Question #1.) With it now being 2015, what are some of the dumbest sneaker related things you dealt with personally, watched happen or read about in 2014?
-> Watching kooks drag around Lance Mountain's name like they ever heard of him before.
Question #2.) If Nike SB were to do a new collab with a music artist this year, who would you want to see them collab with and why?
-> Animal Collective. I like the work they did with the brand Keep, but I wouldn't wear any of those silhouettes.
Question #3.) Every year people say that the "sneaker head" fad will wear off in the mainstream and the community will go back to normalcy. Do you believe that 2015 will be that year? If not, what do you think it will take for the fad to end?
-> I doubt it will end anytime soon. Lots more people getting in than out.
Question #4.) What release took the most effort for you to get this year and why? How much work did you have to put in?
-> SOMP because I hunted them 4.5 months before pulling the trigger. Still haven't seen a pair in my size for less $$$, so I feel really good about that one.
Question #5.) In your opinion, what skater deserves to have there own Nike SB signature sneaker for 2015?
-> Theotis Beasley - dude has been laying it down for Nike SB for years.
Question #6.) What Nike SB release disappointed you the most in 2014?
-> Premier's Yeezy dunks, and the BS inspiration story they used.
Question #7.) If you could create a BHM SB Dunk for 2015 what or who would it be about?
-> Tell a skate history story about black skaters.
Question #8.) What was your greatest steal of 2014?
-> Flyknit air max under $100
Question #9.) With the impact that social media has had on the sneaker community so far, do you believe it's done more damage than help the community at this point?
-> It has both positive and negative effects. Lots of people take advantage, but there's also a lot of good info being shared.
Question #10.) If you could create a Nike SB dunk to represent the year you had in 2014 what would it look like and why ? Describe what the Dunk SB would look like using the format I've provided. (You can do as many different SB dunks as you want)
FORMAT:
1.) Name of dunk and is it a dunk high or dunk low? Low
2.) Nickname of dunk? Flyknit Dunk
3.) Brief description of materials used and coloring on side panels, toe cap, heel, tongue, laces, sole and insole. (I will accept Photoshop canvas picture.) 1 piece flyknit upper woven to look like a dunk upper.
4.) Explain the inspiration behind the Dunk SB. A comfort driven lifestyle shoe styled after the Nike SB dunk
5.) How would it be released? Large qty QS release