Sole Friends: Mikayla.

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

My name is Mikayla and I live in Newark, NJ.

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

I had to wear uniforms from middle school through high school so I used sneakers to express my personal style.

What was your first sneaker? 

I don't remember but I feel like it was a white Air Force 1.

Your favorite pair? (or top 3)

Vashtie Air Jordan 2s, Black Cement Air Jordan 3s, Bred Air Jordan 1.

Your favorite sneaker memory.

Waking up early to go to the mall with my dad to pick up my Jordan's from Kids Foot Locker.

Things were so much simpler then. No lines, no raffles. Just pick up your sneakers and go.

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

I do consider myself a collector. I buy what I like, I try not to buy into the hype shit. I do wear all of my sneakers.

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

My Vashtie Air Jordan 2's and Off-White Air Jordan 4's.

Your favorite sneaker campaign?

Nike commercial for the Nike Air Total 9:

A must have for your closet?

A simple sneaker that goes with everything, an Air Force 1.

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

Sketchers lmaoo.

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

I would say to focus on the clothing that comes with the sneakers because I'm a fashion girl first. If the clothing is just as good as the sneakers, (I will) end up buying the whole collection.

That's why I love the Bephie x Jordan Collabs.

Most you’ve ever spent on sneakers?

Surprisingly, I never really spent a lot on sneakers.

A sneaker you regret sleeping on?

Umm that's hard... I would say those Ambush Nike Uptempos.