I have been into sneakers for about two years now and my collection has slowly but surely gotten larger. It all started with a pair of Air Jordan "Stealth" Retro 3's that at the time when I received them, I didn't even know what they were. I don't even have the shoe anymore but that is what started the collection and the love I had for sneakers. Now my collection is at a total of fourteen pairs of sneakers. Each one is worth hundreds of dollars and I treat them all like they are. Unique. I do have my favorites however, and that's what I'll show you today. Here are my top five favorite sneakers in my closet. 5. The Air Jordan "Maroon" Retro 6 was a birthday present to me last yer from my parents. I love everything about the shoe. The clearish icy bottom, the off white color, the maroon details. Everything about the shoe is a winner. It had to crack the top five, just because my favorite retro is the retro 6. 4. The Nike Air More Uptempo is a beautiful shoe that was introduced into the sneaker world by Scottie Pippen. The latest addition to my collection the "White Gum" colorway that I'm so lucky to have is one of my favorites. These are probably one of my most comfortable shoes in my collection. I probably wear them the most as well, just because they have the gum bottoms. One day soon you will see me with my second pair of Uptempos, the "Olympic" colorway. 3. The Air Jordan "Space Jam" Retro 11 is so icy and so clean. It really makes me not even want to take them out of the box! I got them in early December and they have only been worn twice. The Air Jordan 11 to many is looked at the most prestigious retro in history which is why every year they are released around Christmas time. This shoe couldn't have missed my top five by a long shot! 2. These speak for themselves. The Air Jordan "Carmine" Retro 6 is probably the hottest retro 6 to date. Coming out in May of 2014, this shoe is really a work of art, all the way from the icy bottoms to the suede toe box. What people don't realize though about this shoe is the amazing quality. This is one of my oldest pairs of shoes in my closet and they still look clean! Jordan brand did something special with this release. 1. The oldest pair of shoes I have in my collection. The cleanest shoes I have in my collection. The Air Jordan "Stealth" Retro 5 is easily the hottest sneaker that I have in my possession. All the way from 2006, I bought them in October of 2016 BRAND NEW. Yes, never worn. I've worn them two times and two times only. The soft leather and aging clear bottoms make this shoe one of the cleanest I've ever seen! I'm totally in love with this sneaker.
These were tough choices considering how much I love each and every one of my sneaks but there's my top five! Now what did you? Which ones were your favorites? If you have any interest in sneakers the Jordan brand is coming out with some dope releases in 2017!
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Ben Hopkins
2/3/2017 11:40:48 am
Dawson, I am also a "sneaker head" and am very interested in shoes, especially Jordan retros. I am going to have to say that you have a pretty nice collection going on. In my opinion, the Nike Air More Uptempo are not worth the price. Can you give me some insight on how they feel on feet? Also, the Stealth 5's are the best in your collection? Out of these shoes, I would have to say the Space Jam 11's are easily the best shoe you own. I would like to see updates on the collection if you have plans to get more shoes in the future. I love seeing shoe collections build up. Keep us updated on what you are interested in purchasing next. Do you have plans in the future to buy Yeezys? Or are you strictly buying Nike shoes? As you may know, I have some experience with selling and buying shoes. If you are looking to purchase some more shoes, contact TYBKICKS on Instagram which is the account I own. I am excited to read more about the shoes you get. I like your taste, great work man.
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Chanda Patel
2/4/2017 01:20:14 pm
I appreciated this blog because I also have a passion for shoes. I really like the Air Jordan Space Jam “Retro II” that you mentioned in your blog because of the color scheme. The colors are neutral so you can wear them with any outfit. I appreciate you explaining how you received the shoes and the story behind them, although I wished you talked more about the creation behind each shoe because I noticed you mentioned how Scottie Pippen introduced the Nike Air More Uptempo and it was interesting information to know! The organization of the blog was nice to follow and I liked how it went in the order of the top five because it gives your audience an understanding of which shoes you desire the most. This blog was very helpful because there's so many shoes out there, and by hearing your opinions, it can be easier for a buyer to make a decision on which ones to purchase!
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Brody Adreon
2/7/2017 06:55:18 am
You have a really nice Jordan collection going on in your closet! However, what are your thoughts on foamposites? I understand that they can be more pricey than most retail Jordans but in my opinion they could really diversify your sneaker collection. I agree with most of your rankings except for the Uptempos. I believe that the Uptempo is a really cool shoe but I think that your Lab 4s and your Cements 4s are both better shoes. Also, I think the Carmine 6 is your best shoe and I wish I had a pair of them myself! Since I am your friend on Snapchat, I get to see which new shoe of yours comes in the mail every week and I enjoy seeing what shoe you add to your collection. The two most recent shoes you added, the USA Uptempo and the White Metallic 5, I believe are really nice and good looking shoes. I look forward to reading more of your blog posts!
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Braden Carr
2/8/2017 06:40:10 am
You have a sweet top 5. Out of those 5, my 3 favorite shoes are the maroon 6's, the space jams (of course), and the carmines. The carmines were one of the first shoes I tried to cop and sparked my love for the resell game. I struck out this time, but I was determined to get better. The only shoe I would not put in my top 5 is the uptempo. Not because of style, but because of preference. I think it is a dope shoe but you have to have the right body style to make them look good due to their bulk. I suggest you add a pair of yeezy's to your collection to mix it up a little and have a wider variety. Excited to see what you'll cop in the future!
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Alivia Cummings
2/8/2018 04:40:05 pm
I love your work! You have a great taste and shoe selection is fascinating. Keep up the good work! Oh, and I love you, Honey.
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AuthorMy name is Dawson Hoffman and I'm from Peoria, Illinois. I am a high school student at Dunlap High School. I grew up watching and playing sports and that gave me kind of a link to sneakers. Over time sneakers have came to define who I am. I love everything about them. ArchivesCategories |