The New Balance 2002R Pastel Blue continues the model’s streak of clean, wearable colorways — this time in a soft blue base accented with subtle hints of pink and green. It’s a Foot Locker exclusive release that fits perfectly into the 2002R’s lifestyle aesthetic: lowkey, versatile, and effortlessly stylish.
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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 Dunk Low Black & Pink Rise Review
The Nike Dunk Low Black and Pink Rise takes a familiar silhouette and updates it with translucent panels and a soft pink gradient effect, giving the shoe a modern twist without losing that classic Dunk appeal. This pair mixes the traditional leather overlay structure with see-through underlays, making it stand out among recent general release Dunk offerings.
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The Nike Dunk Low “Frankenstein” (as many are calling it) brings a stitched-up, patchwork vibe to the classic Dunk silhouette — though not everyone agrees on the nickname. Officially, Nike hasn’t confirmed the “Frankenstein” title, but the mix of earthy tones, jagged detailing, and stitched accents make the name fit. This pair dropped as part of a small two-shoe pack, with the other colorway leaning more toward a clean black, white, and blue look.
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The Nike Dunk Low Panda-Monium Viotech continues Nike’s strategy of refreshing the Panda Dunk idea with bold new colorways and textures. In fact, Nike has released and continues to release pairs in the Panda-Monium “pack”.
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The Nike SB Dunk Low Verdugo Mountain draws inspiration from the Verdugo Mountains east of Los Angeles. Some say the pistachio green and wolf grey Swooshes and gum midsoles are based off of a bike that the SB design team purportedly uses to ride through the Verdugo Mountains, while the SNKRS app attributes the inspiration to the mountains themselves.
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The Nike SB Dunk Low Persian Violet continues Nike SB’s recent trend of drawing from classic ACG palettes — much like past hits such as the Celadon and Red Plum colorways.
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