The Air Jordan 1 Black and Gold puts a twist on the classic “Bred” formula by swapping the red for a shiny metallic gold. Unlike previous black and gold AJ1s, which often feature patent leather or a splash of white, this pair keeps things mostly traditional — with the unexpected addition of a translucent gum outsole. Some say the gold hits are Olympic-inspired, but to me, they give off strong Melo 1 vibes from years back.
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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 SB Dunk Low Red Stardust Review
The Nike SB Dunk Low Red Stardust is a general release from 2025 that continues Nike SB’s recent run of tonal suede colorways. The all-suede build and muted colors give this one a laid-back, everyday look. Nothing wild on paper, but solid execution.
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The Air Jordan 1 Blacktoe Reimagined brings a fresh twist to one of the most iconic OG colorways in the Jordan lineup. Part of the ongoing “Reimagined” series, this 2025 release draws from a rare promo pair, with a few tweaks that set it apart from standard retros.
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The Air Jordan 11 “Legend Blue” returned for Holiday 2024 — and brought back that iconic white and blue colorway that originally dropped in 1996 as the “Columbia” during MJ’s lone NBA All-Star appearance in these.
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The Nike SB Dunk Low Hayley Wilson brings major personality with a tattoo-inspired design straight from the Australian pro skater herself. This collab is packed with details pulled from Hayley’s own ink, and you can see Hayley’s name right under the Nike SB logo on the tongue tag to make it official!
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The Air Jordan 1 “Rare Air” is a nod to the prototype era — a sort of “what could’ve been” take on the iconic silhouette. This 2025 release draws on unreleased samples, design quirks, and early production oddities, and manages to feel both familiar and fresh at the same time.
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