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Peep the top 10 fave sneakers of Beija Marie Velez

Not many ppl can claim to have designed for a major streetwear powerhouse so young, but BEIJA MARIE VELEZ can. She put pen to paper and conceived her first sneaker design at 7 years old ― little did she know that years later and many accomplishments down the line, Adidas would produce a limited edition pair based off one of her designs.

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Basically since the beginning, her rise in streetwear culture has been nonstop and full speed ahead. Currently the eclectic creative has worked with an impressive list of pop culture figures and streetwear labels, having modeled for Nike and been the personal social media manager for Usher himself. With her obvious dedication and multidisciplinary approach, it's obvious her role in street culture is only beginning.

We chatted with the multitalented designer on about her roots, future plans, and most importantly: her fave kicks. Scroll for Beija's top ten favorite sneakers of all time and find our full chat with her here.

Air Jordan 1

The definition of OG, originally released in '85.

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Air Jordan 4

Shoutout the franchise's first global marketing release, which has been revamped in retro remixes plenty of times since.

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Air Jordan 14

Currently viewed as one of the most comfortable AJs ever, the 14s debuted with a bang when MJ hit the 1988 NBA finals.

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Air Jordan 19

Originally modelled after a poisonous African snake, the AJ 19s were crafted with performance in mind and took the veiled laces trend to new levels.

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Air Force 1 Low

Def a classic, this pair has kept up its sneakerhead clout for generations.

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Chuck Taylor Hi-Top

Another instantly-recognizable design, you don't have to be a dedicated sneakerhead to appreciate this pair.

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Reebok x Allen Iverson Questions

20 years after basketball legend Allen Iverson's first pair of shoes, this release was a game-changer.

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Rick Owens Dark Shadow

A distinct silhouette and powerful platform make this design more than memorable.

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Adidas x Rick Owens Suede Shelltoe Boots

This luxe leather twist upgrades the classically popular Adidas shelltoes.

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Adidas Rivalry Hi

Creatives can't get enough of this versatile design which has invited collabs with icons like Keith Haring the Star Wars franchise.

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