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Trill O.G. - Port Arthur's own Bun B played a pivotal role in the Houston rap scene, starting out as one-half of UGK and then taking his celebrity global. While he ushered in the Chopped N' Screwed movement (thanks to DJ Screw), Bun also changed the sound of the universal rap game completely. Oh, and he's also an established college professor who happens to love sneakers. Check out what Bun rocks in the studio and on campus.

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Pro Wings - HEY HEY HEY, don't go clutching your laces at the Pro Wings. They might be the Payless favorite, but Bun remembers these proudly as the ultimate "started from the bottom, now we're here" sneaker tale. You know you had that one pair of shoes as a kid. OK, maybe two pair. Fine, three.

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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low - An obvious classic choice from a classic artist. The thin fabric of the Chuck is probably the best bet when roaming around Houston because those streets can get hotter than the temper of an Internet troll at times. So yeah, smart pick, Captain Trill.

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Air Jordan XI - Because everything in Houston is candy painted. Even the kicks.

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Nike Cortez - Oh, you thought the Cortez joints were just a West Coast thing? Surely you jest. Professor Bun just dropped some knowledge on us all and spread the message that H-Town rocked them heavily too.

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Air Jordan VII (Bordeaux) - Such a unique color-way, but then again Bun B took some chances in life. This was one of them, and the payoff was rewarding, because now everybody stans for the Bordeaux's. They stan for Bun B too though.