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May 20
36m 30s

Sneaker Trends We're Judging In 2026

Zainab Al Yakoob
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This week, Zainab pulls up to Foot Locker for a special New Balance Grey Days episode with TQ (@kickstq), AK (@kicksnonymous), and Ahmed from Foot Locker to talk all things sneakers, style, trends, and the behavior surrounding them. From Hot or Rot to sneaker confessions, the conversation spirals into strong opinions, questionable fashion decisions, and the realization that some people take footwear very personally.

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