It has been a while since I picked up some Vans. Even though the Old Skool trend seems to be coming to a close, these J-Crew Vans Old Skool Turtledove still feel like a great pair to pick up.
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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:
NikeLab Air Max 1 Pinnacle Ocean Fog Review
While Nike seems to be moving Air Maxes to upgraded models, with shoes like the NikeLab Air Max 1 Pinnacle Ocean Fog, they still take the time to cater to fans of their classic silhouettes.
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I like expanding the collection with wacky Asics models I wouldn’t have thought to buy off top. I used to own one black and red pair a long time ago. Given that these Sneakersnstuff X Asics GT-Cool Xpress are a collab, I figure its a good pair to dip my toes in the water on this odd silhouette.
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I haven’t owned a pair of Jazz in so long, there’s not even a review of a pair on my website. I used to own one black and red pair a long time ago. Now, with the release of “vintage editions” of kicks from Saucony, I’m finally incentivized to grab these Saucony Jazz Original Vintage in Grey and White.
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Still on a thin tongue SB dunk binge, I had to grab this quickstrike Nike Dunk SB Low Ishod Wair Decon Mismatch.
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It’s been a while since I owned a pair of these! These Air Jordan Future Pure Platinum remind me that I never should have sold the Iron Green colorway off. These get their nickname from the colorway.
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