Ranking the Best Sneakers of 2021 So Far | 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, the three co-hosts countdown the 10 best sneakers of the year so far. In selecting the shoes they also break down the criteria and go behind some of the arguments that go into deciding Complex's sneaker lists. How high does the Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 deserve to be? What's the best New Balance so far? The co-hosts debate these topics while running through the list. Also, Brendan celebrates his birthday, Welty lends some super helpful air conditioning tips, and Joe ponders PacSun's sneaker resell business.
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@Complex 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think is the best sneaker of the year?

@PUNK3N 3 жыл бұрын

Pico no beeco

@moldydonut3645 3 жыл бұрын

Carmine 6s in my humble opinion tbh just cause it’s a timeless classic on the 6s if not the infrareds

@stormshadow2012 3 жыл бұрын

For me it is the AJ1 low neutral grey so far.... Maybe the LV AF1 might tilt my opinion.

@agnivesh_1017 3 жыл бұрын

Jordan x A Ma Maniére Retro 3 sneaker

@aysiawatkins1620 3 жыл бұрын

Oreo 4s are fire

@CyriiL100 3 жыл бұрын

Top 10 sneakers of 2021 so far, starts at 37:05

@amirimranz 3 жыл бұрын

thanks bro 😂

@nitoshadow 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@littleabin1 3 жыл бұрын

🔹❤️real ones leave time stamps❤️🔹

@MusaEllison 3 жыл бұрын

I like the banter in the beginning of the episodes lol sometimes the best part

@dong9786 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

@icysolez23 3 жыл бұрын

Trophy Room 1’s shouldn’t even be on this list smh. Disgusting how they handled that release.

@Silenced_by_nazi_youtube 3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!

@danielwright334 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more ☝️

@johng9361 3 жыл бұрын

F trophy room shall we say?

@Silenced_by_nazi_youtube 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking about it...maybe it deserves to be up there due to all the controversy. Def one of the most controversial sneaks ever.

@NoName-tp6ib 3 жыл бұрын

Cannot deny the shoe is fire

@chasetiemeyer1056 3 жыл бұрын

I have lived in Kansas all my life. Can confirm. Bought my first diamond T at pac sun.

@MackMizzle323 3 жыл бұрын

I learn of diamond Supply co because of Curren$y the hot spitta. If u know you know

@671oneblood 3 жыл бұрын

If it's all you got, it's all you got. Nothing wrong with it

@andrewshively6475 3 жыл бұрын

Kansas guy here too… yep. Lol

@straydog91 3 жыл бұрын

My favorites so far ( in no particular order): - New Balance 2002r “Water be the Guide” Salehe Bembury; - Air Jordan 3 A Ma Maniere; - Bodega New Balance 990 V3

@quique7764 3 жыл бұрын

Word. I want to get a closer look at JFG NB 990v3 tho I think the blue on the soles overpower the rest of the sneaker.

@jackkuo9224 3 жыл бұрын

a ma maniere for sure!

@janicelgo4522 3 жыл бұрын

Just commented about NB 2002r Salehe. Really like it. His whole story and the marketing campaign is great.

@AN-ku2pf 3 жыл бұрын

Trophy room 1’s is pretty much a friends and family shoe, since it never released

@nicop-m1247 3 жыл бұрын

keep the photos up for longer ^-^

@thapalemexican 3 жыл бұрын

“This is good practice for you”- Joe @ Welty for helping Brendan with his AC unit… fucking hilarious

@PUNK3N 3 жыл бұрын

According to a Japanese legend, if you cannot sleep at night it is because you are awake.

@Frej1 3 жыл бұрын

Danm, really?

@harrisonv7215 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@dereklimwaikit6286 3 жыл бұрын

No mention of Salehe Bembury's NB 2002r 'Water Be The Guide' pair. Color on those are insane. Also, this was way earlier in January but the Notre Dunk High deserved a spot in anyone's list. Whitaker's Waffle One, in general, introduced a new silhouette in the Nike arsenal and I thought those are beautiful on its right as well.

@dominicrivera9237 3 жыл бұрын

I think the concepts asics gel lyte are pretty slept on and is on my personal list

@nl5h 3 жыл бұрын

i need a pair of these

@poorboy1225 3 жыл бұрын

Asics bacons

@maximkaiser7258 3 жыл бұрын

Air Jordan 1 neutral grey for sure☺️

@logintologan 3 жыл бұрын

Shocked that the New Balance 2002r “Water be the Guide” Salehe Bembury didn't make the list? Anybody else?

@amirimranz 3 жыл бұрын

me too

@JG-fp7hm 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a top 3 shoe easily

@Cashindomo 3 жыл бұрын

Almost the best shoe

@ocniner_dodgerfan589 3 жыл бұрын

Probably because it kinda just came out

@logintologan 3 жыл бұрын

@@JG-fp7hm Facts

@777VIV 3 жыл бұрын

This was an Oscar-worthy episode. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I would've scrapped the Trophy Room Jordan 1 and not included it due to the shady backdooring from Marcus. I think the Hyper Royale Jordans deserved a shout in the top 10. They will age gracefully, but apart from that all 3 have been spot on! No dunks in the top 10 as well because Nike has plagued us with them. I am SO HAPPY you included the BAD BUNNY FORUMs. These are an elitist sneaker, built to last with that german engineering.

@Sneakahead555 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing but genuine laughter and sneaker talk 🔥🔥 Damn, those MF's are a classic, great giveaway Another dope episode ! The diversity in taste just make it so much more unique !

@ayekaloji 3 жыл бұрын

best shoe podcast in the business !

@nl5h 3 жыл бұрын

coupled with FSR yes

@dylinn8468 3 жыл бұрын

Love the podcast guys!!!!!!

@BoyCruel47 3 жыл бұрын

Trophy rooms shouldnt be here. No one could get them. It's hard to appreciate them if you already know the controversy around them honestly

@mpm8980 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT A SHOE TO GIVE AWAY!!! MY LORD!!!!

@pradapinkslips4049 3 жыл бұрын

Joe styling on em with the painted pinkys

@Behzey2fly 3 жыл бұрын

Brenden in that vacation photo looks like he just walks on water all day... lmfao

@slyguy2196 3 жыл бұрын

Top 5 1. AMM Jordan 3 2. Trophy Chicago 1 3. Supreme Nike SB dunk 4. Nike Dunk what the Paul 5. Kobe Proto Gold

@aldogaza7 3 жыл бұрын

Greets from México guys✌️. My sneaker of the year is the ALD x NB 550

@mitchellmitchellll 2 жыл бұрын

slept on in this list they’re unreal

@davidguillebeau4708 3 жыл бұрын

Great top 10!!! I think you guys hit the nail on the head with most. Also thank you for leaving the uninspiring Dunk craze out of it. The few you guys mentioned deserved to be there. It’s over saturated at this point with Dunks.

@angusmiller 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Really enjoyed the convo. Thanks guys 👍

@andressaenz9411 3 жыл бұрын

was there ever a time you guys thought you were going to “quit” the sneaker game. And if so what dragged you guys back into it?

@nl5h 3 жыл бұрын

yea when i bought everything i wanted (2012). ive bought some shoes since but nothing crazy- random vans, gr new balances, some older gr nikes (am 97 silver, dt max 96, stuff like that- stuff i didnt have from 08-12). at this point ill just rock whatever i like that i can get up to 30$ over retail. after that its not worth it to me. im 39 thought i was around for all the 80s and 90s releases. i really like what new balance is doing with 327 and 57/40.

@Acontinouslean 3 жыл бұрын

The staud x new balance 57/40 is the best nb colab and most underrated shoe

@janicelgo4522 3 жыл бұрын

Really like the STAUD 327 and the Bricks & Wood 57/40. Wish I could get the B&Ws. And love the Salehe Bembury 2002r Water Be The Guide.

@dariusyoung8297 3 жыл бұрын

Damn them Dooms sure would look good in a glass case in my living room

@smrn 3 жыл бұрын

Should have included an asics in the honourable mentions at least, cncpts otoro one was 🔥

@certifiedxnikehead 3 жыл бұрын

On the Pacsun note, they do get authenticated by Magnolia Park owner Michael Guerra and team. Comes with a tag like the stock x tag but that's all I know about it lol, still too soon to know about the whole process..

@slyguy2196 3 жыл бұрын

Mag park when it was on melrose location sells fakes stuff and attempted to sell me a fake supreme Bogo 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 I wouldn’t ever trust any Mag Park ever !

@bradleysmith4317 3 жыл бұрын

A Ma Maniere all the way. Best shoe of the year by far IMO. I’d put the Ishod Dunks 2nd and the Carpet Company’s 3rd

@jordanwright9502 3 жыл бұрын

I would really like to know what the top 10 for each of you guys are. This list just feels like it has too much outside influence. Especially seeing the trophy room and the Supreme dunks on here. Not hating guys, love everything you do together.

@aldenn. 3 жыл бұрын

I think the New Balance 2002R protection pack is super overlooked.

@DasKapitalMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hasn't been globally released yet.

@Freeskiingisdabest 3 жыл бұрын

Carpet Dunks + CLOT Kiss of Death’s are really unique and creative shoes. For me both are definitely in the Top 10

@georgecallacna621 3 жыл бұрын

The CLOTs definitely are growing on me. Maybe has to do with Trinidad James rocking the see through shoes. The look is growing on me.

@FroPhoenix46 3 жыл бұрын

That Fragment dunk comment was absolutely true. Super saddened by the quality on them, Nike had a huge opportunity to really bring the dunk high to a spotlight with these as opposed to the lows and they missed the mark :/

@brandonleet1669 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!!!

@JackMediaComments 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like listing retail prices is like having a conversation about horses and mentioning their horn specs. Horses don't actually have horns, that's completely mythical bro, like hitting on the snkrs app

@Elderunlimited9 3 жыл бұрын

Salehe New Balance ‘Water Be the Guide’ deserves to be the on list

@3MedallasInMyHand 3 жыл бұрын

Big FACTS

@justinh9814 3 жыл бұрын

Gulf shores shoutout caught my attention! My family lives there

@joshrogers4318 2 жыл бұрын

10: 37:05 9: 40:20 8: 42:50 7: 45:52 6: 49:26 5: 52:31 4: 56:12 3: 1:00:03 2: 1:03:57 1: 1:07:45

@cgafken 3 жыл бұрын

Top 10 Sneakers of 2021 (so far) 1. A Ma Maniere 3’s 2. Salehe Bembury X New Balance 2002R 3. Stingwater Magic Mushroom SB 4. Trophy Room 1’s 5. UNC 4’s 6. Travis 6’s 7. Bodega X New Balance 990 8. Air Max Bacon 9. What The Paul SB 10. Yeezy 450

@husamkhan9694 3 жыл бұрын

No mention of the AMBUSH Deep Royal Dunks, not even in the runner ups? Such a dope shoe in terms of quality, design & execution.

@yourmom-zt1ye 3 жыл бұрын

had to drop a like after i heard him say, “100th episode, we had bad bunny, everyone goes, “who is this, who is this” - so funny to see how the culture was so different even then

@mosdre7091 3 жыл бұрын

The MF doom has soo much sentimental value to me 🥺 I want to know what was the first shoe that made you realize your a sneaker head?

@Mww2056 3 жыл бұрын

All caps when you say the mans name

@doorsfloyd1 3 жыл бұрын

Is there one thing on a sneaker that you like that others hate? Lace type, sole, tongue, etc, so kind of like a guilty pleasure that just makes you love a shoe more over what others say on it.

@CLbites 3 жыл бұрын

I know the quality control on the Jordan 1 University Blues wasn't great but the shoe itself just looks incredible, but I also get it's not revolutionary. Would be on my list though.

@gundyrstein6656 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think the limited edition shoes (including the dior aj1) are done in an ethical way towards the workers?

@anthonyfranco3516 3 жыл бұрын

New balance 990v3 bodega as of now but the Joe Fresh Goods will top thay once they release

@LilGummy10 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, to the number 1 so far! Beautiful shoe!

@landon4216 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME episode, thx guys! Not sure I would put Supremes at 3. I have the black + brown pair (one was a gift) and I don’t plan on keeping them. Why? Look at that tongue….it’s horrific and cheap looking, IMO. Salehe wasn’t considered? Great list nonetheless

@bigdawgsgottaeat5028 3 жыл бұрын

I’m shocked there was no mention of the UNC 4s or the Hypers

@nikoenciso01 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly them black and white dunks the best shoe this year

@krich7581 3 жыл бұрын

I have hit on none of these so far and have tried on all of them. Been a rough first half of the year . A ma’s my number 1

@plaincheckereds 3 жыл бұрын

This guys deserve a clean edit. Lmao. Their other podcast is just over the top edits.

@simonmucchiut1469 3 жыл бұрын

What about the Reebok Bronze or the Adidas Zivilist Rivalry Low Collabo? Greets from Austria, Graz

@brianrodriguez7883 3 жыл бұрын

Would’ve been nice to see the Salehe Bembury (water be the guide) new balance 2002R on the list

@K.amikazi 3 жыл бұрын

Should’ve definitely made the list wayyy better than the preme dunks imo

@CezzzP 3 жыл бұрын

Great podcast but personally very surprised Water Be The Guide wasn’t mentioned..

@josegurrola9021 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite shoe on this list is definitely What The P Rods cuz I'm a huge Paul Rodriguez fan. Want to buy a pair but $1000+ resale is too steep for me My favorite pair this year that I actually own is the New Balance 2002R in the Incense colorway. 2nd are my Michigan St. dunk lows

@mariorodriguez9924 3 жыл бұрын

Joe whats up with your pinky nail?

@itsthemelody7346 3 жыл бұрын

Out of any collab hype shoe, if they didn’t have the collab, which one would still be able to hold on its own and still be as hype as it is?

@ashtonkennedy1686 3 жыл бұрын

AMA 3s

@mav6232 2 жыл бұрын

We need a top 25 of all time sneakers list , or maybe top 50

@littleabin1 3 жыл бұрын

Joe I love the nails 💅

@mariorodriguez9924 3 жыл бұрын

They got the #1 right 🤟

@janicelgo4522 3 жыл бұрын

Personally like the NB 2002r Salehe Bembury Water Be The Guide over NB 990 Bodega.

@dvnnystone5500 3 жыл бұрын

University blue 1 are the best ones of the year no one was even able to cop the trophy rooms 1 💯💯💯

@DwayneCarter 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe the neutral grey 1s are not even mentioned, should be top 3 in my book. The AMM 3 on #1 is a no brainer tho.

@subhradiproy2007 2 жыл бұрын

HEY RESPECT YOUR decision BUT FOR ME FRAGMENT AJ 1 LOW AND HIGH BOTH WOULD MARK UP AT TOP 5 SNEAKERS OF THE YEAR AND THE LOWS WOULD BE NO 1

@gfeast4518 3 жыл бұрын

Love all the old school references 😂 I definitely need some nice shorts, I need some recommendations!

@RellyDifferent 3 жыл бұрын

How can I ask questions for the show?

@nb_fanatic 3 жыл бұрын

Ranking/discussion starts at 29:27 🥸

@kevinthomas-welch6699 3 жыл бұрын

anyone know what shoes dunne and welty are wearing in this?

@geoffwen6408 3 жыл бұрын

2002r Salehe imo needs to be on here.

@raulrivera622 3 жыл бұрын

Can we do a sneaker shopping with an artist going on the SNKRS app and having them get an L…. I would like to relate for once

@jakegetscake4672 3 жыл бұрын

Ald nb 550 white/grey still so happy I got them for retail

@stevendiaz7587 3 жыл бұрын

Tuned max shouldve def been on the list

@kemori_ 3 жыл бұрын

tan welty w/ hair

@zaydgool 3 жыл бұрын

Renegade?? On the new Tyler album??

@jessecastro9029 3 жыл бұрын

Awww hell Naa wassup w that spontaneous shit my boy JLP 😂

@ethanspruill1518 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with #1 but where are the UNC 4s

@AntGFromSD 3 жыл бұрын

Brendan is too funny. Fool said are you gonna have to plunge 🚽 lol.

@Behzey2fly 3 жыл бұрын

i still remember those damn big mouth fish commercials on cartoon network

@Patrick22222 3 жыл бұрын

My question for you guys is; Do you prefer the look of purposefully aged or clean sneakers?

@jvsting531 3 жыл бұрын

I really don’t get the hype around the trophy room they’re not that great. The #1 choice is solid and I can’t see anything unseating it.

@willrobertson1664 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you had Trinidad on here some times

@ForeverYoungBDE 3 жыл бұрын

Put some Respect on the Prods!!

@hsang619 3 жыл бұрын

Trophy room 1s on the list cuz Marcus blessed each one of them with a free pair 🤷🏿‍♂️😂

@djmsports9168 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody know the name of Welty’s NB he’s wearing

@Su006 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you submit questions for them to answer on the show at? Jealous of the winner this week getting the MF DOOM's

@scottrichardson6864 3 жыл бұрын

Last week was a bummer with no pod!

@SCRandall 3 жыл бұрын

I love how #2 and #1 had the worst and best releases of the year, respectively.

@JGuapo_ 3 жыл бұрын

Time stamps please 🤦🏾‍♂️

@jaymaysbattle8860 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like the best tops sneakers of 2021 is to me is what the paul , street hawker sb dunks, supreme dunks , trophy jordan 1s , 992 new balance, Cactus plant dunks, cool Grey's jordan 11s period that my tops sneaker of the 2021 so far