Gentry Humphrey Shares Untold Stories About Michael Jordan and Nike | The Complex Sneakers Podcast

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