Lifestyle Style Jason Derulo Owns 1,000 Pairs of Shoes, Reveals He Doesn't Wear Them 'That Many Times' The self-proclaimed "sneaker-head" is launching a footwear line with LVL XIII By Jeff Nelson Jeff Nelson Instagram Twitter Jeff Nelson is the Senior News Editor, Entertainment at PEOPLE. For nearly a decade, he has worked across the brand's entertainment verticals, reporting on breaking news and writing and editing across platforms, as well as securing A-list cover exclusives, including Barry Manilow's coming out and an at-home interview with Madonna. Jeff has appeared as an expert on Good Morning America, Extra, HLN and SiriusXM, as well as at RuPaul's DragCon as a moderator. He studied magazine journalism at Drake University, graduating with a B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication. People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 13, 2016 04:55 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Most know Jason Derulo for his sexy crooning — but he’s also a footwear connoisseur. “I’ve always been a sneaker-head,” the musician, 26, tells People, adding that he has, “like, a thousand [pairs], maybe? I don’t wear shoes that many times. And I just love all kinds of shoes.” Mike Pont/Patrick McMullan via Getty Mike Pont/Patrick McMullan via Getty While Derulo has quite the personal collection of kicks, he’ll soon be giving those away — “anyone who wears a size 10 is gonna be lucky!” he quips — because the “If It Ain’t Love” singer is making a foray into fashion, launching a shoe line with LVL XIII in collaboration with designer Antonio Brown. “I’m gonna be wearing LVL XIII, like, up the wazoo, so all the other brands that I have, I’m not gonna be wearing them anymore, so I’m gonna give them all away,” says Derulo, who is also the new face of the brand. Courtesy LBCVMG Derulo had already been a fan of Brown’s work when they got in touch to join forces on the brand (pronounced “level thirteen”). “I always really wanted to have my own line, be able to utilize all the ideas and knowledge that I’ve garnered over the years. This was a perfect opportunity because I was a fan of what Antonio has done in the past,” says Derulo. “Now we get to take both of our heads and put ’em together and create something I believe will change the face of footwear forever.” RELATED VIDEO: Jason Derulo Serves Up Fashion Dos & Don’ts The shoe collection will launch in July at New York Fashion Week: Men’s, then will be available on lvlxiii.com, ranging from $700 to $900 a pair. Would you spend $700 on a pair of sneakers? Share below.—Jeff Nelson