How far would you go for that dope pair of kicks? Meet Hobbz, notorious NYC sneaker collector. Having travelled across the country and even across the border, Hobbz's collection proves to be a "FORCE" to be reckoned with!So, about how many sneakers do you own?
I own quite a few. I usually just tell people any number in the 200's you know. In actuality I own 402 pairs. They don't really need to know the total amount. You tell them 200, 300, 400 their eyes are gonna light up like wow anyway. So what's the difference a hundred or 3? Lol. I usually get one of two responses: 1. "You know you only got two feet right?" (Actually I got one PAIR of feet genius), or 2. "All those sneakers, have u wore them all?"
Well, have you worn them all?
Lol. I have worn about 20% of them. If I don't have the right outfit for them they get like my brother from another mother Russ would say, you "Cop and stash them joints!" LOL!
What's your best or worst sneaker memory?
I own quite a few. I usually just tell people any number in the 200's you know. In actuality I own 402 pairs. They don't really need to know the total amount. You tell them 200, 300, 400 their eyes are gonna light up like wow anyway. So what's the difference a hundred or 3? Lol. I usually get one of two responses: 1. "You know you only got two feet right?" (Actually I got one PAIR of feet genius), or 2. "All those sneakers, have u wore them all?"
Well, have you worn them all?
Lol. I have worn about 20% of them. If I don't have the right outfit for them they get like my brother from another mother Russ would say, you "Cop and stash them joints!" LOL!
What's your best or worst sneaker memory?
Mmmm, I had so many funny and crazy stories over the years. Let me think I went clubbing one night and straight from the club in the same club attire, I went to a sneaker outing. Basically you sleep in front of a sneaker spot until they open and you're first in line. So, I’m kind of tipsy and I went to the spot. I saw the line was about 6 people deep. So I go take a seat on what I thought was the back of the line. Next thing I know this like 30 year dude next to me is in one of those fold out chairs mumbling to himself. I’m kind of drunk still and just took a seat on the floor. Come to find out I just sat in the front of the line accidently. The dude pulls out a gun, puts it on his lap but doesnt point it at me. He’s like "Yo motherf#%^er you know this aint the back of the line right?" I got up still like half drunk
stumbling to the back. Then I’m like "Hold the f#%^ up!" to myself. Dude got a gun? When I turn around he's putting it back on his waist and continued drinking his forty. I laughed about it then sat at the back of the line and basically passed out. When I awoke the sun was beaming and like 90 kids were out there and I’m 6th in line. I stand up and the dude comes to me like “Yo man my bad about earlier yo. I was drunk and I thought you was trying to play me.” He shakes my hand goes back to the front and I laughed about it thinking, I was so drunk that I didn’t care he had a gun. Now I’m like I’m glad I was drunk. Funnier part is I still see dude at sneaker outings in the same damn fold out chair!Wonder if he still carries the gun though? LOL! You never know man these teenagers now a days are pretty rough!
If you were a sneaker what would you look like? Why would I have to have you?
If I were a sneaker I'd be maybe patent leather bright like me and leather to last the test of time. Definitely with an air bubble cause I’m a cool comfy kinda dude! I'd be limited edition no GR (general release) footlocker special crap. Limited edition, rare to come by and I’m cool
to rock with anything that's why you would want me....
What is the hardest sneaker out to find right now?
Hmmmm, I don’t really go by other people’s standards or by what people like but, I would have to say it’s the Nike Carnivore. If you ask any sneaker head about it, its like the holy grail! But, it will get ruined when they retro it (re-release the shoe). I’m not saying its impossible, but there are a few heads with it. But, they’re definitely a dope kick to have on the top of your collection, in my opinion anyway you know.
How far are you willing to go and what was the greatest lengths you've went to get that one sneaker?
If I were a sneaker I'd be maybe patent leather bright like me and leather to last the test of time. Definitely with an air bubble cause I’m a cool comfy kinda dude! I'd be limited edition no GR (general release) footlocker special crap. Limited edition, rare to come by and I’m cool
to rock with anything that's why you would want me....
What is the hardest sneaker out to find right now?
Hmmmm, I don’t really go by other people’s standards or by what people like but, I would have to say it’s the Nike Carnivore. If you ask any sneaker head about it, its like the holy grail! But, it will get ruined when they retro it (re-release the shoe). I’m not saying its impossible, but there are a few heads with it. But, they’re definitely a dope kick to have on the top of your collection, in my opinion anyway you know.
How far are you willing to go and what was the greatest lengths you've went to get that one sneaker?
Well I work a lot and save a lot so for me to travel is really nothing. Nike dropped a pair of kicks called the "Dia De Los Muertos" (Day of the Dead , a Mexican Holiday) only released in Mexico. So we start looking into driving routes from Texas and Cali. I started making calls and asking about pricing. Finally I speak to the owner two days before the shoe drops and he says theres already a line. But, I been up and down the east coast. Driven to Maryland, D.C, Virginia, flew to Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. And I got plenty of friends in L.A so im good. I made my rounds u know.
What sneaker do you find the most attractive on a chick?
I love dunks. The look is so relaxed, but can be very attention grabbing. They can also be casual and stylish, just the way i like my woman. Don’t like her too out there. So wearing those would definitely grab my attention.
What's the worst sneaker you've ever seen?
What sneaker do you find the most attractive on a chick?
I love dunks. The look is so relaxed, but can be very attention grabbing. They can also be casual and stylish, just the way i like my woman. Don’t like her too out there. So wearing those would definitely grab my attention.
What's the worst sneaker you've ever seen?
Wow, worst sneaker I've seen? Just about every Team Edition Jordan? LOL!!! Nah, um maybe the Nike Gahdomes. Wait no those are boots, so umm I would have to say off the top of my head the Nike Air Max Plus V. Yuck, but that’s my own opinion.
What else have you been addicted to in life?
Nothing never took a drug I wasn’t suppose to in my life. Don’t smoke, drink socially. Only thing I’m addicted to is pleasing my darling daughter! Brianna daddy loves you!!
What else have you been addicted to in life?
Nothing never took a drug I wasn’t suppose to in my life. Don’t smoke, drink socially. Only thing I’m addicted to is pleasing my darling daughter! Brianna daddy loves you!!
If you weren't collecting sneakers, what would you be collecting?
Oh dear who knows, you know? I been collecting for a minute, before collecting I was still out there hunting. But, I would rock them to death and play ball in them or something you know? So to me its hard to think "Damn what I'd be doing if I wasnt introduced to this sneaker lifestyle?" That’s like thinking what would i be doing different since high school. I’m clueless to that?
Oh dear who knows, you know? I been collecting for a minute, before collecting I was still out there hunting. But, I would rock them to death and play ball in them or something you know? So to me its hard to think "Damn what I'd be doing if I wasnt introduced to this sneaker lifestyle?" That’s like thinking what would i be doing different since high school. I’m clueless to that?
Ups or Lows?
Ups!
Naughty or Nice?
It's always nice to be naughty!
Christmas or Easter?
Easter! (Easter Egg 180's are fresh to death!)
Red or Blue?
Blue cuh! (I'm joking!)
Chicken or Beef?
Cccccchicken! (You ain't see Chappelle's Show Season 3? Its in my DNA man!)
Ups!
Naughty or Nice?
It's always nice to be naughty!
Christmas or Easter?
Easter! (Easter Egg 180's are fresh to death!)
Red or Blue?
Blue cuh! (I'm joking!)
Chicken or Beef?
Cccccchicken! (You ain't see Chappelle's Show Season 3? Its in my DNA man!)