{"id":380819,"date":"2014-05-18T17:07:53","date_gmt":"2014-05-18T22:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=380819"},"modified":"2019-01-01T20:19:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T01:19:37","slug":"community-collections-valentino-santiago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/community-collections-valentino-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Collections: Valentino Santiago"},"content":{"rendered":"

Community Collections<\/a> swings back through to the Big Apple to highlight one of New York City’s OG sneaker enthusiasts. Valentino Santiago<\/a> has been collecting shoes since 1981<\/strong>, and after taking a decade off in the middle, he is back in the game rebuilding his stash with both new and old gems. Originally started on PUMA and adidas classics that were the move in NYC, Santiago has now transitioned into Jordans and Foamposites, but is always rocking before stocking.<\/p>\n

Click through the feature to hear Valentino\u2019s sneaker story, and see some of his personal favorites including his Most Rare Pair<\/strong> and Most Frequent Wear<\/strong>. Drop a line with your feedback in the comment section at the bottom of the page, and keep Snkrs Day bookmarked for everything sneakers.<\/p>\n

Name:<\/strong> Valentino Santiago
\nCity:<\/strong> New York, NY
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @Thuggist<\/a>
\nSize:<\/strong> 8
\nStarted:<\/strong> 1981<\/p>\n

Sneaker Story:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“My collecting started out by just wanting to be fresh or fly. Ha! My first pair of fly kicks were Clyde Puma Suedes<\/strong>, of course. Different colors with matching laces to go with what I was wearing for the day. My next pair of kicks were the adidas “Shell Toes”<\/strong>, Before Run DMC was even a thought. I stopped collecting sneakers for about ten years. I really started getting back into the game about same time the Jordan Dub Zeros<\/strong> first came out. It’s been all about Jordans and Foamposites ever since. Don’t forget to rock over stock.<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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Most Frequent Wear: Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” CDP<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“My most frequently worn pair of kick is my Air Jordan 6 “Carmines.” Who knew that when I brought the 6\/17 CDP I would get so much use of these gems.”<\/p>\n

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Personal Favorite: Air Jordan 21 “Varsity Red Suede”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“My favorite kicks are the “Red Suede” 21s. They are the sexiest pair of kicks that I own. They grow on me the more I wear them. Getting better with age, just like me. Ha!”<\/p>\n

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Most Rare Pair: Air Jordan 2 “Doernbecher”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“My rarest pair that I own are DB Air Jordan 2s. These were before all of the hype surrounding every DB release. Most importantly, by purchasing these kicks, it helped raise money for the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.”<\/p>\n

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Oldest Pair: Air Jordan 13 “Flint” (1997)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“My oldest pair of kicks are the “Flint” 13s. I’m amazed sometimes how great the quality is. They’re still wearable, and the 3M is amazing as well.”<\/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":"

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