1 on 1 with Comedian Dan Levy | authentic retro jordans

Dan Levy may not be a member of an XXL Freshmen Class or even the ATF, but the man certainly knows his sneakers. Having had his own Comedy Central Presents special along with shows on College Humor and MTV, Dan boasts quite the comedy resume. Having around 200 pairs ranging from Jordans to Air Maxes he also boasts quite the collection. We recently got a chance to talk kicks with Dan as he tours with Aziz Asnari on the Dangerously Delicious Tour. Dan shares his love for retro Js and Bo Jacksons, his thoughts on re-releases, and what Justin Timberlake was wearing during their infamous run in.
Nice Kicks: How long have you been into sneakers?
Dan Levy: I’ve always liked sneakers. When I was growing up I’d get one pair of shoes per year and that was it. I remember having the Off White/Maroon 6s and thinking, ‘wow these are the best shoes of all time’. Then I became an adult and realized I could buy as many as I want! Doing stand up and getting on MTV made it easier to get hooked up. Sportie LA would offer me stuff to wear on my show, and then it just spiraled from there.
Nice Kicks: When did you start collecting?
Dan Levy: I started collecting shoes probably around 2003. For me it’s always been about nostalgia. I got into it when they started re-releasing the Jordans in the early 2000s. I met this dude Josh at college who was a crazy sneakerhead. I visited him in LA and he had one of those closets, and I was just like, ‘this is ridiculous’ and I need this. He took me to UNDFTD and the rest was history. I bought the Olympic 7s in 2004 and from then it was on.
Nice Kicks: How big is your collection?
Dan Levy: I probably have around 200 pairs of sneakers. Some are complete deadstock; I have a sneaker room. Everything is in boxes: Jordans, Air Maxes, Air Trainers. The Air Trainers I love so I have like four pairs of those. Then in my bedroom I have all of my out of the box stuff- tons of PUMAs and Air Max 95s. Stuff I wear everyday that’s kinda dirty. My Space Jams are the same way now, but I’m ok with it. Shoes get dirty, gotta move on with my life.
Nice Kicks: Do you have a favorite pair?
Dan Levy: The Grapes (Air Jordan 5) are my favorite shoe. My top 3 are the Grapes, the grey and yellow Bo Jackson Trainers, and the Air Jordan 1s. The 1s look good with everything, you can wear them anytime anywhere.