It’s safe to say that all of you reading this consider yourselves ‘collectors’ to some extent. While we all fit under the broad umbrella of sneaker collecting, most of us have a specific category that weighs heavy in our hearts. This collection submitted by winson_guo for example goes ham on the PE’s, opting to chase down some of the more elusive pieces of sneaker history out there. The selection includes pairs from big name Nike and Jordan athletes like Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul, and branches out over a good number of models. There’s plenty of Jordan legacy releases with the team flavored colorways, the Air Jordan 2010, Air Jordan 2011, and Air Jordan XII to name a few, then groups from Nike Basketball sig’s like the Nike Zoom Kobe VI and the Nike Air Max LeBron VII. Follow us after the jump for the full photos and let us know what you think of this collection.
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Just when you thought your Air Jordan collection was on point, it’s dulled to a rounded nub with this sick compilation by Mark Bostic of Detroit. Over the year’s he’s amassed a mind-blowing collection of 727 pairs of Air Jordans – originals, Retros, PEs, Fusions – as well as some notable memorabilia in the form of jerseys, basketball, Wheaties boxes, and many more. Clearly the space above ground was becoming limited, so he transformed his entire basement into on huge heat-filled vault that he calls ‘Basement of the J’s’. Continue reading for some sample viewings of this amazing collection of Air Jordans and head to Sneaker Freaker for the full interview and feature.
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Nike iD’s recent reintroductions of the Nike Air 180 as well as the Nike Air Force 1 Low sparked a resurgence in creativity and design. Even though iDs are typically more expensive than general release models, it’s a price worth paying, especially when you’re getting the colorway you want. Apparently, Slovadon, who has dazzled us with his sick Air Force 1 Bespoke designs, had a hard time picking out just one colorway, so he decided to show off his most recent Nike iD pick-ups – four pairs of the Air Force 1 Low and three pairs of the Air 180. The standouts? The Air Force 1 Year of the Rabbit iD and the Black/Gold Air 190s. We’ve got a nice set of images for you below so take a look and let us know which you like best.
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Editors oughta put “keeping baby Air Jordans on ice” in parenting books. Check out this sick one-through-twenty-six collection of Air Jordan sneakers for the toddlers, compiled by Asian sneaker collector (and either a current or soon-to-be father). He’s got every single Air Jordan model checked off in this sick compilation, with multiple colorways of some of his clear favorites like the Air Jordan VII and Air Jordan XI, and just by the quality of what’s in this collection, it might be one of the most thorough collections we’ve seen thus far. Check out the nice group-shots of this amazing collection after the jump, and let us know which of these baby Air Jordans you like best! via Kenlu.
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Sneaker companies certainly have gotten more bold about paying tribute to ‘herbal culture’. Back in the day a simple hemp upper and a wink-and-nod release date was the most you would get, but this collaboration between Primitive, DVS, and their team rider Torey Pudwill is an homage to California culture that is anything but subtle. The insoles and laces both feature the leafy print, with an extra set of the latter so you can switch them out on school days. The standard DVS tongue-tang is traded out for an image straight off the California state flag, with the familiar bear and star imagery. This capsule packs two pairs of the sneaker shown above, as well as a couple t-shirts to match. Get the full look at the promo spot after the jump as well as detailed images and grab these now from Primitive.
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Hip-hop beatmaker Just Blaze recently went through his sneaker closet room during a house-cleaning session and decided to tweet some stray pairs from his impressive collection. Sporting rare collabs, OG Nike Basketball kicks, and some friends-and-family pairs, Just Blaze definitely turned up the heat with his sick stash, which included the Pharrell x Nike Dunk High, the ESPO x Nike Air Force II, and boxes upon boxes of Bape x adidas Super Skate Mids. Just Blaze himself mentioned that he’s not into the “new age sneaker game”, explaining the lack of recent releases in his collection, but the pure quality of this sampling only forces us to wonder what other gems he has in his sneaker vault. Check out some of Just Blaze’s kicks below and let us know which of the bunch you like best.
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If you’ve been in the sneaker game long enough, who knows what forgotten gems you might find. Go spelunking in your sneaker cave for a few minutes and you’d probably surprise yourself, gleefully thinking “wow, I had these?” while moving the box to the front of the class for a next-day wear. “Hawaii Mike” Salman recently rummaged through his at-home stash and came up with his 25 favorite sneakers that were lying around in his apartment. In this list you’ll find some unique gems, like a one-piece Air Jordan XIV that a gift from Mark Smith, a pair of Spiz’ikes autographed by Tinker Hatfield, Air Jordans galore, and some of the most notable collaborations in history, like the Eric Haze and Alphanumeric Dunk Lows. Check out some of this crazy Top-25 below and head to Complex for the full list!
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Memphis Grizzlies star and NBA energizer bunny (logged the second most minutes per game this past season) Rudy Gay needs to make room in his shoe vault, and he’s doing so by giving away a bunch of his Nikes and shoes. The Nike athlete, who has his own line of Nike Basketball PEs, wants to unload his Air Maxes, Air Jordans, Foamposites, Basketball kicks, and other lifestyle shoes because it’s time for a nice refresher. There’are a ton of goodies in this pile, so check out his stash after the jump and let us know which pair of kicks you’d like to have, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more details on Rudy Gay’s Shoe Giveaway!
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