Sneakerhead Spotlight: Jean aka @jaylaventure
Question 1: What’s in your current sneaker rotation?
Jean: everything and I mean everything, asic , NB , Saucony , reebok, vans , Nike , adidas , even crocs 😂. Once i get them, they go straight to feet the next day.
Question 2: What's the last pair you UNDS'd?
Jean: Sean wothorspoon x adidas “super earth”
Question 3: What is your fave sneaker you currently own?
Jean: Saucony g9 shadow 5 “vanilla strawberry”. I refuse to wear them unless it’s an occasion.
Question 4: What is your must-have grail?
Jean: hmm that’s a tough question, it’s between the asics x afew Koi (special box) also the asic x RF salmon toes (special box). A MUST have
Question 5: What got you started in the sneaker game?
Jean: a lot of things tbh, not being able to afford it, being jealous, the list goes on. What really got me into it was actually ASICS collabs , I didn’t know other brands outside of Jordan, Nike and adidas. I didn’t want to be like everyone else and wear the same sneaker, ASICS was that push , not the “norm” especially in New York.
Question 6: What's something that most people don't know about you?
Jean: most people don’t know that I’m an immigrant, been in New York for 20 years, been here since I was 5 years old .
Question 7 (optional): What do you do for a living?
Jean: I work at Macy’s full time .
Question 8: where can people follow you on social media? YT, Snapchat, IG etc
Jean: People can follow me on twitter @jaylaventure and on Instagram @jay_laventuree