The Kickback Sneaker Podcast

The Kickback Sneaker Podcast

The Biggest Sneaker Trends from Paris Fashion Week

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In this episode Josh & Fabs go through all the sneaker brands and what they showed us at PAris fasihon week including some surprises from Nike and Vans and a big one from Adidas. We also cover the Louis Vuitton Vans shoes and some FIFA World Cup talk.

Did Rep Sneakers Ruin the Culture? + Sneaker Trends & World Cup Picks

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We are BACK!! Josh & Fabs dive into sneaker trends, World Cup predictions, and the evolving sneaker culture, including the impact of replica sneakers and new releases.

My article on Substack about rep sneakers - https://substack.com/@joshdominic/note/p-201201659?r=7hpg7&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web

Josh Instagram - @jdkicks6
Fabs Tiktok - @maisaipak

00:00 Reconnecting After a Long Break
02:53 Life Updates and Personal Growth
06:10 World Cup Predictions and Insights
11:56 NBA Finals and Knicks Championship
17:58 Exploring the Latest in Sneakers
29:07 Reflections on Time and Culture
30:54 Latest Sneaker Pickups and Collaborations
39:54 Year in Review: Sneaker Trends of 2023
56:19 The Impact of Replica Sneakers on Culture

The Biggest Sneaker Trends of 2026

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In this episode we welcome Harrison Cable of the Best Foot Forward podcast to discuss the biggest sneaker trends we expect to see in 2026. We also discuss what it's like to be a sneakerhead in Australia and what are the most popular styles down under.

#80 - Hype Sneakers are Dead: Why One Shoe No Longer Rules the Game

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This week, Josh and Fabs dive into the end of the “main character” sneaker era — those once-untouchable hype shoes that ruled the game, from the Balenciaga Triple S to Travis Scott’s AJ1s. Sneaker culture has shifted, and it’s no longer about one shoe dominating everyone’s rotation. We talk about how the scene has exploded into a mix of styles — from runners and skate shoes to dress sneakers and hiking kicks — and what that means for collectors, casual wearers, and the brands trying to keep up. We’ll break down why hype isn’t dead, but different… and why that might actually be the best thing that’s happened to sneakerheads in years.

#79 - The Top 5 Sneakers of the Year & Sneaker Trends from the first half of 2025

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In this episode Josh & Fabs give you a 2025 First Half sneaker report, outlining some of the biggest sneaker trends as well as their top 5 sneakers of the year so far. The episode starts with Josh recapping his recent trip to Colombia (2:32) before diving into what we been wearing lately and new pickups (7:17). We then get into our big topic discussing the first half trends we each noticed (21:44) before getting into our Top 5 (33:24)

#76 - Performance Basketball Sneakers are back.....Again?

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In this episode we discuss the 'Comeback' of performance basketball sneakers. The NBA All star weekend gave us some very interesting models like the Shai 001, The Harden 9s and the Nike GT Futures. Is it ok to wear performance basketball shoes off the court again? Plus latest pickups and upcoming releases we are excited about

About this podcast

The Kickback is a sneaker podcast co-hosted by Fabian Gorsler (Fabs) and Josh Dominic aka JD, two sneakerheads with way too many shoes. On every episode, we will discuss weekly news, trends, and releases, as well as topics ranging from starting your collection to storing your sneakers and everything else a bonafide sneakerhead needs to know.

by Fabian Gorsler, Josh Dominic

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