# Sneakers are Thriving in 2026

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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: 2026-06-17T18:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://firefootwearpod.captivate.fm/episode/sneakers-are-thriving-in-2026
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Duration seconds: 900

## Resource

We are halfway through 2026, and sneakers are thriving. Yes you can make the argument that retros are down, resale is gone, and others. In the end, sneakers is thriving and growing for the future because of one element. People like us. --- 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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