I was born and raised in the Philippines. My passion for sneakers and streetwear started when I was in college - 2005. Back in the day, the biggest influence of fashion trends are rock bands, Skaters, and hip hop culture. I got hooked with Vans, Etnies, dunks, and Chuck taylors during my early days because of my attachment to Music and rock 'n roll. I wear these when I go to a concert and rock 'em hard!
I used to dig up pairs and find steals from a place we call "Ukay-Ukay" (A place where they sell secondhand shoes & clothing). I moved to Singapore in 2010 to earn a living, and my serious sneaker addiction ignited from there.
Initially, I was a collector of Nike SB Dunks. From classic SBs to the most exclusive and sought after pairs and collabs. My SB dunks collection has grown up to almost 30 pairs in 2018. I left the SB game in February 2019 when the hype for Nike SB started. I've lost interest in SB dunks when I saw the hype that caused the price to rise up. For me it doesn't make sense to stay in the game if it is difficult to buy pairs. I sold all my SB grails, and decided to jump into the exciting Nike Air max 1 world! It all started with a pair of Air Max 1 OG Obsidian. I kept on wearing them at work because the colorway is easy to match with clothing. My Air max 1 addiction became intense when I bought my first grail - The Nike Air max 1 x patta "Chlorophyll and the rest is history.
All the Air Max 1 x Patta 5th anniversary packs and the Atmos AM1 collabs.
My number 1 grail at the moment is the Patta x Parra Cherrywood which I have recently acquired. I never thought of finding a pair due to the fact that these are one of the rarest AM1s of all time. But through the instrumentation of my sneaker buddies all over the world, I was able to find them!
The Air Max 1 x Parra Amsterdam is also one of my favorites. It is a very unique colourway with great materials used.
Classics. I love to collect sneakers that are unique, historical, and timeless. OGs are always the best! When it comes to retro running/lifestyle shoes, Air Max 1 has become one of the greatest sneakers of all time due to its timeless look, great comfort and design.
Given a chance, I would love to have a pair of the Air Max 1 Albert Heijin. It is almost impossible to find and the price is damn crazy!
I'm a classic guy and almost wear plain and basic shirts plus old trainers all the time. I am more inclined with comfort and history over hype. Oh, I love to wear selvedge denims and pinroll my pants! European Vibe :)
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