I’m lucky to be welcoming in the New Year Big Eyes style, catching up with one of Drum & Bass’ pioneers, Cylon Recordings boss, part of the Metalheadz, Samurai Music, and Exit Records families to name but a few, an avid sneaker collector, complete with super-cute sidekick (whom you may have seen featured last year)… Here is Loxy Talks Sneakers:
Name/Occupation?
DJ/Producer/Label Owner.
Can you remember the first pair of sneakers you ever bought?
Can’t be that accurate to be honest, it was either a pair of Nike Pegasus or adidas Zx 8000.
Is there a particular sneaker that sticks out from your youth?
Nike Vandals in black and gold! Seeing them in the Terminator movie just sealed it for me and is that main reason that they will always stand out from childhood. Also, can’t forget adidas Shell Toes – I used to be addicted to them!
What are your favourite pair of sneakers of all time and why?
That is a hard one, although I think Nike Air Max 1′s or Dunks are for me. These 2 are probably my joint favourites, as you can rock either with any everyday clothing.
What are your staple pair of kicks from your collection?
Certain sneakers you can only wear with certain things, but again, the AM1 and Dunk are the all rounders of the sneaker world for me personally.
Do you rep your beaters or bests for raves?
I seem to successful manage to wear my bests at raves sometimes. I must use the force or something, because I seem to come out with not too much damage. I am pretty OCD so when I get in, before I even think about going to sleep, I’m in the bathroom on maintenance duties cleaning my sneakers.
Do you have any holy grails?
It’s more about the colourways for me. I’m basically after any Max 1′s, SB Dunks, Vans Authentic, Huarache’s in colours I don’t currently have, haha. (Loxy is size 7UK… If anyone has anything up for grabs, get in touch, ha.)
What was your latest purchase?
I think my last pickups were a pair of Vans for myself and some Jordan Grapes for my daughter, Lexi.
Favourite sneaker stores?
I usually cop my shoes when I’m abroad, or online, but as far as shops go I like the Nike Store and Size?
Most memorable sneaker experience?
The first time I toured the States I went a little crazy and was buying Air Max and Huaraches in all different colours. As they are slightly cheaper over there I felt like a kid in a candy store!
How many pairs of sneakers do you have in your collection?
I reckon I have around 150 pairs give or take. (Although I bet it’s more since we actually did the interview, haha.)
Are there any upcoming releases you are wanting to get your mitts on?
I’m usually after most things, Air Max 1′s in general. I was glad to finally cop some Jordan Grapes to match my daughter’s, ha.
Anything else to add?
Shout out to the Cylon Recordings crew, Alex at Audeze, Aerosoul, Sav Noir crew, Massiv, Code Apparel, LEXDRAY.
Big up to Loxy, and of course little badass Lexi, for giving us an insight into their sneaker world! I am proud to be able to say that Loxy actually confessed to being jealous of my Air Max pick-ups… Thanks for the compliment yo!
Be sure to check out the Cylon Recordings Surus store and Soundcloud to keep up to date with the musical side of Loxy and co. For now, here is one of my favourites from last year, featuring a guest mix from Loxy himself:
Peace out!
Bee. x
@beeunreal