Sneakers My Sneaker Essentials: Wale

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Complex has been blessing you with our in-depth sneaker knowledge for years now, but you know what? It isn’t all about what we think. The best part about sneaker collecting is that everyone has their own unique favorites, regardless of what the “experts” say. It’s with this in mind that we present our new column My Sneaker Essentials.

Ever wonder what your favorite celebrity sneakerhead’s top 5 kicks of all-time are? For the inaugural edition of MSE, we got down with DC’s own Wale, who might just be the biggest sneaker fiend from the new generation of rappers. While touring in support of his upcoming debut Attention: Deficit, Mr. Never-Wear-The-Same-Thing took some time out to talk about his classic kicks, why he can’t fuck with Jordan 3s, and why Deion Sanders is the man…

Music ‘Leaders Of The New Cool’ Week: Wale

It’s been one hell of a ride, but unfortunately LOTNC Week has come to an end. We’ve been dropping exclusive behind the scenes interviews each day since Monday, all recorded live on the set of our October 2008 fashion story “Leaders Of The New Cool” (watch a special video version of the feature here).

For the final installment, we’re giving you an interview with Washington, DC’s favorite MC, Wale. Watch the video below to hear him break down his favorite and least favorite hip-hop fashion trends (hint: take off the Ed Hardy, folks)…