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
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