Pauline's @pauline.qzn fashion style has been significantly influenced by her father, who was active in music and skate culture. She loves Stussy and hopes to see collaboration between its brand and New Balance someday!

David @dav1d_cheah's interest in sneaker culture began with a pair of New Balance 247s. He idolizes Teddy Santis because Teddy has collaborated with well-known brands and organizations, and his collaborations typically mix his own creative style with an original take on each.

Jordan @jord.thomo has been a sneakerhead since elementary school because his family gives him a pair of sneakers once a year. One of his greatest dreams is to have his own shoe collaboration with Jordan, specifically the Jordan 4 because he loves the design.

Carlo @carlo.stpeter is an avid enthusiast of streetwear and especially sneakers, and this all started with the Nike Air Max 90. He admires Virgil Abloh for designing exclusive designs that maintain the original standard for sneakers while also making a statement.

Growing up with siblings who were always into sneakers inspired Key @key2ursole's passion for sneaker culture at an early age. She's had an urge to DSing some of her sneakers for many years because she doesn't want to ruin them.

Samuel @sneakerskollecion got his first pair of sneakers in 1989 and he has been interested in sneaker culture because the people's reaction to seeing his sneakers is priceless. He considers himself a 'Jordanhead' as most of his sneakers collection consists of Jordan 1s, and the remastered (retro) versions of the Jordan models.

Working part-time for Nike in 2019 sparked Lester @nyantheles' interest in sneakers, and he's enjoyed creating sneaker content with his fiancée, @sighpiebutterflyy, ever since. He'd like to have a pair of Nike Sean Wotherspoon x Air Max 1/97 on hand one day.

Sandeep @Sandeep_singhbhatia fell in love with sneakers after moving to Singapore in 2018, and the Yeezy 350 'Beluga' was the first pair that caught his interest. He's always loved Kanye West, and he'd want to see a collaboration between him and the Nike X SB Dunk.

Ryan @iamryanbalmes first became interested in sneakers in the 1990s, when the Reebok Shaqnosis and Kamikaze II caught his attention. He considers himself to be the biggest Reebok fan in the Philippines because it is the only brand he wears.

Dayang @dayang.norhafiza became interested in sneakers after seeing the Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Orange Metallic.' She admires Virgil Abloh's creativity with Off-White and Nike in reviving Jordan's enthusiasm during Kanye West's Yeezy domination.

Chester @thechester.c remembers the Yeezy 350 'Turtle Dove' hype and was fascinated by the aesthetic, and he loves sneakers since then. One of his favorite brands is Aimé Leon Dore, which he believes reflects present menswear and streetwear.

Jasmine @jjasserz has been a sneakerhead since middle school, but she was having trouble finding women's sizes and had to settle with men's. She was hesitant to wear a new pair of kicks because she didn't want to damage them, but finally getting a pair she'd been wanting gave her satisfaction.

Carlo @rural.icarus was not a fan of sneakers until one day while hosting a singing competition, he saw a judge wearing the Jordan 1 'Golden Harvest' and was completely blown over by the look. His love for sneakers has grown during the pandemic because he met many fellow sneakerheads through online communities.

Seph @sephmanlapaz is drawn to sneakers because he grew up in the Philippines, where basketball has a large influence on sneaker and streetwear culture. His passion for sneakers inspired him and other sneakerheads to create the @nb_numbawanph sneaker Instagram community where they talk sneaker culture daily!

Jonas @jonaslaplana has been a sneakerhead since college, when he purchased his first Air Max 1 pair. He believes that a collaboration between the Jordan 1 and adidas UltraBoost would be phenomenal, with the classic design of the Jordan 1 and the comfortability of UltraBoost.

Abdul @wafiasyraf_ fell in love with sneakers 12 years ago, when he bought the Air Max 90 'Valentino Rossi.' He is an avid fan of Hiroshi Fujiwara and considers him the godfather of streetwear culture, as each Fragment product is hype!

Desmond @ddclxvi_ has been a sneakerhead since 2002, when he and his classmates wore Air Force 1s. He loves WTAP because of its military-inspired design and high-quality materials.

Zhen Xing' @zx_starwalker's first pair of sneakers is the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Gym Red', and sneaker culture introduces him to folks of different ages and cultures. He loves Travis Scott/Cactus Jack designs and is always looking for hyped sneakers.

When a friend gave Dave @denemidavid the Air Jordan 5 'Black/Metallic Gold' in 2013, his love for sneakers began. He was one of the sneakerheads who slept outside the store on camp-out days to get his dream pairs!

Noni @nonicuyugan grew up receiving many Nike Shox packages from his aunt in Australia, which sparked his interest in sneakers. He enjoys buying new sneakers due to the fact they make him feel like a completely different person and ease his stress.

Growing up during the hip-hop era, Ron @ronflips became interested in sneakers at a young age. As an avid fan of Jordan, half of his sneakers collection is Jordan 1 High. One day he wants to get his hands on the OFF-WHITE x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Chicago', despite its expensive price.

Shawn @shawnortizxx, was drawn into sneakers nineteen years ago when he saw highlights of Michael Jordan at a karaoke party. For him, nothing beats the feeling of getting a fresh pair of kicks, and he dreams of one day owning the Air Jordan 1 OG 1985 ‘Chicago.’

Jovian @nb_jjjjovian discovered New Balance after visiting one of its stores and trying on a pair of MADE sneakers. He was impressed with their comfort and has been collecting New Balance sneakers ever since. He likes to style his sneakers with his Madness oversized apparel collection.

Emel @laced_life has had a passion for sneakers since she was young. Her first pair of kicks were the red Air Max Thea, and she has since become an enthusiastic fan of timeless designs. She hopes to cop a pair of SB Strange Love Dunks or Jordan 1 'Turbo Green' in the future!

Cherrell @squidddooo, bought her first pair of sneakers at the age of 12 - black high-top Converse - and has been an avid fan of the brand ever since. She finds sneakers to be more comfortable than heels and doesn't have to worry about blisters when wearing them.

Asyiha @asyihaams has been passionate about sneakers since her trip overseas, with classic Air Force 1 being her all-time favorite pairs. She enjoys expressing herself by pairing her sneakers with her jewelry collection!

The Nike G-Dragon x Air Force 1 '07 'Para-noise' is the pair that sparked Badrun's @badrunnovachrono love for sneakers. He is a big fan of A Ma Maniére and hopes to see a collaboration between the brand and Nike SB Dunk Low in the near future!

Krisha @kingkrisha has been a sneakerhead for over a decade, drawn to the fashion associated with hip-hop. Getting a new pair of kicks always brings her joy, and she enjoys pairing them with her outfits!

Growing up watching many basketball players rock cool sneakers has inspired Alvin @alvinntxy to collect sneakers, where he started with AJ1s and AJ6s. His passion for street fashion led him and two friends to start a local fashion brand called @n3avigate, with the aim of making Singaporeans proud of their local home brand!

Qis @qismaraj was drawn to sneakers after receiving her first Air Jordan 4s on her birthday. She loves how sneakers have boosted her confidence ever since. She's an avid fan of Air Jordan and hopes to collaborate with the brand someday!

Lingzi @lingzyyeeling developed a love for sneakers at a young age, inspired by the cool footwear worn by many '90s and '00s artists. Her preferred brands are Carhartt and Stussy.

Tinesh @tineshbrendan bought his first Air Force 1s in 2018 and has since started his sneaker collection. As a Nike avid fan, he wants to get Nike Air Force 1s x Louis Vuitton in hand soon!

Maya @mya_np started loving sneakers after she got her first sponsorship pair from Converse with her Instagram name imprinted. She loves to wear a new pair of kicks as it boosts her confidence and mood!

Working part-time at Nike got Beatrice @alvarbeatrice into the sneaker culture, and she has started collecting sneakers ever since. She gets to explore her fashion style more with every new pair of sneakers.

Nate @natejrawlings started collecting sneakers in school because he wanted to become fantastic as his older friends. This hobby has opened many doors to work with famous brands, including Nike, Puma, and Adidas!

Sugi @sl_0707 started collecting sneakers four years ago, with Fear of God pairs being his favorite sneakers. He loves to rock his pairs with a tee and sweatpants or shorts!

Poko @katoh_poko7 was drawn into sneakers after watching some of his favorite athletes wear great sneakers in many tournaments. He prefers to wear comfortable sneakers like Saucony Shadow 6000 or Grid Azura 2000 as he needs to walk a lot during working hours!

Alep @alepvilour has been inspired to collect sneakers since younger age, and now he has a pretty dope collection that mainly includes bright color pairs. Nike Air Jordan 1 Court Purple 2.0 is his favorite sneaker because he has loved purple since he was a kid.

Celia @celia.lxl fell in love with sneakers nine years ago, and it all started with a pair of white Nike Air Force 1 High. She loves to see sneaker collaboration with high fashion; hence she wants to see Nike collab with Balenciaga one day!

Yunsong He @sinnerlost started collecting sneakers when he was only 15 years old because he wanted more than unique school uniforms. As an avid fan of Off-White, he wants to get Air Jordan 4 x Off-White 'Sail' soon!

Nike SB Dunks and Janoski are why JP @nohypelah started collecting sneakers in 2011. As he's a huge collector of SB Dunks, he wants to see its collaboration with Takashi Murakami someday!

Ariana @arianadaventii is an Australian artist who finds it interesting to mix streetwear with high fashion. As she is always on the hunt for minimalistic sneakers, she wants to get Balenciaga's Triple S in each color someday!

Paul @pwong93 got into sneakers eight years ago with New Balance being one of his favorite brands. Currently, he eyeing New Balance 990v2 because it's comfortable and fits his daily outfits!

Marcelyn @marcelynyervant_ started loving sneakers because of the Air Forces. She's into sneakers because she prefers to wear tomboy outfits instead of girlish ones, yet it still make her look stylish!

Steven @sckicks5 has been loving sneakers since he moved to Australia and started photographing his sneaker collection in 2018. For him, collecting sneakers is about making himself feel the best in a fresh pair instead of getting approval from others!

Paul @paulvillena started his sneaker collection with Air Jordan 7 'Bordeaux' back in 2016. He wants to see a collaboration between Kaws and New Balance someday, as he's also a toy collector!

Basketball is the reason William @william_christopherrr dove into sneaker culture. He's a massive fan of some Japanese designers, such as Hiroki Nakamura, Nigo, and Yohji Yamamoto, as they're able to interpret, then reinterpret their design influences and make it entirely their own.

Air Force 1's is the pair that started Iman @imanelmawey's love for sneakers. She's an avid fan of Nike, especially after they recognized her art and worked on a campaign together.

Paolo @thesolecollector84's sneaker collection grew after he moved to Australia, and now he has around 180 pairs of sneakers. He always buys sneakers that he likes, including the latest hyped sneakers and the weirdest ones!

Air Max 1 is the pair that triggered Nukman @nukmandaboom passion for sneakers. For him, wearing new kicks feels like wearing a crown, and the smell of new shoes is addicting!

Vikki @vikkipedia_org started learning sneaker culture in high school to mingle with cool kids. FILA Disruptors is one of her favorite sneakers because of its comfort and it becomes her daily go-to pair!

Joshua @joshuaplopez dove into sneaker culture in high school and loves how sneakers become a conversation starter with anyone. He loves seeing people getting creative with sneaker collaborations/customizations, as it also brings everyone together!

Firdaus @laws.prayboi has been loving sneakers since a younger age, and his favorite sneaker is Eric Koston x Air Jordan 1 Low SB. He's collecting sneakers because he values the history of the shoe, and it also reminds him about the efforts he got them!

Naufal @mr.wisethetic is an Indonesian who started collecting sneakers after he became a fashion content creator. He loves to match his sneaker collection with monochrome or earth-tone fits!

Leah @leahpoulian got drawn into sneakers after she saw an outstanding pair of Nike Air Max 90s in all black with croc detail. You will see the New Balance 530s in her current sneaker rotation because she loves the colorway!

Dalong @itsdeepsleep has been collecting sneakers since ten years ago and is a big fan of Hiroshi Fujiwara. He has made significant shifts over the past decade to live sustainably, and he only supports small/local, or ethical brands nowadays.

Eugene @mona_gene has loved sneakers since he was only 16 years old and used them to express himself. Four years ago, he started his own business; The Sneaker Laundry and has collaborated with popular brands like Nike, Puma, and many more!

Fatin @fatinsyahirahroszizi ignored her fashion until she started skating, and she has always loved Vans. A great pair of sneakers boost her confidence when skating, and she wants to get a Vans model from Japan as it's hard to get ones in Malaysia!

Nathan @nathantito is an Australian style influencer who loves classic white sneakers because they can go with any outfit. As someone influenced by the UK luxury streetwear style, he wants to get the Prada Cloudburst Thunder someday!

Joms @wearyourdamnkickz started collecting sneakers back in 2016 with Kobe 11 'Achilles Heel" being his first sneakers. He's a big fan of Jordan and Kobe, and his all-time favorite sneaker is Kobe 6 Grinch!

Growing up in three different countries and the mindset that every sneaker is art makes Nikita, @theofficialkita, always have the idea to customize every sneaker she owns. As she admires Aleli May, she wants to get Aleali May x Women’s Air Jordan 14 Retro Low SP 'Fortune' someday!

Dan @breakfastboyyy still remembers the excitement he got when he saw Lebron 3s. As he's an avid fan of Nike, he wants to see the collaboration between its brand and Kanye happen again someday!

Andy @andypangphotography's sneaker obsession began after he was introduced to the New Balance 990v5. He's an avid fan of New Balance because of its iconic grey color, and his holy grail sneaker is JJJJound x New Balance 992 'Green.'

Jordan 1 Mid Chicagos is the pair that spiked Elisha @elishaarifin's love for sneakers, and she has been expressing her style through them ever since. She's an avid fan of Balenciaga's edgy style and wants to get herself the Balenciaga 'Triple S' soon!

Kobe @kobedayao has been collecting sneakers in high school and the excitement of getting a new pair has never changed. Nike is one of his favorite brands because of its nostalgia, innovation, and social responsibility, which is barely seen in other brands!

Shawn @its.me.brizzy was drawn into sneakers after seeing his classmate wear the Nike SB Heineken, yet his first pair is Nike AF1 'Bobbitto.'He would love to see a collaboration between Neighbourhood and New Balance, as they have very similar creative directions.

Inspired by K-pop and J-pop cultures, Mik @miktabimina started wearing bright funky printed Converse Chucks and Ecko Reds in high school. As someone who does a lot of outdoor activities, she's always on the hunt for comfortable sneakers!

Keat @zhengkeat_ho still remembers the moment he discovered the Yeezy Pirate Black and has become interested in sneaker culture ever since. As the Keataway founder, he wants to introduce inspirational and innovative apparel that makes people feel empowered and confident!

Being a basketball athlete makes Franchesca @frnkieee always on the hunt for comfortable sneakers. She loves Nike, Jordan, and Titan, as those brands produce quality merch backed up by science and history!

Started collecting sneakers in 2014; Elaine @yeelaine_ obsessed more with sneakers after Y-3 came up with Qasa. Wearing new kicks always makes her feel like the most incredible person in the room, and she wants to collab with sneaker brands someday!

Nica @ninafromanila has been into sneakers since high school, and she always saves up her daily allowance to get her dream sneakers. She's a big fan of Kanye because of his minimalistic design and comfort on Yeezy Slides and Foam Runners!

Hans @hansawalluddin is one of the Malaysians who fell in love with Puma x Ader Error RS 100 and has started collecting sneakers ever since. As a sneaker lover, he never stops hunting for comfortable pairs such as Yeezy 350 and Balenciaga 'Speed Trainers!'

Jethro @saint.emilio_ was one of the kids who was heavily influenced by the Janoski's, Roshe Runs, and Supra's era but he couldn't cop a pair during that time. Fortunately, it didn't stop his love for sneakers and clothes!

Edsell @sellepogs has loved sneakers since he was a kid and has admired skateboarders. He loves Nike Dunks because of its colorways, and it also portrays people's personalities uniquely!

Having a dad as a Michael Jordan fan influenced Khalisha @miss.helllcat wore Jordans during her basketball career. She's a big fan of Virgil Abloh as his mindset was so futuristic, and he will always be a trendsetter for fashion culture, past, and present!

Raihanah @raihanahmzln didn't collect sneakers until she started dating her fiance, who's a sneakerhead and they love to match outfits and shoes since then. She loves to see any sneaker customizations where people get creative with their sneakers and make them even more unique!

Fashion and design history plays a big role in Nikki @nikkimania's sneaker-collecting journey. She loves matches her sneakers with Chanel or Hermes accessories - her favourites brands!

Raziq @raziq.95 has been photographing his sneaker collection since Covid-19 hit the world. He loves to show his Nike and Jordan collections on social media because those brands have aesthetic and classic vibes!

Started his sneaker collection in high school, Favrizal @fvrzl, never stops obsessed with bulky shoes like Yeezy 700 or Balenciaga. Besides bulky shoes, he loves to collect sneakers that collaborated with many well-known brands or public figures.

Married to sneakerhead makes Iqra @styledinsepia, fall in love more with sneakers. Besides she loves Air Jordan 1 because of the beautiful silhouettes, she also loves Yeeyzs because of its comfort!

Having many close friends who are into sneakers made Deanna @dlooww, realized she's also obsessed with sneakers and start collecting many pairs after getting her first payment. Besides sneakers completing her outfit, everyone around her also compliments her looks which boosts her confidence!

Couldn't afford Jordan 1s during college, doesn't stop Roi @roileyooow, obsessed with sneakers - especially after his sister gave him the Jordan 1 Mid Triple White. He was skeptical about Yeeyzs because of its design, but everything changed after he got his Foam Runner and realise its super comfortable shoes!

Jordan 1 Strap Grand Purple is the reason Julian @thepukuyscoolpix, obsession with Air Jordan 1 begins. He challenges himself to stick with Air Jordan 1s to create his signature look, thus you will see Jordan 1 Prototype, Brotherhood, Bio Hack, and Wings in his current sneaker rotation.

After her dad asked Julie @julie.ilagan, to customised his sneakers, she's been addicted to custom her own pairs and even getting some customers worldwide. She loves custom sneakers because it gives new "life" to aged pairs and everyone can value their pairs even more!

Nike Presto Off-White is the reason Riccardo @rikymst, obsessed with sneakers since 2017. As a sneaker photographer, taking pictures of his new pairs is part of the unboxing ritual that makes him excited!

Obsessed with custom every pair, Paul @1985xmnl's passion for sneakers has been growing since he got his first basketball shoe at a young age. His childhood is what inspires him behind every customed sneaker and others find it truly sentimental!

Psalm @drift.r, is the co-owner of SNK ATK, a Philippines clothing brand which focuses on technical fabrics and futuristic design. His love for sneakers has been growing since he got first Jordan, the OG Air Jordan 6 Maroon when he was only in 5th grade!

The hiphop and MTV's era inspired Jech, @jechtiu started his sneaker collecting journey ever since. He loves what Joe Freshgoods, Salehe Bemburry, and Bape do and always finds their designs polarizing!

Ivan @_ivanpasia, is a Filipino film director who always likes monochromatic colours and he started his sneaker collection with Jordan 1 Retro High Twist. As a Michael Jordan big fan, he wants to get Jordan 1 Chicago's 1994 someday because of the history behind the pair!

Darrell @darrell.yy loves to photograph his sneakers as his coping stress, yet it leads him to sneaker culture and works with an international premium lace company. He loves Sacai Vaporwaffle because of its comfort and outstanding design!

Growing up seeing his uncle and friends play basketball, Jarvis Santos @jah.bong was inspired to become the best basketball player in his team ever since. He always feels like a kid opening a Christmas present whenever get a new kicks even after he collecting sneakers for years!

Started collecting sneakers since 2017, Jeremiah @jespiritu_ following sneaker game as not for the hype, but because he loves to make new friends along the way. As he loves neutral tones, he also loves to match his sneakers with loose fitting cargos or jeans with an oversized tee!

Derrick @shoezen.one sneaker obsession started a while back in 1987, where he fell in love with the OG Air Max 1 in University Red. One day he wants to get Air Jordan 1 Chicagos with Michael Jordan's signature!

After his mom bought him the Air Jordan 1 High, DM @dunhillmcantos couldn't stop collecting sneakers ever since. As a dancer, he always prioritizes comfort when choosing a pair as you can see Air Jordan 1 Gore-Tex and Nike Dunk Low Retro White Black Panda in his current rotation.

@swagoforegon started obsessed with sneakers after he talked about sneaker culture with his friends back in 2010/2011. He loves everything about Bruce Lee, thus he always matches his sneaker collection with its apparel!

Chris Caporaso @chrisc.jpg is an Australian sneaker photographer who got his fair pair from his grandparents. He loves to shoot any sneakers with nice details, and Air Max 1 Atmos Elephants is one of them.

@jazzgxrl is a New Zealand sneakerhead who has been loving sneakers since her grandpa took her to Footlocker. Aleali May is her big inspiration and someday she wants to have her own collaboration with Nike!

Michael Kreyer @michaelkreyer is an Austrian photographer with a deep passion for sneakers. If he could wear one pair regularly in his entire collection, it would be the Vans Old Skool Black pair.

Winny Gunawan @winnygunawan started loving sneakers in high school because they suit her style and are easy to travel in. She is currently working on a family business with her cousins and focusing on collecting Air Jordans.

The Jeremy Scott Adidas sneakers really got Marco Stander @marco.stander interested in sneakers and fashion as a whole growing up. From New Zealand, he loves photography and styling items or clothing to express his style and personality. His favorite sneakers are the Prada Cloudbust and his dream sneakers are the Air Jordan 4 Retro "Black Cats".