be able to afford almost everything you want if you work hard enough. I'm only 17, I made over 15k profit just by reselling sneakers and streetwear in less than two years. I have nearly straight A's and soon enough I'll be in a good college where I'll keep grinding, get internships, and so on. Most people don't have the work ethic to get rich. It's a trade off. Depends what you want do you just wanna do nothing and relax or do you wanna work countless hours and make bank, and become successful.

@niklashamberg4633 5 жыл бұрын

tbh you can keep used sneakers "fresh" for a really long time by just cleaning them every once in a while and treating them like you'd treat your kids

@GRIMM2197 5 жыл бұрын

FREDOINTHECUTTHATSASCARYSIGHT P you must not have any style

@heezmagnif 5 жыл бұрын

Vashtie: "Growing up in the hood...." Brendan: "Albany?"

@SliverChato 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to live in a time period where culture is finally being recognized as something very special. Plus the beauty and sentiment captured on camera, especially in the sole origins Tokyo. Y'all really killed the delivery of what it means to buy something from there and because of it my friends understand my connection. Thank you Complex for creating an amazing series and telling powerful stories and for passing on culture!

@alexanderhandzhiev8292 5 жыл бұрын

Only sneaker missing is the ari menthol 10

@Grim_NY 5 жыл бұрын

Alexander Handzhiev Ari just released a whole entire video on them recently. Awesome watch, check it out if you haven’t already

@alexanderhandzhiev8292 5 жыл бұрын

@@Grim_NY i saw it but this man deserves more respect

@jarodmoodley7925 5 жыл бұрын

Alexander Handzhiev *BiGGEST of FACTS ! ! ! !*

@pauljames7628 5 жыл бұрын

Alexander Handzhiev so true

@time2ballup566 5 жыл бұрын

The series looks promising. Looking forward to the next one.

@Saad-ju8sb 5 жыл бұрын

5:50 She turned heads. Especially the guy who wasn’t in line.

@outdoorsaddiction1085 5 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👀👀👀👀👀👀

@LucianoAlfano8 5 жыл бұрын

Yeeteth was wondering if anyone else saw that

@matthemmer7114 4 жыл бұрын

YOOO i wanted to see if anybody else caught that LMAO.

@lotr6ringzth36oat8 4 жыл бұрын

The power of the leggings lol 😂

@austint19 5 жыл бұрын

Someone wanna tell me why DJ Clark Kent hasn’t updated his style since 2007?

@TheSublimeLifestyle 5 жыл бұрын

Austin Thomas he literally said it in the interview. If you can wear something you like, why not? He alluded it to sneakers but I’m almost certain that’s his fashion mantra.

@msandoval8027 4 жыл бұрын

Chino Nguyen , exactly key 🔑 word is thinks!!!

@sunnyrachelsson3169 4 жыл бұрын

Stick to the classics fuck trends!

@masonhalpin6053 5 жыл бұрын

What a great time in the sneaker world. I remember when it was always such a hunt for these sneakers and you’d see people flex on ISS Forums. Great vid Complex 🙌🏾

@michael-stonino.2897 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing mini-documentary! 💯 looking forward to the next one! COMPLEX

@vtecanddohc 5 жыл бұрын

“Why you you here? Because you saw me being fresh!” Lmao please

@louisdennison7825 5 жыл бұрын

Best video I have watched in a VERY long time.

@jbourne326 5 жыл бұрын

Can y'all come to union city california and or Hayward, there's a lot of folk and youth that would appreciate!

@helgenx 5 жыл бұрын

You obviously don't watch videos of importance or originality then.

@johnpuga1982 5 жыл бұрын

This is such great video. I absolutely love what Complex stands for and the content they put out. Keep up the good work Complex staff!

@user-xx2rr1gg4y 5 ай бұрын

Amazing Series Thank you!

@kash9074 5 жыл бұрын

I wish these videos were about the design process/ business plan/ actual metrics, rather than just some fluff meant to build the hype for these brands further.

@arielandrade6246 5 жыл бұрын

This was 🔥 and inspirational!!!!! Thank you complex ❤️🐐

@Obisiks500x 5 жыл бұрын

DJ Clark Kent think he's fresh. He AIN'T fresh. I put an new pair of sneakers on every two steps. That's fresh 💯

@butternutboy346 5 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday m8

@marloygonzalez9485 5 жыл бұрын

This episode was fire🔥🔥🔥🔥 What I Love about it From what they came from to Where they at now They hustle grind made it happen This episode love it

@killedward2882 5 жыл бұрын

This is a 21 minute Nike and Supreme ad

@litfilms771 4 жыл бұрын

A vast majority of the most sought after collabs in sneaker history are Nike/Jordan. I wouldn't expect less

@fgaze72 4 жыл бұрын

yeah tbh the fact that they didnt mention the 80s b-boy sneaker culture (adidas superstars etc) is kinda weak

@HectorHernandez-jq7wq 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely and Reebok was a huge in 80s and early to mid 90s

@quicksilver3263 3 жыл бұрын

It's NY bro, what do you want?

@cloudsweater 5 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing watch! Nice job! 👏

@kentaaruga4765 4 жыл бұрын

That butchery-style sneaker store really reminded me of the CONVENI store in Japan. CONVENI looks like a convenient store but it sells fashion clothes. Mad connection that popped up in my head but its cool to see someone of inspired by that unique story

@kingkonstad 5 жыл бұрын

every once in a while Complex still puts out some good content.

@Grim_NY 5 жыл бұрын

Dope series keep this going! 🔥

@tredeezy76 5 жыл бұрын

Didnt want this to end...great doc...💪

@TheShoeGame 5 жыл бұрын

Love it. Reminds me of why I fell in love with sneakers and great stories from the glory days.

@Lindem15 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful stories and a wonderful video!

@austinforreal8014 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing series great way to teach the youth about Sneaker History

@travisbuter2358 5 жыл бұрын

Big scout out @ complex for the vlog keep it lit💯💯💯👍👍👍

@fernandomolina27196 5 жыл бұрын

Keep up the videos these are what real sneaker collectors want to see.

@m.hm.h2655 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Very Nice made 🔥

@rustemsadvakassov1787 3 жыл бұрын

Found myself rewatching this film for the third time since it was released… sofa king great!!!!

@levmyshkin8366 5 жыл бұрын

0:47 This five seconds made me cry with joy

@emmanuelclausellllavona350 5 жыл бұрын

Fire series! Keep doing it non stop

@coreytanaka6660 5 жыл бұрын

This was soo good

@panikkosgeorgiou5028 5 жыл бұрын

Great video !!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

@design4thought 5 жыл бұрын

This is dope and well produced. Big ups to the team who touched this.

@Jacquo 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing docu series! Keep up the ante!

@LuizaDeschamps 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!! So proud to see our women heard

@outdoorsaddiction1085 5 жыл бұрын

Man, this took me back to memory lane to when I was a young buck in the 80s

@d1fferen7 2 жыл бұрын

Ain't nothing better than getting a fresh pair of kicks. Regardless if AF1, Jordans or Air Maxes. Gives me a good feeling.

@peterdelaney1946 4 жыл бұрын

watching this wearing my side b sneakers. love it

@jarodmoodley7925 5 жыл бұрын

I *LOVE* the intense music they used , made it seem as if the content was *WORLD CHANGING* as the underdog persevered and rised above it all ! Lol , made it feel *waaaaaaaaaaaaaay* more serious than it actually is !

@harrysmith5490 3 жыл бұрын

Dope video 🔥🔥🔥

@amanvishwakarma7287 5 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one craving for more of SOLE ORIGINS?!

@diegosoto6680 5 жыл бұрын

this was amazing

@roseinkpictures1782 5 жыл бұрын

Great content complex

@Fa-ke9mj 5 жыл бұрын

This is amazing

@o0MadHouse0o 5 жыл бұрын

This wasn’t long enough. I need more f this

@missbaudelairee 5 жыл бұрын

Complex litt

@holymo4777 5 жыл бұрын

This was fire

@cottonizallikno 5 жыл бұрын

Best series on complex!

@nicoscorner2592 5 жыл бұрын

The benefit of staying in your own world creates dreams and visions that come true.

@otrocheyo 5 жыл бұрын

Almost cried tears of joy...

@ianmedium 5 жыл бұрын

That there is a bit of cultural history! Thank you! A fascinating insight into New York street culture and how it developed.

@pattaman1 5 жыл бұрын

Bloody good video.

@gemstateofmind 5 жыл бұрын

Love this series! What happened to the uncensored version?

@kevinmenendez8323 5 жыл бұрын

Man i like this type of mini documentary...

@ericsmith1519 4 жыл бұрын

Got some laugh off the intro,, you saw me, i was fresh thats y ur here lol

@Thor-Orion 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in love with the tall skinny woman who had the Jordan birthday cake. Love her look, love her attitude and perspective, love her style. And she’s obviously model beautiful. Can’t help but adore her.

@dannyhuang3472 4 жыл бұрын

Best show ever

@0mgskillz96 5 жыл бұрын

Theres only four new york staples in footwear, puma suedes, adidas shelltoes, air force ones and timberlands, honourable mentions ill give it to air max ones, fila tennis and wallys

@vedametatron 5 жыл бұрын

K. Block absolutely my friend and my favorites of these that i only rock are timberlands air max and wallos and new balance 574 and 996 was getting rocked in bx and queens for some time by people also.

@aikenstodd 5 жыл бұрын

You gotta take it back to 80's if you mentioned wallys you can't forget about British Walkers and I still to this day rock my NB 996.

@0mgskillz96 5 жыл бұрын

aikens todd word british walkers was poppin but only in the 80s and i feel like wallys was/is more of a status symbol, cuz wu made em hot for the 90s again, they had a longer lifespan than walkers and of course, cant go wrong with some new bals but i feel like it was more of a shoe for boosters, not on some fly drug dealer shit that the whole nyc wore like all the other kicks on the list

@aikenstodd 5 жыл бұрын

@@0mgskillz96 As far as the NB's I'm from the Bx/Harlem and the hustlers was on them NB's heavy when there was $ in the streets. I agree with you with the Britishers though. There was too many kicks to choose from back in the days Ellesses, Avias, Sacouneys, etc, etc... These youngins got the game fucked up trying to look like what everyone else is looking like that shit is beyond lame.

@3NYC3 5 жыл бұрын

K. Block That’s for the 80’s Head’s tho my Pops was doing those his favorite was the Diadora’s and B- walkers

@ahmaddanialmohammad 3 жыл бұрын

@complex You gotta bring this series back again soon!

@8loanmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@isaacrecktenwald2326 5 жыл бұрын

I really liked that vid....... after this I bout to cop some sneakers 👟😁🔥🔥

@giorassiccuriosity1796 5 жыл бұрын

Is this strictly a KZfaq series? I feel like this is beautifully created/scripted and designed that it deserves TV viewing!

@stiialex9336 5 жыл бұрын

What a damn wonderful documentry. Dench.

@blindeyesurgeon6576 5 жыл бұрын

This is a good idea. Make this a series.

@EdWong2012 5 жыл бұрын

I glad he found meaning of life through a sneaker and being fresh. Are you kidding me? Enlightenment of the soul found in sneakers. Didn't know you could get to Shambala via the low road.

@opportunityy.b9997 4 жыл бұрын

This background music gonna make me cry bruh I love sneakers.

@Jeantheplug 5 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful

@M4NA5 3 жыл бұрын

I doubled up on the bacons. Hands down one of the best sneakers of all time and a personal grail. Grateful for everyone going for dunks instead nowadays.

@sennsir 5 жыл бұрын

7:24 damn bro then send me 1000 pairs of your used kicks & I’ll pay the shipping 🤟🏾

@mvsonalexander 3 жыл бұрын

5:52 is cracking me up! lol

@poppygavinn 5 жыл бұрын

Really good

@StephenMcFadden 5 жыл бұрын

Dope!

@BIGDO13 5 жыл бұрын

This was dope..

@thisisaldridge5319 3 жыл бұрын

So I'm here again because I can't wait to get my pair of bacons(2021). This series brought out my love for sneakers and art. Combining those two things is just something else as a sneakerhead.

@AnthonyJohnston1 5 ай бұрын

Yeah right and Pretty sweet changed my life. Those two videos are literally engrained in my DNA.

@Ern415 5 жыл бұрын

Dope video

@guesthouse4992 5 жыл бұрын

yooooooo that openning scene tho

@gregboggs2708 8 ай бұрын

I love that he says "at the end of the day they're just sneakers." I agree man I love getting new kicks and chase after many but I wear ever single pair

@HughGuiney 5 жыл бұрын

This video makes me want to get back to NYC so bad. I lived in Brooklyn for a bit last year and fell in love with the energy of the city but had to move back home to Boston because I couldn’t afford it. Also feel like I need a pair or 112s and Pigeons now knowing what they represent.

@thekastfam7520 5 жыл бұрын

fire vid

@Pepperonayplease 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like when he said "I wanted to make a shoe that you aren't confused about wearing or just praise It on a shelf" he was referring to shoes that existed post creation of his shoe such as yeezys

@Anthony-de1hb 4 жыл бұрын

revisited this video because it's just golden. This, this is what real sneaker culture is and what it represents. Being from New York, this one really hit me.