Sneakerhead spotlight: Shawn aka @pimpcastle71
Question 1: What’s in your current sneaker rotation?
Shawn: At the present moment I have a lot of Nike runners because I’ve been grinding in the gym trying to get back in shape, when I’m not in them, I’ve been rotating my hoop kicks, I’ve been in my Lebron 17’s and Kobe 1’s and some Jordan 34 low’s, I’m a Hoodie and Sweats type of cat and they all go well with that attire.
Question 2: What’s the last pair you UNDS’d?
Shawn: I just purchased the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% EK and soon as I opened the box they went straight to toe, I’ve never felt runners this comfortable, legit foot pillows, I think anyone that likes to run, jog, or walk should give them a try, it’s an Investment but they are worth it imho.
Question 3: What’s your Favorite sneaker you currently own?
Shawn: Ahhh man that’s a tough question because I actually love all my kicks but right now I have mad love for a very underrated pair my Kobe AD Black Mamba’s (RIP GiGi & KOBE I ❤️ you Bruh) it’s so tuff to get Kobe’s without paying big money on the Resale market and these have his moniker on them and they are something that only a true Kobe Fan loves and appreciates💯
Question 4: What is your must-have grail?
Shawn: The Kobe 6 Grinch hands down is my grail...the 6 is my favorite Kobe silhouette, I picked them up in 2010 when they dropped took them straight to the court and once they were beat up a tad I gave them away...but I’m in the market for another pair, I need the 2010 pair and the Retro coming next year for the Air Zoom Turbo tech.
Question 5: What got you started in the sneaker game?
Shawn: My Big Unc Tony (RIP) was a sneaker fiend, he put me on, but when I fell in love with Basketball is really when I became a Sneaker Fanatic, being a Laker Fan living in Inglewood Cali going to the games being in that basketball atmosphere gets you hooked quick.
Question 6: What’s something that people don’t know about you?
Shawn: Well let’s see, I never talk about it on social media but I’m an avid Bowler , I’ve averaged over 220 in various leagues have 3 sanctioned 300 games under my belt, I love bowling in TNBA leagues, I bowl in quite a few amateur tourneys and have debated getting my PBA Membership.
Question 7: What do you do for a living?
Shawn: I’m a Contractor for the VA (Procurement Analyst)
Question 8: Where can people follow you on Social Media?
Shawn: Well you can catch me right here on Twitter @pimpcastle71, I’m usually in the shadows until I have something to say or some heat to show🥶.