# Has Nike SB Lost Its Way?

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Podcast: [Fire Footwear: Sneakers Talk (with Matt Frates)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fire-footwear-sneakers-talk-with-matt-frates-5942667)
Published: 2026-07-21T14:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://firefootwearpod.captivate.fm/episode/has-nike-sb-lost-its-way
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With the announcement of a Nike SB Foamposite dropping in 2027, you have to ask if Nike SB has lost its way a bit. Skateboard culture and sneaker culture have been associated for decades, but this latest attempt at highlighting the former seems like it misses the mark. --- New episodes released weekly. --- Subscribe to Fire Footwear on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firefootwearsneakers Subscribe to Matt Frates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattfrates --- Follow Matt Frates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfratescreates/ Follow Matt Frates on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattfratescreates Reach out to me with questions or thoughts: mattfratescreations@gmail.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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