Latest / Fire Footwear: Sneakers Talk (with Matt Frates)
Sneakers are Thriving in 2026
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.
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