Sneakerhead from New York: Chris Graves on his collection of sneakers

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I grew up in New York in the 1990s. Today sneakers are just as important for us as they were then - nothing says so much about the prestige of the owner. My collection began with a fervent desire to buy a pair of Jordans - when they were first released, I had no money. But I could only begin to collect the collection when I began to work and live independently. 8 years have passed since hardcore collecting. I usually have about 50 pairs at a time. Periodically, I sell a couple to buy a new one. Friends have become accustomed that I always have fun with a new pair of sneakers whenever they meet me.

The latest trend in the sneaker fashion is the "preppie" models: discreet, elegant sneakers. Now I rarely meet really wild sneakers in New York - I think people have become more conservative about their choices. Maybe we just grew up. Continuing trend is the re-release of models. Such sneakers (Nike Foamposite, Jordan) are now on the wave - and have been on it for some time. The basic models, designed in a new way each time, remain popular: Chuck Taylor All Star, Jack Purcell, Vans. I see a lot of Nike Dunk lately - maybe it's about their availability.

This is my last purchase - Nike Air Max 90 Hyperfuse ID. I traded this pair for one of my framed photos. AM90 is still the most comfortable sneakers from all that I have. But specifically this model has some mesh on top. Not very practical solution for winter.

Nike Air Jordan 7.

Nike Dunk High LE 3M.

These Fred Perry I bought in Berlin in the 2008th.

ALIFE from the Holiday series.

Another Air Max, this time Nike Air Max 1 Premium.

The pair from Ralph Lauren are pretty elegant Faded Boat Shoe.

I once booked a plane ticket to California to buy a pair of Nike. The day before the flight I found this model in New York. Sadness But this is not the pair, it's just the Nike Air Max 1.