1. Who (are you?), What (do you for a living?), Where (do you live?)
Hi there, My name is Buster Hede, Iβm 36 years old and I live in Copenhagen, Denmark. I just finished some studies so Iβm about to go back to work again which Iβm looking really forward to.
Denmark is a really nice place and if youβre ever considering to visit Copenhagen then reach out and I would love to help you with some tips and tricks.
2. When did your love for sneakers start and why do you love sneakers so much?
My passion for sneakers started in parallel with my passion for skateboarding. I was around 12 years old when I really began to buy sneakers for myself. I loved tech skating (still do) and for that reason I was always pretty picky with the sneakers I wore for skating.
I hated the chunky sneakers as they were too hard to skate in and the look didnβt appeal to me either. If you jump to my collection today, youβll see that I still love these slimmer pairs, especially runners.
One of my favorite pairs from back then was the Chad Muska promodel from Circa βCM703β. I had nearly every colour way of those.
3. Do you remember your first pair of sneakers? Which pair was it?
I honestly canβt remember but I do remember the first pair I bought when my newer/todays collection really got started. It was a pair of Womens Air Max 90βs in white and purple. Since that pair Iβve bought so much βcrapβ over the years.
I think you have to buy a lot of stuff on the way, try it out and then find out what you really digg and what fits your style. I did that and now Iβm fully aware of what Iβm looking for and why.
I also have to mention that the Air Force 1 was the model that made me go from collecting only skate shoes to collecting sneakers in general.
4. Whatβs your favorite sneakerbrand and -model?
My favorite brands have to be βNikeβ and βNew Balanceβ. Nike speaks for itself. Itβs the leading sneaker brand in the market and is always one step ahead. New Balance is delivering the quality though.
The βMade Inβ quality from New Balance is simply just second to none. I also digg other brands classic pairs like the βPuma Suedeβ, βConverse Chuck Taylorβ and βAdidas Superstarβ.
5. How many sneakers do you have in your collection?
I would really love to say that I got around 90-100 pairs, as this is what I have the space for, but to be honest I have around 180 right now. Way too many if you ask me. Everything is relative, I know.
I had way more pairs some years ago but Iβve sold a lot of βem on the way. I need to cut even further down even if itβs really hard to get rid of βem.
6. Whatβs your favorite pair from your collection?
Hereβs a few:
- Air Max 1 βOG Redβ
- Jordan 11 βBredβ
- Air 180 βUltramarineβ
- Air Max 1 x Atmos βAnimal 1.0β
- Air Max 1 x Patta βChlorophyllβ
- Air Max 1 βUrawaβ
- New balance 997 x J Crew βButterscotchβ
- New Balance 997.5 x Ronnie Fieg βCycladesβ
- New Balance 998 βPremierβ
- New Balance 997 x Concepts βRose
- and many many more.
I could put so many pairs on this list.
7. Which pair(s) are still on your wish list?
The entire 5 years Anniversary pack from Patta. I have a couple from the pack already but Iβm still missing out on 3 pairs.
Iβm also looking for some New Balance 998βs like: βGrand Tourerβ, βC-Noteβ, and βHilltop Bluesβ. And also the Air Max 1 βGiraffeβ from the Animal pack 3.0 from Atmos.
8. Do you have a favorite sneakerstore or -shop?
Iβm actually buying the biggest part of my pairs from others sellers/collectors on IG and Facebook, Ebay, StockX etc. I donβt use webshops that much anymore, nearly only for raffles and releases. Iβm too picky and I know that the pairs I want are always selling out immediately on the release date.
I do like to check out our local stores like: Size?, Street Machine, Foot Locker, Rezet, Side Walk, JD and Wood Wood.
9. Which brand and / or model would you never wear in your life? And why is that?
Iβm not the type that can or will forever rule anything out, but I donβt feel them newer Adidas and Yeezy pairs – they just donβt appeal to me. Also brands like Skechers is a no go. But I do like diversity and every person should wear what they like though.
10. Where can people follow you on your socials? (Instagram, Facebook, etc)
I have an Instagram account in my name: @busterhede which is filled with Sneaker photos.
Besides that you can meet me at Sneaker events here in Denmark and also at Sneakerness again when COVID-19 allows us.