NY Times One in 8 Million – Jesse Villaneuva: The Sneaker Conoisseur

June 5, 2009Uncategorizedby Eugene Kan10 Views

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In the NY Times’ latest audio feature, One in 8 Million, the showcase features Alife Rivington Club’s Jesse Villaneuva. A series of captivating photos alongside his own recollection sets the tone for his personal habits and how it affects his everyday life as well as the lengths sneakerhead will go to around the area.

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  • 510

    just checked them, they’re cllaed public estates
    in fact
    http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2008/08/06/alife-fallwinter-2008-footwear-public-estate/

  • 510

    just checked them, they’re cllaed public estates
    in fact
    http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2008/08/06/alife-fallwinter-2008-footwear-public-estate/

  • 510

    the second shot are a pair of Alife’s from either early 09 or late 08 season
    don’t remember what they’re called, but i’ve got a pair in the light leather color, one of their best kicks

  • 510

    the second shot are a pair of Alife’s from either early 09 or late 08 season
    don’t remember what they’re called, but i’ve got a pair in the light leather color, one of their best kicks

  • ayo

    They look like Generic Surplus…but who knows?

  • ayo

    They look like Generic Surplus…but who knows?

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  • Rolf

    If i’m correct these vans are one of the new shoes in the vault series!

  • Rolf

    If i’m correct these vans are one of the new shoes in the vault series!

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  • dDope

    those dont look like vans wingtips
    and are they vans? cus you cant see the vans tab on them
    what aare they???

  • dDope

    those dont look like vans wingtips
    and are they vans? cus you cant see the vans tab on them
    what aare they???

  • JR

    What are the shoes in the second photo?

  • JR

    What are the shoes in the second photo?

  • nico

    does anybody knows what kind of vans he wears on the 2nd picture?

  • nico

    does anybody knows what kind of vans he wears on the 2nd picture?

  • http://www.beruf.com.tw wowgotu

    I like these pictures…I have 2 shops in Taipei, and I hope I can have another one like that!

  • http://www.beruf.com.tw wowgotu

    I like these pictures…I have 2 shops in Taipei, and I hope I can have another one like that!

  • Verseno

    The kicks in teh 2nd photo are Vans Wingtips..real nice pair of kicks..

  • Verseno

    The kicks in teh 2nd photo are Vans Wingtips..real nice pair of kicks..

  • kelvin

    what brand are the shoes in the 2nd and 3rd pic?

  • kelvin

    what brand are the shoes in the 2nd and 3rd pic?

  • http://barking SIEGAL

    JESS IS A GREAT GUY….DOESN’T KISS THE REGULAR PUTZ’S ASS THE DEMAND THE HOT STUFF..NEXT TO VIDAL IT’S A MIS MATCH.CLASS VERSE AN ASS

  • http://www.youtube.com/LaCokaAnthony LaCokaAnthony

    What an amazing piece.

  • http://www.youtube.com/LaCokaAnthony LaCokaAnthony

    What an amazing piece.

  • mickeyknight

    what are these shoes on the second picture?they are damntastic!

  • mickeyknight

    what are these shoes on the second picture?they are damntastic!

  • http://bobomeetslola.blogspot.com BoBo

    DOPE pictures (i def need to pick-up photography) and i love the diversity of his shoe collection

  • http://bobomeetslola.blogspot.com BoBo

    DOPE pictures (i def need to pick-up photography) and i love the diversity of his shoe collection

  • Lowell

    Jesse is a real nice guy. He has taken care of me numerous times with phone orders. great guy and a great interview

  • Lowell

    Jesse is a real nice guy. He has taken care of me numerous times with phone orders. great guy and a great interview

  • http://www.respect-authority.com Aaron

    Great shots.

  • http://www.respect-authority.com Aaron

    Great shots.

  • rob

    never mine figured it out relized they were alifes

  • rob

    never mine figured it out relized they were alifes

  • rob

    what vans are those in the 2nd pic like authentic or eras but is there a certain name because of the holes

  • rob

    what vans are those in the 2nd pic like authentic or eras but is there a certain name because of the holes

  • marty mcfly

    lolz srry had to reread the post now i know it is Alife

  • marty mcfly

    lolz srry had to reread the post now i know it is Alife

  • marty mcfly

    im pretty sure the 5th pic is Alife Rivington Club since i usually skate pass there

    great photo set

  • marty mcfly

    im pretty sure the 5th pic is Alife Rivington Club since i usually skate pass there

    great photo set

  • http://llywarch.blogspot.com/ Llywarch

    Some great images and an enjoyable interview. Liking the term ‘fleet of shoes’!

  • http://llywarch.blogspot.com/ Llywarch

    Some great images and an enjoyable interview. Liking the term ‘fleet of shoes’!

  • tone

    nice lookin photos. what are the shoes in the first pic?

  • tone

    nice lookin photos. what are the shoes in the first pic?

  • http://twitter.com/imkiko kiko

    Sure looks interesting. I’ll give it a look see later. Thanks

  • http://twitter.com/imkiko kiko

    Sure looks interesting. I’ll give it a look see later. Thanks

  • mcab

    the 2nd one is a sick photo!

  • mcab

    the 2nd one is a sick photo!