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The Complex Sneakers Show

Season 15

February 28, 2025

Why Is ASICS So Popular Right Now? | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

ASICS’ sportstyle sneakers, including runners like the Gel 1130 and the Kayano 14, have been on a tear for the last couple of years. Where did the hype around these Y2K running sneakers come from? Who is buying all the Asics? And how did we get to a world where resellers are flipping the shoes? On this episode of the Complex Sneakers Podcast, Brian Nadav, owner of Philly sneaker boutique Lapstone & Hammer and a lifelong sneaker retailer, breaks down the ASICS momentum. Also on this episode: co hosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty talk about the hype around the “Galaxy” Foamposite retro, Undefeated’s next Spiridon, and the brazen Air Jordan train heists happening in the middle of the desert.

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The Complex Sneakers Show
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The Complex Sneaker Show is now on video! The internet’s biggest sneaker shows, Sneaker Shopping's Joe La Puma and Full Size Run's Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty, come together to discuss the most important sneaker news and topics every week, and give their expert opinions that can only be told authentically from Complex.