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  • Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
  • Designer Nicole McLaughlin, who started out in the sneaker industry as an intern at Reebok before her quirky upcycling creations ever went viral, is ready to expand her footwear portfolio with a new collaboration from Hoka on its Mafate Three2 model. In this episode, McLaughlin relives her resume, from the Reebok years to her time at the Adidas Farm in Brooklyn (with a Kanye West cameo) to making her own collaboration with Vans. McLaughlin, queen of upcycling that she is, also gives tips on thrifting and turning old items into new shoes. Elsewhere, Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty discuss the best Nikes of 2024, how to wear Off-White Nikes, and the latest Adidas Yeezy drama.
    Chapters:
    0:00 - 2:38: Host Intros
    2:39 - 14:10: Nike 2024 Sneakers Preview
    14:11 - 17:48: New Balance 991V2
    17:49 - 24:29: How to Wear Off-White Nikes
    24:50 - 25:36: Fairfax is Dead
    25:37 - 29:29: The Latest Adidas Yeezy Drama
    29:30 - 32:05: Nicole McLaughlin Joins CSS
    32:06 - 35:17: Nicole McLaughlin x HOKA Mafate Three2
    35:18 - 37:42: Sneaker Cam
    37:43 - 42:28: Nicole’s Design Process with Hoka
    42:29 - 43:44: Learning How To Make Shoes
    43:45 - 49:16: Working at the Adidas Farm in Brooklyn
    49:16 - 51:49: Upcycling Creations
    51:50 - 58:29: Nicole’s Thrifting Tips
    58:30 - 1:04:05: Hoka’s Gaining Popularity
    1:04:05 - 1:09:26: Sustainability in Sneakers
    1:09:27 - 1:10:12: Outro
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Комментарии • 131

  • @Complex
    @Complex  6 месяцев назад +13

    What’s the most athletic thing you’ve done wearing crocs?

    • @freedoe9160
      @freedoe9160 6 месяцев назад +1

      Skateboarding a 8 stairs

    • @ParkayCollecttibles
      @ParkayCollecttibles 6 месяцев назад +2

      Not wearing them 😂

    • @SevenHunnid
      @SevenHunnid 6 месяцев назад

      Hey Im mexican & on my RUclips channel i do food reviews 😂

    • @C0nzilla
      @C0nzilla 6 месяцев назад +3

      Jumped to conclusions

    • @perc9-4
      @perc9-4 6 месяцев назад +1

      I never owned a pair I always thought Nike slides were better

  • @Paperboy392
    @Paperboy392 6 месяцев назад +130

    I wish they brought back the “ask a question, get a free pair of shoes” always loved that part.

    • @671oneblood
      @671oneblood 6 месяцев назад +8

      Too many fools complaining they can't allow people from outside the states win.

    • @zio3vi
      @zio3vi 6 месяцев назад

      @@671onebloodI think they don’t do it anymore cause eBay is not longer a sponsor

    • @bigdaddygucciabg836
      @bigdaddygucciabg836 6 месяцев назад +23

      That was ebay

    • @Z1ggo
      @Z1ggo 6 месяцев назад

      @@671onebloodnever got that, why cant they tho? its literally like 20 bucks extra shipping lol

    • @maricuchisdelafuente
      @maricuchisdelafuente 6 месяцев назад +3

      It could just be complex swag… some merch

  • @nathannuanes5779
    @nathannuanes5779 6 месяцев назад +26

    Episodes with guests like this is one of the many reason why we keep watching.

  • @kuzmanator
    @kuzmanator 6 месяцев назад +31

    Perfect episode of the pod. Amazing guest, great questions and conversation. Bring on more female guests and designers, please! I was aware of Nicole's work before but now that I know more about her, her background and process I'm really inspired.

  • @kyleelliott512
    @kyleelliott512 6 месяцев назад +40

    This was an awesome episode. Love humble genuine people like this on these episodes. Also the 4 of you thrifting needs to be a side episode.

  • @biosfearmag
    @biosfearmag 6 месяцев назад +14

    This has been one of my favorite episodes so far. Really interesting designer making some really dope shoes. Can't wait to see what she comes up with in the future.

  • @RicoRenzi
    @RicoRenzi 6 месяцев назад +7

    Nicole is a GENIUS! Thank you!

  • @SBFLEETtv
    @SBFLEETtv 6 месяцев назад +5

    Never stop this podcast !!!

  • @benjimarshallbra
    @benjimarshallbra 6 месяцев назад +4

    I loved this interview. Her designs are very unique which is amazing.

  • @JHillNC
    @JHillNC 6 месяцев назад +3

    Great episode, great guest! I enjoyed learning more about Nicole and her design projects. She's very talented and also has a unique aesthetic.

  • @stinastogs
    @stinastogs 6 месяцев назад +5

    Please keep having rad women in the sneaker space on the show! Awesome episode. Congrats Nicole!

  • @rawsanity27
    @rawsanity27 6 месяцев назад +1

    A girl that loves eBay & Hats , absolutely in love right now.
    And spelling it wrong is a good tip.
    I wanted Las Vegas 51s Hat with classic Alien Head logo.
    They rare and will run ya like $100-150.
    Just typed in "alien baseball" hat, and found one brand new.
    Got it for $30 cause the person didn't know what they had.
    That really is how ya can get good deals, she knows her stuff.

  • @Sneakahead555
    @Sneakahead555 6 месяцев назад +1

    Kick game properrrr ! Straight into it !
    I really love her Hoka’s, very unique designing well done.
    I really enjoyed the Thrift shopping conversation and the eBay tip was great ! Such amazing conversations !
    Great job, guys !

  • @sevendaysin8374
    @sevendaysin8374 6 месяцев назад +13

    Yes! Nice to see Nicole finally on the show after following her work for years!

    • @samirode6024
      @samirode6024 6 месяцев назад +4

      she is literally a goat in the shoe game ,love her !

    • @Prawjjek
      @Prawjjek 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@samirode6024just in fashion art in general

  • @stonekeper
    @stonekeper 6 месяцев назад +7

    Love her work!

  • @C0nzilla
    @C0nzilla 6 месяцев назад +3

    Oh my god I have been waiting for this for ages!! She's incredible

  • @thebros8157
    @thebros8157 6 месяцев назад +3

    "we're so stuck in our sneakerhead ways" and I completely agree. Personally, that's why I was attracted to Salomon's and HOKA's because not only they look different than anything that's out right now currently.

  • @ghost.hardware4931
    @ghost.hardware4931 6 месяцев назад

    This was such a great episode. After following Nicole for so many years, it was great to finally hear her on the pod.

  • @joshuadnicolas
    @joshuadnicolas 6 месяцев назад +2

    im such a fan of nicole, when i saw she was on this episode i audibly gasped

  • @Hirosama23
    @Hirosama23 6 месяцев назад +4

    great guest LETS GOOOO

  • @GeekyGalore
    @GeekyGalore 6 месяцев назад +3

    Big episode, been following her work for awhile now!

  • @luarr107
    @luarr107 6 месяцев назад +1

    Really wish this episode was longer. such an interesting and engaging guest.

  • @frankbombaci4977
    @frankbombaci4977 6 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve been following Nicole for a WHILE on IG
    She’s such an inspiration 🙌❤️‍🔥

  • @Freeskiingisdabest
    @Freeskiingisdabest 6 месяцев назад +2

    Nicole’s great! Super episode.

  • @2g4u7y
    @2g4u7y 6 месяцев назад +2

    Sheesh. What a genuine, talented, nice gal.

  • @dyrellehart7887
    @dyrellehart7887 6 месяцев назад +1

    Got my girl the Van's collab she did.. she hasn't been in the garden yet.. but she loves them

  • @Wavestarter_TV
    @Wavestarter_TV 6 месяцев назад

    I’ve been following her for years …happy to see the success

  • @loganjbaez
    @loganjbaez 6 месяцев назад +1

    Matt W. the 991 v2 i feel that opinion of yours cause its a new silhouette 🙌 its an upgrade to the v1 shape is perfect to me and more but im keep it short. glad to hear that from you Wooooooo ✊️🙏

  • @saleswaterfront
    @saleswaterfront 6 месяцев назад

    the episode i been waiting for fr on gawd

  • @hadleytiller9745
    @hadleytiller9745 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great episode, followed Nicole’s work for the longest time. Would love to see Jim Moore return or Tiffany Beers who’s got an amazing history is the sneaker space.

  • @wikedwun
    @wikedwun 6 месяцев назад +1

    Copped her Hokas this morning🙌

  • @jacobsmith8403
    @jacobsmith8403 6 месяцев назад +3

    OG Tn colorways coming 2024!!

  • @a_ron4
    @a_ron4 6 месяцев назад

    Great episode!

  • @intrnsition24
    @intrnsition24 6 месяцев назад

    That top with the watch cut out in the sleeve. Talk about Y2K late 90s style. Brought me back

  • @brettboywonder1381
    @brettboywonder1381 6 месяцев назад

    Brendan!! Next time you're in Portland, I'm always down for a game of Wingspan!!! I remember you bringing it up a while back, but forgot to mention it! Always down and we can hit Nong's and the place I roast coffee is just a few blocks away and we can set up the aviary's!

  • @deanwallace5296
    @deanwallace5296 6 месяцев назад

    Congratulations Nicole, greetings from Australia would def come to a Complex Sneaker Show listening if you had one🧐

  • @thomasvoss1090
    @thomasvoss1090 6 месяцев назад

    Top 5 Ep for mine. TY

  • @jcgear0069
    @jcgear0069 5 месяцев назад

    The only Hoka i even considered but, sold out quick, and now selling for 4oo+, great story was ready to support, I guess ill catch her next collab

  • @geoffkeough9728
    @geoffkeough9728 6 месяцев назад +2

    stash 95's are such a dope pair. can't you sole swap the 95's if they dissolve or they're toast?

  • @SSGVB
    @SSGVB 6 месяцев назад +2

    Brendan’s existential crisis with shoe size 😂

  • @cryptoaj
    @cryptoaj 6 месяцев назад

    Suprised you guys haven’t discussed the new Nocta glide I like the white and red pair a lot

  • @TheJuice_1995
    @TheJuice_1995 6 месяцев назад

    32:38 OHH YEA

  • @thomaspayton_
    @thomaspayton_ 6 месяцев назад

    Good episode

  • @Nulljpg
    @Nulljpg 6 месяцев назад +1

    36:21 wingman of the year

  • @rusq1mf
    @rusq1mf 6 месяцев назад +1

    Oooppp I think Brendan has a crush ❤❤❤

  • @vincenttyler4667
    @vincenttyler4667 6 месяцев назад

    @Brendan dunne. Swap the insole and size down on AF1 and it keeps from creasing as easily

  • @Xxlmartian
    @Xxlmartian 6 месяцев назад

    I’m sensing a love connection for Mr Dunn

  • @sakuniee
    @sakuniee 6 месяцев назад

    Anyone know the ID of the beanie Nicole is wearing???

  • @AttsRealm
    @AttsRealm 6 месяцев назад

    10:04 - 10:14 most wholesome podcast moment

  • @tedztlee
    @tedztlee 6 месяцев назад

    Ostrya toque go hard

  • @snipa3772
    @snipa3772 6 месяцев назад +1

    "oohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeeaaaaaaaaauuuhhhhhhhhhhh"- Welty

  • @Corneliousssssss
    @Corneliousssssss 6 месяцев назад +3

    W episode

  • @mrotaveria
    @mrotaveria 6 месяцев назад

    Never had an Off White AF1, and I think I'll never have the money to buy one. But I'd totally cut that tag off.

  • @Metroboom808
    @Metroboom808 6 месяцев назад

    Since I'm a Jordan retro lover / player I think Jordan brand should take that blue and black elephant print on y'all back ground screen and put that color on a pair of black 3s cause I need those asap.

  • @rakemup.
    @rakemup. 6 месяцев назад +1

    Jordan 4 SB is a contender for top 10 SOTY prove me wrong

  • @MikeyMooks
    @MikeyMooks 6 месяцев назад

    Penny half cents are fire, y’all are trippin with that take. I still have my eggplant pair from 2010 which I still break out 2 or 3 times a year, I had a cranberry pair too but traded them for red g shock & a Gucci strapback hat in 2012 😂

  • @robertwojcik4458
    @robertwojcik4458 6 месяцев назад

    The Jordan 4 sb is the sneaker of the year

  • @addnamehere____5568
    @addnamehere____5568 6 месяцев назад

    That intro was looooong

  • @mr_sneaks1381
    @mr_sneaks1381 6 месяцев назад

    she is inspiring me to put a carhartt logo on the new SB dunk wheats lol

  • @bsargeant88
    @bsargeant88 6 месяцев назад

    These HOKA look very similar to stuff La Sportiva has been making for years (i.e.Uragano GTX or Cyklon). La Sportiva's are just much more sleek and sporty. Great interview though. Congrats, Nicole.

  • @Sean_Doeski
    @Sean_Doeski 6 месяцев назад

    i got a pair of black cat 4’s on ebay for almost retail because of a misspelling name

  • @malontedavis304
    @malontedavis304 6 месяцев назад +1

    The New Carhartt 990v6 is the Best Sneaker of the Year

    • @B-Rad
      @B-Rad 6 месяцев назад +1

      Didn’t like them initially, but I’m gonna have to agree.

  • @THEREALTUNAWAHOO
    @THEREALTUNAWAHOO 6 месяцев назад

    TUNA WAHOO was here 11/3/2023

  • @990v6
    @990v6 6 месяцев назад +2

    i didnt catch - what did welty say is shoe of the year?

    • @arress2052
      @arress2052 6 месяцев назад +2

      NB 991 V2

    • @990v6
      @990v6 6 месяцев назад

      thank you @@arress2052

  • @malontedavis304
    @malontedavis304 6 месяцев назад

    Nike Sportswear Raised the Bar 2024 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @heronshorts
    @heronshorts 6 месяцев назад +1

    I keep the tag on my off white, rip virgil.

  • @chaimgreen5402
    @chaimgreen5402 6 месяцев назад +1

    🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐 a real goat is in the building

  • @onthemyktvmike923
    @onthemyktvmike923 6 месяцев назад

    do you think the covid comfort vibe played into hoka success?

  • @moeboom43
    @moeboom43 6 месяцев назад +4

    Common Complex Sneakers Show W

    • @kxs65
      @kxs65 6 месяцев назад +1

      thirsty first comment

  • @TheMustangs05
    @TheMustangs05 6 месяцев назад +1

    great episode loved the guest wish she could explain more about kanye

  • @YoungAmzn
    @YoungAmzn 6 месяцев назад +1

    Need Action Bronson on the pod..cmon guys.

  • @hiruys
    @hiruys 6 месяцев назад +1

    Out of respect for Vigil; I would never take the tag off my Off Whites. His vision should be respected. RIP

  • @bern717
    @bern717 6 месяцев назад

    So clear that Welty is NOT a Halloween guy 😂😂😂

    • @joser7894
      @joser7894 6 месяцев назад +2

      He’s an outdoorsy guy he don’t play no games

  • @jbr2899
    @jbr2899 6 месяцев назад +1

    😎

  • @diydan2213
    @diydan2213 6 месяцев назад

    There's a cool ebay account I shop for hats from.. this person has them super cheap.. "fashionably faded" I think is the account, I saved the seller so I don't have to remember but its something like that. They have a lot of shirts too but Im not into Tees.

  • @itzT0ne7
    @itzT0ne7 6 месяцев назад

    Shoes falling apart is a part of the Game

  • @sneakerdad8324
    @sneakerdad8324 6 месяцев назад

    MW - Winnie the Pooh
    Dunne - Eeyore
    JLP - Tigger

  • @BigDefMuter82
    @BigDefMuter82 6 месяцев назад +2

    It’s my birthday

  • @givent1GOD
    @givent1GOD 6 месяцев назад

    MAY GOD Bless U🙏🏼⬆️

  • @jaykendall7468
    @jaykendall7468 6 месяцев назад +2

    This is long over due

  • @zongoso
    @zongoso 6 месяцев назад

    JLP is Twizzy Rich

  • @rakansoubra284
    @rakansoubra284 6 месяцев назад +5

    Find someone that loves to talk about JLP like JLP talks about JLP

  • @starling9373
    @starling9373 5 месяцев назад

    Penny half cents went triple platinum in the hood

  • @tweef79th
    @tweef79th 6 месяцев назад

    If they ever got the chance to get YE on the show they would be on his 🥜

  • @671oneblood
    @671oneblood 6 месяцев назад +2

    Welty dont celebrate Halloween. Jesus says its evil 🤣🤣🤣

  • @BookerT69
    @BookerT69 6 месяцев назад +1

    Shawty cute

  • @Dubb910
    @Dubb910 6 месяцев назад +1

    I dont think many real sneakerheads are leaving the tag on off whites because shoes are what we do. I think its the people that want to be noticed....Makes no sense wearing the tag no way its not annoying....

  • @maricuchisdelafuente
    @maricuchisdelafuente 6 месяцев назад +2

    28:00 let the man be out of the spot light …. People reaching for his name to get some attention 🤫

  • @qu3nt
    @qu3nt 6 месяцев назад

    why JLP drinks from an urn btw?

  • @theenatewhite
    @theenatewhite 6 месяцев назад +2

    Brendan hates Kanye

  • @loganjbaez
    @loganjbaez 6 месяцев назад

    Brandon go down to a 9.5 on air force bruh you serious . you worry to much live and learn my guy . people are scared too much nowadays. be adventurous people ive gone down to a 10.5 in air jordan 12s 😂 my true to size is suppose to be a 11.5 did that ✔️ did 11 ✔️ and 10.5 kinda tight 😅 but i did that with insole out cause i don't care im wear my kicks even if my feet hurt .im not your average sneakerhead Wooooooo ✊️🙏

  • @BookerT69
    @BookerT69 6 месяцев назад +2

    Mustache lady with the same old 993

  • @csn2213
    @csn2213 6 месяцев назад

    Put a mustache on her and she is Brendan’s sister

  • @jameslovesbutter2314
    @jameslovesbutter2314 6 месяцев назад +2

    She had a great experience with Kanye yet they tried to taint it.

  • @Muhahahaaaaaaa
    @Muhahahaaaaaaa 6 месяцев назад +1

    Stone island is for incels

  •  6 месяцев назад

    Kanye story is coming out now? 10 years laters after the partnership ended? Hhmmmm sounds like a distraction from the situation in Palestine

  • @qu3nt
    @qu3nt 6 месяцев назад

    come on guys hooka ? i mean at this point next hype shoe will be sketchers

  • @bigdogbee
    @bigdogbee 6 месяцев назад

    Every time they talk about Kanye they get it wrong

  • @itbecameclear
    @itbecameclear 6 месяцев назад +2

    kanye segment 👎🏾👎🏾

  • @tyleranderson7857
    @tyleranderson7857 6 месяцев назад

    Am I the only person that thinks hooka has the ugliest shoes in general of the past 10 years?