Footwear News taps rapper Tyga for the cover of its Sneakerhead issue. Talking to the magazine about his personal style and choice of sneakers, Tyga shares, “Being from L.A., I like light shoes. I’m not into anything heavy. I like Vans, classic Chucks–very California. The whole culture of rap inspired my style. It comes from the streets and having nothing. You just want to prove you can make it out of your situation.”
Approaching the subject of footwear aficionados, Tyga shares, “Sneakerheads collect the craziest, most expensive shoes because you couldn’t have them when you were a kid. When you have the money to do it, they are more meaningful. A lot of artists are doing collaborations with fashion designers and brands. We’re all trying to move the culture.”
Changing gears and dishing on his favorite kicks, Tyga reveals, “I’m such a fan of all white Vans. It’s the Cali boy in me again. I just love all white shoes. You can only get like two wears out of them, it just kills me. I buy like five at a time. They just get dirty so fast. You want something to always fit like when you first buy it. That feeling when you first it on.” Read more on FootwearNews.com.
