Actual Fan of Sneakers

Trying New Things From Nike

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this video I talk about some of the pickups I've recently gotten that are, for me, branching out from my usual comfort zones with the swoosh.  The...

Insane Amount of Sneaker Pickups to End 2025

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over all the other pairs I got in before the end of the year, it's a lot!  Also of course we get into the upcoming pairs I want ...

Why the Puma Suede?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over some pickups and why all the Pumas all of a sudden?  Then as usual we get into the upcoming pairs that I wanted to bring to...

Pumas and New Balance Hit Before the New Year

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohhhh yeah!  Got like 6 pickups to round out the year, hear all about them here!  Also of course some new pairs coming out will be discussed. Thanks...

More New Balance Pickups - Eating off Black Friday Sales

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into the recent avalanche of NB's I've picked up thanks to some smooth discounts this time of year.  And then of course, some i...

MiUSA New Balance Pickups

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go a little more quality with my latest pickups of the Made In USA 992 and 993.  A while back I had said I didn't really wanna wea...

Even More Retro Runner Pickups!

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into another set of about four Asics pickups and one New Balance pickup.  Then of course, it's on to the upcoming pairs! Thanks...

So Many Sneaker Pickups This Week

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we get into six new pickups!  Somebody stop me!!!!  My wallet cries in pain.  Then of course we talk about upcoming pairs to spend ...

I Been On An Asics, New Balance and Saucony Sneaker Binge

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talked about how I've been binging on pairs outside the Nike realm for the past couple weeks and really getting into runners.  I'll...

Frankenstein Dunk Lows Review

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the title indicates, I'll be discussing the Nike Dunk Low Frankenstein as well as an additional inbound pickup.  Then we get into the rest of the ...

Rebuying Flax AF1s For Some Reason

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss recopping kicks (in my defense, a newer year release).  Then we get into the upcoming pairs as usual! Thanks as always for ...

Nike Dunk Low Panda-Monium Viotech Review

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You guessed it, a review on the Nike Dunk Low Panda-Monium in Viotech, as well as some discussion of some upcoming kicks, as always! Thanks as always ...

Nike SB Dunk Low Verdugo Mountain Review

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I bring up the Coolkicks legal news and also bust out a review for the Nike SB Dunk Low Verdugo Mountain, my latest pickup! Thanks as ...

Nike SB Dunk Low Persian Violet Review

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I review my October pickup - the Nike SB Dunk Low Persian Violet.  Also, I get into the new and upcoming kicks! Thanks as always for ...

Politics Jumbled In The Feed With Your Hobbies

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explain my absence for the most part from social media, and then get into the upcoming kicks as always! Thanks as always for listeni...

I hope you like 11s

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go over the upcoming kicks but with a focus on all the 11s dropping 2026.  Also, trying something a little different with the voca...

Shattered Backboards and Fire Red 5s

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes! Finally some actual pickups, which I will go over in this episode... Then it's on to the upcoming kicks.... too bad I am now out of funds.   Tha...

Best Year In Sneakers?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's been some online discourse crowning 2025 as a possible best year for sneakers.  I give my thoughts on this, and then its onto the upcoming pa...

Be Smart With Your Money but also Enjoy Your Hobbies Guilt-Free

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a follow up to a previous episode which had implied how much money you could have for other things if you cut back on buying kicks.  ...

Just Give Us The Upcoming Kicks, Dude

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we get straight to the upcoming kicks (almost).  Brief mention to a past task-oriented drop (Tom Sachs) and then it's on to the new s...

Take a Break From Copping Kicks and Rejuvenate Your Money

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into what it's like to enter the "minimal copping kicks" zone and how doing that after binging for months brings a sudden influx...

Beware! Sneaker Scammers Are Out There

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we briefly touch on the scam with the Air Jordan 5 x Awake collab release.  We also get into the different upcoming releases as usual...

Most of the Shoes I Want Are Reachbacks

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about how kicks that are not going to sell out are mostly the ones I want, and if I should risk waiting on them to go on sale....

Sequoia Pro B In Hand... And I Was Wrong About The Cool Greys

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I get it wrong all the time when it comes to what shoes will sit and what will sell.  Like how I said the Cool Grey SB might catch a sale down the li...

Air Jordan 8 Aqua and Arts-Rec SB Dunk Review

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A review of both the Aqua 8s and the Arts-Rec SB Dunks.  Also Travis Scott flexed on all of us!  Also getting into the upcoming releases, as usual! ...

Too Many Jordans Too Little Dollars

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nike just won't let up on the gas in the summer, so hear me find a way to complain about it for a few minutes. Also I get into what I have on the way ...

Rare Air 3s and Dark Team Red Nike Dunk SBs

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I quickly review my latest couple of pickups (see title) and then get into the upcoming pairs.  Straightforward episode with a lot of...

A Lot of Foamposites Coming Out

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When looking at the upcoming kicks I'm noticing there's a lot of good Foamposite colorways coming out!  Also I go over the AJ1 Yellow Ochre now that ...

Grapes and Pattas Have Touched Down

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about my pickups on the Air Jordam 5 Grape and Air Max 90 Patta in the Cyber colorway, plus which SB Dunks and Air Jordan 1s I ...

All Types of Jordan 1s and SNKRS W's

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over 3 pairs of Air Jordan 1 Highs that I snagged off Finishline during a sale.  Then I get into my 2 SNKRS W's and of course th...

The Collection Expands Because I'm Bad With Money

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go over new pickups including the Jordan 1 Blacktoe Reimagined, Jordan 11 Legend Blue and Nike SB Dunk Low Red Stardust....  and a...

Rare Air and Hayley Wilson... and More Jordans?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I review my latest two pickups of the Air Jordan 1 Rare Air and Nike SB Dunk Low Hayley Wilson, as well as some upcoming Jordan pickup...

Air Jordan 4 White Cement

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over the Air Jordan 4 White Cement.  Also we'll spend some time on my other pickups (Lucky Shorts Air Jordan 3s and Black/Volt F...

Making Beats And Collecting Kicks - Old Hobbies Resurging

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a happy episode, as so many thing that were happening that I'd kind of fallen off of are back in full swing!  I'll discuss some pairs I have ...

I'm Wearing Foams Again?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I feel like it wasn't too many episodes ago to where I was like "I don't see a need for me to own Foams given my current style".  Yet here we are, I'...

Air Jordan 1 UNC Reimagined And Other Pickups

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over my latest pickups including the Air Max 90 Carbon Fiber, Air Force 1 Canvas Linen and Air Jordan 1 UNC Reimagined.  I also ...

Nike "Flipping" OGs

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the relevance of OGs these days and Nike making new versions.  I used to hate it, but now... I'm ok with it... sometimes...

Shoes That Come Beat Up Already

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the Air Force 1 Smoke and Mirrors pack, and "pre-vintaged" kicks in general.  Also a couple Air Max 90 pickups! Thanks a...

AM95s Have Started Landing, But...

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the AM95s popping up on Nikes site, and why I keep looking at Air Max 90s instead.  Spoiler alert: it's the colorways. S...

Air Maxes That Are Not the 95 Going Under The Radar

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I get into my latest Air Max and Air Force 1 pickups and opine on how the attention on Air Max 95s is moving the focus away from some...

So Many Pairs, So Little Funds

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over FOUR (4) new pickups and what I have on the way plus what I'm thinking of picking up.  Pray for my wallet and bank account ...

Complete Reversal of Personal Sneaker "Rules"

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about how once I'm in a mood to start copping lots of kicks, a lot of stuff that was "off the table" or "not my style" goes out...

Getting Back Into Just Kicks

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about how I'm definitely in a buying mode and looking at sneakers all the time on my phone again!  Pray for my wallet! Thanks as ...

The One Time I Regret Selling Most Of My New Balance

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about why I wish I at least temporarily had all my old New Balances back, weight loss, and having to change my sneaker collecti...

Antihero, Air Max Month Pickups and How To Do Sneaker Reviews

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the Antihero Dunk High SB, some Air Max Month pickups and how to properly do video reviews based off some commentary I sa...

Chameleon SB Dunks and Stolen AJ4s

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over my latest pickup, the Alexis Sablone x Nike SB Dunk Low Chameleon.  Then I talk a bit about the 2000 stolen pairs of Nigel ...

Is Sneakers All Just A Marketing Ploy And Making A Hobby Feel Like Work

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about my recent Aluminum Dunk SB pickup and get into the topic of the nature of sneaker sales with respect to hyping up product...

When It Comes To Sneakers, Fun Money

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into why going to a sneaker event might be a better look than just paying resale for the shoe.  Depends on what your goal is!  ...

GR Nike SBs Are Special

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into my latest SB pickups like the City of Cinema, Trocadero Gardens and Escargots.  Then a short tangent on why Nike SB GR's a...

Burnt Sunrise Surprise!

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over the Burnt Sunrise SB Dunk Low and my other SB Dunk pickups, plus what I'm selling to cover those.  Also I talk about public...

Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B Parachute Beige

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the recent release of the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B Parachute Beige.  Then I get into what SB's I'm suddenly feeling and so...

Blacktoes out, Breds in?

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  In this episode we get into the lack of hype for the Blacktoe 1 and like, way more hype for the Bred 1 because "limited"  Also talk a bit about th...

Solution For Moldy Sneakers

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about conditions leading to moldy kicks and what to do if they are moldy but cleanable.  I also get into some pairs I've been ...

Why I Don't Buy From StockX, Goat, eBay etc Anymore

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into a social media post I made about the resell sites and why I don't use them anymore...  But to each their own, of course.  ...

Are Reps Still A Thing?

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into the rep "community" and talk a bit about how I don't really see it as much these days...  it's a definite ramble on this o...

Being Gifted or Seeded Kicks

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about being seeded with shoes and other sponsorship offers I've gotten in the past.  I also give my thoughts on a few new upco...

Happy Holidays To All, Now Buy My CD

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about a few new releases coming up in 2025 along with some hater-ish takes on a few items I saw on the sneaker news sites.  Al...

Rocking the New Beaters Plus Some Cool Jordans Releasing in 2025

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I detail swapping out my beaters for new beaters including the Purlicue x Vans Old Skool Year of the Pig and Size? x Adidas Yung 1s.  ...

Tis The Season To... Sigh... Buy Stuff For OTHERS

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I go over my plans to swap out some of the stuff I currently have on sale with other stuff, and my plans to not buy myself much this ...

Save Your Money

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about a lot of upcoming kicks but also talk about saving your money and using it for what it's supposed to be used for this hol...

PlayStation 1 and Smoke Grey SBs

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about getting some old PS1 games out for fun, and also my thoughts on the next SB Dunk Lows in Smoke Grey dropping 12/3.  I al...

Wu-Tang Dunks and Sneaker Memories With My Father

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the Wu-Tang Dunks, and memorialize my father just a bit. Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patron...

Will Tariffs Make Your Shoes More Expensive?

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into whether theoretically impending tariffs will balloon sneaker costs.  Also dip a bit into some Final Fantasy 7 replay actio...

Meshy Shoes Stay In Style... For Now

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I age myself horribly by going over the current trend of meshy kicks being in style vs the way I see them - as insta-beaters.  Then I...

Please Don't Hype Up The Wu-Tang Dunks (Until I Can Get A Pair)

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm hoping I can get my hands on the Wu-Tangs...  But if not, no biggie!  Also I get into a bunch of upcoming Dunks, how to tell the Next Nature Dun...

Binging on Sneaker Sales

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into how I can binge just as hard on selling kicks as I can on spending money on hobbies, once I lock in and get in the zone.  ...

Nike SB Dunk Low Carbon Review

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about my latest pickup, the Nike SB Dunk Low Carbon.  Then I talk a bit about some upcoming pairs including my feelings toward...

Restored Midsole On The Nike SB Dunk Low Flash

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we get into how I restored the midsole of the Orange Box SB Dunk classic "Flash" colorway. I talk about a lot of upcoming Dunks and th...

The Sneaker Sales Continue... But Those Light Carbon SBs Are Growing On Me

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about how my sales are going, even though I have to keep my kicks super cheap in order to move them quickly.  Even though I'm ...

Lots of SBs Previewed

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about 3 pairs of upcoming SB Dunks along with some Air Max releases. Then I get into the Castlevania Dominus Collection, Mickey...

Silver Surfer Dunk Low

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I review the Silver Surfer Dunk Low, my last anticipated pickup of the year as of now!  Then I get into selling off some pairs and wh...

Finally Selling A Few Pairs

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finally put some pairs for sale, and how it can impact my living space / aesthetic.  Also I discuss some Ultraman-like Dunks I saw pop up on Nike's s...

Did They Mess Up The Silver Surfers?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the Silver Surfer Dunks AGAIN and how I'm a bit disappointed at the photos on SNKRS.  Say it ain't so!  Still probably ...

What Eyelet I Lace Kicks To

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I reveal my thoughts on the all important topic "how high to lace your kicks".  I also talk about some upcoming New Balance, Metroidv...

Salon Care 40 to Whiten Midsoles

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about how to use Salon Care 40 to whiten midsoles.  Use caution and don't do some of the stupid stuff I do... I am not respons...

Questions I Ask Myself: To Sell Half My Collection Or Not?

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over my thoughts about selling pairs and how often I actually wear any of my kicks vs how I used to wear them all back in the day...

Nike Really Reaching In The Vault A LOT (Allegedly)

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this one I go on about all the classics from back in the day now getting ready to retro.  Great if you really wanted these colorways but didn't wa...

Taking Breaks From Buying Sneakers

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into why I'm chilling on buying kicks for a little while, and I finally made a new beat!  I also get into the $250 Bred Jordan ...

Nike Dunk Low Obsidian Red

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I briefly review my latest pickup and then get into a bunch of new kicks releasing.  I also get into Shoe Surgeon v Nike, Record of R...

I Don't Collect For Value (And I Never Did)

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss Ghost Pepper pickles, give a listener a deserved shout out on a good look, and talk about where I am as far as sneaker inter...

Oh No! Nikes Earnings Are Down!

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into the news about Nike's earnings, as well as the Wu-Tang Dunks and others possibly re-releasing out the vault. Also discussed...

Oh No, I Started Another Collection!

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about new stuff I'm into collecting, as if my wallet could stand it!  I also get into a report on how my show went and touch o...

Retroing Collabs

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over my thoughts on retroing collabs (like the HUF Air Max 1).  I also discuss stuff I want to buy, and things I'm waiting to ge...

Air Jordan 1 Low Shadow

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A brief review on the Air Jordan 1 Low Shadow, plus my thoughts on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles compendium.  I also weigh in slightly on Trails C...

Overanalyzing Sneakers

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I go into how overanalyzing things in a hobby can be annoying.  Especially in sneakers.  ESPECIALLY when it's on a pic I took of a shoe I'm wearing!...

Sharing Negative Opinions on a Shoe - Legitimate or Hating?

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I wore a lot of pairs this week!  Really trying to rock the collection more, and talk about them kicks a bit more on this podcast.  I also get into ...

Splurgin on Multiple Hobbies and Wearing Some Older Kicks

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode learn the origin story of my pair of True Red SBs, as well as my thoughts on wearing some Jordan 3s from 2011.  I explain a bit why s...

Nike Dunk Low Medium Curry - Shock Drop!

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I go over my latest pickup - the Nike Dunk Low Medium Curry, obtained on a surprise shock drop via SNKRS.  Then I talk about my L on...

Nike Dunk Low Ultraman

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I get into the Ultramans plus my Shock Drop hit on SNKRS on a different pair.  I get a bit into collecting Transformers and building ...

Nike Dunk Ugly Duckling Pack Re-Achieved!

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this one I'm getting into the latest pickup, the Nike Dunk Low Veneer, and my full set of Ugly Duckling Dunks being achieved yet again!  Also I've...

Nike SB Dunk Low Big Money Savings Review

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You guessed it, this episode is mostly about the Nike SB Dunk Low Big Money Savings, my first SB Dunk pickup in a while.  There's also a number of ne...

Lots of Dunk Pickups, I'm Feeling the Sneaker Collecting Spirit

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I wore a lot of Dunks this week, received a lot of new Dunk pickups, and even hit on an SB on SNKRS!  There's a lot of upcoming kicks to discuss, and...

Google Killed My Sneaker Review Site So Im Focusing Back On Music And Just Collecting Kicks For Fun

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am interested in an SB colorway again so I talk about that in this episode!  Also I get into why I'm shifting my attention away from my sneaker sit...

All Kinds Of New Dunk Colorways and Cool Upcoming Releases

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over several regular dunks i'm thinking of grabbing like the concord and Knicks colorways.  There's plenty of new and upcoming r...

Drumless Beats

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this one we're going over the Air Max Day 2025 rumor, Persona 5 Royal, X-Men '97, a TON of music pickups and drumless hip hop production (my new ob...

Basketball Shoes With Jeans

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into Twitter sneaker conversations such as "BBall shoes with jeans", plus I get into what vinyls I've picked up recently inclu...

The Waffle Dunks Are Sick!

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the waffle Dunk Lows!  Love em!  Also I saw the Wonka movie, some updates on the upcoming retro of the Black Cement 3 a...

Musically Inspired And I Finally Ordered The Waffle Dunks

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes you read it right, I finally ordered the Waffle Dunks after like 6 episodes of wanting them.  And yes, I been back making more beats now and feel...

This Year I Forgive Myself and Joker Dunks Arent Really That Jokerish

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling more motivated this episode, but also going off very little sleep.  I get into some Dunk and SB Dunk news as far as releases including the Jo...

Sometimes I Dont Want To Pod - Heres What That Sounds Like

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I can't lie, sometimes this does feel like a fun idea, I got things I have to say.  And other times, not so much.  I talk about the Final Fantasy 3 ...