It all started when I was about 11, I was just starting secondary school. My mum took me to buy a pair of trainers for P.E, what I didn't know then was how a pair of footwear could start what is now a blazing obsession for shoes.
The minute I saw the Adidas Superstar shell toes which would later be in my possession, I knew I wanted them. This particular pair of sneaks are recognised worldwide and I loved them. They revolutionised the way I thought about shoes.
My mum always told me that you can tell a lot a
bout someone from their shoes; how well off they are, how well they look after them, and of course a persons style will often be shown through their footwear.
For me my trainers have always been a symbol for what I'm about. When I started year 7 in a big scary place that seemed so alien, my superstars were a comfort blanket, so much so that I continually got into trouble for wearing them!
School uniform was always a problem for me, I just didn't see the point in conforming. As far as i could see, I was an individual, with individual style and I wanted to express myself! I think this may be where my passion for trainers was inflamed.
When I buy a pair of shoes now my choice of sneaks can be somewhat eclectic, I love designs that are a bit different and materials that scream colour and fun. There's no single style or brand I favour because it's the style, form and design that I buy into not the label. They simply must be comfortable and beautiful!
(Photography courtesy of Shaun Wong and Rodrigo Senna-Flickr)
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