WearTesters Unlaced

In episode 18 we discuss Kyrie Irving's new signature shoe with Anta, the history of Anta basketball, some new toys, and gatekeeping in pop culture. (0:30) Anta Kai 1 (9:33) Lime Cucumber Gatorade (10:45) Timeout (20:10) Star Wars Prequels (21:40) Gatekeeping (42:50) Wrap up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

In episode 17 we deep dive into the design process for Anthony Edwards' first signature shoe, the adidas AE 1 by interviewing the design team (Patrick Zempolich & Andrew Parks) behind the popular new shoe. (0:00) Why we took a break (1:09) Sneaker news (11:52) Timeout (16:13) Shoes we didn't review (17:53) CapSole (24:32) adidas AE 1 Design Team Interview (40:13) Wrap up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Move Insoles here⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code WT15 for 15% off your order. In episode 16 we deep dive into the Jordan Brand Retro lineup to start 2024, some great action figure news, and Chris' thoughts on transitioning from a basketball player to a basketball coach. (0:00) Intro (2:19) How sponsors are chosen (5:15) Air Jordan 4 Military Blue (8:20) Air Jordan 6 Reverse Oreo (12:28) adidas Wonder Runner Pro (16:28) Move Insoles (17:48) Nike Pegasus 2K5 (19:20) Nike Air Flight '89 (20:38) Air Jordan 14 Flint Gray (24:19) SNKRS Live Jordan Preview (27:58) Timeout (35:06) Jodi's Corner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Move Insoles here⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code WT15 for 15% off your order. In episode 15, we answer listener questions and are joined by WearTesters team members Jackson and Allen to rank the best basketball shoes of 2023. (0:00) Intro (0:38) Move Insoles (2:00) Listener Questions (31:10) Best Basketball Shoes of 2023 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Move Insoles here⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ Use code WT15 for 15% off your order. In episode 14 we talk pop culture, adidas x Fear of God, footwear industry drama, and get a less creepy edition of Jodi's Corner. (0:00) Why the Pop Culture Podcast (1:26) adidas x Fear of God (3:57) Footwear News Awards Drama (7:56) Move Insoles (8:48) Timeout (25:42) Jodi's Corner (56:29) Wrap up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Move Insoles here⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Use code WT15 for 15% off your order. In episode 13 we talk about some sneaker news, new toys, The Walking Dead, take listener questions, and get a new edition of Jodi's Corner. (0:22) Since Apparel Launch (1:53) Nike Vomero 5 Baby Blue (4:00) Reebok Question Mid Free Agency (7:14) Air Jordan 1 Low Retro 2004 (13:30) Move Insoles (14:23) Timeout (25:22) Listener Questions (42:58) Jodi's Corner Buy the Reebok Question Mid Free Agency ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Move Insoles here⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Use code WT15 for 15% off your order. In episode 12 we talk in-depth with the Curry Brand design team about the Curry 11 and upcoming colorways, discuss the A Ma Maniére scandal, get a look at the Air Jordan 4 Black Cement Reimagined, and answer listener questions. (0:47) A Ma Maniére Scandal (7:24) Air Jordan 4 Black Cement Reimagined (9:56) Air Jordan 5 Lucky Green (11:30) Air Jordan 9 Dark Powder Blue (15:08) Move Insoles (15:57) Answering Listener Questions (34:44) Curry Brand Bruce Lee Collection (42:47) Curry Brand Design Team Deep Dive Shop the Curry Bruce Lee Collection Follow Ed Wallace Follow Rick Maderis Buy the SPO Player 1 Plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Move Insoles here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Use code WT15 for 15% off your order. In episode 11 we talk about a bunch of collabs, a couple trailers, and answer listener questions. (0:32) adidas TMNT Collab (9:22) Air Jordan 1 High OG 85 Cut Maroon Metallic (11:20) Puma x Gremlins Collab (14:01) Air Jordan 4 Sail (17:15) Air Jordan 3 Craft (18:53) Move Insoles (22:30) adidas Spider-man 2 Collab (31:52) Timeout (42:17) What If...? Season 2 Trailer (43:18) Madame Web Trailer (49:41) Listener Questions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. ⁠⁠⁠Shop Move Insoles here⁠⁠.⁠ Use code WT15 for 15% off your order. In episode 10 we find out Chris bought Birkenstocks, talk about the KD 4 Nerf returning, analyze the Harden Vol 8, look at an AJ 1 85 Cut bootleg, and Jodi talks about people being buried alive. (0:00) Comment with your questions (2:05) Move Insoles (2:59) Ugly Nike Air Penny 2 (5:17) adidas Harden Vol 8 (8:47) Nike KD 4 Nerf (13:54) Air Jordan 2 Retro Italy (15:33) Chris buys Birkenstocks (20:11) Nike Vomero 5 (24:50) AJ 1 85 Bootleg (28:20) Timeout (32:50) Jodi's Corner Shop Birkenstocks at Zappos ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. ⁠⁠Shop Move Insoles here⁠⁠. Use code WT15 for 15% off your order. In episode 9 we discuss the Jordan Jumpman Jack, the returning Foamposites, the New Balance 9060, and find out about a non-traditional crime boss. (1:09) Jordan Jumpman Jack (6:55) Air Jordan 2 Snakeskin (9:58) Foamposites Return (14:30) Move Insoles (15:23) New Balance 9060 (22:30) Timeout (33:39) Jodi's Corner Buy the New Balance 9060 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. ⁠Shop Move Insoles here⁠. In episode 8 we find out why the Air Jordan 17 Low will cost $300, get a look at the Puma MB.03 Toxic, and Jodi tells us about a reporter going undercover in a risky environment. (0:00) Sneaker News (6:01) Air Jordan 17 Low Lightning (16:25) Move Insoles (17:17) Puma MB.03 Toxic (21:29) Timeout (33:01) Jodi's Corner (53:33) Wrap up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Thanks to Move Insoles for sponsoring today's episode. Shop Move Insoles here. In episode 7 we discuss if Shaq and Iverson can save Reebok and the Skechers basketball shoe. Later, Jodi's Corner takes a crazy turn. (0:00) Intro (0:57) Is Utah real? (2:55) GT Cut 3 & GT Cut Academy (4:51) Did Jordan Brand capitalize on 2023? (16:08) Can Shaq and AI save Reebok? (23:00) New Balance Two Wxy V4 (27:10) Move Insoles (28:04) Skechers Basketball (31:23) Timeout (38:55) Jodi's Corner (1:00:22) Wrap up ⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Episode 5 of WearTester Unlaced is heavy on sneaker news but stick around for the toys and stories. (0:00) Intro (0:34) Sneaker News (7:44) Shoes We Didn't Review (17:35) Favorite Shoe We Reviewed (21:04) AJ1 Satin Bred Shock Drop (23:23) Timeout (39:08) Jodi's Corner (54:20) Wrap up ⁠⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠WearTesters Website

Episode 5 of WearTester Unlaced is heavy on sneaker news but stick around for the toys and stories. (0:00) Intro (1:10) adidas AE1 (2:27) Air Jordan 38 Low (3:40) New Jordan Hybrids (6:41) Air Jordan 8 Winterized (7:20) Jordan Spizike Low (7:55) Timeout (16:00) Podcast Performance Update (23:04) Let's Learn Something New (44:00) Conclusion ⁠⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠WearTesters Website

In episode 4, we discuss the Nike DBook 1, the Disney+ series Ahsoka, and whether being a sneakerhead today is as awful as it seems. (0:00) Intro (1:44) Nike DBook 1 (15:14) Timeout (19:38) Ahsoka (30:54) Being a Sneakerhead Today ⁠Show Notes on YouTube⁠ ⁠WearTesters on YouTube⁠ ⁠WearTesters Website

In episode 3, we talk a lot about new, sneakers, and toys, and then launch into a listener ask me anything session that gets personal. (0:00) Intro (1:24) Sneaker News (10:49) Shoes We Didn't Review (19:53) Favorite Shoes We Reviewed (24:37) Timeout (31:33) Discord Q&A Show Notes on YouTube WearTesters on YouTube WearTesters Website

We critique the first episode, talk sneakers, toys, and explain how the footwear industry stumbled upon EVA, the now ubiquitous midsole foam. (0:00) Intro (0:36) Critiquing the First Episode (4:30) Sneaker News (17:21) Shoes We Didn't Review (22:21) Timeout (36:09) How a Toy Revolutionized Footwear (53:35) Wrap Up WearTesters on YouTube WearTesters Website

In episode 1 we hit a bunch of fun topics before recapping Chris and Jodi's epic trip to Oregon which includes Chris' sitcom-esque meeting with the iconic Tinker Hatfield. (00:00) Intro (01:37) Sneaker News (07:08) Shoes We Didn’t Review (18:53) Favorite Shoes We Did Review (22:10) Time Out (28:46) Chris and Jodi’s Epic Oregon Trip (41:19) Chris meets Tinker Hatfield (48:10) Chris' Origin Story WearTesters on YouTube WearTesters on Website

Chris and Jodi Chase welcome you to the WearTesters Unlaced podcast by explaining what WearTesters is and providing a quick preview of what's to come.