Fans of kicks and hip-hop alike consider the late ’80s and early ’90s as peak periods. From black nubuck basketball shoes to boom-bap beats, the sneakers and music that came out during that time were raw and backed by star power. Recently signed to Mass Appeal by Nas, Boldy James has the support of said era’s golden child and the kick picks to match. We caught up with Boldy James to hear his favorite sneakers these days in this installment of My 5.
Air Jordan 4 Black/Red
Boldy James: “My favorite Jordan is the 4 in black suede. What’s crazy is that British Knights were real popular in my neighborhood back in the day. [As a kid] my birthday was coming up and I begged my mom all year for these British Knights – but she knew I liked the Jordans, too. She surprised me at my birthday party by putting a British Knights box next to my cake. I opened the British Knights box and there was a pair of Air Jordan 4s in the British Knights box! I thought that I didn’t get them, but when I went in the house the British Knights were in there, too.”
