{"id":386905,"date":"2014-06-15T14:34:47","date_gmt":"2014-06-15T19:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=386905"},"modified":"2019-01-02T23:37:49","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T04:37:49","slug":"community-collections-alec-ryan-estrada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/community-collections-alec-ryan-estrada\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Collections: Alec Ryan Estrada"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before San Antonio’s team attempts to close out The Finals tonight, Community Collections<\/a> takes a trip to the Alamo City to feature a sneaker enthusiast who has a little bit of everything. Alec Ryan Estrada<\/a> is both a student and a working man from SA who is always on his feet, so running shoes are his preference for comfort. Nike Air Max<\/em>, ASICS<\/em>, and New Balance<\/em> low-tops are his regular rotation, but Estrada places a premium on the sneakers that he laced during his childhood. From Nike Basketball<\/em> and original Air Jordans<\/em> to Air Yeezys<\/em>, this collector is all about quality over quantity.<\/p>\n

Scroll and click your way through the pages to see Alec’s collection and some of his personal selections, including his Most Rare Pair<\/strong> and Personal Favorite<\/strong>. Drop a line in the comment box at the bottom of the page with your feedback, and keep Snkrs Day<\/strong> bookmarked for everything sneakers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBrought up primarily by my Mother, she always found a way to provide my feet generously with Air Jordan<\/strong> and Nike<\/strong> sneakers. It was practically enforced on me to wear the shoes she selected, even though I would’ve been content with the Batman velcros<\/strong> or LA Gears<\/strong>. As I aged I was never about collecting shoes, I was about just having a couple of pairs to keep a nice sneaker rotation. In my not so unusual way, collecting shoes began when my foot ceased growing my sophomore year of high school. My base collection started by me chasing and purchasing the shoes my Mother had bought for me as a kid. After I tracked down most of what I had as a kid, I developed my own preference, such as the most commonly known Nike Air Max<\/strong> line. Asics<\/strong> and New Balance<\/strong> sneakers came promptly after. I’m a college student working part time, so I’m always on my feet. The running shoe style delivers the comfort that I needed, thus evolving my Nike Basketball<\/strong> collection to primarily runners.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Collection Starter: <\/strong>Nike Air Flight Turbulence (1996)<\/h3>\n

\u201cIt was more than a shoe in itself, it was a symbol of my childhood. Obtaining a pair in my size was a must. Promptly after I obtained this sneaker, I grew a desire to buy more sneakers I had owned from my childhood.\u201d
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Personal Favorite: <\/strong>atmos x Nike Air Max 1 B “Safari” (2002)<\/h3>\n

\u201cThe Nike Air Max 1<\/strong> is a classic model. The atmos x Nike Air Max 1 “Safari”<\/strong> is far from your typical colorway, which is why I favor this sneaker the most.\u201d
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Most Rare Pair: <\/strong>DavidZ x Asics GEL Lyte III “Super Blue” (2009)<\/h3>\n

\u201cThe Asics Gel Lyte III<\/strong> is one of the most underrated classics of all time. Designer Mr. Fieg changed that. The Super Blue’s color blocking is simplicity at it’s finest. With 252 pairs released back in 2009 at David Z, finding a pair is nearly impossible!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Oldest Pair:<\/strong>Nike Air Flight (1990)<\/h3>\n

\u201cThis pair was purchased for a price I couldn’t refuse. It’s a shame I can’t wear them due to their age, so I just use them for showcasing. I also made use of them on a You Tube video I conducted in 2011.\u201d<\/p>\n

Name:<\/strong> Alec Ryan Estrada
\nCity:<\/strong> San Antonio, TX
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @AlecAndSoul<\/a>
\nSize:<\/strong> 9
\nStarted:<\/strong> 2007<\/p>\n