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We all know that summertime is that time of year that we break out those special pairs we've been sitting on. Warm weather and less chance of a surprise storm ruining your day means you can rock your finest and freshest without a care in the world. Not to mention, the warm weather has everyone feeling good, and breaking some necks just adds to the feeling of invincibility. We caught up with some of the most famous sneakerheads to see what kicks they'll be lacing up for the first time this summer. Check out the Sneakers That Famed Sneakerheads Will Un-Deadstock This Summer and let us know what you're gonna be breaking out in the coming weeks in the comments section below.
Victor Cruz
Sneaker: Air Jordan XI Retro Low
Year (of Sneaker): 2001
"I look forward to rocking the Air Jordan XI Retro low white joints. Easily one of my favorite sneakers that bring back a bunch of memories from my younger years. I've had this sneaker on ice for a while now, but with the summer coming it's the perfect low top sneaker to bring out and lounge in from time to time."
DJ Clark Kent
Sneaker: Nike LeBron 8 "James Dean," Air Jordan IV Retro "Oregon Ducks"
Year (of Sneaker): 2011
"I'm UNDS'ing the LeBron 8 'James Dean.' It's the one shoe I've designed that I have never worn. And it's one of my favorites! Also, the 'Oregon Ducks' Air Jordan IV. They are beautiful. That is all."
Swizz Beatz
Sneaker: Reebok Classics "White/White"
Year (of Sneaker): 2012
"I'm gonna go back to the all-white classics. More of the vintage style. Because a lot of the collaborations that we've been doing, people have been getting into the classics. I think all whites are gonna make a super-big comeback. They go with everything. If you dress up, they go with your linens. You got your street look with it, you got your Hamptons look with it, you got your beach look with it, you got your tank top, army pants look with it — all with the all whites."
Jeff Staple
Sneaker: Nike HTM Footscape Woven Chukka
Year (of Sneaker): 2005
"Nike Footscape Woven Chukka in Birch/Maize. The OG HTM edition. Just so 'heads recognize where all this woven hype started from..."
Ronnie Fieg
Sneaker: Air Jordan II Retro Low
Year (of Sneaker): 2004
"Jordan 2 lows in white/red. Not many people could pull off the lows, a left-for-dead silhouette that are definitely underrated."
Action Bronson
Sneaker: Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 998 "Tassie Devil," Ronnie Fieg x ASICS Gel Lyte III "Selvedge Denim"
Year (of Sneaker): 2013/2012
"I'll be breaking out my Tassie Devil NB's and I'ma break out the Ronnie Fieg denim ASICS I'm about to pick up wooooo!"
Theophilus London
Sneaker: Air Jordan X Retro
Year (of Sneaker): 2005
"This summer while I'm wrapping up LP 2 in Palm Springs, CA, I'm gonna definitely bring out the [Air Jordan] 10s which have been on ice for two winters. Mostly sporting these to complement the delicate Comme des Garcon light white fabric shirts i will be frequently wearing. Plus they go perfect with my white Ksubi and black Dior denim."
Wale
Sneaker: Air Jordan III Retro
Year (of Sneaker): 2013
"A special pair of Jordan 3s for Summer Jam..."
Macklemore
Sneaker: Air Jordan III "Oregon Pit Crew"
Year (of Sneaker): 2012
I just recently did a show at the University of Oregon (the college of Nike). I was given a pair of the "Pit Crew" University of Oregon black cement 3's. I've taken them out of the box. I've looked at them. But they still haven't hit pavement. I think this summer they will see the light. It's time.
Bun B
Sneaker: Puma SL Street Gumball 3000
Year (of Sneaker): 2010
"For Gumball 3000 — PUMA did a solid gold PUMA shoe, I'm going to Europe in May, so I'm definitely going to pull those out."
DJ Greg Street
Sneaker: BAPE x adidas Originals Superstar
Year (of Sneaker): 2011
"I'm breaking these [BAPE Superstars] out at Sneaker Friends 2013. The date is TBA. Stay tuned."
Just Blaze
Sneaker: Nike Dunk High Pro SB "Supreme"
Year (of Sneaker): 2003
"I'm thinking the baby blue Supreme Dunks. From like 2002 or 2003 — I forget. Outfit simple, white tee and jeans and let the kicks stand out."
