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Over the past few years, YouTube has been the go-to spot for listening to new music, catching sports replays, kittens playing with yarn, and now reviews on sneakers and other related news. Anyone with a flip-cam and some editing software can put in work and next thing you know Nike is shooting them over products to review. We're not gonna front, some of the sites out there are mad corny, but we got you with our list of 10 sites that put in work consistently, entertain, and are definitely worth checking out on the reg. Click on the gallery to check out The 10 Best YouTube Sneaker Channels.
BluakaDallasPenn
BluCheez
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/BLUCHEEZ
Complex says: Dallas Penn is king of the internets — it's that simple. No one talks it like they live it and keeps it as real as DP. His YouTube channel gives it to you raw and is hilarious as hell in the process. We don't want to give too much away, but by far one of the most entertaining personalities online, period.
Franalations
Franalations
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/franalations
Complex says: Franalations has been in the game three and a half years strong after his passion for Nike SBs got him kicking out reviews left and right. Almost 400 videos deep, the prodigy from Cali has shown that his collection is enough to earn respect from some of the best sneaker veterans and caused Nike to take notice enough to shoot him some swag for him to get on camera.
JSladeKicksonFire
Kicks on Fire
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/KicksOnFirecom
Complex says: Jacques from Kicks on Fire holds it down with one of the most polished channels. He has some really on-point reviews and his push as a "reporter" is one of the most natural feels among his peers. This is definitely a channel worth staying up to date with and Kicks on Fire is down with the Complex Media Network so you know we co-sign their craft.
NightWing
NightWing2303
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/nightwing2303
Complex says: NightWing is the man behind SneakerFiles and is major on his performance kicks. His claim to fame is basketball performance reviews — if you're a guard, make sure to peep his channel and he'll keep you correct for hitting the opposition with a quick first step in the best shoes.
PickYourShoes
Pick Your Shoes
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/pickyourshoestv
Complex says: The two-man crew of Bruce and Vanessa rep the online retail spot Pick Your Shoes based out of Chino, CA. Not only does the store have an arsenal of sick shoes, clothes, and accessories but they have one of the best YouTube channels online. Bruce holds it down giving reviews on new kicks and products while Vanessa's weekly "News on Shoes" segment has quickly become a favorite among the internets. Not only will staying up with their channel keep you fresh but they also drop some pretty ill promos from time to time like their Hawaii trip they just gave away for the Pro Bowl — yeah we thought you might be down for that.
SkeeTv
SkeeTv
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/skeetv
Complex says: If you have ever peeped the Cali DJ's sneaker collection you know he is crushing feelings. On his YouTube channel you can catch him giving you a tour of his kick closet, giving you the scoop on whats good with various styles, and obviously being a DJ he hits you over the head with some music exclusives too. Shoes and music will always go hand in hand — inevitable.
SneakerAddict
The Sneaker Addict
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/THESNEAKERADDICT
Complex says: Taking a few YouTube awards in 2010 for having a gang of subscribers, DJ Delz comes correct with about 250 videos showing off his favorite kicks and reviews so you know whats good on the streets. He usually drops some early stuff so make sure you stay glued to his reviews if you are hesitant to grab anything in the future.
SneakGeekz
Sneakgeekz
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/maplewoodbootcamp
Complex says: SneakGeekz has pulled in 8.5 million views and gets love from veterans like Premium Pete among others, so you know he is legit. He gets a gang of Nike and Jordan gear well before drop dates and keeps everyone posted on the quality and what to look for on the kicks. If you are on the fence about grabbing something, hit up his channel a few weeks before the release date and dude will have your mind right to make a call on picking something up.
SoleD
SoleDeVida
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/SoleDeVida
Complex says: Ladies like kicks too, go and brush your shoulders off. One of the first female sneaker personalities to make noise, SoleDeVida has almost 100 videos under her belt and does Nike SB and Jordan reviews, some product reviews, and overall has a pretty sick collection — and not just for a girl. It has been a minute since she has updated though, hopefully she is just chillin' around the holiday.
Stickie213
Stickie213
Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/stickie213
Complex says: One of the youngest in the game, George comes from South Florida and has no shortage of heat. The teenager gives out reviews on some rare player editions and samples from Nike and Jordan as well as more basic shoes. He is about 250 videos into his game and also is fine tuning his interview skills with some of Nike's elite.