{"id":360626,"date":"2014-01-26T09:05:11","date_gmt":"2014-01-26T15:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=360626"},"modified":"2018-12-30T13:35:29","modified_gmt":"2018-12-30T18:35:29","slug":"community-collections-aaron-duthoit-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/community-collections-aaron-duthoit-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Collections: Aaron Duthoit"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week,\u00a0Community Collections<\/a> goes international to feature a sneaker lover from Down Under. Aaron Duthoit<\/a> is a collector from Australia who was inspired by the GOAT and his Air Jordans<\/strong>. Originally unable to obtain any of the releases he wanted, he began collecting when he had the means and the inspiration, and now Duthoit’s stash is stacked up to the ceiling with classics that he always wanted as a kid. Constantly having to deal with exchange rates and rare releases, this Australian sneakerist has to always be on his game to stay up to date.<\/p>\n

Breeze your way through the pages to see this islander’s collection and some of his personal selections, including his Most Rare Pair<\/strong> and Personal Favorite<\/strong>. Read Aaron’s personal sneaker story below, and tell us if you would rather collect out of Australia than the United States in the comment section at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

Profile:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Name:<\/strong> Aaron Duthoit
\nCity:<\/strong> Australia
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @Air_Ronnie<\/a>
\nSize:<\/strong> 13
\nStarted:<\/strong> 2005<\/p>\n

Collection Summary:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cGrowing up in the ’90s, there were so many sneakers that were amazing to me. I was constantly checking them out when anyone had a fresh pair on. It was generally the Swoosh<\/strong> and the Jumpman<\/strong> that got me. It felt like there was never a bad pair out there, even the early Team Jordans. As it is with most kids, I couldn’t get them all. I always knew that as soon as I earned my own money, I’d get the ones that I always wanted as a kid. It’s just lucky that they retro them to make it possible. I started by getting a colorway from each numbered Air Jordan<\/a>, but that didn’t last long. There were just so many that appealed to me. Living in Australia can make it difficult to pick up the popular sneakers releasing. There’s a shop in Australia that is a legit sneaker destination that knows the culture really well, so I can pick up the general releases fairly easily. Nothing like the US releases I’ve experienced, with the raffles and people cutting lines.<\/em> If I miss out there, I count on a connection in the US. For someone in Australia, it’s really important to have a strong relationship with someone who knows their stuff and can get you those trickier releases. When dealing internationally, you rely heavily on the exchange rate<\/strong> remaining comparable. It’s something I check almost daily. At one point, the dollar dropped to 55c to the US dollar, so it pretty much stopped me from collecting for a while, but when it picked back up I was able to catch up on the releases I missed. My collection consists of mainly numbered Air Jordans<\/strong> with a few Foams<\/strong>, Pennys<\/strong> and Kobes<\/strong> thrown in. I like pretty much all of the numbered Jordans, but don’t have many above the 14s due to the lack of retro releases. 3s, 4s, 5s and 11s are my favored models. The Foams were always ahead of their time, they still look like a sneaker from the future in my opinion, so anytime they release something subtle I try to get them. I don’t have nearly as many Kobes as I’d like, I love his shoes. Particularly the Kobe 6s, and the 8s are so light and comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Collection Starter: <\/strong>Air Jordan 3 White\/Cement (2003)<\/h3>\n

\u201cThese were the sneakers growing up I had to have one day. As a kid looking at the image of the 1988<\/strong> dunk competition, the shoes he was wearing at the time is what I connected to MJ. So when I saw them on eBay for a good price in 2005, I got them. Shipping felt like an eternity, but when they were delivered it was a moment I’ll never forget.\u201d
\n<\/p>\n

Personal Favorite: <\/strong>Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” (2009)<\/h3>\n

\u201cThis is my favorite sneaker of all time. To me, the Air Jordan 11<\/strong> took it to another level, and this colorway is just so clean. The patent leather, that white midsole, and of course the icy soles. Plus, Space Jam<\/strong> is one of my favorite movies. Every time he laces these up at the end to take on the Monstars, I just have to go check mine out once it’s over.\u201d
\n<\/p>\n

Most Rare Pair: <\/strong>Air Jordan 6\/11 Defining Moments Pack (2006)<\/h3>\n

\u201cI remember when these released, it wasn’t long from the time I started collecting sneakers. I loved the pack the moment I saw it. There wasn’t a release in Australia, but I found a pack in the United States soon after for a price that was a steal compared to what a dead stock pair goes for now. I picked up a second pack not long after. It was the first time I had to double up with one to wear and one to keep. I’m glad I did because trying to find them in my size now would be a hard task.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Oldest Pair: <\/strong>Air Jordan 1 Black\/Red (2001)<\/h3>\n

\u201cThese have so much history with the tag of being the sneaker the league banned in 1985<\/strong>. These were one of the first pairs I picked up, and I love the Air Jordan 1<\/strong> silhouette. They hold a special place in my collection.\u201d
\n<\/p>\n

Most Frequent Wear: <\/strong>Air Jordan 5 “Metallic” (2007)<\/h3>\n

\u201cThe “Metallics”<\/strong> are my go-to shoe. Any time I travel, they’re the first pair I pack. I wear them more than any other sneaker. They’re so comfortable. The 3M tongue and icy soles set them off. They’ve yellowed over time, but it just adds character. They’ll never be scrubbed clean.\u201d<\/p>\n

Post a picture of your collection as a whole on Instagram with the hashtag #communitycollections, or send it to info@snkrsday.com for a chance to be featured on Snkrs Day’ next edition of Community Collections.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This week, Community Collections goes international to feature a sneaker lover from Down Under. Aaron Duthoit is a collector from Australia who was inspired by the GOAT and his Air Jordans. Originally unable to obtain any of the releases he wanted, he began collecting when he had the means and the inspiration, and now Duthoit’s stash is stacked up to the ceiling with classics that he always wanted as a kid. 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