1st lady of Team 909-Ella Esco speaks to FSF

So this is the LEGENDARY Ella Esco (1st LADY of Team 909). You may have seen Ella or at least her feet in Sole Collector magazine or as 1 of the most viewed members on SneakerPlay. I first "met" Ella as the SneakerPlay Secret Santa coordinator last year and somehow I ended up being her secret Santa. Anyway she's got some crazy AM95s and a tattoo to match....Ladies & Gents , Ms. Ella Esco!
1)name & location

Angela Marie AKA ellaesco of Lost Wages, NV-First Lady of Team 9o9

2)occupation

Sneaker Socialite, Ebay addict on the side

3)fave sneaker brand/style

AirMax....the 95s & 96's reign supreme, but i love all air maxes, God Bless Nike Running!

4)how long u been in2 sneakers?

I'd say since i was a lil girl, but i never quite got what i wanted till i was older and out on my own.

5)fave sneaker memory

My fondest memory was the day i got my size 6 black supreme lows or my Methamphibians (Thanks Pete!)...and i rock them into the ground. Any and every sneaker party you would see me in either pair just not carin who stepped on 'em, cause chances are no one had 'em and i was havin a good ass time! They're my defaults or my beaters, if you will.

6)women vs. men kicks

I've always said there is segregation in anything you do, but if you love it you will truely find a way to rep yourself and not focus on what you can and can't have based on size...Colorways that are good are few and far between as of lately. And i must contradict myself and say Kids Denim Hulks > Mens SB Denims. I got 5 pairs left. Naaa naaa naaa naaaa naaaaa!!!!!

7)1st pr of sneaker U paid/worked for

1st pair I REMEMBER workin for was the Jordan XVI white/red lows, but i felt much more confident the day my '94 black/red I's (Retro, obviously) were given to me in NYC from my ex. Greatest birthday suprise ever, even over the rest of the trip in the City.

8)feelings on FAKES

i just vomited in my mouth a little, and im NOT hungover.

9)fave sneaker spot

Always---UNDFTD!!! I don't like to name drop, but when it's for good publicity it's cool. Shouts out to Eddie he's a sweetheart, Alex for ALWAYS showin me love, Fred & Matt and of course the homie, Chris (and the union crew too, i love ya'll too!)...No group of people have ever treated me with more love & respect as a sneakerhead and person in general. And it's always nice to have friends that will just have coffee with you if you're just stoppin through.

10)boutique? Mall? Online? Ebay?

hmmmmmm ebay, first name that comes to mind is PONDON, she has always been way chill even from Japan and with our language differences. and of course ShutDownTheGame! most legit guy out there who reps me whenever i have a chance to buy anything. i love South Coast Plaza in Cali and Pioneer Square in Portland. There's soooo many boutiques so i'll stay local and say:Thoroughbredz, Fruition, Epic, New Standard, Laced and UNDFTD LV -and coming soon Stussy LV!!!! A dope boutique that's comin up; they have art, toys and gear and kicks...good people too is Campground (i think that's the name) in Portland, OR. Used to be called "Just Be." i really havent shopped online in a while, except for maybe Karmaloop- Kazbah Section. oh wait and MIAMI cats! Check out Hi-top Boutique!!!

11)fave clothing brand

HiCalorie, ek5obition, Supreme, Stussy, 9grand and Jeepney

12)shout outs & anything else

First, my Fam-Team9o9. Whom which i couldn't have come along this far without and i will do just about anything to protect our cause. Fixinsdotcom crew!, Riott.com , Pete of sneakerpimps, Greyone and Soul Assasins, Kendo, Blends, Conveyor, Proper, Willys Workshop, Sportie LA, Huf, DQM, ALife, Clientele, Nom De Guerre, Packers, (etc) and Adam-DJ AM...Yea, like 6 years later i still have a pseudo crush on him. oh yea and the best Photog out of Vegas-NEEK!!! check out wheresneek.com, a photo diary of the youngest and illest kid to date and comeourway.com