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...flexible composite on the hood of a car. Hui, who goes by the name C2, is something of a celebrity at his school for customizing shoes for people like NBA star LeBron James. Despite his fame, Hui, 16, admits that at heart, he is just another sneakerhead. "Once I get the money," he says, "I always put it back into the shoes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Freaking for Sneakers | 3/5/2006 | See Source »

...leftovers of old and discontinued models from the major shoe companies. These pristine, never worn, never even laced shoes are known as deadstock to sneaker freaks, and a particularly sought-after pair (like original Nike Air Jordans) can easily fetch as much as $1,000 on eBay or the sneakerhead websites. At those prices, these prized pairs stay off the feet to maintain their mint condition...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Rare Jordans | 8/25/2003 | See Source »

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