the Stan Smiths on the other hand, rock -- so old skool. I have owned several pairs in the course of my sad, brand-obsessed life. posted by matteo at 10:10 AM on June 24, 2005
Wow. They really like sneakers.
I pretty much just buy shoes when the old ones are worn out. posted by cortex at 10:11 AM on June 24, 2005
My favorites are still the Jack Purcells... I still have a few pairs today... it's like walking around barefoot (but in a good way) posted by psmealey at 10:15 AM on June 24, 2005
I can see where they are coming from, myself having the tennis shoe fetish. I love sneakers/tennis/basketball shoes. Maybe it came from being an ex-jock, but I couldn't help myself. I used to buy 4 -5 pair a year at 100 - 150 each, if I needed them or not. I've managed to break myself of that habit (Maybe 1 pair a year now), but I still have to watch myself when something new catches my eye. I love the old school shoes, early 80's Nike Air Force Ones and the 70's Addidas Superstars being paticular favorites.
In a related note, ESPN.com is runnning their Ultimate Sneaker Bracket, where you can vote on your all time favorite athletic shoes. posted by bawanaal at 10:36 AM on June 24, 2005
Nike sucks. They may be good for sports but their spin on urban style is like Pontiac's version of a sports car. Almost all their styles lack any sort of personality. Having said that, the Amsterdam nikes featured in the above link are a solid counter example. posted by nervousfritz at 10:59 AM on June 24, 2005
I'm not really a shoe person besides running. Colorful Old Navy flip flops, or thongs, as some people say, for $3.50. Now that's sweet. posted by Jimmypops at 4:49 PM on June 24, 2005
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the Stan Smiths on the other hand, rock -- so old skool. I have owned several pairs in the course of my sad, brand-obsessed life.
posted by matteo at 10:10 AM on June 24, 2005