Tried to grab a good variety of pairs. I wasn't able to dig up some things I would've liked to but maybe on a free weekend when I have some more time.
Nike Air Max 97 2013 USATF QS (2013) - I totally destroyed my pair, but I'd regret it if I didn't share them, as I wore them a ton for about four years straight. These were a quick strike release part of a USA Track & Field line. The upper is an Air Max 97, but a matte hyperfuse material was used instead. Loved the neutral color, as it went well with almost everything, but that hyperfuse material is impossible to clean. Lol. Hope one day these will be re released!
Nike Air Zoom Spiridon OG Retro (2016) - Originally released in 1997 and a less popular cousin of the AM 97. However, I wasn't aware of this model back in the day. When I saw pics of the rerelease, I thought they looked great and they turned out to be a super comfortable shoe. Also, I like the fact that the sneaker doesn't include an air bubble -- unfortunately every air bubble will meet it's day, so I think the fact it's missing on this design will help the shoe's lifespan. These ended up being way more popular and tougher to track down than I anticipated, but I finally was able to find them about a year after release.
Nike Air Max 97 Kashima Antlers (2006) - This is probably my second favorite colorway the AM 97 ever saw, after the original Silver Bullet release. I also wore this pair quite a bit that summer. The air bubbles have clouded up over time, but I somehow managed to not destroy these shoes. I'm a sucker for 3M and elephant print, and this sneaker has both! It's tough to see in my photos, but the air bubbles have a hint of teal, which is a nice touch. The pair is a tribute to the Japanese soccer club the Kashima Antlers, and there was a gold Air Max 95 pair released in the pack. There was also a set of stickers included containing the logos for various clubs that play in the same league. Hope these will be rereleased one day! Would love to have a new pair.
Nike Air Force 180 Cork (2005) - I'm a big fan of Nike basketball sneakers, but I actually didn't own a pair of 180s until this particular colorway came out. These were difficult to track down at the time of release, but I managed to find them in the Bronx when I was killing time. I thought the cork pattern detail looked awesome and it kinda reminded me of the elephant print used on Jordans and other Nikes. Funny memory with these, I was walking in midtown Manhattan one afternoon while wearing them, and someone that worked at a coffee shop came running out of the shop during his shift to ask me where I purchased them. Lmao, good times!
Nike Dunk High Unlucky (2004) - I had Nike Dunks when I was a young kid, so when the model was being released under the Nike Skateboarding line, it got me interested. I came across these while studying abroad in Amsterdam at the streetwear store Patta, about two years after release. There was no way I'd be able to find these in a store in the States at the time, so I jumped on them. Love that hit of yellow threading. Somehow I did not wreck these even though I wore them to a sold out Clipse and Ghostface concert. Lol. This pair takes me back to my college days.
New Balance x Non Native 1500 Coyotes (2010) - This was one of the first pair of New Balances I picked up, and what started getting me into their sneakers. I was pretty impressed with the quality and construction of the materials, even the interior of the sneaker is a nice leather. Also, I really like some lowkey wheat footwear so this pair was on my radrar. This was a Japanese only release but I managed to score a pair using a proxy service. Non Native and NB have had some nice additional collabs since, but this is the only pair I picked up.
Can't wait to recover from my lingering foot issues to get back into hunting for and wearing sneakers. Hope anyone who was curious enjoyed. Look forward to seeing other's collections (sneakers, games, whatever) too!
