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ComplexCon 2026 returns to Los Angeles October 3 & 4. The 10-year anniversary of the world's favorite convergence-culture festival. Complex’s biggest annual sneaker debate returns to ComplexCon for its definitive live showdown. This year, Rich Paul, Bree Walker, Lil Yachty and Shannon Sharpe took the stage to debate the year’s most important releases, make the case for their favorites, and ultimately determine which pair earns the title of Sneaker of the Year 2026. Bringing together three distinct perspectives from across sports, music, business and culture, the panel breaks down Complex’s Top 10 sneakers of 2026  debating the releases, collaborations and cultural moments that shaped the year in footwear. Check out Issue #0059 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington analyzing Complex’s controversial Top 10 Sneaker List for 2026 **FTYA Issue #0059 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:50- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 7:05- Recent Pickups or Add To Cart Segment  8:30- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  20:45-  Tunnel Vision Segment   38:25 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 41:00 -COVER STORY: Complex’s Controversial Top 10 Sneakers For 2026 1:07:45- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: Smoked Peach Maple Bourbon

With the cooler weather just around the corner, now is the smartest time to start thinking about what to keep in your wardrobe and what to add for the coming season. There are plenty of fall staples you’ll want to make sure you’ve checked off, as well as some timely, trend-led pieces you may or may not wish to add to your cold-weather rotation. Check out Issue #0058 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington  are here to predict trends for Fall 2026. **FTYA Issue #0058 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:15- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 4:00- Recent Pickups or Add To Cart Segment  5:45- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  22:20-  Tunnel Vision Segment   37:50 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 39:30 -COVER STORY: Fashion Trends for Fall 2026  58:15- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: -“Apple Pie On The Rocks”

The sneaker world never stands still. Every season introduces new silhouettes, carefully crafted collaborations, and the return of iconic models that continue to influence how trainers are designed, worn, collected, and valued. While countless releases reach the market each year, only a select number generate genuine anticipation among collectors, enthusiasts, and the wider fashion community. This episode explores the sneaker releases for FW 2026 attracting the most attention, the trends shaping future launches, and why these upcoming drops continue to define modern sneaker culture. Check out Issue #0057 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington  are here to speak on the anticipation level of sneaker releases for FW 2026 **FTYA Issue #0057 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:45- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 6:05- Recent Pickups Segment  7:00- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  20:10-  Tunnel Vision Segment   30:00 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 31:45 -COVER STORY: Anticipation Levels For Sneaker Releases of FW 2026 53:00- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: -Spicy Pineapple Margarita

Having already ranked several of Jordan’s most-popular signature models it’s time to rank the Air Jordan 7. The sneaker is one of the most underrated Air Jordans from MJ’s peak in the NBA in the 1990s.  It was the sneaker he wore during one of his most decorated seasons in the league, highlighted by him winning his second championship and being in the midst of his first 3-peat with the Chicago Bulls. It was also linked to global basketball competition, with him wearing the “Olympic” Jordan 7 at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.  Check out Issue #0056 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington rank the Top 5 General Releases and Collab Jordan 7s  **FTYA Issue #0056 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  2:00- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 5:30- Recent Pickups Segment  9:00- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  20:50-  Tunnel Vision Segment   36:00 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 38:45 -COVER STORY: The Issue About Jordan 7s 57:00- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: -Grape Gatsby

Since its inception in the 1970s, hip-hop has made a mark on culture. One of the main ways is through its impact on style, with hip-hop artists setting trends in clothing, hair, and accessories.  On this issue we are giving props of who made the most memorable fashion moments popular during our era.  Check out Issue #0055 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington here to give flowers to who made fashion trends famous. **FTYA Issue #0055 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:40- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 3:50- Recent Pickups Segment  5:40- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  22:45-  Tunnel Vision Segment   35:20 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 38:30 -COVER STORY: The Issue About Who Made It Popular? 1:10:30- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: -The Last Gasp

It’s officially time to brush up on the biggest summer fashion trends of 2026 and, luckily for all of us, they’re unbelievably wearable. They’re also relatively affordable, considering you can pick up all of my favorites for $150 or less.   Check out Issue #0054 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington hand out pro tips for Summer 2026. **FTYA Issue #0054 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:40- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 4:00- Recent Pickups Segment  5:30- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  17:35-  Tunnel Vision Segment   33:10 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 37:00 -COVER STORY: The Issue About Summer 2026 58:30- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: -Watermelon Tequila Smash

We’re not even halfway through 2026 and there are already numerous contenders for sneaker of the year. From general release bangers that fly under the radar to unexpected collaborations, there's a lot to catch up on from this year’s sneakers. While there are plenty of major drops still to come throughout the summer and fall, now feels as good a time as any to take stock of the best sneakers of 2026 so far.  Check out Issue #0053as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington rank our own personal Top 5 sneaker releases of 2026… so far.  **FTYA Issue #0053 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:40- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 6:40- Recent Pickups Segment  12:20- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  25:50-  Tunnel Vision Segment   38:30 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 40:20 -COVER STORY: The Issue About the Best Sneakers of 2026… So Far 56:30- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: Bees Knees

The 2026 Met Gala theme is "Costume Art," celebrating the inauguration of the Costume Institute's new Condé M. Nast Galleries. The exhibition pairs 200 garments with 200 art objects, spanning 5,000 years to examine the "dressed body".  The dress code is "Fashion Is Art," encouraging sculptural, artistic, and thematic interpretations of the human  Co-Chairs: The event was co-chaired by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour, with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos serving as honorary chairs. Check out Issue #0052 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington discuss the 2026 MET Gala **FTYA Issue #0052 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:30- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 3:40- Recent Pickups Segment  6:20- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  N/a- Tunnel Vision Segment   18:10 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 20:00 -COVER STORY: The Issue About the 2026 MET Gala 51:10- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: Spiked Hibiscus Rum Punch

With the arrival of every new season comes a fresh wave of ideas, trends, and styling inspiration. It’s the reset that makes a new season feel exciting. The beauty of looking to the runways for ideas is that they’re filled with subtle yet impactful takeaways that you can translate into your wardrobe well before they hit the streets and flood your feed. Check out Issue #0051 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington and special guest @Mxtra speak on the 2026 Spring Fashion trend. **FTYA Issue #0051 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:30- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 8:00- Recent Pickups Segment  11:00- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  26:50- Tunnel Vision Segment   49:10 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 52:30 -COVER STORY: The Issue About Spring 2026 Fashion Trends 1:11:30- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: Mezcal Sour

Brands dip in and out of popularity these days so frequently it can be hard to keep track of what’s hot and what’s not. The fashion world is a fickle one, and it doesn’t take much for a label to go from the most hyped on the face of the earth to being regarded as cringe, played out and overhyped. Hype always reaches an event horizon. The trendsetters and tastemakers start wearing something, the mainstream picks it up, it reaches a point of saturation and the trendsetters that made it cool in the first place now want nothing to do with it. It’s a cycle that repeats itself over and over again, chewing labels up and spitting them out… aside from a privileged few who have the heritage and staying power to carry them through. Check out Issue #0050 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington hand out fashion brands that are trending up or trending down in 2026. **FTYA Issue #0050 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:30- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 4:00- Recent Pickups Segment  7:45- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  20:35- Tunnel Vision Segment   36:10 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 38:40 -COVER STORY: The Issue About About Brands Trending Up or Down in 2026 58:00- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink:Danny Ocean

The Air Jordan 6 could arguably be the most important sneaker in Michael Jordan’s basketball career.  We’re talking about the sneaker he wore when he finally got over the hump in the NBA Playoffs in 1991 and won his first championship with the Chicago Bulls, after falling short the six years prior. Michael Jordan wore the shoe during the 1991-1992 NBA season, his first championship year, when he averaged 31.5 points per game and won the scoring title.  The Air Jordan 6 was first released in 1991 and had a total of five original colorways, including both black and white “Infrared” makeups, “Carmine,” “Maroon,” and the oft-forgotten “Sport Blue.” Following its original run, the sneaker was retroed in 2000, which featured a mixture of OG and new styles. Check out Issue #0049 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington rank the Top 10 Jordan VI’s of all-time. **FTYA Issue #0049 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  2:45- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 6:40- Recent Pickups Segment  10:00- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  20:50- Tunnel Vision Segment   36:00 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 37:50 -COVER STORY: The Issue About The Greatest Jordan 6s of All-Time 1:02:00- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink:Chocolate Expresso Old Fashioned

If you’re wondering what’s going to dominate 2026 men’s style, you’re not alone. It’s not about chasing trends—it’s about owning your style. Check out Issue #0048 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington hand out fashion predictions for the calendar year of 2026. **FTYA Issue #0048 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  2:10- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances 5:00- Recent Pickups Segment  7:10- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  23:30- Tunnel Vision Segment   41:50 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 44:00 -COVER STORY:  Fashion Predictions For 2026 1:02:00- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: Hot Chocolate Amaretto

2025 was a roller-coaster year in fashion, to say the least. Designers shuffled around like they never have before. On the runways, the clothing reflected this industry-wide churn, bringing back bolder statement pieces and a welcomed splash of funky accessorizing all of which provided plenty of inspiration for a kooky, personal style-driven year. Whether you spent 2025 getting your hands on an elusive Labubu or in pursuit of the perfect sneaker, let’s take a look back at the year of fashion for 2025. Check out Issue #0047 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington hand out fashion related awards for the calendar year of 2025. **FTYA Issue #0047 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:10- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances: Fashion Related New Years Resolutions  4:50- Recent Pickups Segment  8:20- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  17:10- Tunnel Vision Segment   32:40 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 37:50 -COVER STORY: Issue About The End Of The Year Awards 1:00:45- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: Spiced Pear Sparkler

2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in recent sneaker memory. With high-profile collaborations, long-awaited retro returns, and fresh reinterpretations of classics, the sneaker game is hotter than ever. We’ve ranked the top drops of the year so far based on hype, design execution, cultural relevance, and overall storytelling. Let’s get into it. Check out Issue #0046 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington  handing out our annual end of the year Top 10 Sneakers of 2025 **FTYA Issue #0046 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  1:25- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances   5:10- Recent Pickups Segment  10:15- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  20:50- Tunnel Vision Segment   35:40 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 37:30 -COVER STORY: Issue About The Top 10 Sneakers of 2025 1:07:20- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: Spiced Christmas Margarita

By 1990, Michael Jordan was recognized as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and Jordan sneakers were considered a must-have by basketball players, sports fans and fly dressers alike. Like most of the classic Jordan silhouettes Tinker Hatfield was the man behind the design of the Air Jordan 5. The innovator took inspiration from the fierceness of Jordan’s sharp playing style and WWII American Mustang fighter jets to form an Air-soled.  Check out Issue #0045 as @JaiHov, @SeanDWashington  are ranking the best Jordan 5 Releases (GR's and Collabs)  **FTYA Issue #0045 Breakdown**  00:00- Intro  3:25- Annual Airing Out Of Grievances   8:10- Recent Pickups Segment  11:15- Cop, Drop or Resell Segment  19:35- Tunnel Vision Segment   30:10 -Wear Your Kicks Segment 32:00 -COVER STORY: Issue About The Greatest Jordan 5s of All-Time  54:25- #DrinkLikeYouGotSomeSense Drink: Maple Bacon Old Fashioned