Steve-O Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex - Summary

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**Title:** Stevo on Sneakers with Joe from Complex at Soul Stage in LA

**Summary:**

* Stevo, a pop culture icon, meets with Joe from Complex at a sneaker store (Soul Stage) in LA.
* They discuss Stevo's history with sneakers, from his early skateboarding days:
+ His first shoe sponsor was Duffs in the 1990s, which he earned after performing a daring (and injury-prone) stunt to get featured in Big Brother magazine.
+ Later, he became a spokesman for Snowshoes in the early 2000s, creating his own ad ideas, including outrageous stunts.
* Stevo shares his thoughts on:
+ Nike SB's entry into the skateboarding scene and the initial pushback from the community.
+ His desire for a signature sneaker, possibly a Vans Checkerboard design, which he's currently working on.
+ His animal rights stance, which limits his sneaker choices to non-leather, non-suede options.
* While browsing the store, Stevo attempts to find a gift for his girlfriend, considering rare Yeezy "Foam Runners" ($400) which she approves of.
* The episode ends with Stevo making a purchase (total: $22.61.18) and promoting his upcoming projects, including an autographed pro model deck and a YouTube series ("Jack S4") launching on October 22nd.

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1. The interview is with Stevo, an all-around pop culture icon, at Soul Stage in LA.
2. Stevo was previously sponsored by Duffs, a shoe company, in the 1990s.
3. Stevo got his first shoe sponsor, Duffs, after performing a stunt for Big Brother magazine.
4. The stunt involved lighting his hair on fire and attempting a fire-breathing backflip.
5. Stevo was later sponsored by Snowshoes in the early to mid 2000s.
6. Stevo created his own ad ideas for Snowshoes, which included unusual stunts.
7. Stevo remembers Nike SB entering the skateboarding scene, with some initial pushback.
8. Stevo is now working on a signature shoe with Vans, featuring a checkerboard design.
9. Stevo has limited shoe options due to his animal rights stance, avoiding leather and suede.
10. Stevo's girlfriend wanted him to find her a pair of Kanye West's newly released Yeezys (Foam Runners).
11. The Yeezy Foam Runners in question were priced at $400.
12. Stevo's total purchase at the store came out to be $22.61.18.
13. Stevo has an autographed pro model deck available on Stevo.com.
14. Stevo's YouTube channel and a project called "Jack S4" are mentioned, with a release date set for October 22nd.