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Adam Brown@bece3000
Twitter alias:@bece3000
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How it is that you have such a solid collection?
Air Jordan XX
10. Air Jordan XX
Adam says: "When these first dropped, I wasn't really feeling them. Until I tried
them on. Just another example of the Jordan team pushing the envelope in
sneaker innovation, with the Podular-Suspension technology. I still
find myself digging for a pair of these when a pick up game breaks out."
Nike Air Max 90
9. Nike Air Max 90
Adam says: "I remember my Uncle showing up in the O.G. Infrared colorway at a family
reunion when I was like 10. It was love at first sight with that accent
around the air bubble."
Air Jordan XII Retro "Flu Game"
8. Air Jordan XII Retro "Flu Game"
Adam says: "The XIIs, in pretty much any colorway, hold a special spot for me. I
wore the Taxi and Cherry colorways in my Senior pictures the year I
graduated High School. When they released the Flu Games in ’09, it
brought back those memories of when I was young and hungry for the next
pair of Mikes. The timeless image of Money collapsed under Scottie's
arm made any fan recognize that Mike was extra special. Sorry Utah
fans."
Air Jordan VIII Retro
7. Air Jordan VIII Retro
Adam says: "As
much as I loved the Air Raids when they dropped, I was a bigger fan of
Mike. Still one of my favorites and these still get heads to turn."
Air Jordan V Retro
6. Air Jordan V Retro
Adam says: "This was the model that really started it all for me. I was already
being a fan of Michael Jordan, but I didn't quite understand why his shoes
were more expensive. I didn't care. Girls were noticing my skinny
frame with these."
Nike Air Force Max B
5. Nike Air Force Max B
Adam says: "Sir Charles, you may have not been a role model, but your signature line
of sneakers where always clean, yet tough enough for us post players.
Plus I messed with the Fab Five. Go Blue!"
Air Jordan VII Retro
4. Air Jordan VII Retro
Adam says: "The shoulder shrug against Portland in the Finals. The OG Bourdeax
colorway co-starring the cockiest cartoon rabbit. Or this colorway for
the Barcelona Olympics. Need I say more?"
Nike Air Max 95
3. Nike Air Max 95
Adam says: "Again, thanks to my Uncle Art for bringing these into my life. The color
blocking, the protruding air bubble in the back, PLUS air pockets in the
forefoot? Yes, please!"
Air Jordan III Retro
2. Air Jordan III Retro
Adam says: "People may not realize how important this shoe was. Had it not been for
the 3s, Mike might have left Nike and gone to another company. Aside
from all of his accolades from the season, the 3s "cemented" Mike with
the Swoosh and forever changed the way many of us view sneakers to this
day!"
Nike Air Force 1 Low
1. Nike Air Force 1 Low
Adam says: "Long before Nelly made the hit song, I was introduced to the Air Force
1. Preferring the lows, and riding the hype of the aforementioned song,
any colorway I could dream of was popping up to match any outfit one
could throw together. I watched my collection of Forces go from three
pairs in 1998, to now well over 80 pairs. I still don't think I have a
favorite. When in doubt, I pull the Uptowns out."