Welcome back to Footprints. A series where we spotlight interesting people that make memorable things happen. Hear from Royce Paris, a content creator in New York City.

What's your first sneaker memory?

I remember getting my first job at 14 years old. We got our first paycheck 3 weeks into the new job. Our supervisor decided to pay us at lunch time for our first check because it took 3 weeks instead of the regular 2 weeks. What he didn’t know was that the black and purple Nike Shox R4 came out on the same day. So after we got paid during lunch time, me and 4 of my friends went downtown to buy the R4’s and never returned to work. That was the last time we were paid at lunch.

Where’s the favorite place you’ve lived?

Oakland, CA or NYC!!!

Laces or velcro?

Laces.

Are you a morning person or a night owl?

Morning person.

What's the oldest pair of shoes you own?

White and red Jordan 14's

Do you ever share shoes with your friends?

Not the feets.

How many photos/videos are in your iCloud?

18,047

What sneakers look better in pictures than in real life?

MSCHF’s big red boot

If you had to give anyone a pair of shoes, who would it be?

Neil deGrasse Tyson