Sole Friends: Key Lee.

Please introduce yourself, what is your name & where are you from?

Hey !!! My name is Key Lee. I'm from Far Rockaway, Queens NY!

What was it about sneakers that got you in the game?

I always give praises to my siblings. They were always so fresh with the latest kicks, and my brother was a big collector at one point. Since I'm the baby, it was bound for me to become a sneakerhead.

What was your first sneaker? 

I don't remember my first sneaker, but the sneaker that started my collection was the 2009 Space Jam, Jordan 11.

Your favorite pair? (or top 3)

Space Jam 11 is my favorite pair 🖤.

Your favorite sneaker memory.

Oh wow.

There's too many to choose from. But as traumatic as the 2011 Concord release was, that was something me and my siblings did together.

Camping out days were cool!

Do you consider yourself a collector of sneakers? & Do you wear your sneakers?

Yes, I do both.

I had a period where I would NOT wear my shoes,

lmao. It was bad. But the last 2 years I've UNDS A LOT!

What are a pair of grails to you? (Could be a pair in your closet or in general)

I have 2 grails. The Doernbecher Air Jordan 4, and the Ginger Air Jordan 16s.

Your favorite sneaker campaign?

My favorite campaign??

I really enjoy anything Aleali May, and Penny Hardaways, "Little Penny".

A must have for your closet?

All white Uptowns. Black Cement Air Jordan 3s.

Jordan 1 (Any OG Colorway), Air Max 90 "Infrared".

What is a shoe that you REFUSE to buy, why?

Jordan True Flights.

While they did have a moment with the people, that shoe wasn't needed at ALL lol. I really have a dislike for them.

And Fila Disrupters.

If you got the chance to sit in a meeting w/ a sneaker brand, what would you ask/recommend/ask/say?

I would recommend to put more even black women in the forefront.

I would also explain how followers doesn't necessarily equal influence. It's plenty of women who have amazing engagement with less than 10k followers.

Also, because I'm a strong Mental Health Advocate, I would like to have a campaign and a collection of sneakers dedicated to Mental health.

 Most you’ve ever spent on sneakers?

Around $450. I was mad cause when I got them in hand, I was very underwhelmed.

Wasn't worth it at ALL lol.

A sneaker you regret sleeping on?

I've never slept on a shoe.

However, I have slept on a release in the sense of thinking if I wait it'll be available, but they either sold out, or sky rocketed in price lmao.