Ever wonder what sneakers Snkrs Day founder Matt Halfhill keeps in the vault? Those familiar with Office Find of the Day on Instagram have a clue, but they haven?t seen everything. In partnership with our friends over at Sneakerpedia, check out 20 of Matt?s favorite pairs from his personal stash.<\/p>\n
You know when Jordan Brand was getting ready to drop the 23rd model of the Air Jordan franchise they had to do something special. The ?Titanium? Air Jordan XX3 was just that. An amazing colorway paying homage to MJ?s days at UNC and just 23 pairs sold at 23 stores in the US. Do the math, just 529 in the US of this special shoe.<\/p>\n
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Kevin Durant has had some great shoes in his line, but folks REALLY started paying attention to his shoe series following the release of the ?Nerf? KD IVs. At the shop, we had people camp outside for nearly a week in the rain and cold for the shoes. Without question a head turner and one of the most creative special releases ever.<\/p>\n
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Sometimes that special shoe hits you when and where you least expect it. Having never seen an image of the shoes, (remember the days before sneaker blogs?!) I was hit like a ton of bricks when I got a glimpse of the PUMA Basket at my friend?s shop in Paris, BKRW. I had many great pickups while in Europe that summer, but these were my favorite.<\/p>\n
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Six years ago when the NBA All Star Game was down here in Houston, Nike worked up a couple special shoes including this Hyperstrike AF1. Paying homage to the great state of Texas, the shoe was a must. Add the reflective swoosh, icy sole, and Texas silhouette with a star right where I stay in Austin and it?s a wrap!<\/p>\n
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New Balance is one of my favorite brands, but when it comes to vintage hunting, it can be a major pain. Finding deadstock New Balance is NOT easy. I somehow came across these New Balance 480 OGs in their true form for the cheap.<\/p>\n
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The big man in NY spent just a couple years with the three stripes before creating his own line. The Attitudes get the quick association with Pat, but personally, I have always fiend more for the Conductors. Awesome pair of high tops and this edition comes with a little touch of subtle snakeskin.<\/p>\n
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I had the great pleasure of meeting Chris Paul a few years back and surprised him with a pair of kicks he had been looking to add to his collection.?Less than 4 weeks later, my whole team gets a surprise from CP with a Snkrs Day edition of the Jordan CP3.II and even a pair for my little ones. CP will always been familia with the NK crew.<\/p>\n
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Known to some as the Nike Air Force IV, this high top was the flagship model for the Nike Air Force line in 1989. Opposite the original Nike Air Flight, now known as the Air Flight 89, the Air Force STS was the big man?s shoe of choice and was sported by the NBA big men including The Admiral, David Robinson. One little touch to this shoe that stands out is the small patch of elephant print. The STS is one of a few Nike shoes other than the Air Jordan III to rock it right.<\/p>\n
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Ronnie Fieg gave me a ring back in 2008 giving us an opportunity that would truly be a defining moment to our brand. After a couple samples, we had it. TThe shoes dropped in 2009 just months before the grand opening of our retail space and is still requested on a weekly basis by customers. Rerelease maybe?<\/p>\n
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The Gel Lyte III isn?t the only great sneaker with a split tongue. Keep your eyes out for this model as they pop up from time to time and since there aren?t on many people?s radars, you can score for pretty cheap. ASICS needs to bring this one out of the vault.<\/p>\n
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Perhaps it was Reebok?s plan to hypnotize kids with this shoe or it was just a new design no one had ever thought of. Whatever the case, this is one of my favorite shoes Shaq Diesel ever wore and probably the best Reebok that has not rereleased. Yet.<\/p>\n
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There are three things that Austin does better than pretty much any city. Live music, BBQ, and college football. Combine all three and you have a great fall Saturday. The Game Day project helped UT fans finally go head to toe in burnt orange to support the home team.<\/p>\n
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Basketball sneakers get a ton of shine, but Michael Chang and the Court Victory Pump definitely deserve their due. Two decades later, this is still one of the most comfortable and best fitting kicks ever. Pump Up, Air Out.<\/p>\n
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His first full season return to the NBA, a 72-10 season, NBA Championship, need I continue? The Air Jordan 11 is aesthetically a gorgeous shoe, but even greater when you consider what the greatest of all time did in them. How long until December?<\/p>\n
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Everyone has their favorite Jordan shoe and an explanation isn’t always necessary. The Jordan 5 is it for me. Is it the 3M tongue, the sunburt midsole, the clear outsole? I don?t know what it is or why, but the AJ5 will always be my favorite Air Jordan.<\/p>\n
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I love New Balance. I love the New Balance 1500. I loved how this project turned out. New Balance gave us the opportunity to celebrate our wooden anniversary in style with this special project. My only regret was not having more than one pair saved for future wears.<\/p>\n
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There is a New Balance 1300 and then there is the New Balance 1300CL. You know you are a NB enthusiast when you memorized the model numbers and color codes. The 1300CL to many is like the Neon of the Air Max 95 or the white on white AF1 or the OG color of the Air Jordan 1 ? it doesn?t get any better.<\/p>\n
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Bo Jackson was an athlete like no other and had a training shoe series that defined a category. The Trainer SC, to me, is the first shoe that comes to mind when I hear his name and this color honors where the world got to know Bo ? Auburn University.<\/p>\n
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If there is one thing that could be said across all footwear brands for the 1990?s it was that everyone had great marketing campaigns. For Converse, that campaign was created for the powerful Larry Johnson as Grandmama. Grandmama didn?t just hit magazine spreads and 30 second spots, but he also made a cameo in primetime when he hit the TGIF series Family Matters.<\/p>\n
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The Shadow 6000 is without question one of the most overlooked sneakers on the market. This retro running shoe provides super soft cushioning and decent stability, not to mention a very durable outsole. Do yourself a favor and get a pair just to kick around.<\/p>\n
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I love Texas and any opportunity I have to celebrate it, I do with sneakers. Thanks again to Nike Sportswear for the opportunity to create a Bespoke AF1 and to DJ CK and Izzy for the guidance selecting materials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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