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We recently did a list of 25 Sneaker Collectors that you should follow on Instagram. And now we’re here to prove why these collectors are worth the follow. DependableJay is sitting pretty on that list, and has nearly 11,000 followers on Instagram. So you know he must be doing something right. If you’ve ever wondered what happens to all those Player Exclusive that aren’t in the hands of the NBA star, they’re probably in the infamous DependableJay vault.
Only a true sneakerhead would have the Air Jordan XVII Mules or even know where find him. So check out a list of some of the hottest kicks in his collection. Just remember, he probably has several pair of your grails so prepare to be jealous.
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Air Jordan Retro XII Melo PE
Pictured above are 8 pair of Melo PEs from his days on the Nuggets. We're beginning to think that Jay may have more PE's in his vault than the actual players do.
Air Jordan XIII
The 13s pictured above (18 pairs) is only a part of Jay's 13 collection. Obviously his PE's aren't pictured, because that would require a much larger photo shoot. A problem we wish we had. The pair in the bottom row, on the far right are actually a women's size 14.5. #rare
Air Jordan XIV "Last Shots" OG
In the sneaker community the Air Jordan 14s don't get shown much love. But who can hate on a shoe designed after a Ferrari? Even better, who can hate on the huge cardboard poster, which is just as OG as the kicks?
Original Air Jordan I OG (Carolina Blue)
OG 1s don't get much cleaner. The Carolina color would go on to be featured on several more Jordan afterwards. Don't look at the price tag, it'll only make you more jealous
Air Jordan I TYPS Michael Jordan PE
Jordan use to wear a 13.5 on one foot and a 13 on the other. A cool fact that could only be proven with a pair of his kicks. That's not much of a feat for Jay.These are as OG as Jordans get.
Jordan X Sample Spike
These are a sample pair of sample 9's from '95, only a few pair exist on the planet. They're sort of like a reverse shadow 10, and we wouldn't mind either of them being released.
OG Nike Bruin's 1985/1994
28 years. That's how old the pair of Bruins are on the left. The other pair is 19 years old. Just some vintage Nike goodness.
Air Jordan Retro VIII Chris Paul PE
CP3 got his own PE 8's, and they wound up in Jay's hands. The Hornets color ways look great on the silhouette of the 8's.
Air Jordan VII Olympic
Olympic 7's are beautiful. But do you know what's even better? Jay has OG's, '04 retro's, and PE's. Ironically there are seven pairs in the picture too.
Air Jordan XVII
The 17s were perhaps the last release overly welcomed by consumers, and the university blue pair were one of the best colorways. Should I even mention that the 3 pair in the back were outlet pickups for just $100 each.
Air Jordan IX Low "Blue Pearl"
One of the nicest pair of 9s was released back in '02. The pearl blue 9s were a welcomed release, we just wish Jordan Brand would retro them again. Please.
OG Nike Blazer Autographed Seattle Supersonics PE
These are the definition of Player Exclusives. So exclusive, that we're not even sure who they belonged to. How much more rare can it get? It's possible that they belonged to a Sonic player named Jackie Robinson. No, not that Jackie Robinson.
Air Jordan V OG PE
Okay, well maybe 5s with the Nike Air on the back are just a little better than the Jumpman. What makes these even better is that they're PEs, with only 100 pair made.
Air Jordan II Melo PE
These 2s in the Nugget colorway were released back in '04. For many of us these are grails, but Jay has a few pair, 9 to be exact. We would be surprised if he had a few more pair in that infamous vault of his.
OG and Retro Air Jordan XII
It's not all about PE's for Jay. Sometimes it's just about having several pair of OG's and retro's. We just can decide which is better.
Air Jordan VIII Eddie Jones PE
These are one of the cleanest PE's ever. Courtesy of no one other than Eddie Jones.
Akron/SVSM Dunk
The SVSM (St. Vincent St. Mary) dunks were made for Lebron James' family and friends after he signed his deal with Nike. The colors come from his Irish High School. Luck of the Irish, at the least.
Air Jordan BIN VII
Remember the BIN Air Jordan 7's from 2010? There were only 2078 pair made, and these are the 0001 pair. They're from MJ's personal collection, of course.
1984 Air Ship
Michael Jordan didn't always have his signature sneakers, and back in '84 these were his shoes of choice.
Bobby Simmons Air Jordan PE
What? You didn't think a pair of 5's could be cool if they didn't have Nike Air on the back? These are a few of the Bobby Simmons PE's, keep in mind he wasn't even a part of Team Jordan. We wouldn't mind if those 13's came out... or those 14's.
OG Air Foamposite Pro B
He had Foamposites before you thought they were cool, way back in 2001. The $170 price tag deserves a head nod too.
1992 Air Transition Force II
A lot of early Nike kicks are a bit bulky, especially when they're hi-tops, but not these. Peep the survey card too, a rare find these days. If only these were wearable...
Terrell Owens PE Air Jordan VI Navy/White
TO was spotted playing-well practicing- in these not too long ago. So it's possible DependableJay has the only DS pair in the world, which we wouldn't put past him.
Air Jordan Retro II Gary Payton PE
With the GP "The Glove" finally beings retroed, these are a great edition to the list. For those who don't remember, Payton played for the Lakers back in 2003
Zoom Huarache 2K4 Kobe Look See Sample
These are some super rare Kobe Huarache 2k4 from 2004. Peep the laser accents and the Maximus helmet on the tongues.
