Nice Kicks: In your opinion, what defines success for a sneaker that you created?
Bobbito: I think as long as? my peers are honest with me and tell me like, “Yo Bob, you did your thing”, then I’m good. It really goes as far as that. I really respect their eye and how they rock stuff. In the last two days, Scotch, who is a Graffiti writer from the 70s and 80s, came to the crib and literally wore the sneakers out the crib. He digested the shoe in my crib and wanted to wear it out. To me, there is no greater stamp. That’s my stamp of approval.
Nice Kicks: In your book you wrapped up around 1987. Can you think of five current or recent shoes that caught your eye?
Bobbito: I saw the LeBron VII in white and green on this dude Darrin who plays for the NYC Furry. Seeing the LeBron’s a month early, I was like wow. I’m definitely going to try to get me a pair of those. I picked up a the Reebok Omni Hexride last year,? two pairs actually. I been keeping them on ice,? kind of wearing them at certain games. I actually wore them at The Garden at the game for the Typhoon Victims. There still available on Eastbay, and I’m thinking about picking up another pair to keep on ice because they are a mad comfortable shoe to play ball in. I haven’t seen anyone in New York rock them. That’s where my head is at. I usually like sneakers no one else is thinking to wear. I saw a pair of Mizouno running sneakers about two months ago, and I’m still trying to find them. My dude Magic had them on at a basketball game. He is a little local legend from the lower east side of Manhattan, and I don’t know the model name but them sh**ts is CRRAAZZYYYY!!!!!? That’s a good three right there.
The Air Max LeBron VII and Reebok Omni Hexride
Nice Kicks: Thanks for taking the time out to talk with us.
Bobbito: No problem, I always appreciate the shine you guys give me on Nice Kicks.
