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#SoleqtrInterviews @k____bell • When did you start collecting? - I honestly can’t remember a specific year or age. All I know is I’ve been collecting since I first visited the US as a kid and bought a pair of Reebok (Allen Iverson) i3 “The 3rd Degree” Low in red! That’s definitely where the addiction started! Obviously the older I’ve got, the more affordable it has become. As a result I think my collection has definitely grown much faster since 2010. • Top three sneakers owned? - Not sure how you measure the top three but these are my all time favourites. - 1. Air Jordan 1 Retro “Shattered Backboard” 2. Adidas Ultra Boost 1.0 OG 3. Undefeated x Nike Air Max 97 in Black. • Fav sneaker brand? (if you had to pick one) - Easy question...Jordan. • What was the most recent pair of sneakers you bought? - Air Jordan 1 Retro OG “Shadow” & YEEZY 500. • How many do you own? - 200 plus. I stopped counting after 50, now I just worry about storage space! • Where do you buy your sneakers from? - Whilst I have some decent contacts in Europe & US, I try my best to support the local stores...especially since the likes of Concepts & The Good Life Space have opened in Dubai. I’ve also been known to venture onto StockX & GOAT. This is usually only as a last resort or if I really want something and can’t find it in Dubai; such as the Adidas Futurecraft 4D. (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

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#SoleqtrInterviews @rob_thebruce —- When did you start collecting? - As an enthusiast rather rather than a collector, my modest collection is a result of Jordan being my idol growing up. I fell in love with his sneakers, which were simply a means to play basketball, so I guess it all started in 1991 when I got my first pair - Jordan 6 white infrared. —- Top three sneakers owned? - Jordan 5 fire red silver tongues will always remain sentimental and nostalgic, but currently in no particular order: 1. Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard, I like everything about this shoe - the quality, the inspiration behind the colour scheme, it's one of a kind. 2. Jordan 4 Premium Black -  I got them on holiday in NYC, so they are a memorable pickup. 3. Jordan 11 DMP - for me they are the epitome of what Jordan represented - excellence x success. —- Fav sneaker brand? (if you had to pick one) - Nike/Jordan brand. —— What was the most recent pair of sneakers you bought? - Adidas ultraboost 3.0 black/white. Brand new they're more comfortable than an old sneaker! —- How many do you own? - Somewhere in the 50-60 range. I don't keep count, and can't at the moment as they're in different countries. —- Where do you buy your sneakers from? - Depends on where I am and what I'm looking for. For new releases I stick to brick and mortar retailers like Nike and Footlocker, or online via sneakersnstuff, shelflife and titolo. I still enjoy the shopping experience of hoping your size is in and trying them on. I like to see the shoe up close first; Nike's official pics can make any pair 'look' good! If I'm hunting for something older and specific, which is usually the case, Ebay, Sole supremacy and FC. (at Doha)

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#SoleqtrInterviews @ohhhitsbaha —- When did you start collecting? - Around the age of 16 perhaps? Not really sure but i remember what kicked it off, I saw a pair of filas in JD (a local uk trainer store) on sale for 15 pounds. I got them and I wore them everyday until they fell apart. —- Top three sneakers owned? - I don’t really have favourites, it really depends on the day and the look I’m going for. There are go-to trainers like the Yeezy v2 Oreos or Iniki triple black but sometimes you have to go fancy on them and pull out the Loubtins or the Gucci aces. —- Fav sneaker brand? (if you had to pick one) - If I had to stick one brand I guess Adidas, what they’re doing now and their vision really aligns with what I believe in which is comfort + aesthetic in other words boost is life. —- What was the most recent pair of sneakers you bought? - I’ve bought around 7 pairs of shoes in the last 3 days, it’s getting out of hand but I would definitely say the one that I am most excited about are the Gucci ace sneaker as they’re sold out worldwide and I finally found my size. —- How many do you own? - I’ve lost track now especially moving to Doha I’ve forgotten what I have in London but I would say 40/50ish. —- Where do you buy your sneakers from? - I really enjoy personally going to retailers like Offspring and trying shoes on and seeing how they look on feet but I’m always keeping an eye on Facebook groups because you never know what bargain/s you can snag. (at Doha)

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#soleqtrinterviews @rami.art - When did you start collecting? I've been a collector my whole life, I've collected everything from comic books, to toys to sneakers. My first collectible pair would have been my Nike SB Send Help which I got in 2006 and really kickstarted my habit. SBs were probably also the first real hype shoes that did the limited edition/collab drops. However it wasn't until the past three years that I've been able to afford to collect more seriously. - Top three sneakers owned? Parra Air Max 95 - Running Man, SNS Ultraboost V1 - Tee Time, Kaws Jordan 4. - Fav sneaker brand? (if you had to pick one) With Nike SB, Air Max, Jordans, Flyknits, etc. It's hard not to pick Nike. They are the most present and diverse brand in my collection. - What was the most recent pair of sneakers you bought? Kaws Jordan 4. - How many do you own? Around 70 or so pairs - Where do you buy your sneakers from? I used to have to buy them when I traveled to Europe, but nowadays with lots of amazing sneaker boutiques in Dubai (The Good Life, Concepts, Amongst Few, etc) as well as internet shopping, I'm spoiled for choice. I have to say though, I'm getting my best pairs through Facebook groups like Crepe City and instagram sellers like @LiuKangsCloset (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

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#soleqtrinterviews @sneakerheadvet - When did you start collecting? Started collecting around the end of 2010 with a pair of Jordan X11 “Rising Sun”. - Top three sneakers owned? Top 3 are probably: Jordan 11 Concord (2011), Buscemi 100mm Red (first run), and a grey pair of Nike Flyknit Lunar 2’s. - Fav sneaker brand? (if you had to pick one) I’m definitely a Swoosh lifer, but have been experimenting with the 3 stripes life. - What was the most recent pair of sneakers you bought? Most recent pair of sneakers I bought were the Adidas NMD XR1 black, and NMD R2 white/red. - How many do you own? When I started collecting, I had like 6 pairs, and grew to almost 100. I eventually sold what I didn’t wear, or really want, and came down to about 50-60. - Where do you buy your sneakers from? I buy most online, since 13-14 is difficult to find in stores. (at Doha)