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What's your name and how can people find you on instagram?

Cedric Toney check out my IG page @laces_nupe

What and when did you get into sneaker collecting?

I started collecting back in 1996. I was in middle school and was able to buy my first pair of Jordans. I normally didn’t keep shoes prior to then and my shoe size has never changed since middle school.

What was the first pair in your collection and what made you get that pair?

It was the Jordan 11 low IE with my own funds. That’s what started my collection. Normally my mother would purchase my pairs and I would wear them out to “beaters”. The Jordan 11 low IE white elephant print made me appreciate sneakers and start my collection.

What makes your sneaker collection unique?

So I really tailored my collection to purchasing more Jordan retro 1 silhouettes. I was a big Jordan Brand fan of his releases from Jordan 1-15. I started letting a lot of pairs go and realized Jordan 1 aesthetically are versatile and can go into a business casual setting to informal setting with my outfits.

Hype or history and why?

If this is referencing the sneaker culture now it’s about “hype”. For me it’s all about the history and the man that created the sneaker culture... Michael Jordan. He created a brand and culture for everyone and every brand to create unique shoes.

What is your grail sneaker and why?

My grail sneaker was the Jordan 1 “Banned” from 2011. This pair was a must have and I acquired the pair from a connect in France.

What was the best release of last year and why?

Best release was the Jordan 1 “J Balvin” hands down. Nothing has been the innovative on a Jordan 1 silhouette since the Travis Scott release. The color scheme on the J Balvin was superb.

What was your last pickup?

Last picture up was the Jordan Retro 3 “Georgetown”

What release are you looking forward to the most this year and why?

For the month of April I need to lock in the Jordan 1 “Hyper Royal”.

What brands would you like to see collab this year?

Jordan Brand and Supreme and I think they have an upcoming release.