30.08.2023
Anthony's Top 5 Sneaker Picks
Check out sneakerhead Anthony from our Sherway Gardens location go-to sneakers we currently have in stock.
Jordan 2 Retro Low SP Off-White White Red
"This shoe to me is Virgil at his best and in his bag. Digging through Jordan Brand’s archives and unlocking a gem the game didn’t know they needed. Featuring a cracked midsole, Mike’s signature and an unfinished foam collar, the Off-White x Jordan 2 is perfect. This shoe brought back respect and recognition to Jordan’s sophomore shoe with Nike. Since this retro, Jordan 2’s have been in demand and in production with several new colourways releasing every year."
adidas Yeezy Boost 350 Moonrock
"After watching the Yeezy Season 1 show, I witnessed the shoe game shift in favour of Adidas for the first time in a long time. Ye released many notorious models like 950, 750 & 350 V1. Most notably in my opinion, was the birth of the 350 which was made to halt the success of Nike’s Roshe run model. The Moonrock colourway in particular caught my eye as it along with the collection changed the world’s perception of colour towards an earthly, pastel palette."
"Michael Jordan won his first NBA Championship wearing Jordan 6’s. In celebration of this feat it is customary to drink champagne and smoke cigars. In 2014 Jordan Brand brought the idea to life with the “Celebration Collection”, where they dressed the Jordan 6 in champagne and cigar colourways with the lacelocks as rings. The Champagne colourway was highly coveted at the time and I tried to line up early for them but they sold out instantly and I ended up with the Cigar version instead. This shoe is very nostalgic to me as it reminds me of a simpler time in the shoe game where you bought shoes to rock not to flex online."
"Once images were released of a monochromatic Air Force 1, I was already sold. At the time, I had never heard of the brand A Ma Maniere. As I got more acquainted with the shoe’s premium details and that there were only 5,269 pairs made I was even more sold. The shoe is crafted with a suede wrap around the midsole that I had never seen before. It is dubbed “Hand Wash Cold” because this is the care instructions for delicate, luxurious materials. These shoes speak to my core values as I’m a fan of precise intention without loud execution."
"This shoe deserves all of its flowers and belongs on the Mount Rushmore of sneaker collaborations. Arguably Ye’s best sneaker ever, this first attempt at his own Nike silhouette cemented him as a legitimate genius. Only borrowing the midsole/sole from the Jordan 3, the entire upper is a refined, freestyle sketch by a refined, freestyle Rapper. My favourite details to this shoe is the patent leather strap, “Y” embossed suede mudguard and glow-in-the-dark sole. Don’t let the high-top fool you, this shoe is extremely lightweight and comfortable. Literally, these ingredients make up a perfect recipe for a Bon Appetit collab."
Thank you for reading my top sneaker picks.
- Anthony