Appreciate everyones support during this journey! Just wanted to switch things up and speak from a ownership perspective. Pls hit that like button! Link to shop at Tribute: www.Tribute.shop
ALL them Gossip Boys wetting their boxers for a Story thats not even Real😂😂😂 Pathetic! Get Over With It youre never gonna hear it😂😂😂 go touch some grass
2025 This is the year sneaker resell will come back Nike is going to limit everything to bring hype to the brand good luck this year getting anything even GR’s will even be hard to get mark my words
@@dansartain6269i doubt buddy😂 sneaker resell will continue to crash even if nike limits the production. Why? Look at the job market right now-people are stacking their money on stocks and crypto instead of sneakers. If anything, VINTAGE will go up
Tribute is the most fair priced buy/sell shop!!! I wish nothing but success for them going in to 2025!! There’s not many sneaker resell shops like em!! And they’re fairly new!!! I had a bunch of size 13s where the boxes straight collected dust!! They shot me a fair prices compared to the other sneaker shops!! And they wasn’t uptight and think they know it all like the other spots man!! I wish nothing but the best for the bros here man!!!
Yeah, shoutout to Brandon. I'm unsure if he's gotten a raise or a bonus already, but he makes that store! When you walk in, he sets the vibe and is happy to interact with any sort of customer, whether they are from the channel or not. Bro genuinely looks interested and interesting.
Yalls shoes and clothing (especially) is a gem mine. I bought like 3 jerseys, lost and founds, mochas and a pre-owned essentials hoodie for a gift. Literally premium quality of care for yalls stock. Been following since 2012 even before the store since the pin roll jean days with Richie lmao
Fam, the paisley Sherpa came in today from the drop. This shit is beyond fire. Yall KILT IT. Pics and vids looked dope but still didn’t do them justice. Waiting for my second order to arrive.
I remember watching this channel like 6-7 years ago. Joggers were the hottest thing out, if u ain’t had joggers you’d roll up your jeans to make a pair. Roshes to even the first adidas Yeezys. Crazy to think ya have came so far to even have a shop. Such a nostalgia trip watching this video
It’s cool to see how y’all went from sneaker RUclips to owning a store. Have yet to visit Seattle, but one day when I do I definitely want to check the store out. Y’all been killing the game and with the store too you guys are always looking out for the culture with care and love in everything you do. Salutes to you guys and I hope that 2025 brings nothing, but success for the store and you guys individually💯🔥.
Part 2 fasho !! I started my brand 6 months ago ( Global Visuals Brand) and I’m gearing up for my 4th drop. I appreciate the transparency and understanding falling in love with the process
I haven’t bought any “hyped” sneakers in a minute and hadn’t really paid attention to the prices or anything. Seeing those union 1 highs going for like 81$ on stock X to me is insane! I remember not too long ago Tang would wear them here and there.
I would've hated dealing with that Seahawks player's GF, especially if yall told her the laces weren't dry yet. But yall should've made sure they were dried too though.
You should do a video about starting a clothing line. Might be different coming from you though, since you already had a big following. But I see a lot of people on IG who start their own clothing brand. I'm pretty sure they didn't start with a big following, so I always wondered how they started & got things rolling that led to a big following.
Although the sneaker market is nowhere near where it was three years ago, the heart of sneakers lies within storytelling. With Nike and Jordan relying on so much on nostalgia contrasted with the decline of NBA viewership, the basketball aspect of sneakers is dead. Where I think Tribute shines though is Curated Corner. Seeing vintage tee's, hoodies, jerseys is something I enjoy browsing online for. That truly is paying Tribute to the musicians , influencers, artists, and creators that resonate with the same audience that loves what sneakers represent. I also love the clothing that the brand puts out. I have shirts, hoodies and tapestry jacket from previous collections and will continue to support Tribute. Even if sneakers continue on this downward trajectory (and based on the economy, it probably will) , that Tribute shifts into apparel and clothing that still has the nostalgia/tribute/influence of the stories that resonate with sports, streetwear, and pop culture
A failure is only considered a failure, when there isn’t a lesson to be learned. The store itself is definitely a destination spot with the area that it’s in, the culture y’all have created, and definitely the customer service y’all provide there. My question for part 2 video: What has been the hardest lesson/learning curve y’all had to learn since opening the shop?
Great video. For a future episode, can each of you guys provide your personal opinion on the current status and future of sneaker's game/business in general?
@@arcticgoos3 How do you find good reps? People seem so secretive about them for whatever reason lol. I want to try some rep hooping or gym shoes. I saw Foot Doctor Zach review some rep Kobes a few months ago, he said the quality is just about the same as the real ones, but he just wouldn't trust them to hold up as long. I was in Asia recently, I saw a lot of fake shoes, but not any hooping shoes or gym shoes unfortunately.
Resell isn’t dead . Its just that the ones that be at the malls aren’t making the bank that they thought they were going to make by up charging stock x prices just so they can make a profit while paying their rent
Can definitely attest to Brandon’s and his team customer service. Visited first time hoping to meet Richie, only bought a tribute shirt and water bottle but Brandon was beyond welcoming. Keep it going guys
Nseaker culture is not bad or cooked. it's just that people now know better that to cop overpriced sneakers when there are better alternatives compared to before.
Resell sneakers stores make good when prices are trending up. If prices are stagnant you are just brokers trading on small margins. There is almost no point.
Real Sneaker heads just let everything sit 2-3 months and get everything you want then usually black friday is the day you spend 400-500 on that must have
Can attest to your customer service, Brandon and the team give more then fair prices on shoes I’ve sold to them. I’ve been to sneakcity or lucky dog, and a couple others in Seattle. All of those stores are scalpers and have horrible customer service (act like they’re flight club or something). Tribute is the only store I continually come back to because of the customer service. Keep up the great work guys 💪🏽
IIRC, Richie spoke about this in a past video (don't remember which video). He didn't mention their store specifically, but I assume it's them. He posted up a personal pair of sneakers for sale & they hit him up begging for a good deal & implying that they wanted the shoes as their own personal pairs. Since Richie was cool with them, he gave them a homie price. Then a few days later, he saw that they posted them up for sale for significantly more than what Richie gave it to them for. So they basically took advantage of their friendship with Richie to make money off of him, lied to him that they weren't going to resell them.
2025 This is the year sneaker resell will come back Nike is going to limit everything to bring hype to the brand good luck this year getting anything even GR’s will even be hard to get mark my words
Resell is dead and you guys made a store basically on the last year (if that) of it. You missed the peak where everyone was spending stupid money on sneakers.
Appreciate everyones support during this journey! Just wanted to switch things up and speak from a ownership perspective. Pls hit that like button!
Link to shop at Tribute: www.Tribute.shop
THink bigger than sneakers for your store and start doing youtube lives in the store...
Richie.. looking forward seeing your clothes and other collection here in the Philippines. Set up shop here.. Your cargo pants are 🔥🔥🔥
Where you get your from?
@@GORGON_OGthat’s what IM sayin, they could just sell RLC at tribute and they’d make it with sellin shoes on the side 🤦🏽♂️
You should tell us the BRUTAL truth about the MNML story in 2024!
🤣
FACTS 😂
I don’t keep up with this channel like I used to, but it’s good to know I never missed the MNML story lol
ALL them Gossip Boys wetting their boxers for a Story thats not even Real😂😂😂 Pathetic! Get Over With It youre never gonna hear it😂😂😂 go touch some grass
@@GXDSX relax cool guy. You’re still just sitting here watching the vid like everyone else.
Shoutout to you to for always creating something real….Real clothes and a real store. Always proud of you guys ❤❤❤
2025 is gonna be the greatest year to be a sneakerhead. No more resell, shoes sitting for half off. Love it.
Facts these resellers getting a job because of trump 😂
You must be young coz I used to purchase my jordans for 60-80% off back in 2010-2012. So No. Not the greatest year for sneaker enthusiasts.
@@FFBL2020maybe team jordans will go on sale lol, retro 3s,4s,5s.. etc were flying of the shelf at full retail, stop capping lol
2025 This is the year sneaker resell will come back Nike is going to limit everything to bring hype to the brand good luck this year getting anything even GR’s will even be hard to get mark my words
@@dansartain6269i doubt buddy😂 sneaker resell will continue to crash even if nike limits the production. Why? Look at the job market right now-people are stacking their money on stocks and crypto instead of sneakers. If anything, VINTAGE will go up
Opened right at the end of sneaker hype 😢
The goat 🐐 I’m a Somali pirate but I do not act like that fool in Korea 😂
@@yonathantadesse3385that fool is not even Somali
Tribute is the most fair priced buy/sell shop!!! I wish nothing but success for them going in to 2025!! There’s not many sneaker resell shops like em!! And they’re fairly new!!! I had a bunch of size 13s where the boxes straight collected dust!! They shot me a fair prices compared to the other sneaker shops!! And they wasn’t uptight and think they know it all like the other spots man!! I wish nothing but the best for the bros here man!!!
Yeah, shoutout to Brandon. I'm unsure if he's gotten a raise or a bonus already, but he makes that store! When you walk in, he sets the vibe and is happy to interact with any sort of customer, whether they are from the channel or not. Bro genuinely looks interested and interesting.
100% they need to put more respect on Brandon. Like come on they didn’t even put a stand for his mic on the table right in front.
Yalls shoes and clothing (especially) is a gem mine. I bought like 3 jerseys, lost and founds, mochas and a pre-owned essentials hoodie for a gift. Literally premium quality of care for yalls stock. Been following since 2012 even before the store since the pin roll jean days with Richie lmao
This was dope to see and refreshing. You can tell the passion and joy is still there between these guys. Head up the future still looks bright!
Fam, the paisley Sherpa came in today from the drop. This shit is beyond fire. Yall KILT IT. Pics and vids looked dope but still didn’t do them justice. Waiting for my second order to arrive.
I remember watching this channel like 6-7 years ago. Joggers were the hottest thing out, if u ain’t had joggers you’d roll up your jeans to make a pair. Roshes to even the first adidas Yeezys. Crazy to think ya have came so far to even have a shop. Such a nostalgia trip watching this video
It’s cool to see how y’all went from sneaker RUclips to owning a store. Have yet to visit Seattle, but one day when I do I definitely want to check the store out. Y’all been killing the game and with the store too you guys are always looking out for the culture with care and love in everything you do. Salutes to you guys and I hope that 2025 brings nothing, but success for the store and you guys individually💯🔥.
Nah it hit when Big boy Johnny said one of the OG shoetuber Rich. Richie really goated for how long he been doing the sneaker shit. Fr fr
yall have amazing deals which is why i continue to only buy from yall. not many shops are as genuine like tribute
Truly for sneakers, its only up from here. Hang in there boys!
Part 2 fasho !! I started my brand 6 months ago ( Global Visuals Brand) and I’m gearing up for my 4th drop. I appreciate the transparency and understanding falling in love with the process
I haven’t bought any “hyped” sneakers in a minute and hadn’t really paid attention to the prices or anything. Seeing those union 1 highs going for like 81$ on stock X to me is insane! I remember not too long ago Tang would wear them here and there.
Thank you for sharing these experiences. For us planning to open our sneaker store anytime soon, this info is priceless ❤
I would've hated dealing with that Seahawks player's GF, especially if yall told her the laces weren't dry yet. But yall should've made sure they were dried too though.
I was there at that LA Sneakercon. Your line was out the door lol
lol no way
S/o Richie for telling me I won a $50 card on his Live & then never reaching out at all. First & last time I’ll be copping from RLC.
The outcome of the dunks and union 1 bulk buys was always in the back of my mind.
You should do a video about starting a clothing line. Might be different coming from you though, since you already had a big following. But I see a lot of people on IG who start their own clothing brand. I'm pretty sure they didn't start with a big following, so I always wondered how they started & got things rolling that led to a big following.
Although the sneaker market is nowhere near where it was three years ago, the heart of sneakers lies within storytelling. With Nike and Jordan relying on so much on nostalgia contrasted with the decline of NBA viewership, the basketball aspect of sneakers is dead.
Where I think Tribute shines though is Curated Corner. Seeing vintage tee's, hoodies, jerseys is something I enjoy browsing online for. That truly is paying Tribute to the musicians , influencers, artists, and creators that resonate with the same audience that loves what sneakers represent.
I also love the clothing that the brand puts out. I have shirts, hoodies and tapestry jacket from previous collections and will continue to support Tribute. Even if sneakers continue on this downward trajectory (and based on the economy, it probably will) , that Tribute shifts into apparel and clothing that still has the nostalgia/tribute/influence of the stories that resonate with sports, streetwear, and pop culture
Hahahaha love the what would you do story!
A failure is only considered a failure, when there isn’t a lesson to be learned. The store itself is definitely a destination spot with the area that it’s in, the culture y’all have created, and definitely the customer service y’all provide there.
My question for part 2 video: What has been the hardest lesson/learning curve y’all had to learn since opening the shop?
Sneakers will never be out its just how to pivot to the right shoe at the right time instead of sitting on inventory
“How are shoes below resell?” Cause people barely wanna buy shoes for the retail prices that they are now lol
“Damn the stutter is crazy, rich” 😂
Smoking that reseller pack!
2025 Sneaker Market will be great for a first in a while, a lot of great buys
When are y’all coming to Houston,TX
Great video. For a future episode, can each of you guys provide your personal opinion on the current status and future of sneaker's game/business in general?
Do you have a money value of inventory that you try to have in stock at once?
Y’all should do some long af vids about these type of things
Why is johnny not involved with tribute and RLC?
He has his own brand ? Heavy weight
It was either geno smith or DK metcalf
Why did you give the shoes back if they are wet?
Still have the og pair of Richie Le cream denim that I hope to get signed by the legend🙏🏽
question for part 2: what is tribute's revenue and profit for 2024? broken down by product line (merch, sneakers, sponsorships)
Johnnys calves are monstrous. Let us know the gym routine
Walking around with a big body your whole life will help. Also, he's Asian. They got the best calves genetics in the world.
Make sure to zip it up when you finished
theres one next to my job on south beach..opened for a month...n that was that.
sneaker market isn’t dead, you’re just not gonna buy a house off selling one pair of shoes
Resell market is dead, people figured out paying resell is dumb or they switched to reps
@@arcticgoos3 How do you find good reps? People seem so secretive about them for whatever reason lol. I want to try some rep hooping or gym shoes. I saw Foot Doctor Zach review some rep Kobes a few months ago, he said the quality is just about the same as the real ones, but he just wouldn't trust them to hold up as long. I was in Asia recently, I saw a lot of fake shoes, but not any hooping shoes or gym shoes unfortunately.
Nah market definitely dead
@@arcticgoos3 people were reselling shoes that should’ve never sold out, shoes still have value, it’s just not 10x retail
Resell isn’t dead . Its just that the ones that be at the malls aren’t making the bank that they thought they were going to make by up charging stock x prices just so they can make a profit while paying their rent
for some reasons, my interest and love for street fashion and sneakers died around 2 years ago now.
Same
What shoes are Big Johnny wearing.
What pair of sunglasses and and hat is Johnny wearing ?
We closer to the mnml story boys
Can definitely attest to Brandon’s and his team customer service. Visited first time hoping to meet Richie, only bought a tribute shirt and water bottle but Brandon was beyond welcoming. Keep it going guys
Best bosses in the world. Working for these guys dont feel like work
Need the ID on the cargos Richie got on
Yall need to get deeper into the details!
I honestly think if I can walk down the block and be able to buy an off-white Jordan 1 it’s a win! 👍🏿
Damnnnnn moldy $10k kicks? Thats crazy
MNML story is never coming is it
What happened ?
Where did Brandon get that camo hoodie from? 🔥🔥
What sneakers are those that Johnny has on?
What sweater Richie got on????
Ya should stock it up with affordable versions of popular shoes! (Example new balance 9060 instead of the balenciaga)
Nseaker culture is not bad or cooked. it's just that people now know better that to cop overpriced sneakers when there are better alternatives compared to before.
To be fair, if you had a week to clean the shoes, you could of had them dry already
When is sneaker of the year coming?
Only resellers think it’s bad sneaker market is great lol
We need a part 2
Late bloomers when it came to sneaker selling. They should’ve opened a concept store. Cafe/retail or resell.
Off top, Johnny's kicks are tough! Just had to point that out. But also, look at everyone's feet. Nothing super hype. The market is changing...
This shi gotta be like an hour long at least 45 min
Anyone with half a foot in the sneaker industry knows that pandas were never gonna last for the insane prices they were.
What’s the hat Johnny is wearing ?
when you opened your store tribute it’s too late, the hype was going down
Resell sneakers stores make good when prices are trending up. If prices are stagnant you are just brokers trading on small margins. There is almost no point.
Real Sneaker heads just let everything sit 2-3 months and get everything you want then usually black friday is the day you spend 400-500 on that must have
Ngl. I wish you guys are located here in LA instead of coolkicks.
Should have waited until the laces dry! 😬😬😬😳😳😳
Not paying yourelf also one of the key signs the business model isnt running properly. your salary/draw should be part of your overhead.
Appreciate the honesty!
lol i knew tribute was gonna close, not cause im hatin but they fr opened when the sneaker market had already died.
Can attest to your customer service, Brandon and the team give more then fair prices on shoes I’ve sold to them. I’ve been to sneakcity or lucky dog, and a couple others in Seattle. All of those stores are scalpers and have horrible customer service (act like they’re flight club or something). Tribute is the only store I continually come back to because of the customer service. Keep up the great work guys 💪🏽
😇😇😇😇
Might as well start a podcast now
Her fault for not letting a WET/DAMP shoe air dry smh
Panda dunks made me so much money tho
Just close the store, its a failing business. Especially when these sneaker shops lowball tf out of sellers and upcharge crazy prices
They need to make money. Employees will never understand business acumen
What ever happen between y’all and sneakcity ?
Did anything even happen between them?
IIRC, Richie spoke about this in a past video (don't remember which video). He didn't mention their store specifically, but I assume it's them. He posted up a personal pair of sneakers for sale & they hit him up begging for a good deal & implying that they wanted the shoes as their own personal pairs. Since Richie was cool with them, he gave them a homie price. Then a few days later, he saw that they posted them up for sale for significantly more than what Richie gave it to them for. So they basically took advantage of their friendship with Richie to make money off of him, lied to him that they weren't going to resell them.
Sneakcity are balaant hardcore resellers, no feelings all numbers. It is what it is
Thick city
Finally u guys can’t resell the shoes in unreasonable price
2025 This is the year sneaker resell will come back Nike is going to limit everything to bring hype to the brand good luck this year getting anything even GR’s will even be hard to get mark my words
ok but what about that MNML story
🔥🔥
i thought jeff wittek had a sneaker podcast
Do you think the sneaker market will make a comeback?
We might get gta 6 before the mnml story
Silica. Silica. Silica!
Too many Pandas😆
Love this but way too many people trying to talk over each other!! Hard to listen to!!
Sneaker is dead Im happy about it i can actually buy the shoe i want for retail
Fake break in ? Are they talking about sneakcity ? 😂
Sacrificed the popularity for a bad business call with terrible timing wish I could tell you I didn’t know this would happen but ego is large
8 years too late
So it’s not the end? Lol
Noooo sad 😢 why
Resell is dead and you guys made a store basically on the last year (if that) of it.
You missed the peak where everyone was spending stupid money on sneakers.
What happened between yak and MNML? Be real