10 of the Coolest Kicks From the Collection of BigBoy Cheng

(SPOT.ph) Collecting is pretty much an art form in itself. Take a peek at the collection of Sanchupapa BigBoy Cheng and you'll get it—a collection which is now easier to check out thanks to a hefty new tome from Summit Books: Hypefather. The pop-culture king is letting us in on his shelves upon shelves, and we mean shelvessss, of toys, art, and yes, sneakers, via this coffee table book featuring pictures, illustrations, and cool stories all about his world. Gatekeeping just isn't his thing, Cheng explains to SPOT.ph, so he wanted this book to help others out there learn more about the art, and trade, of collecting.

Now we know SPOT.ph readers have a thing for sneaks; we do, too. Which is exactly why we're letting you guys in on some of the coolest in BigBoy Cheng's collection. The book contains pictures and stories on nearly a hundred pairs, from rare Jordans to epic collabs and more. Take a look below.

Also read: Inside the Curator's Mind: Why BigBoy Cheng Keeps Collecting

These 10 sneaks from the collection of Big Boy Cheng has us drooling:

BAPE x adidas Superstar

What happens when you take the classic adidas Superstar shoe and mix it with the fresh vibes of streetwear brand A Bathing Ape? You get this understated pair oozing with cool. This was one of BigBoy Cheng's first big buys abroad.

Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4 'Black Chrome'

It took BigBoy Cheng about a week to make up his mind before buying this one. After all, when you're about to buy a pair of shoes worth nearly P1 million, it certainly makes sense to think about it first. But when it's a Slim Shady collab that looks this badass? Well, we agree with the collector's decision.

Nike Air Max 1 "Kid Robot"

This pair gets extra points as BigBoy Cheng was the first to bring the works of art toy designer Kidrobot to the Philippines. So, of course, he copped a pair when this collab dropped. 

Undefeated x Entourage x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Fukijama"

The cool blues and white hues of this pair keeps things fresh. Named after a fictional designer from the Entourage series, these bright Air Force 1s keeps things real. 

Nike SB Dunk x Air Force 1 "White Supreme"

Take a close look at that cement print, the mix of the two shoe styles, and all that. Ready? Here's why you need to savor the moment: There are only six of these pairs in the world, and one of them is sitting at BigBoy Cheng's place.

Air Jordan 1 "What The" Doernbecher

These extra colorful pairs aren't just nice to look at. The designs take from those made by young patients over at the OHSU Doernbecher Children's hospital; Only 17 pairs were auctioned off. 

Concepts x Nike Dunk SB Low "Yellow Lobsters"

Only about 34 of the aptly named Yellow Lobster kicks were made—apt because the chances of actually seeing a yellow lobster out in the wild are one in 30 million. As BigBoy Cheng notes, he could've bought two pairs at just U.S. $4,500 when he had the chance. Now one pair of these crustacean-esque kicks cost U.S. $35,000.

Scarr's Pizza X Nike Air Force 1

You can feel the love for New York City in this pair, specifically, for the pizza. Made with music producer DJ Clark Kent and the classic Big Apple pizza joint Scarr's, this understated pair charms with its old-school vibe. Spot the delivery number subtly emblazoned on the upper.

Off-White x Bapesta

The late Virgil Abloh left many a mark on the world, least of all in these cool pairs that brought together two big brands. Only around 40 of these crocodile skin kicks were made, and BigBoy Cheng has one. 

Nike Air Jordan 4 "Manila"

It only makes sense that Pinoy collector BigBoy Cheng should have a pair of these Manila kicks on his shelves. They made a whole lot of buzz thanks to their price tag when it dropped, singing to the sweet tune of P432,000, but as the collector says, "It's for Manila. It's history."

Hypefather: The BigBoy Cheng Collections (Summit Books, 2022) is available on Lazada and Shopee for P1,699.