Asics is becoming another go-to low cost / high quality brand. The Asics Gel-Respector Moon Rock is a fine example of this!
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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:
New Balance 998 Made In USA Review
I’ve reviewed this model before, but not in depth. The New Balance 998 came out in the late 80s and is known for material quality throughout its various releases and wide-foot friendly comfort.
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I see certain online boutiques carrying Karhu (Finnish for “bear”), but up until this point I hadn’t pulled the trigger on any pairs. With the Karhu Footpatrol Fusion 2.0, I finally joined the club of people who own sneakers from one of Finland’s brands.
[Read more…] about Karhu Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 ReviewNike Air Max 1 Curry Review
I haven’t bought some “special” AM1s in a while, so these Nike Air Max 1 Curry are a welcome add to the collection. These were a GR in 2003 and 15 years later have made their return alongside two new colorways.
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Nike likes to release the same colorway on multiple models. Many times the AM95 version gets slept on. This is the case with these Nike Air Max 95 Essential Noise Aqua, a shoe that I’ve seen zero fanfare about.
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Yayyyy I finally own some Yeezys! I’ve wanted a pair for a long time, but it wasn’t until the Adidas Yeezy 500 Utility Black that a good looking pair didn’t cost 1.5x or more on retail.
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