Community Collections goes Mile High this week with a sneaker enthusiast from Denver. Josh Rivas likes his Jordans, but keeps a little bit of everything in the stash. Started on Air Force 1s and broadening to an array of brands and models, his boxes are stacked to the ceiling with must-haves and rare SKUs.

Surf through the pages to check out Josh’s collection and some of his personal picks, including his Oldest Pair. Drop a line in the comment box with your feedback, and keep Nice Kicks bookmarked for everything sneakers.

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Name: Josh Rivas
City: Denver, CO
Instagram: @Moneymitch5280
Started: 2003

Collection Summary

“I’ve been collecting sneakers for about 10 years. What really got me addicted was in high school when my cousins from Cali, Hacienda Heights area at the time, took me to a Dunk Xchange. I had never seen anything like it, and after that it was a wrap. I copped five pairs that day: three pair of Air Force 1s and two retro 10s. To this day, I still have these super limited “Mr. Cartoons” Laser Air Forces with a map of LA on them. I have always just copped what I like, whether it be a pair of Jordans or a pair of SBs. If they look nice, I’m going to rock it. I like to keep a variety.”

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tony Wroten is evidently gunning for the Kicks On Court crown this season. He has already commanded attention by being one of the first players this season to don a custom on the hardwood in the form of his Mache-designed Air Jordan 12. Yet, his latest wear might raise even more eyebrows.

In last night’s win against Chicago, the second-year guard took to the court in the Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varsity Red/Black. Not at all to be confused with last year’s “Metallic Red” Foamposite One – a shoe often seen on court – this Pro originally released in 2002 and features a black swoosh on the side to match its black bottom. Over the years, only a few Foamposite Pros have graced the court – namely the Gem Green, Pearl and Electric Green – but Tony Wroten’s wear of the Varsity Red pair is a welcomed first.

View these kicks on court, plus Lance Stephenson’s high school PE, Monta’s magic and Kyrie’s Hyperdunks, below.

Tony Wroten (left) wearing the Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varsity Red/Black

Tony Wroten attacking the rim in the Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varsity Red/Black

Thaddeus Young wearing the Nike Air Penny V “Memphis,” Derrick Rose in the adidas D Rose 4 and Tony Wroten (rear) sporting the Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varsity Red/Black

Kirk Hinrich contesting a shot in the Nike Hyperdunk 2012 Low and Tony Wroten (rear) in the Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varsity Red/Black

Tony Wroten’s Instagram update before the game

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A slew of sought after sneakers take over this week’s The Good, the Bad & the Ugly, from a popular KD VI teaser to a coveted kick confirmed to not be releasing. Check out the stories that made the categories this time around below, and give us your GBU picks for the past week in the comment section.

The Good – Long Overdue Laneys

Good? How about great. The Air Jordan 5 “Laney” finally returned to shelves this weekend, and we couldn’t be happier to see them back in stores and on feet.

On-Foot Look: Air Jordan 5 “Laney”

On Friday night, Reebok celebrated the launch of the Q96 and Pumpspective Omni at Barclays Center during the Nets vs. Heat game. Allen Iverson, Sway and Fabolous were in attendance to celebrate Reebok Basketball’s new heritage-inspired performance basketball shoes, and you can check out pics from the special launch event below. The Reebok Pumpspective Omni is available now at reebok.com, and you can get the Q96 at shopnicekicks.com now for $115.

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Take a look back at the week’s most popular sneaker stories in Sunday Survey. The past seven days were dominated by kicks on court and Laney love, but that doesn’t mean that eye-catching customs and unexpected kick previews didn’t make and impact. Scroll through the pages below for a fast track to this past week’s most notable news stories.

See the full story: Air Jordan 11 “Two Rings” Ray Allen PE Another Look