SXH: What is your perception of the sneaker culture now compared to what it was when you first started designing sneakers?

You have to remember I am old school so when I started there really was no real culture just yet. Actually, I would say it was just beginning when Nike dropped the AJ3 along with the Spike commercial. In my opinion that was the beginning. And, it begun with the Air Jordan. that was the first Jordan with the Jumpman and as we all know that logo and the man himself has redefined this industry as we know it today..

SXH: What are some of the changes you have noticed over the years?

Answer:Back then it was fun and for the love of sneakers. I remember I use to paint my kicks just so I had different kicks from the next guy. Your shoes were your car. Your personal form of expression and you stood out more because there were not as many people in the game. Today, I guess it is the same to some degree as far as the love but now it seems people collect for the business part of it which is fine, I am not going to knock anyone's hustle but this has diluted the love. Then there are the FAKES! Man, this is killing the culture. Please do not support these sites. Overall, I think it is great. I would have never thought it has grown to the size it has now and not in my wildest dreams thought I would contribute to this culture after 19 years.

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