Ep 10. DaBaby Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex
- October 7, 2019
DaBaby, the rapper from North Carolina, is the latest guest on Complex's Sneaker Shopping series. In the seventh season's tenth episode, DaBaby goes sneaker shopping with Complex's host Joe La Puma at Flight Club LA.
The episode starts with Joe and DaBaby browsing through Flight Club's impressive collection. DaBaby talks about his journey as a sneakerhead and how he first got into the culture. He recounts how growing up, he would save up his money to buy the latest kicks, and as he got older, he started collecting more and more.
Joe asks DaBaby about his recent collaboration with Reebok and how it was to design his own sneaker. DaBaby shares how it was an incredible experience to design a sneaker that tells a story about his life and the things he's been through. He talks about how Reebok gave him the complete creative control to design the sneaker and how he wanted to make sure that it was a high-quality shoe that his fans would appreciate.
As they continue to browse, DaBaby shares some of his favorite sneakers from his personal collection. He talks about some of the rarest and most exclusive kicks he has and how he acquired them. He also shares some funny stories about how he's had to hide his sneakers from his mom when he was young.
Joe and DaBaby move on to talk about the importance of sneakers in hip hop culture. DaBaby shares how sneakers have always been an integral part of the culture and how it's almost like a status symbol for rappers to have the latest and most exclusive kicks. He talks about how sneakers have become an extension of one's personality and how they can say a lot about a person's style and taste.
As they browse through Flight Club's collection, DaBaby picks up some exclusive Jordans, including the Off-White Air Jordan 5s, and some rare Nikes like the What The Dunk and the Stussy Spiridon. He also shows love to some lesser-known brands like Gourmet and Arkk Copenhagen.
The climax of the episode is when DaBaby drops an astounding $34,000 on sneakers. He picks up some of the most sought-after sneakers from Flight Club's collection, including some Air Jordan 4 collabs, the Eminem x Carhartt 4s, and the Nike Dunk SB "Unkle." DaBaby jokes that he's not sure how he's going to explain this purchase to his accountant.
Throughout the episode, DaBaby's energy and passion for sneakers is infectious. He talks about how he's always been a fan of the culture and how it's been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. He also shares some candid moments, like when he talks about how he used to play pranks on people by wearing mismatched sneakers before it was cool.
Overall, DaBaby Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex is a fun and engaging episode that showcases DaBaby's love for sneakers and his incredible taste in footwear. The episode is a great reminder of how sneakers can bring people together and how they have become an important part of popular culture.
