Oliver and his Dunk High "Coralines"
Each Tuesday/Thursday we've been asking our followers to Twitpic the sneakers they are wearing that day, and some followers have been so consistent in tweeting heat that we got to thinking that they deserved to be recognized. Each week, we'll be showcasing the 10 best sneakers in a Complex follower's sneaker collection, so keep it up 'cause you could be next. Meet this week's all-star, Oliver King...
Twitter Alias:@SneakerSwapLA
Following: 166
Followers: 66
Real name: Oliver King
Location: Los Angeles
Day job: Designer/Creative Consultant; Co-Founder of SneakerSwapLA
Last sneaker purchased: Levis x Dr. Romanelli Chukka
Prized sneaker in collection: Air Jordan Retro V "Fire Red"
Holy Grail: Nike Air 180 "Union"
Approximate size of sneaker collection: +75
How it is that you have such a solid collection? "I typically try keep about 7-10 solid heaters in rotation, and for the most part everything I buy gets rocked, usually instantly. My collection does not necessarily have the most expensive or limited kicks but more importantly ones that speak to me. It might be a certain color combination, or detail like material or stitching, or even a artist or brand that I feel strong enough to support. In the end, it's all about the way it makes you feel and less about hype or exclusivity."
Keep reading to see Oliver's top 10 kicks from his collection...
10. Nike Air Foamposite "Eggplant"
Oliver says: "Thank god I didn't sleep on these the third time."
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9. Nike Free Rod
Oliver says: "I'm pretty partial to Nike Frees and pretty much any comfortable shoe. This is one of the best hybrids and it gave the P. Rod an entirely new look that works for me."
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8. Air Jordan Retro III "True Blue"
Oliver says: "Was lucky enough to be in Europe when these dropped. Got them more for the color then the quality, I like my 2001s better...yellow and all."
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7. Nike Air Trainer SC
Oliver says: "The first pair of Nike's I ever owned as a kid and I had been waiting on the return of the colorway forever. I'm currently buying up every pair I can find in my size."
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6. Air Jordan Retro XI "DMP"
Oliver says: "The mission alone to get these was worth being able to wear them everyday...it feels good living life to the fullest!"
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5. Taka Hayashi x Vans Sk8-Hi
Oliver says: "By far one of my favorite designers and if you don't have one of his shoes in your repertoire then your collection seriously is lacking. His work with Vans Vault is amazing to say the least."
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4. New Balance 1400 ST33 "Neon Fish"
Oliver says: "Strictly a summer shoe for me because of the colors, but overall one of the more well-executed trainers as far as concept goes."
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3. Supreme x Nike SB Bruin
Oliver says: "A collaboration of the biggest kind to kick off the return of a great silhouette. Probably one of the most hyped kicks in the arsenal."
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2. Nike Trainer Dunk "Mita"
Oliver says: "Could you combine any more popular materials in one shoe? Not only are they one of the most comfortable shoes on your feet, they make them stronger as you walk. No matter what city, state, or continent, this one breaks necks consistently."
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1. Nike Dunk High "Coraline"
Oliver says: "The execution and details on this shoe are amazing, I didn't win any and someone gave me these, so I hold them especially dear to my heart...may be the only pair of kicks I don't rock."
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