The 20 Best YouTube Sneaker Channels

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Apr 10, 2013
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Over the past few years, YouTube has been the go-to spot for listening to new music, catching the best basketball facials, watching kittens playing with yarn, and now reviews on sneakers and other related news. Anyone with a cam and some editing software can put in work and next thing you know they have thousands of followers and fans. We're not gonna front - some of the channels out there are eh, but we got you with our list of 20 that put in work consistently, entertain, and are definitely worth checking out on the reg. Click on the gallery to check out The 20 Best YouTube Sneaker Channels.

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Black Santa 24

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BlackSanta24 

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/blacksanta24  

Black Santa has alread went double-plat with his views and if you have ever caught one of his Jordan reviews you know homie is the truth. He doesn't just cover the hypebeast shit either, he breaks out some less common colorways of models you probably couldn't even identify without Googling them. Follow...trust us. 

 

Dallas Penn

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Dallas Penn

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/BLUCHEEZ 

DP is what the internets are all about - his videos usually take it to the streets to help sneaker friends unite and typically have a hilarious twist to them at one point or another. Our homie Dallas Penn is definitely worth checking out. 

Defy New York

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DeFY New York

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/trethousandgt/  

Sneakerology 101 at its finest - if you are about that new hypebeast shit this isn't the right channel for you. DeFY New York has one of the best reputations in regards to bringing the old-school joints to the forefront and really schooling sneaker fans about some of the greatest shoes from the greatest era. 

Ericka Saldana

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Damnnericka

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/damnnericka 

Ericka really came up in 2012/2013 and has been one of the go-to female sneaker reviewers - helping guys figure out whether picking up the latest Jordan is going to be fresh for their lady. Stay locked on her YouTube page as she is always keeping things up-to-date and even has raffles and contests from time-to-time to help you stay laced properly. 

Franalations

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Franalations 

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/franalations  

You don't already know Fran? Stop sleeping. The Cali native has one of the sickest Nike SB collections but it doesn't stop there. His YouTube channel usually holds down reviews with his latest pick-ups which is typically any sneaker worthy of grabbing. Get familiar and thank us later. 

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Fuse

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/fuse 

Fuse's sneaker channel is quickly making its name as one of the most entertaining movements online, and being featured on sites like Hypebeast doesn't hurt. Estaban Serrano is usually the man with the mic behind the camera catching some insightful celebrity interviews and sneaker-related events on tape. 

heskicks

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heskicks 

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/heskicks  

 With almost 20k subscribers and almost 2.5 million hits you know homie is doing something right. Not just your typical reviews, this channel does a great job of comparing quality and details on some of the hottest sneakers on shelves. 

 

 

Jacques Slade

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Jacques Slade

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/kustoo 

He is a talented writer, radio host, and Jacques might be the best behind the camera right now when it comes to the sneaker game. His The Week in Sneaks video segment is the perfect watch for any sneaker fan who doesn't always have the chance to stay on Twitter and bookmark web pages all day long. He has worked with just about every major sneaker site out there and currently he is down with the 'Plex so you know we co-sign the craft. 

JStar25

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JStar25 

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/jstar25 

His bio says it best "Sneakers to me are art not competition have fun with it or leave it alone." JStar has earned a rep for having some of the most on-point adidas, Jordan, New Balance, and Nike reviews and without that brand bias feel you get from a lot of reviewers. Jstar is the truth, so make sure you shoot over to his YouTube channel if you need help making any decisions on what to grab next. 

Jumpmanbostic

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Jumpmanbostic

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/jumpmanbostic 

Have you ever seen our man's Jordan collection? It's that serious and we have been fortunate that he has been kind enough to share his exclusives and knowledge about Jordan Brand longer than you been calling everyone a hypebeast. 

Just4Kicks212

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Just4Kicks212 

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/Just4Kicks212 

Just like the name says, he is in it for the kicks - breaking down some of the best basketball shoes from PEs to general releases and even breaking out a few throwback gems in case you are reaching back for heat that dropped a couple years ago. Besides the usual sneaker reviews, our dude is known for chopping it up at events and giving you an inside look at how it goes down - not to mention he shoots it all in 1080 HD for all the quality snobs. 

 

Kick Genius

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Kick Genius

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/KickGenius 

The team over at Kick Genius is keeping it funky and keeping it fresh with new faces and always having a good time dropping the latest sneaker news and reviews. Numbers don't lie and there is a good reason they are crushing the page views right now - it's just different. 

KingOfKicks805

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KingOfKicks805

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/KingOfKicks805  

While most kids are out spending their money on Ramen and PBR in college, KingsofKicks805 has wisely been investing. He just hit the one-year mark since starting up his channel but it is quickly becoming a go-to spot for sneakerheads. We respect the grind, keep going. 

MrkicksFly23

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MykicksFly23 

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/MykicksFly23  

More than Jordans, MrkicksFly23 has some great looks at D Wade's Li-Ning line, miscellaneous Nike Basketball gear, and even even dabbles with the hottest shoe of the past 12 months - the Nike Roshe Run. Expect good things to come, beat the masses and stay tuned now. 

 

 

MRNIKESB6

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MRNIKESB6

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrnikesb6  

His drug of choice is sneakers and more specifically, Nike SBs. Skateboarding kicks really aren't getting their respect right now compared to b-ball kicks but with great reviews and videos like these they might start making major moves again. If you have been on the fence about any pairs releasing over the last few years, this is the first place you need to stop. 

 

Mr. Foamer Simpson

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Mr. Foamer Simpson 

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrFOAMERSIMPSON 

Mike is about to clock in a year since his YouTube channel first kicked off. In such a short period of time we have taken notice of his top-tier reviews and great original content including his hilarious short skits. 

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Nightwing2303

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/nightwing2303 

If playing basketball is your biggest passion, then Nightwing should basically be your best friend - not only can he nail a pull-up three with the best of them but he also breaks down basketball shoes so you know which ones are going to help you get the best results on the hardwood. 

Sneaker Addict

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Sneaker Addict

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/THESNEAKERADDICT 

This dude has a gang of subscribers. DJ Delz comes correct hitting just shy of eight million viewers 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. 

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Stickie213

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/stickie213 

George continued to kill it last year and gave one of the best reviews on the Yeezy IIs (which was also a helpful guide on whether your pair were legit or not). The Florida native is still heavy into the Jordan game, but he has been changing it up as of late giving some awesome reviews on sneakers from ASICS to New Balance to help keep you up on the staples as well. 

YoAnty

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YoAnty 

Website: http://www.youtube.com/user/Yoanty 

About to crack a million views, YoAnty is a pretty cool dude with an appreciation for both sneakers and sports. His sneaker reviews are on point but its his live chat sessions that are a great resource for sneaker information and true opinions on important subject matter. You should jump over there and stay locked on his page. 

 

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