**The Art of Sneaker Culture: A Consumer's Perspective**

As I reflect on my latest YouTube check, I am reminded of the importance of giving consumers what they want. It's not just about releasing shoes in limited quantities and making them exclusive to certain cities or boutiques. As a consumer, it's frustrating when companies like Nike don't listen to our demands and instead, create hype around products that may not be what we're looking for.

Take, for example, the recent release of LeBron's shoe. Instead of releasing it in a wide range of cities, Nike only made it available in New York City. This was met with frustration from sneakerheads everywhere, who felt like they were being left out of the equation. It's not just about the shoes themselves, but about the experience and sense of community that comes with them.

I've always been a fan of Jordan Brand, which has done a better job of listening to consumer demand. They release products that we want to see, and make sure they're available in a wide range of cities. This is not to say that I'm not loyal to Nike, but as a consumer, it's essential for companies like them to understand what their customers want.

One thing that gets me pumped up is when brands collaborate with other artists or musicians. Like the time my homie hooked me up with some Drake Boy Meets World Tour merch. It was a game-changer, and I'm still rocking these pieces today. The Boy Meets World Tour merch is fire, and it's a testament to the power of collaboration in sneaker culture.

But let's get back to Nike. Their recent marketing strategy has left me feeling disappointed. They're always trying to one-up each other with limited releases and exclusive collaborations, but at the end of the day, it's all just hype. I mean, who really wants a shoe that's only available in New York City? Not me.

I've come to realize that my love for sneaker culture is not just about the shoes themselves, but about the experience and community that comes with them. It's about being part of something bigger than myself, and feeling connected to other like-minded individuals. And when brands don't listen to our demands, it can be frustrating.

That's why I've been super supportive of adidas and Jordan Brand. They're doing a better job of listening to consumer demand, and releasing products that we want to see. It's not just about the shoes themselves, but about creating an experience that brings us all together.

As I sit here at the airport, waiting for my flight to LA, I'm reminded of how dead it is in there. But that's exactly why I love this place. The energy is electric, and I feel like I'm part of something bigger than myself. And when I get back, I'll be ready to dive into some unboxing vlogs. Because, let's face it, package reveal is always a highlight.

Speaking of which, my latest package arrived from Amsterdam, and I am hyped. It was hooked up by a plug who knows what he's doing. He sent me the most fire Boy Meets World Tour merch, including the iconic hat and hoodie. It's like he knew exactly what I wanted.

But what really gets me pumped up is when brands collaborate with other artists or musicians. Like the time Drake released his album "More Life". I'm still waiting for it to drop, but until then, I'll be rocking these pieces of merch all day long.

And that brings me back to my rant about Nike. As a consumer, it's frustrating when companies don't listen to our demands. But at the end of the day, it's not just about them; it's about us. We're the ones who drive the conversation, and we're the ones who decide what's hot and what's not.

So, to all my fellow sneakerheads out there, let's keep supporting brands that listen to our demands. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in this crazy world of sneakers. And when Nike or adidas does something right, let's give them credit for it. Because at the end of the day, we're all just trying to get our hands on those fresh kicks.

**My Experience with Free Packages from Sneakers**

As I reflect on my experiences with free packages from sneaker companies, I realize that they're not always about getting something for free, but about the experience and community that comes with them. When brands hook me up with free merchandise or exclusive releases, it's like a game-changer.

But let's be real, most of the time, these packages are just hype. They're designed to get our attention and create a buzz around the brand. And while I appreciate the gesture, it's not always about the product itself, but about the experience that comes with it.

Take, for example, my latest package from Amsterdam. It was hooked up by a plug who knows what he's doing, and it included some amazing Boy Meets World Tour merch. But even though I got to enjoy this amazing packaging, it wasn't just about the free stuff itself; it was about the experience of receiving it.

As I sit here at the airport, waiting for my flight to LA, I'm reminded of how dead it is in there. But that's exactly why I love this place. The energy is electric, and I feel like I'm part of something bigger than myself. And when I get back, I'll be ready to dive into some unboxing vlogs.

**Unboxing Vlogs: A Game-Changer for Sneaker Culture**

As a consumer, there's nothing quite like the excitement of unboxing new merchandise or limited releases. It's like the moment before Christmas morning, and we're all just waiting to see what's inside that package.

And let me tell you, when brands do it right, it's pure magic. I remember the first time I unboxed a pair of exclusive sneakers, and it was like nothing else mattered. The anticipation, the excitement, the sense of accomplishment – it was all there in one moment.

As I sit here at the airport, waiting for my flight to LA, I'm reminded of how much I love unboxing vlogs. It's not just about getting our hands on new merchandise; it's about sharing that experience with others and creating a sense of community around it.

And let me tell you, when brands collaborate with other artists or musicians, it takes the game to a whole new level. Like the time Drake released his album "More Life". I'm still waiting for it to drop, but until then, I'll be rocking these pieces of merch all day long.

As a consumer, we're the ones who drive the conversation in this crazy world of sneakers. We're the ones who decide what's hot and what's not. And when brands listen to our demands, they create an experience that brings us all together.

**Conclusion**

As I reflect on my experiences with sneaker culture, I realize that it's not just about the shoes themselves; it's about the experience and community that comes with them. It's about being part of something bigger than myself, and feeling connected to other like-minded individuals.

And when brands don't listen to our demands, it can be frustrating. But at the end of the day, it's not just about them; it's about us. We're the ones who drive the conversation, and we're the ones who decide what's hot and what's not.

So, let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in this crazy world of sneakers. Let's keep supporting brands that listen to our demands. And when Nike or adidas does something right, let's give them credit for it. Because at the end of the day, we're all just trying to get our hands on those fresh kicks.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwhat's going on guys so starting the day off well it's actually already 455 but starting the vlog off grabbing some grub what I can only eat soup so I got me some broccoli cheddar soup keeping it low-key I'm with the homies swag at diddy right now I'm leaving back to LA in like a couple hours I'm actually excited to go back to LA soon I forget my roots like a bald head guys I don't I'm really happy that I'm leaving because it's raining you know we were reminiscent talking at a Panera Bread just talking about the old times maybe like two years ago a year ago back well before I moved to LA it was so easy for all of us to hang out together we had we had worries I mean we had jobs we had got pie our priorities but we always found a way at least once a week to all get together whether it was us Harrison so I coming to Fremont to kick it or whether it was me to going to where they live which is like an hour 30 minutes away to kick it unfortunately it's not like that even even when I was living in LA I would still come to the bay and I would still try to make time to get over there or they would come over here and hang out but unfortunately you know times change people have other priorities you know I'm saying and things just sucks men that you know friends we it's not that we're not friends anymore it's just you know everybody has like I said different priorities and you always have to grow up and it kind of sucks but that's life man that's exactly another reason why I do love vlogging is because I can look back at all of our dope memories that we had and all the good times we had and and just from going and playing mini golf or bowling to going to the mall and and hanging out at the house and wrestling or filming or whatever it was we did man we had some good times and might include a little highlight reel right here just like a seed you gotta plant roots good times man good times man memories I'll never forget alright guys we hittin up the mall the worst of all in the entire United States of America we're trying to kill time and I don't have to leave for my flight in two like two hours all of a sudden is became vlogger why's he look like he's got the good jump off that ledge right now like he's walking so fast what is this mall so white I feel like I'm in heaven another thing that we were talking about is how Nike isn't releasing an all-star pack for the first time in hella days which is just crazy what is your opinion like you said Nikes falling down you know that's a new sheriff in town I don't know man I just feel like Nike I have mixed emotions when it comes to Nike but they overdid it and it kind of killed their own hype I'm still ready to patch things up I actually have a meeting with Nike tomorrow so that's where I was arguing with someone is it you say it Tom or not call her say this ain't the city you know I'm saying hey all the Concord goes go back back in attack swag today let's just say that YouTube check came in can i order this Kate with the picture of the family or no yeah I like that picture that picture I want that picture on my cake yesterday I was getting off the card you broke my phone guys on a PC it's not that bad back to the Nike scenario here's another thing that I think it turns a lot of people including myself away they don't give us what we want like they bring back a shoe and they only release it in like two cities that LeBron won they released it in like New York only in Cleveland and to my knowledge I think and only release like in four or five places and then a whole bunch of boutiques which was nearly impossible to get they released it randomly on the sneakers app and then on top of that everybody's like give us the wheat give us the wheat instead of giving us the wheat LeBron won they give us this but a Chan Chan but in vagina tan BS like whatever it's called they give us that freakin wack nobody wants that and even that shoe they're gonna make it super limited Oh only available in New York City like not everybody lives in New York City okay and I just feel like Nike does that and it just pisses people off and it makes us not care what they're doing so that's why I've been super supportive of adidas I've been super supportive of Jordan Brand because Jordan Brand has just been releasing everything we asked for a Nike I mean I still buy the shoes which I buy the shoes I like and I'm not here to hate on Nike but I just don't understand why they don't listen to us the consumers more and give us what we want maybe Kanye would've left if he did that I had a cousin that stole my laptop 150,000 just to get a prom real friends how many real friends thanks to the right this is why I love this Airport look how dead it is I was literally the only person checking in right now I only brought my backpack this time and so I think that this like target bag filled adult stuff I bought it's like bathroom rugs and random stuff like that and all that supreme hype I bought yesterday I'm back in LA guys I feel like I end all my vlogs unboxing something now is that good or bad this package right here is like the I've never seen a package package like this where is this coming from Netherlands this is from Amsterdam shout out to the plug he knows who he is Drake is on tour overseas right now I think he's in London right now you know me man I'm a sucker for any type of merger of my favorite artists the homie hooked me up with some Drake Boy Meets World Tour merch first off we got the Hat right here the Boy Meets World Tour the more life hoodie it's his more life on the front and then on the back it says more time with family and friends flower on the front and then on the back it says the Boy Meets World Tour tour tour and we got that same one right here in the white with the yellow rose on it our flower whatever Boy Meets World Tour tour tour again on the back we got the more life shirt long-sleeve this is just like the hoodie long-sleeve more life on the back oh my god there's Helen here Oh God album cover I believe of the album war life that has yet to drop or mixtape whatever it is more life more time to get it right right there another shirt right here just like the hoodie this is a long sleeve shirt and it's got the flower on the back again it has the more life and it's got the cities and this one says more live again and then again on the back it says more time with friends and family hell yeah dude I feel like I'm one of the first people to have this out here in America before I end the vlog here I do want to say about my whole nike rant do get free packages from sneakers from companies here and there but the end of the day mostly sneakers that you guys see me review and show you guys I'm buying them you know what I'm seeing I'm out there and I'm spending my money on these sneakers and I'm supporting these company I'm not here to just talk smack about a company because they don't give me free stuff I'm just giving the consumer point of view at the end of the day everybody's gonna have their opinion there's still people who believe Nikes the top of the top and there's people who think adidas is just wiping them off the face of this earth face of this earth again COO kick-starts backs up but start back up again crew kick starts up again today so make sure you guys watch that and yeah man that's it quite Matthews young Cory Matthews up in here Phillywhat's going on guys so starting the day off well it's actually already 455 but starting the vlog off grabbing some grub what I can only eat soup so I got me some broccoli cheddar soup keeping it low-key I'm with the homies swag at diddy right now I'm leaving back to LA in like a couple hours I'm actually excited to go back to LA soon I forget my roots like a bald head guys I don't I'm really happy that I'm leaving because it's raining you know we were reminiscent talking at a Panera Bread just talking about the old times maybe like two years ago a year ago back well before I moved to LA it was so easy for all of us to hang out together we had we had worries I mean we had jobs we had got pie our priorities but we always found a way at least once a week to all get together whether it was us Harrison so I coming to Fremont to kick it or whether it was me to going to where they live which is like an hour 30 minutes away to kick it unfortunately it's not like that even even when I was living in LA I would still come to the bay and I would still try to make time to get over there or they would come over here and hang out but unfortunately you know times change people have other priorities you know I'm saying and things just sucks men that you know friends we it's not that we're not friends anymore it's just you know everybody has like I said different priorities and you always have to grow up and it kind of sucks but that's life man that's exactly another reason why I do love vlogging is because I can look back at all of our dope memories that we had and all the good times we had and and just from going and playing mini golf or bowling to going to the mall and and hanging out at the house and wrestling or filming or whatever it was we did man we had some good times and might include a little highlight reel right here just like a seed you gotta plant roots good times man good times man memories I'll never forget alright guys we hittin up the mall the worst of all in the entire United States of America we're trying to kill time and I don't have to leave for my flight in two like two hours all of a sudden is became vlogger why's he look like he's got the good jump off that ledge right now like he's walking so fast what is this mall so white I feel like I'm in heaven another thing that we were talking about is how Nike isn't releasing an all-star pack for the first time in hella days which is just crazy what is your opinion like you said Nikes falling down you know that's a new sheriff in town I don't know man I just feel like Nike I have mixed emotions when it comes to Nike but they overdid it and it kind of killed their own hype I'm still ready to patch things up I actually have a meeting with Nike tomorrow so that's where I was arguing with someone is it you say it Tom or not call her say this ain't the city you know I'm saying hey all the Concord goes go back back in attack swag today let's just say that YouTube check came in can i order this Kate with the picture of the family or no yeah I like that picture that picture I want that picture on my cake yesterday I was getting off the card you broke my phone guys on a PC it's not that bad back to the Nike scenario here's another thing that I think it turns a lot of people including myself away they don't give us what we want like they bring back a shoe and they only release it in like two cities that LeBron won they released it in like New York only in Cleveland and to my knowledge I think and only release like in four or five places and then a whole bunch of boutiques which was nearly impossible to get they released it randomly on the sneakers app and then on top of that everybody's like give us the wheat give us the wheat instead of giving us the wheat LeBron won they give us this but a Chan Chan but in vagina tan BS like whatever it's called they give us that freakin wack nobody wants that and even that shoe they're gonna make it super limited Oh only available in New York City like not everybody lives in New York City okay and I just feel like Nike does that and it just pisses people off and it makes us not care what they're doing so that's why I've been super supportive of adidas I've been super supportive of Jordan Brand because Jordan Brand has just been releasing everything we asked for a Nike I mean I still buy the shoes which I buy the shoes I like and I'm not here to hate on Nike but I just don't understand why they don't listen to us the consumers more and give us what we want maybe Kanye would've left if he did that I had a cousin that stole my laptop 150,000 just to get a prom real friends how many real friends thanks to the right this is why I love this Airport look how dead it is I was literally the only person checking in right now I only brought my backpack this time and so I think that this like target bag filled adult stuff I bought it's like bathroom rugs and random stuff like that and all that supreme hype I bought yesterday I'm back in LA guys I feel like I end all my vlogs unboxing something now is that good or bad this package right here is like the I've never seen a package package like this where is this coming from Netherlands this is from Amsterdam shout out to the plug he knows who he is Drake is on tour overseas right now I think he's in London right now you know me man I'm a sucker for any type of merger of my favorite artists the homie hooked me up with some Drake Boy Meets World Tour merch first off we got the Hat right here the Boy Meets World Tour the more life hoodie it's his more life on the front and then on the back it says more time with family and friends flower on the front and then on the back it says the Boy Meets World Tour tour tour and we got that same one right here in the white with the yellow rose on it our flower whatever Boy Meets World Tour tour tour again on the back we got the more life shirt long-sleeve this is just like the hoodie long-sleeve more life on the back oh my god there's Helen here Oh God album cover I believe of the album war life that has yet to drop or mixtape whatever it is more life more time to get it right right there another shirt right here just like the hoodie this is a long sleeve shirt and it's got the flower on the back again it has the more life and it's got the cities and this one says more live again and then again on the back it says more time with friends and family hell yeah dude I feel like I'm one of the first people to have this out here in America before I end the vlog here I do want to say about my whole nike rant do get free packages from sneakers from companies here and there but the end of the day mostly sneakers that you guys see me review and show you guys I'm buying them you know what I'm seeing I'm out there and I'm spending my money on these sneakers and I'm supporting these company I'm not here to just talk smack about a company because they don't give me free stuff I'm just giving the consumer point of view at the end of the day everybody's gonna have their opinion there's still people who believe Nikes the top of the top and there's people who think adidas is just wiping them off the face of this earth face of this earth again COO kick-starts backs up but start back up again crew kick starts up again today so make sure you guys watch that and yeah man that's it quite Matthews young Cory Matthews up in here Philly\n"