Sneakers That Defined West Coast Hip Hop

In this video, we do a deep dive into the iconic sneakers that shaped West Coast hip hop culture. From the classic Nike Cortez and Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars to the hood classics, Puma Suede and Reebok Classic, we delve into the stories behind these legendary sneakers and their connections to influential West Coast artists like Kendrick Lamar, Nipsey Hussle, Eazy-E, and Tupac Shakur.

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[cobracommander]

I grew up in South Central in the 80's and 90's and it was mostly Mexicans wearing the Cortez. Blacks were wearing FILA, K-Swiss, Air Jordans, Chucks, Pumas, slippers.

[dyoetc.]

I dream lacing up all these sneakers, growing up. Now got the money and choose to wear Crocs. Thanks for reminding me, gonna cop them all🖤

[ulipeterson]

the Puma Suedes are not only looking good, but are also very comfortable for a classic sneaker.
they are my favorites, together with the Vans Old Skool.

[tenochvilla]

Love that you mentioned the Odd Future Vans. Feel like that’s a shoe that gets overlooked quiet often. The Golf Wang vans with the pink sole were sick too

[sirleroyale]

I like how this channel isn’t just stuck on Nike brand and covers all brands 👍

[taco]

I would just like to say I went n seen AIR in theaters after words I say their from 6pm-2am watching your sneaker history videos just because u guys hit the mark on every single topic n shoe u guys talk about I can tell it’s not for money it’s a true passion and it truly shows with every video u guys drop please keep it up 🙏🏽❤️💯

[smokey]

Sneakers and west coast hip hop 2 of my obsessions

[shadowmaster]

Cortezes are such a beautiful sneaker imo. Something I always loved about west coast gangsters is that they really knew how to keep themselves stylish with good color combinations, ironed clothes and simple designs. As a matter of fact? Because west coast culture was never popular in my country people don't associate these clothes with thugs, I've even had people tell me that I'm well dressed sometimes compared to the actual thugs here.

West Coast rap definitely built my fashion tastes but god I love em, I'll take chucks and nikes over any other sneaker for the rest of my life.

[thundermane]

Yeah I remember back in very early 90s we were Cortez dickies corduroys creased up Pendleton beanies that was the Crip Way, Derby jacket. I still love the style NWA brought to the table.

[brandondrye]

Great video... brings back memories...between me and my wife we still keep cortez...reebok classic and pumas in the rotation... matching fat laces and all. Folks definitely sleep on kswiss... they were a staple growing up with a fresh pair of khaki's

[SmittyRu]

Chuck Taylors Symbol of L.A. West Coast & Gangsta Rap ❤️💙👟

[Dan_Yerlll]

You do amazing work man thank you for these videos

[MarkAlyx]

"Now we will show you the sneakers that defined west coast hip hop"

*Proceeds to show off my dad's whole sneaker collection in one video*

[DylanLey]

Very interesting topic! Great video as always!

[nmarcus]

I look forward to when you produce west coast editions for your content. Keep up the good work

[lenni]

Damn, love those early 1980s air forces, they looked cool and simple since they had the color on the swoosh and velcro strap only, it had like lakers yellow or sixers red, huge fan of your channel btw

[MrUnknowne]

the Nike Cortez are WAY more associated with Chicano/Latino gangs.
Cholos and Chicano rappers have been rocking them for decades along with Chucks.

[wastelandwanderer]

Damn man, I thought you would've mentioned the Bay Area rap group The Pack with their song Vans. They really made Vans blow up back in 2006 way before Tyler the Creator was in the industry. I believe I read somewhere that even the owner of Vans noticed how popular the song was. The Bay Area stays gettin overlooked but it's all good, the video was dope regardless.

[WHYOSHO]

I feel like being from the South, we associated Dunks with West Coast culture due to the Skating/Jerking subcultures out there. I used to be on SoleCollector back in the day and Dunks were a favorite for most California cats.

[chappellhannon]

A DO A BAY AREA SNEAKERS CULTURE VIDEO THAT WOULD BE DOPE 💯✌