The New Balance 993 Olive Leaf / Maize is a straightforward but striking colorway from the Made in USA 993 line. This lifestyle sneaker and retro runner blends earthy olive tones with muted violet accents, making it a versatile option for casual wear and everyday streetwear style. It is another Teddy Santis colorway that released alongside the Mushroom 993 I reviewed earlier. I look at these two as kind of a “pack” of GR 993s.
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So, what’s the deal with the sneaker collection (Seinfeld Voice)? Right around 2008, I’d just lost a lot of weight and was in need of an entirely new wardrobe. I was in the process of buying newer, smaller clothes and the time came for a new pair of shoes. Rather than pick some ordinary pair like I normally would, I opted for a more interesting and unique looking pair. The response from others was so strong and positive that I decided to look more into the different kinds of cool sneakers and discovered that collecting sneakers is similar to collecting comics, baseball cards, or any other of the numerous hobbies I had when I was a kid! I’ve been into sneakers ever since – to the extent that I even got an article written about me in the paper! I’ve also been collector of the month in Solecollector Magazine (issue #47)!
I built up a lot of my collection looking for deals on slept-on pairs! I also post deals I find on this very site when I have time.
As for the photography aspect, check out any Sneaker related websites (there are many), and you will typically find posts filled with awesome, artsy footwear shots. I like learning about cameras and taking interesting shots, and it turns out there are actually sites online where you can get recognized for both your collection and photography skills at the same time! You can check out some of my most recent shots below. If you’re curious, I currently shoot with a Nikon D3100 (Amazon link) and mostly use a 50mm lens.
My eBay account is where I list my current sneakers available for sale (if I happen to be selling any).
Here are some quick links to different categories of sneakers:
Nike Air Max 90 Neon Review
The Nike Air Max 90 Neon release is part of a bunch of Air Max 95 Neon-related send-ups that Nike is putting out alongside the release of the 2026 Neon 95s.
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The New Balance 993 Mushroom / Midnight Violet is a clean, straightforward entry in the Made in USA lineup, brought to life under the direction of Teddy Santis, who has led the premium heritage-focused vision for New Balance’s Made in USA program since 2021. Known as the founder of Aimé Leon Dore, Santis has emphasized elevated materials and cohesive color palettes, and this earthy, outdoor-inspired colorway reflects that approach well.
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The Nike Air Force 1 RealTree is part of a larger RealTree camo pack that applies the iconic hunting camouflage pattern across several classic Nike silhouettes. This particular version uses RealTree camo across the overlays with black underlays, striking a balance between visibility and wearability, while other versions in the pack include a fully camo-covered pair and a lighter white and tan version with camo accents.
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The ASICS GEL-K1011 x Sneaker Politics Live Oak is a retailer-exclusive release inspired by the strength and longevity of the iconic live oak trees found throughout Louisiana. Created in collaboration with Sneaker Politics, the sneaker blends earthy tones, layered textures, and subtle color accents to represent bark, moss, and the natural resilience associated with these historic trees.
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Lenticular brings the Kobe tribute series into louder territory, combining upgraded Protro cushioning with an eye-catching lenticular upper that shifts between purple, gold, and black depending on lighting. As part of the ongoing Kobe Air Force 1 lineup from Nike, this version focuses on visual impact while still honoring performance-minded updates tied to the Protro concept.
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