Malcolm is a 27-year-old sneaker enthusiast from Ottawa, ON. He works full-time in IT Sales and does some brand work involving fashion and lifestyle content. He has always had an affinity for sneakers which has been an extension of his personality.
How long have you been collecting sneakers?
I’ve been collecting since 2012.
How many pairs do you currently have in your closet?
When I joined SoleSavy, I had around 20-30 pairs. Currently, there are around 93 Pairs at home and 10-15 at my mom’s house, many of which have come from my time with the community through assists and retail Ws.
How long have you been a member?
Since February 2019.
What is the oldest sneaker in your collection?
Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” from 2009. As beaten as they are, they’ll always have a spot in my collection.
What’s the sneaker that got you hooked?
I have been collecting for a while now, but I would say the 2016 pair of Air Jordan 1 “Banned” really started the momentum. The Jordan 1 is my favorite silhouette of all time, so getting those was like touching a holy grail.
What’s your best steal or retail cop?
Easy – Union x Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” for free, but that’s a story for another day… Gibbs what up!
What’s “the one that got away” for you?
Tough question, as there have been so many strong releases throughout the years. I would say the Tom Sachs x Nike Mars Yards.
What are five sneakers every person should have?
The key is versatility:
- Converse 70s Chuck Low
- Jordan 1 High in “Bred,” “Royal,” or “Shadow.”
- New Balance 990v3
- Nike Dunk Lows in any bright colorway.
- Suicoke Moto-Cab sandals.
What’s a sneaker in your collection that always gets looks/compliments when you wear them?
Any time I pull out a pair of the Sacai x Nike LDV Waffles, they definitely break some necks.
What’s the most you’ve done for a pair of shoes?
Crazy story actually, I won an online raffle from a store in New York for a pair of Union x Nike Dunk Low “Argon.” However, I was living in Ottawa at the time, and they had to be picked up, so I couldn’t make the journey. Thankfully, a SoleSavy member came through in the clutch and was able to pick the pair up for me!
Is there a pair in your collection that always gets slept on?
My most underrated pair would be the Converse Chuck 70 low. For such a basic shoe the versatility behind it is crazy.
What pairs do you have for sale or trade on COLLECT right now?
I have some Air Jordan 1s, such as the “Brotherhood” colorway, and Nike Dunk lows, like the “Laser Orange.” They’re some of my most worn models, but I don’t need as many as I have currently. Send me an offer, and I am sure we can work something out.
What pairs are you currently watching / what will be your next pick-up?
The only thing I have my eye on right now is a pair of Tom Sachs x Nike General Purpose Shoes. The seemingly boring shoe looks super wearable.
How do you think the sneaker game has changed since you started collecting?
The main difference I see now is the level of accessibility. Now there are so many mediums (online releases, in-store raffles, First Come, First Serve) to get Ws which is great. However, that comes with a huge influx of demand as well. It will never be perfect, but at least there’s a “chance.”
What is your biggest frustration with sneakers as a whole right now?
I would say that there’s no uniformity when it comes to sneaker releases from brand to brand. Some brands, such as A Ma Maniere do a great job of supplying the community, while others haven’t quite done the same.
Come for the sneakers, stay for the community.
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