We’re back with version 2.0, another digital journey through the sneaker culture of Canada, if you missed our first instalment we ask 5 sneaker enthusiasts from 5 different cities the same 5 questions, giving an idea what they’re about, and the many styles and opinions across the country.
We’re always on the look out for new people and styles, if you want a chance to be featured continue tagging #thebragaffair and #canadagotsole and we’ll try to get you 1of5 but today we’re going 5for5

@jfromlaced
Hamilton
Unknown

1. Number 1 in your stock list?

– whatever I’m wearing that day

2. Number 1 on your wanted list?

– Air Mags

3. Describe your style in 5 words or less?

– Futuristic Retro

4. Describe the sneaker scene in 5 words or less?

– want / obtain / repeat

5. Favourite (Canadian) sneaker shop?

– LACED

@jo_doooney
Toronto
9 years collecting.

1. Number 1 in your stock list?

– 2006 Atmos Animal Supreme AM1

2. Number 1 on your wanted list?

– 2007 Asics GLIII x Patta

3. Describe your style in 5 words or less?

– DILL meets WU meets TINKER

4. Describe the sneaker scene in 5 words or less?

– Like Crack to a Junkie

5. Favourite (Canadian) sneaker shop?

– Capsule Toronto

@_jurr
Saskatoon
13 years collecting

1. Number 1 in your stock list?

– OG Jordan 11 GS – Black / Red (First pair of J’s)

2. Number 1 on your wanted list?

– Nike Zoom Spiridon. I haven’t seen anybody re-sell these in years.

3. Describe your style in 5 words or less?

– Subtle x Sneaker x Streetwear

4. Describe the sneaker scene in 5 words or less?

– Massive, Mainstream, Misunderstood

5. Favourite (Canadian) sneaker shop?

– Momentum Clothing

@cognacandjordans
Calgary
12 years collecting

1. Number 1 in your stock list?

– Jordan XIX Flint Grey. My first Jordan.

2. Number 1 on your wanted list?

– Jordan 2011 Year of the Rabbit or Jordan 2012 Tinker Hatfield.

3. Describe your style in 5 words or less?

– I to XX9 and beyond!

4. Describe the sneaker scene in 5 words or less?

– Hype raises prices. Pay retail.

5. Favourite (Canadian) sneaker shop?

– NRML (even though I’ve only ever purchased online). Group Seven as a close second.

@luketigz
Edmonton
3 years collecting

1. Number 1 in your stock list?

– New Balance 997PR

2. Number 1 on your wanted list?

– New Balance x Ronnie Fieg 1300 “Salmon Sole”

3. Describe your style in 5 words or less?

– Plaid and Ball Caps

4. Describe the sneaker scene in 5 words or less?

– It’s like Saturday morning cartoons

5. Favourite (Canadian) sneaker shop?

– HAVEN