Chris Gibbs Reveals His Top 5 Sneakers, Talks UNION x Jordan Collabs and Sneaker Culture | GQ

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  • @Mengwaikee
    @Mengwaikee 2 роки тому +530

    I love his top 5 sneakers were so worn out!!! These are how sneakers were meant to be! Love it

    • @BustaDG
      @BustaDG 2 роки тому +10

      Fax not like all these sneaker heads be having their shoes in glass boxes I mean yea some shoes go up in price in the future but I doubt a sneaker head will ever sell their shoes unless if they are going thru a rough time

    • @Margiela_Jones
      @Margiela_Jones 2 роки тому

      I’m a reseller

    • @TrophyCollector187
      @TrophyCollector187 2 роки тому +3

      Ain’t nothing worse then rocking dirty shows

    • @MartinsVoltech
      @MartinsVoltech 2 роки тому +7

      @@TrophyCollector187 you sound like you worry too much about other peoples opinions 💀💀💀

    • @YoogiNation
      @YoogiNation 2 роки тому +1

      Nah I’m cleaning my sneakers. I’m paying a fortune for them in resale so I gotta make them last. I have my beaters but I don’t spend too much on them.

  • @Smulesk
    @Smulesk 2 роки тому +215

    Chris is the embodiment of "Wear Your Kicks". Those 1s were beat!

    • @sean9421
      @sean9421 2 роки тому +11

      I would wear them too if I had a number on ice…haha

    • @YoogiNation
      @YoogiNation 2 роки тому +1

      Wear ur kicks when u got the means and the funds to replenish

    • @dkcrook5
      @dkcrook5 2 роки тому +2

      he got 30 ds pairs of them 1s

    • @CreatureVision
      @CreatureVision 2 роки тому

      yeah, only sucks if you’re size 11

  • @SA-op4xu
    @SA-op4xu 2 роки тому +207

    Dope. We need more people like him who are genuine in the streetwear culture.

    • @Jessuschrist
      @Jessuschrist 2 роки тому +2

      “Genuine”…. Yet he’s co signing a known THIEF who stole designs his entire career 🤡🤡💀💀

    • @storming.
      @storming. 2 роки тому +1

      @@Jessuschrist and contributing to the corruption of sneaker culture by backdooring his own releases. Rich get richer

  • @mvsonalexander
    @mvsonalexander 2 роки тому +88

    Genuinely love hearing him talk about sneakers and fashion. I’ve loved almost every sneaker collab he’s done so far. Smart dude!

  • @skut9
    @skut9 2 роки тому +23

    Chris is so genuine it hurts lol. Really hope to meet him one day and pick his brain about having fun with his craft.

  • @Tommiedotjpg
    @Tommiedotjpg 2 роки тому +41

    When passionate people get a chance to talk about the things they love it shines through. Much love to Union LA and the old Union NY, slide me a pair of those 11's, Mr. Gibbs. 💯🤝

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. 2 роки тому +27

    Love hearing the story behind some of these purchases especially that Virgil experience. That was awesome 💛

  • @amirswright
    @amirswright 2 роки тому +7

    I love how this one was done and Gibbs gave us a load of history!

  • @sevendaysin8374
    @sevendaysin8374 2 роки тому +8

    Fantastic interview and discussion! Loved hearing his thoughts and story coming up!

  • @genesis2187
    @genesis2187 2 роки тому +8

    always loved chris' vision and appreciation for the culture. loved this one.

  • @philipsfinds648
    @philipsfinds648 2 роки тому +13

    What a down to earth guy! Loved this vid!

  • @THEBEN364
    @THEBEN364 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome video, appreciate the insight to the creation of Union from Chris' perspective too! 👌

  • @bernandinocamilo1946
    @bernandinocamilo1946 2 роки тому +4

    A true Legend, wears his kicks the story and the amazing top5. 👏👏👏

  • @koolyfreshfreshkooly8615
    @koolyfreshfreshkooly8615 2 роки тому

    This brutha is so chill and respected in the game love the journey and his lady supported him all the way

  • @LeFreeze_
    @LeFreeze_ 2 роки тому +2

    I love his intro I could listen to that all day 💯

  • @abrown5526
    @abrown5526 2 роки тому +3

    This was so good! Very informative. Can’t wait for the Union x Cortez collab 😊

  • @BoiRustik
    @BoiRustik 2 роки тому +3

    Great video and knowing more about Chris and his thoughts on streetwear

  • @JulianPhotofit
    @JulianPhotofit 9 місяців тому

    So dope! Make me want to interview more people that are into fashion. Love it!

  • @courteo
    @courteo 2 роки тому

    He sems very genuine and passionate about what he does. You gotta respect that. Great piece GQ.

  • @justinavila8229
    @justinavila8229 2 роки тому +2

    Once he said he had all those size 11 on ice I was heated😂

  • @gabrielalvarez1189
    @gabrielalvarez1189 2 роки тому

    So much passion I can really appreciate this guys word

  • @tre4spyro
    @tre4spyro 2 роки тому +2

    Loved the video, but what are those pants!!!! I need those

  • @scubawithatuba
    @scubawithatuba 2 роки тому

    This guy is winning because he's so respectable and so knowledgeable. LOVE TO SEE IT!

  • @slimelordlife
    @slimelordlife Рік тому

    Bro that’s so wild, literally some of my fav brands started together in a way. That’s door to find out. 💯🔥📝❤️

  • @jaquanpakeera3978
    @jaquanpakeera3978 2 роки тому

    Amazing video, I really enjoyed watching Chris Gibbs express his passion for sneakers and streetwear.

  • @aezidoubleu
    @aezidoubleu 2 роки тому +1

    I like how much he really understands and represents the culture

  • @ill-nois2282
    @ill-nois2282 2 роки тому

    Look at how nicely the Union AJ1 ages, the leather patina looks great with the oxidized midsole. Definitely adds character to a vintage look.

  • @bragar1297
    @bragar1297 2 роки тому +3

    This is awesome! Chris is a true genius

  • @connorisham8570
    @connorisham8570 2 роки тому +2

    where’d he get the pants?

  • @getlamp
    @getlamp 2 роки тому

    Love how much he wears the shit out of everything and what a backstory!

  • @flamableman28
    @flamableman28 2 роки тому

    Great vid, wish I was able to cop any of Union’s collabs these past years but here’s to the next release 🙏🏽

  • @JuggaknotPunch
    @JuggaknotPunch 2 роки тому +2

    those pants are super dope..where to cop for a pair Gibbs?

  • @Twonthedon
    @Twonthedon 2 роки тому +7

    Met this dude back in 09’ he was so rude at the store man it was crazy.

  • @thechancellor842
    @thechancellor842 2 роки тому +3

    Those camo pants are fire 🔥

    • @tyijoo
      @tyijoo 2 роки тому

      Let me know if you find the model ID

  • @rawsanity27
    @rawsanity27 2 роки тому +2

    Can’t wait to get Union Argon Dunks.
    One of My favorite shoes in 2022.
    They are reasonably priced too.
    Bet they even better in hand.
    Love all the little details on the shoe.
    Union knocks their Collabs out tha Park

    • @kennyjuarez1563
      @kennyjuarez1563 2 роки тому +1

      I had gotten the pistachio in hand and thought those were the best but once i got my argons i am for sure these are the number 1 out of the three i hope u luv em

    • @rawsanity27
      @rawsanity27 2 роки тому

      @@kennyjuarez1563 Thanks much. Enjoy your pair to the fullest also. It’s nice to own a pair of Unions.

    • @crysisbai
      @crysisbai 2 роки тому +1

      I got my 2002 og argons, but really considering getting those still

  • @akeel2576
    @akeel2576 2 роки тому +6

    This dude still owes me money

  • @Das_rich
    @Das_rich 2 роки тому +3

    chris calling the jordan design team “nerdy” is comedy 😂

  • @HEAVYCHEVY409
    @HEAVYCHEVY409 2 роки тому

    *He sneaker knowledge is gems! Og sneakerhead!*

  • @Richrichy77
    @Richrichy77 2 роки тому

    Chris is one of the FlyFathers of this Streetwear thing. Truly a nice guy too.

  • @LoveYouTube21
    @LoveYouTube21 2 роки тому +1

    This was a really good interview I would like to one day meet Chris. Him and I are of the same era of life in NY and colors and sneakers is life for me I remember my first pair of Jordans it was the AJ’s 1 OG black and red aka bred. 1985 that and the Nintendo Chris soon we will meet and the conversation’s will be awesome. GQ Y’all must do a part 2 if so I would like to be a part of it

  • @soul_XVI
    @soul_XVI 2 роки тому +2

    Love how all of his shoes are beat up

  • @joeyfernandez4055
    @joeyfernandez4055 2 роки тому +1

    Idk how this isn’t the most viewed sneaker episode of all time!!

  • @ricefieldswag
    @ricefieldswag 2 роки тому

    still waiting for my Union 2s to ship can’t wait till they come in !

  • @vincenttyler4667
    @vincenttyler4667 2 роки тому +1

    Dope he's wearing undefeated camo pants

  • @scarface1tuga
    @scarface1tuga Рік тому

    Bro the Union 1’s look 🔥 🔥 “used” wow!!!! Literally one that looks better as you use them wow

  • @tyijoo
    @tyijoo 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone know what pants he’s wearing ?

  • @Chad504mob9
    @Chad504mob9 2 роки тому +1

    Need those pants

  • @jessecambridge871
    @jessecambridge871 2 роки тому +1

    Genuine individual.

  • @CastleRockMartialArt
    @CastleRockMartialArt 2 роки тому

    Love that all the shoes are beat.

  • @janicelgo4522
    @janicelgo4522 2 роки тому

    Chris, such a great dude.

  • @ADULESSONS
    @ADULESSONS 2 роки тому

    More please GQ. Thank you.

  • @mustycrusty992
    @mustycrusty992 Рік тому +1

    pretty dope how every top 5 shoe looked like he was kicking boulders in.

  • @kevinzuniga5329
    @kevinzuniga5329 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone know where I can get those cargos Gibbs is wearing?

  • @danielmanoj5757
    @danielmanoj5757 2 роки тому

    I think when he was talking about southpark, he was referring to the memberberry episode!

  • @kudelasz
    @kudelasz 2 роки тому +1

    good that he has 2's ready.. not like basicallly anyone else.... god job.

  • @akumaz78
    @akumaz78 2 роки тому

    next surely be the three's🥰 Also one of my favorite Aj's of all time✌

  • @cronicmole
    @cronicmole 2 роки тому +1

    Where to cop those camos?

  • @Rimkus23
    @Rimkus23 Рік тому

    He’s great, and he’s right his Jordan 1´s is one of the greatest pair of sneakers in history to me. Now he needs to do the air flight huarache x Union and I could die in peace 😂

  • @shalomkd34
    @shalomkd34 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed This!

  • @KC_24s
    @KC_24s 2 роки тому +1

    the flight huarache 🥰

  • @mrjonahwhite
    @mrjonahwhite 2 роки тому

    A true og! Thank you Chris

  • @shahrammazkoory6991
    @shahrammazkoory6991 2 роки тому

    Yes. For me the storm blue unions are the best AJ1 of all time. Love at 1st sight.

  • @jc-vz9kn
    @jc-vz9kn 2 роки тому +1

    i need an id on his pants?? they're super clean

  • @miriammariarojaslopez1276
    @miriammariarojaslopez1276 2 роки тому +1

    Chocochip-blue camo pants ... cool

  • @00MH2
    @00MH2 2 роки тому +4

    A true designer.

  • @gadiacompany
    @gadiacompany 2 роки тому

    great interview!

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    @scanandy 2 роки тому +13

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      @barbarahutto5135 2 роки тому

      I still wonder how she gets her analysis, I got profit of $28, 609 with a capital of $4000 in 16 days of trading with her

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      @Kasimdion1382 2 роки тому

      @Cindy Arnold her info is.⬇️

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  • @tazone253.theworst2
    @tazone253.theworst2 2 роки тому +1

    how does he feel about how he runs his business, especially his website

    • @tazone253.theworst2
      @tazone253.theworst2 2 роки тому

      okay nvm I love him, high-top huarache’s are forever the bests

  • @thehoboman
    @thehoboman Рік тому

    I want to see a longer interview with him. He's clearly a great story teller. Seems like a missed opportunity for some great content.

  • @bryanvo3705
    @bryanvo3705 2 роки тому +3

    Ship out my union 2’s already

    • @glends4134
      @glends4134 2 роки тому +1

      ONG BRO, NIGGAS TAKING TOO LONG LOL

  • @raphaelferrer4344
    @raphaelferrer4344 2 роки тому +2

    Wow amazing history with Union/Stussy/UNDFTD/Supreme.

  • @evanplotnick4454
    @evanplotnick4454 2 роки тому

    great video. James I loved the beat shoes.

  • @eddeweese571
    @eddeweese571 2 роки тому

    I was so relieved that he make the aj1 his favorite, I so wish I could get my hands on the Union aj1 in my collection. I can't wait to see what he'll do for the aj4🤯❤️👍

    • @ed_winn
      @ed_winn 2 роки тому

      There are 4 union j4 collab shoes

    • @eddeweese571
      @eddeweese571 2 роки тому

      @@ed_winn I'm sorry yeah I meant to say the ma maniere Jordan 4 are going to be good

  • @saphayr
    @saphayr 2 роки тому +4

    dude be making the best nike collabs

  • @WhitePencil.
    @WhitePencil. 2 роки тому +6

    “Whenever feel useless, just remember that white pencil like me exist.” -White Pencil

  • @zyzzuschrist3410
    @zyzzuschrist3410 2 роки тому

    Can’t wait to The union 2’s in hand 🖐

  • @patrykrusin2501
    @patrykrusin2501 2 роки тому

    What a cool guy.

  • @wackywiz3
    @wackywiz3 2 роки тому

    If anyone wants more Chris Gibbs, check out his guest feature on the Throwing Fits podcast. Really cool guy

  • @LgndaryJ
    @LgndaryJ 2 роки тому

    Union is the shiznit!!! This man the 🐐

  • @julioserrano38
    @julioserrano38 2 роки тому

    The pants are heeeeaaaat!! 🔥

  • @charlessmith3940
    @charlessmith3940 2 роки тому

    People don’t understand that just x years ago none of these brands got to design a Jordan ever. Occasional DB and that was it. No frag, Union, supreme, Travis Scot etc.

  • @gabrielandkiana
    @gabrielandkiana 2 роки тому

    Best video in a while

  • @9luciano8
    @9luciano8 2 роки тому

    Good interview, but those aren’t the Boston Birkenstock’s. They are the London

  • @hectavious4691
    @hectavious4691 2 роки тому

    More streetwear interviews please! You should team up with Hypebeast 🤘🏽

  • @PankeXavier
    @PankeXavier Рік тому

    When he said he had multiple size 11s on ice i felt a pain in my chest.

  • @fitsburghgriffin5477
    @fitsburghgriffin5477 2 роки тому +1

    I would beat up my Union 1’s if I have a unlimited stock 😂

    • @YoogiNation
      @YoogiNation 2 роки тому +1

      Would play ball in them lol

  • @Gains3714
    @Gains3714 2 роки тому +1

    Anybody got a link to the hoodie he’s got on??

    • @tyijoo
      @tyijoo 2 роки тому

      Probably unreleased

  • @luispatino7246
    @luispatino7246 2 роки тому

    Amazing video

  • @caseyshaw1384
    @caseyshaw1384 2 роки тому

    Badass to see his Union 1’s are as obliterated as mine are. Wish I had some pairs on ice too though

  • @ampamp79
    @ampamp79 2 роки тому +1

    CHRIS GIVE US OUR REFUND! its been a week now!

  • @GPOVO
    @GPOVO 2 роки тому

    Never knew bout this guy, I like him, His a nerd just like us

  • @ratmosphere
    @ratmosphere 2 роки тому +1

    Backdoor king

  • @ryankipper5510
    @ryankipper5510 Рік тому

    his fit is fye

  • @glends4134
    @glends4134 2 роки тому

    CHRIS, SHIP MY UNIONS BOYYYYYYYY

  • @vonversace
    @vonversace 2 роки тому

    Love this

  • @michaelcarrig627
    @michaelcarrig627 2 роки тому

    Brilliant.

  • @michaelwalsh1856
    @michaelwalsh1856 2 роки тому

    Damn bro got sum knowledge

  • @gabe7129
    @gabe7129 2 роки тому

    those first shoes are the ones Benjamin Franklin would wear

  • @pieceandsole
    @pieceandsole 2 роки тому

    DOPE CONTENT!

  • @pjustsura2541
    @pjustsura2541 2 роки тому

    do video top 5 sneakers of jordan vickors