Action Bronson Shows Off His Sneaker Collection & New "Baklava" x New Balance | GQ

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
  • "I don't know how to color block. I don't care about traditional way of design. I feel it." Back when Dr. Baklava a.k.a. Action Bronson was a youth, he owned every athletes' signature footwear. From Shaqs to Ken Griffey Jr. Air Max, Bronson was heavily influenced by sneaker culture. Now that he's released his very own New Balance 990v6 "Baklava," he takes us through his sneaker journey and reveals his favorite sneakers of all time.
    Director: Robby Miller
    Producer: Arielle Neblett
    Director of Photography: Brad Wickham
    Cam Op: Jake Robbins
    Audio: Sean Paulsen
    Production Assistant: Kameryn Hamilton
    Production Manager: James Pipitone
    Line Producer: Jen Santos
    Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
    Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
    Associate Director of Post: Jarrod Bruner
    Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
    Editors: Graham Mooney
    Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
    Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
    Senior Talent Manager: Tara Burke
    Talent: Action Bronson
    00:00 Action Bronson's Life in Sneakers
    00:21 Sneaker Journey
    02:35 Favorite Sneakers
    03:48 New Balance 990v6 "Baklava"
    06:54 AEW Rampage Grand Slam
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  • @dra.cappal0t991
    @dra.cappal0t991 Рік тому +442

    Just listening to him talk about the sneakers and the culture when he was younger you can tell he knows his stuff

    • @FreshMatic
      @FreshMatic Рік тому +2

      Sounds like he selling yall a bunch of BS. The shoes don't represent the Era he discussed.

    • @Excels3o2
      @Excels3o2 Рік тому +10

      @@FreshMatic sounds like you hating

    • @titans360ify
      @titans360ify Рік тому +3

      @@FreshMatic prove it

    • @droundthegod
      @droundthegod Рік тому

      It’s so refreshing

    • @PhlyTy310
      @PhlyTy310 Рік тому

      Ll0

  • @esqueleto2252
    @esqueleto2252 Рік тому +519

    "I'd wear a size 8 to 11 depending on sock thickness" Action is a different breed

  • @Slim_Charles
    @Slim_Charles Рік тому +133

    “They make all kinds of amazing things like *scotch tape* “ 🤣🤣 how could anyone not like this guy

  • @JaeLee85
    @JaeLee85 Рік тому +35

    Action named all the stores in downtown Manhattan my friends and I grew up shopping at. They're all closed now but those shops like Nom De Guerre, Clientele, were staples before sneakers were a "culture". Love collabs like this.

  • @damienjeremyweir4543
    @damienjeremyweir4543 Рік тому +35

    He right about the regurgitated thing. 90s kicks was proper fire, original.

    • @poppinc8145
      @poppinc8145 Рік тому

      It's because people are looking at the wrong brands. Nike putting out the same stuff for decades just in new colors, except for some of their runners. Brands like Puma and Karhu putting out a lot of new heat but don't get as much attention.

  • @thilineherath7167
    @thilineherath7167 Рік тому +264

    I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of the colourway, but the way he narrates it makes it likeable

    • @nisaelx1
      @nisaelx1 Рік тому +10

      Facts.. man has a way with words haha

    • @blackbird15200
      @blackbird15200 Рік тому +24

      They’re so ugly but I want them so bad

    • @renosance8941
      @renosance8941 Рік тому +5

      @@blackbird15200 lmao 😅

    • @tobe1207
      @tobe1207 Рік тому

      They're just ugly imo. Some of the colors are real nice individually, nice shade of blue.
      Im a early 90s baby My brain looks at what goes well together,and usually more simple. Can never go wrong with Timbs and jeans

    • @nisaelx1
      @nisaelx1 Рік тому +16

      @@tobe1207 I'm a 90s baby too, just say you got no swag lil bro.

  • @esqueleto2252
    @esqueleto2252 Рік тому +22

    All love to that first colorway but holy I need that lapis lazuli joint stat

  • @matthewadams9089
    @matthewadams9089 Рік тому +171

    This man is a national treasure, and should be treated as such.

  • @DylanLey
    @DylanLey Рік тому +47

    I like the lapis colorway better, but the first colorway is definitely going to be a crazy release!

    • @monkeytennis8861
      @monkeytennis8861 Рік тому +3

      It's both something a child and an old woman would wear

  • @kung-fukennyfamily
    @kung-fukennyfamily Рік тому +36

    Action is the type of dude you meet that kinda sketches you out at first...then after hanging out awhile you become ride or die status

  • @ahf5471
    @ahf5471 Рік тому +5

    I’m glad to see the diversity in his sneakers. Most sneaker enthusiasts don’t comprehend anything beyond Nike.

  • @kiko9356
    @kiko9356 Рік тому +8

    I can just listen to him talk all-day and it will be entertaining 😂

  • @_mikeee
    @_mikeee Рік тому +25

    that blue colorway would've been sick. wish he was releasing both

    • @iamALLon
      @iamALLon Рік тому +5

      He is. The blue I am sure just has a later release date.

    • @a.d.the.4mvla43
      @a.d.the.4mvla43 Рік тому +1

      yeah of course hes releasing the blue colourway they'll just be after the first drop ...he didn't design the 2nd colour just for fun ...🤨😉

  • @YOUNGMIXEDMUTT
    @YOUNGMIXEDMUTT Рік тому +10

    One of the most artistic rappers to ever do it, I’m really excited for this release.

  • @PK-94
    @PK-94 Рік тому +2

    I can’t wait for these !!

  • @velli_uk
    @velli_uk Рік тому +4

    'if you stay ready, you dont have to get ready' this man only ever spits nothing but wisdom and facts

  • @Drew_Reviews
    @Drew_Reviews Рік тому +12

    I've been so excited for this shoe, this interview made them that much more special

    • @dirtyteeth0
      @dirtyteeth0 Рік тому +1

      You gotta watch the Full Size Run with him. The dude is hilarious! Such a character 😅

    • @Drew_Reviews
      @Drew_Reviews Рік тому +1

      @@dirtyteeth0 thanks for the recommendation, it did not disappoint 😂

  • @brandonmadriz7815
    @brandonmadriz7815 Рік тому +4

    I remember watching his sneaker shopping episode and wanting to collaborate with ASICS or nb and now looking at this makes me smile.

  • @christopherbigman461
    @christopherbigman461 Рік тому +8

    Action is a curator of all things, I really respect the details he put into this sneaker 👟 I see myself getting a pair very cool to see him kill it in all aspects very cool 😎

  • @Fabo100
    @Fabo100 Рік тому +4

    NB was the one of the most popular sneakers when I was in HS. The 574’s. Back then they were $60. Been a fan of Action for over a decade now which is kind of wild. Must cop💯

    • @paddyp95
      @paddyp95 Рік тому

      Its funny you say that. My pops would always say that NBs were highly popular in his day.

  • @my-nieto
    @my-nieto Рік тому +3

    it literally looks like every single color that Carhartt offers on their T-shirts. I love it!

  • @Ape_PONR
    @Ape_PONR Рік тому +3

    Nike socks with New Balance is crazy Lmaoo

  • @nerdbamarich2063
    @nerdbamarich2063 Рік тому +2

    I definitely need both of these...

  • @treejay818
    @treejay818 Рік тому

    these are fire im copping

  • @s.garrett5234
    @s.garrett5234 Рік тому +2

    I need that other colorway ASAP!

  • @wowitsrg
    @wowitsrg Рік тому +13

    Much love to Action! Love to see him creating on different levels. Wether it’s painting, music, or designing a sneaker, he always keeps things INTERESTING! Would be great to see him in more wrestling matches, we already know he’d go off. Tell WWE not to fumble the bag.

  • @SourRobbo
    @SourRobbo Рік тому

    Awesome dude - would love to get a pair of this release.

  • @VIPLS430
    @VIPLS430 Рік тому

    Can't wait for the drop hopefully we can get some dubs in here man 🙏🏿

  • @MCMS331
    @MCMS331 Рік тому

    I need these ✊🏽🔥 color way is so sick.

  • @capone_rd_809
    @capone_rd_809 Рік тому +5

    Action Bronson has a way to make everything sound like poetry

  • @lowkeyloki8832
    @lowkeyloki8832 Рік тому +2

    The colorway on his feet is fire 🔥

  • @LONKALUKSV
    @LONKALUKSV Рік тому +4

    I want these bad. I'm waiting on that drop !

  • @thegraciefighter102
    @thegraciefighter102 Рік тому +2

    I’ll be buying these and changing the laces

  • @garyburke6156
    @garyburke6156 Рік тому +6

    i freakin love this guy

  • @Mrchrishenri
    @Mrchrishenri Рік тому

    I love action Bronson 😂 great dude love the sneakers keep killing it big guy

  • @GoBirds808
    @GoBirds808 Рік тому +1

    Same age as Action. Crazy the shoes we had. I had the Jordan 5s and 6s when they released.

  • @jezreels
    @jezreels Рік тому +14

    not really into the first colorway but the blue ones are 🔥

    • @poppinc8145
      @poppinc8145 Рік тому

      The Baklava name doesn't even fit the first one lol.

  • @darrensobol2867
    @darrensobol2867 Рік тому

    the v6 are crazy comfy! Fuelcell was a huge move for the 990 line

  • @GAVINNNNNNNNN
    @GAVINNNNNNNNN Рік тому +1

    I’m usually about greyscale or earth tone sneakers but after hearing him talk about that Baklava colorway… spoke to me fr

  • @KIPROPNicholasBett
    @KIPROPNicholasBett Рік тому

    I've been so excited for this shoe

  • @shady2493
    @shady2493 9 місяців тому

    After wearing these shoes, they immediately became my favorite in my collection, can’t stop wearing them

  • @pedromolina9558
    @pedromolina9558 Рік тому

    Deadass, then shoes has to be show of the year. It’s so clean and goes with everything!

  • @Abradabingg
    @Abradabingg Рік тому

    He knows the sneaker game for sure, love the ones hes wearing in this video. 😀

  • @ayeblossom13
    @ayeblossom13 Рік тому

    my absolute idol, I can't wait to see what else he creates!

  • @beatsbykana
    @beatsbykana Рік тому +17

    new balance working hard to change their image. bringing in some good names and making good silhouettes

    • @GTAI317
      @GTAI317 Рік тому +1

      Actions always been an ambassador!!!

    • @monkeytennis8861
      @monkeytennis8861 Рік тому

      And pushing utter crap like 990's and 2002's.

  • @RayNLA
    @RayNLA Рік тому +3

    This man is incredible!

  • @pearlsdead
    @pearlsdead Рік тому +1

    if you stay ready you dont have to get ready, livin by that now

  • @fuzzycuffs
    @fuzzycuffs Рік тому +4

    The Lapis Lazuli alternate is also fire. Surprised Action didn't wear it on Full Size Run.

    • @dirtyteeth0
      @dirtyteeth0 Рік тому

      Friends n Family pairs maybe 🤷🏻‍♂️ That episode was great!

  • @canonogic
    @canonogic Рік тому

    I NEED that Blue colourway

  • @tonygonzalez305
    @tonygonzalez305 Рік тому

    As a kid, receiving the eastbay catalog and source magazine was exciting

  • @kevinchang5865
    @kevinchang5865 Рік тому

    Was lucky enough to hit for retail on the og colorway. Most prized shoe! Would love to get his autograph on them!

  • @jaymoneyyy9846
    @jaymoneyyy9846 Рік тому

    need these

  • @yankee2360
    @yankee2360 Рік тому

    I'm getting for sure❤

  • @mensspace9519
    @mensspace9519 Рік тому

    New Balance have very nice sneakers. My favorite is the 327, so comfortable and versatile, I have 4 pairs/colorway !

  • @dcrijo
    @dcrijo Рік тому

    Them Asics cut in the middle though?...Never seen those before... Dope signature kicks 👌🏾 👏🏾

  • @mesupt
    @mesupt Рік тому

    I need that other colorway asap

  • @j-money5963
    @j-money5963 Рік тому

    Killer colorways, Action crushed it.

  • @hellarichsf
    @hellarichsf Рік тому

    Such eloquence 😍😍😍

  • @playingindies6730
    @playingindies6730 Рік тому

    Besides the laces these are pretty cool
    The blue one is great tho

  • @casedonn6213
    @casedonn6213 Рік тому

    Eastbay was lit. Haven't thought about that in a minute.

  • @Jackpots936
    @Jackpots936 Рік тому

    I need the second color way asap

  • @isseelmi1840
    @isseelmi1840 Рік тому

    listening to him talk about sneakers might as well be a mixtape

  • @rawke7279
    @rawke7279 Рік тому

    Favourite brand of kicks

  • @kajzwinkels9795
    @kajzwinkels9795 Рік тому

    He rocks new balance for allignment :D

  • @rodrigoortega9098
    @rodrigoortega9098 Рік тому

    👏👏excelente..emblematicos👍👽saludos Popayan @ COLOMBIA

  • @davidhasselhoff8821
    @davidhasselhoff8821 Рік тому

    With the good 90s gore tex rlx jacket

  • @georgecoutermarsh6542
    @georgecoutermarsh6542 Рік тому

    L❤ve that passion

  • @romanrobinson2902
    @romanrobinson2902 Рік тому

    He even went back to eastbay days miss that catalog

  • @jaykim6412
    @jaykim6412 Рік тому

    Action is the culture- love this man--

  • @purplestate
    @purplestate Рік тому

    This sneaker already grew on me. I want it now lol

  • @karamarie6781
    @karamarie6781 Рік тому +1

    Aaron KR - that's my cousin! MAJOR TALENT!

  • @Bigdogpunisher
    @Bigdogpunisher Рік тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Action the 🐐

  • @premelosv
    @premelosv Рік тому +2

    Bronson is a og sneakerhead. most “sneakerheads” nowadays couldn’t even name older players shoe models.

  • @anthonyb1339
    @anthonyb1339 Рік тому +5

    He nails it Nike just spitting out the same shoe in in different colorways. I think people get caught up in the NIke hype. N/B shoes just pop with color, go check the 1500 what a great profile and so many colorways you can get under retail on the resale mkt. You want to be different then be different.

  • @BIGeeee5098
    @BIGeeee5098 Рік тому

    Nice Charolette shout out on the "crazy basketball shoe"...$hout
    🏀 ut Melo!

  • @chrivison
    @chrivison Рік тому

    Action Bronson makes new wave sneaker heads question their reality. Dudes an absolute OG. I can’t believe that his brain is like a shoe encyclopedia.

  • @austincline
    @austincline Рік тому

    I love: Myself ≥ Action Bronson

  • @BonitaUzABum
    @BonitaUzABum Рік тому +2

    Could listen to this guy talk all day to be fair.

  • @judeobi242
    @judeobi242 Рік тому

    Congrats AB

  • @canonogic
    @canonogic Рік тому

    The man really gave Scotch Tape a shoutout 😂😂😂

  • @sean9892
    @sean9892 Рік тому

    “Medieval Utensils” is crazy 😂

  • @sophiaisabelle0227
    @sophiaisabelle0227 Рік тому +17

    Action Bronson sure is charismatic and amazing at everything he does. God bless him.

  • @sethcox3872
    @sethcox3872 Рік тому

    Currently rockin new balance 306s😎🔥🍻

  • @iamALLon
    @iamALLon Рік тому

    This is a perfect shoe. Must cop.

  • @Swipes4000
    @Swipes4000 Рік тому +1

    Must cop a pair

  • @GoBirds808
    @GoBirds808 Рік тому

    Eating cereal reading eastbay was the best

  • @edgarb2002
    @edgarb2002 Рік тому

    I need the ones he’s wearing

  • @_jouce
    @_jouce Рік тому

    Wasn't feeling these but I think I am warming up to them. They heat

  • @FittedInThe798
    @FittedInThe798 Рік тому

    Color pops I want a pair

  • @newyorksteezy
    @newyorksteezy Рік тому +1

    Lets go with the 90s PERIOD!

  • @SeemeonMars
    @SeemeonMars Рік тому

    The ones on his feet are super sick.

  • @402carkid9
    @402carkid9 Рік тому

    Man i. wish he was releasing the blue pair right now!!!!!

  • @chrivison
    @chrivison Рік тому

    East bay? There was a time it seemed like every single classroom had an east Bay magazine in it. Lordie that brings back memories

  • @MrBaskins2010
    @MrBaskins2010 Рік тому

    that shoelace comment was a fckin bar!!

  • @theicemankk
    @theicemankk Рік тому

    Really wanted these but they were hard to get. Entered the queue with less than a min and it sold out in a Size 12. Aaaaaargh….

  • @irvsantana8227
    @irvsantana8227 Рік тому

    This man different

  • @sommelierofstench
    @sommelierofstench Рік тому

    have you considered checking out shoe collections of people who don’t just own basketball shoes and sneakers? it would be cool to see custom cowboy boots or one off italian shoes. although i don’t really care about sneakers, his shoe seems kinda sick

  • @KoiNoYokan37
    @KoiNoYokan37 Рік тому +1

    Hahah I like how he is still wearing Nike socks

  • @shadetree10000
    @shadetree10000 Рік тому

    5:29 👀🔥🏆💰

  • @VirKolpe
    @VirKolpe Рік тому

    When I tell you I need these it's not enough, I cannot not have these shoes. Bronson and FTD are the best food personality/food show on the internet and it's not close.