Although I don’t run for exercise or sport, I love runners for the lightweight comfort they provide, and the Nike Air Zoom Structure 18 Volt Hyper Crimson is no exception. While these aren’t the typical retro runner fare I usually go for, I can appreciate pairs on the more ‘techy’ side of things, especially as dedicated beaters.
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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 KD VII XMAS Review
Typically, most of the major footwear brands worn in the NBA will release some kind of Holiday-related kicks during winter. The Nike KD VII XMAS is part of a now annual Nike Basketball holiday pack.
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Although this model is commonly associated with David Robinson, these Nike Air Command Force Billy Hoyle actually are more known for their appearance in the movie White Men Can’t Jump. While the main character wore these in the movie to hoop, I’m not sure you would want to play in these today.
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This retro of the Reebok Kamikaze 1 from 2014 mimics an original colorway worn by NBA player Shawn Kemp. The colorway here keeps in line with the 1994-95 Seattle Supersonics team colors
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The original ZX 8000 dropped in 1988 and has been retro’d many times since. Since their initial release, technology has improved and fashion sensibilities have changed, so for those trying to switch it up to something more modern, an updated version is available with the Adidas ZX 8000 Boost.
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The Adidas Crazy 8 came out in 1997 as the KB8 and was Kobe Bryant’s signature shoe for his second year in the league.
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