Sneakerhead Spotlight: Marissa AKA @thehypemodel

Question 1: What’s in your current sneaker rotation?

Marissa: I’ve got a large rotation, but if I have to narrow down to my Top 5 worn it would be:

1. New Balance 990v3 Sea Salt

2. Nike x Off-White Presto

3. Nike x Jacquemus Air Humara LX

4. Yeezy Foam RNR Sand

5. Jordan 2 J Balvin

6. Yeezy Slide Resin

7. New Balance 550 x Aime Leon Dore Green/Yellow

Question 2: What's the last pair you UNDS'd?

Marissa: I last UNDS’d the Comme des Garçons Air Max 97. It’s my first Air Max 97!

Question 3: What is your fave sneaker you currently own?

Marissa: New Balance 990v3 Sea Salt, part of the Teddy Santis 16. I wear them everywhere. I also waited on line and watched a bunch of resellers try and get sizes they didn’t fit in front of me.

Question 4: What is your must-have grail?

Marissa: I’d really love the SB Dunk Strangeloves. I took an L on those (like many SB’s!) and I love the color blocking scheme on them. Friends and family packaging would be nice too, but I’ll take them without it!

Question 5: What got you started in the sneaker game?

Marissa: I played volleyball my entire life, through college and got to the national championship. It started there. I couldn’t afford my team shoe so I’ve always been driven to get pairs I wanted. I finally got my first Jordan at my local outlet in Washington, the Jordan 14 Cerise Low that I was so proud to get!

Question 6: What's something that most people don't know about you?

Marissa: I’m part Filipino. No one ever guesses 😂

Question 7 (optional): What do you do for a living?

Marissa: I’m a full-time model.

Question 8: Where can people follow you on social media? YT, Snapchat, IG etc

Marissa: Instagram: @marissaehill (model page) @thehypemodel (sneakers and street wear page) @thepopmodel (Funko POPs / collectibles page)

TikTok: @marissaehill

Twitter: @thehypemodel

Discord: @thehypemoddl

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