The street style photographer — who shoots for Vogue and his Street Peeper blog — talks comfort, eBay wins and memorable shoe snaps with FN.
Total number of pairs: “Until a few years ago, I’d buy just one pair of shoes that I would wear to death, then grudgingly go shop for a replacement. Now, I have about 20 pairs.”
Favorite Brands: Nike, Osborn Design
Shoe Storage: “They’re strewn all over the hallway.”
Go-To Style: “I love the Nike Roshe One sneakers. Not that I ever exercise, but they’re super-light and comfortable. They’re also affordable, so it’s easy to amass a rainbow of colors to match various outfits.”
Oldest Pair: “I had to pack and move out of my last apartment in five hours, so a lot of my old shoes got left behind.”
Prized Possession: “I have some kooky Visvim shoes that are collector’s items. Also, I have a pair of floral-print Nike Kevin Durants that kind of look like a grandma’s couch. I had to buy them off an eBay shoe scalper.”
On-the-Job Shoe: “In winter, I wear Sorel boots. Rain, sleet, hail or snow, I have to be outside snapping pics. I couldn’t survive the February Fashion Week season without those boots.”
Retro Picks: “I wore Tevas a lot [when I was in high school] or baggy jeans with Timberland boots. I’m actually proud of that look.”
Shopping Destination: “I mostly shop online. The dudes who work at sneaker shops are usually really salty.”
His “No” List: “Dress shoes: brogues, wingtips, oxfords, monk straps. I don’t have any adult shoes, which makes it difficult during wedding season.”
Most Memorable Snap: “Those crazy Prada flaming-car heels.”
Best for the Ladies: “I love seeing women mixing high and low — some Vans or Chuck Taylors with their Valentino and Marc Jacobs is always a fun look.”
Coolest Collab Pair: “Nike x Liberty of London. I’m a sucker for a good floral print.”
