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The "Sickness" of Collecting: Why We Buy Shoes We Don't Wear

β€’ Hugh Mulzac, Dakari Boddie, Mike Wavs, Andrew Leff β€’ Season 2 β€’ Episode 2

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Is sneaker collecting ruining your finances? We break down a $200k debt confession, why we're selling off "grails," and why the new Jordan releases might sit on shelves.

Detailed Summary In this episode, we dive deep into the current state of the sneaker market. We start with a controversial unboxing of the Supreme Ski Goggles and a review of the bizarre new Nike "Mind" shoe. The conversation gets real as we discuss the financial dangers of the hobby, including a massive $200k debt story and the decision to liquidate a massive Jordan 11 collection.

We also debate the upcoming 2026 release calendar, including the return of the Jordan 17 Lows, the "Reimagined" series, and why we think the Jordan 1 hype cycle is hitting a low point. Plus, we give our unfiltered opinions on the Travis Scott Pink lows, the Nigel Sylvester 4s, and why lace swapping classic Jordans needs to stop immediately.

TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 Supreme Ski Goggles Unboxing & Pricing 
09:10 Buying Used SBs with Crumbled Soles 
13:00 Nike "Mind" Shoe Review: Gimmick or Comfort? 
17:40 The Slide Debate: Yeezy vs. Rejuvenate vs. Jordan 
26:30 Jordan 17 Lows & 2026 Doernbecher First Impressions 
32:00 The Flight Club 4s & Upcoming Infrareds 
36:20 The Addiction: Buying Doubles of Shoes We Don't Wear 
40:02 The $200k Sneaker Debt Confession 
47:50 The "Keep Only 10 Pairs" Challenge 
55:15 Are Jordan 1s Dead? (85 Cuts & Royals Discussion) 
01:00:30 Thoughts on the Union & Nigel Sylvester Jordan 4s 
01:06:00 Travis Scott Pink Lows & Bad Bunny Collabs 
02:14:40 Air Max 95 Big Bubble: Pricing & Availability 
02:25:20 The Return of Vintage North Face Tech 
02:36:15 Hot Take: Why Lace Swapping Ruins the Shoe

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