Australian Sneakerhead and Hip-Hop Dancer: Vinh Cao

What was the moment you first got drawn to sneakers, and which pair of sneakers triggered your passion?

It was the moment I got a pair of size 20 US from the Up There store. I was super excited and wanted to see how massive shoes of that size would be. Moreover, the pair that introduced me to the sneaker world is the Nike AM 90 Infrared (size 20).

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What’s one moment or trend in the history of sneaker culture that resonates with you?

Nike AM 95 x Stash resonates with me the most.

Please describe how it feels to you when you get and wear a new pair of kicks?

Getting vintage shoes that are still wearable makes me feel like a part of the culture, and I am living the stories behind the shoes.

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What are some of your favorite creators/designers or brands and why?

My favorite creators/designers are Tinker Hatfield, Stash (Graffiti Artist), Dave Ortiz of DQM, and Sergio Lozano.

What is one sneaker collaboration that doesn’t exist, but you wish/think should exist?

I hope there will be Nike (especially AM95) x myself collaboration someday.

What are some of the current pairs of sneakers in your rotation?

Sneakers in my current rotation are Nike AM95 OG 2020, AM95 x Supreme (Black), AM90 x DQM Retro 2020, AM90 Vintage sole Laser Blue, AM90 Vintage sole Infrared, AM90 ID By You (Matcha), AM90 x OW (The Ten), Current Huarache DQM 09, Current Huarache x Huf 09, and Nike Air Zoom Spiridon OG.

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What is your ultimate holy grail sneaker that you have not managed to acquire so far?

My holy-grail sneaker is Nike AM 95 x Eminem.

Other than kicks, what are some of your daily essentials or treasured items?

I treasure my vintage Nike 90s clothes and accessories.

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Where people can find you on social media?

Instagram: @nikeverydayevenonsunday

Facebook: Vinh Cao

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