Sole Friends: O.

Introduce yourself, where are you from?

International O. I'm from Richmond, TX.

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

At the time, it was accessibility. I wear a sz 13, and back then my size used to sit in stores. So it was fun at the time.

Now it takes a little more.

What was your first sneaker?

The first sneaker I could remember was Black Cement 3 as a kid.

Your favorite pair?

Top 3 pairs: Black Cement 3, Taxi 12, and Fear 4’s.

Your favorite sneaker memory.

My favorite sneaker memory is me sneaking in then mall to buy multiple pairs of Concord 11’s in 2011.

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

I wear my sneakers, but I don’t immediately throw them on feet. I usually wait until everyone wear theirs into the ground.

Then I’ll pull mines out 1-2 years later.

Whats your favorite brand of sneaker and why?

My favorite brand is Nike/Jordan.

Their history and storytelling with shoes are on point.

What are a pair of grails to you?

2 grails for me are the DB 3’s & 4’s. I was hoping Nike would release the DB4 anniversary edition like they did the 6’s.

Your favorite sneaker campaign?

The Lil Penny campaigns were dope, and recently, the Maniere 3’s.

A must have for your closet?

A must have for me now is crocs lol. Preferably the Salehe Bembury pairs.

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

Would have to be skechers. Only because they’re not appealing. I heard they’re comfortable, but they’re just not appealing at all.

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

I would tell Jordan brand to bring Jack Retro packs! Not the pack with the retro, and a CP3. But 2 retros.

Most you’ve ever spent on sneakers?

The most I spent on sneakers was about $550 for the Brazil pack.

I was tight because I only wanted the Brazil 6, and not the CP3.

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