The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. In this special bonus episode, which was filmed live in front of a studio audience at ComplexCon earlier this month, they are joined by Gentry Humphrey, the legendary Nike and Jordan Brand exec who retired from his role as VP of Jordan footwear in September. Humphrey reflects on his long career, from the first Air Jordan retros to creating a Nike signature shoe for Allen Iverson to battling trolls on NikeTalk with the help of Oprah. He also reveals some Michael Jordan gems from his time working with the GOAT. Also, the three co-hosts share their most exciting moments and meals from ComplexCon.

EPISODE CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Start of episode
03:00 - Discussing the various ComplexCon displays
09:00 - Exciting food options at ComplexCon
14:00 - Live pack breaking of trading cards
18:00 - Welcoming Gentry Humphrey on stage
21:00 - Discussing Gentry's Air Force 1s on feet
24:00 - The Defining Moments pack and its impact
27:00 - Michael Jordan being presented ideas
29:30 - The Air Jordan 11's functionality
33:30 - Brendan getting free sneakers from Gentry back in the day
37:00 - Allen Iverson's prototype Nike shoe
40:00 - Oprah Winfrey's influence on Gentry dealing with Nike Talk
43:30 - Why don't Jordan 1 Mids get more love
45:00 - Team Jordans and Fusions receiving hate
47:30 - Galaxy Foamposites and Gentry's involvement
52:30 - Gentry reflects on shoes of his that fizzled
56:30 - Cool Grey 11s and other retros
60:00 - UNDFTD 4s and the start of sneaker collaborations
01:04:00 - Playing golf with Michael Jordan
01:08:00 - Reflecting on Gentry's designing Jordan golf shoes
01:13:00 - What the future holds for Gentry

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