{"id":155510,"date":"2011-04-07T17:59:11","date_gmt":"2011-04-07T22:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=155510"},"modified":"2022-09-15T02:39:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T07:39:01","slug":"1-on-1-big-krit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/1-on-1-big-krit\/","title":{"rendered":"1 on 1 with Big K.R.I.T."},"content":{"rendered":"
How does one handle being compared to the likes of Outkast, UGK, and David Banner at age 24? Humbly. That is, if you’re Big K.R.I.T. The rapper\/producer has risen out of the?Mississippi mist thanks to his soulful sound, charismatic flow, and self reliant style. Honest lyrics, and a passion for production, have given him more than just a co-sign from hip hop’s?hierarchy, they’ve also given him access to things that were hard to get as a kid. Things like sneakers. We caught up with K.R.I.T. to discuss his affinity for Spizikes, early love for Jordans, and how hard work can keep one away from kicks. We also got into the music by discussing his favorite tracks off the recently released?Returnof4eva<\/em> album, his dream collaborations, and sticking to his roots. Read on to see what the hometown hero had to say.<\/p>\n Snkrs Day: You’ve been on the road a lot lately. What sneakers do you bring on tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n Big K.R.I.T.: Man, Spizikes! I keep Spizikes and I got some (Air Jordan) 2s, but I really don’t f**k with them. I got Polo Boots believe it or not, got some Spizike Boots, but those are hard to perform in. I really just stay with the OG Spizikes, the Black\/Green-Red ones, and that’s what everybody is really seeing me wear because they are so damn comfortable. And I got Air Maxes.<\/p>\n Snkrs Day: Growing up what kind of shoes were you into?<\/strong><\/p>\n Big K.R.I.T.: Believe it or not, I always loved Jordans, but growing up, I really couldn’t afford them. It was like a hand-me-down kind of thing. There was some Pumas in there, K-Swiss here and there and Reebok Soldiers. For the most part, now that things are popping, I get my choice of sneakers and again it’s the Spizikes.<\/p>\n