Some Sort of Mecca

I remember about 3 or 4 years ago (I know it's not a long time, but in street wear, it's ages), where I would go to this website and just look at all the things I couldn't have. There are still many, many, MANY things I can't afford on that site, but going through it and seeing what shoes have dropped in price AMAZES me. I was browsing through the Nike Skateboarding section, and was going from highest to lowest, and I saw a pair of Dunk Cali's. If memory serves me right, these were I think second generation, and one of the hottest dunks out. I remember thinking 400 dollars is a lot of money. Four hundred dollars is reasonable nowadays.

What I am getting at is that it's sad to see that such classic, simple design as the Calis are being disrespected by the mark ups of shitties, horribly designed successors. Like the "What the Dunk" dunk, is every expensive, exclusive dunk put out shat out onto one shoe. It's almost like going to a tattoo shop and seeing everything on the wall and putting it on your wall. I'll put it in the same category as Ed Hardy. It's also a shame that the Pee Wee Herman dunk costs 15 dollars more than the Gino Iannucci's. Again, if memory serves me right, the Ginos are 1st edition. They came in the regular Nike box, I think. They are simple, and look like they serve their purpose, to be skated in. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

But I guess with the death of the mark ups, its understandable why things aren't so expensive anymore. I mean unless someone REALLY wants a pair of a specific shoe, I can justify spending about $150 for it. Afterall, two pairs of Air Jordans will run you 300. That's TWO pairs.

I wish I could get to people, anyone who is looking to spend up to a bajillion dollars on a pair of sneakers, to reconsider and possibly by 5 pairs of the underappreciated sneaker in the broom closest of Flight Club. I see a pair of Eire dunks in there that I would like to wear and and tear the shit out of, but I don't think I have good experience with suede shoes, but still. I just want to dog a pair, beat the life out of it, and walk into store with them on. Dead and everything.

I guess I'll just do that to my Tiffany's

Talking about stuff I don't know about

Frogskins

Super

Wayfarers

I honestly know nothing about them other than what looks cool, what is timeless and what is retarded. 

For instance, the Oakley Frogskins and Supers look cool, but because they are a take on the classic Rayban Wayfarer, they will never be timeless. Everyone knows Rayban has set the standard for sunglasses, and that Oakley is more made for sports and frat boys, and that Super, well I don't really know the origin of Supers. But yeah. 

I'm not gonna lie, I used to knock of Super sunglasses for being glorified versions of those polarized lens glasses that "retro" kids wore, but after rocking them for a week, I've grown uesd to them. They don't look fake, they have a nice weight, and although not as distinguishable as the Rayban, they still look cool.

I have yet to wear a pair of Frogskins, but they look appealing, somewhat. I still envision T-Payne when i see them, and that's a good thing, but I'm not too sure. If a free pair were to come my way I'll rock 'em hardbody, but until then I'll stick to the Super sunglasses my brother left in his car, and the Rayban Wayfarers, although the 2nd edition, that my grandfather gave me. 

But in all honesty, I really want a pair of Rayban Clubmasters. I know they are in and all the rage right now, but seeing it would make me feel like a Lost boy if I wore them. Not the Peter Pan lost boy, but the cool mullet, cut off shirt wearing Keifer Sutherland, Lost Boy. 

Random Notes

First and foremost I want to give a shot out to Blink-182. I know they are back together, but nothing will top their first album. I listen to it during my commutes to work, while playing solitaire. It's good concentrating music. 

I will also add that after watching last night's Game 4 NBA final and how Trevor Ariza played, that this man is an idiot. 

It's not even an excuse that you had an idiot running the Knick's system, he brought "enough" talent to produce something. If Ariza is smart he'll take a little less money and stay with the Lakers and grow to be Kobe's Pippen. If he's dumb, and I'm sure he is, he'll take a lot of money and be an expensive role player for a sub-500 team. Stay with purple and gold, Ariza, it suites you.

And with that, I just hope the Nets, soon to be Brooklyn Nets, dump their fat salaries (Vince Carter) and just come from behind and take LeBron. He'll will be the final stomping point on the gentrification of Brooklyn. Plus a starting nucleus of Harris, James, Yi, Boone, and Lopez ain't so bad. 

Days I Don't Carry My Camera

I will try and update with pics from my phone. I realized the quality isn't the greatest but cell phone picture aesthetic is rushed and has a nice awesomeness to it. Especially when it displays a Canadian Tux.

I think Canadian Tuxes are awesome, depending on the person. Jordan, not so much. Neither is the guy I will show. You just need a certain swag for it, the right accessories and shoes. And I also thing the jacket or shirt should have a subtle difference from the pants.

He was sitting in front of me on the bus. so this is what I was able to get. I just think it's hysterical. I wish he had a bolo tie.

Paint Revival

Getting back to the basics.

It's ON

My dad found my Denim Jacket that I got from Urban Outfitters like 5 years ago for 10 bux. I gotta get the sleeves taken up and in. The body fits perfectly, the arms make me feel like Madonna.


FINALLY GOT MYSELF A PAIR! Albeit that they are probably the cheapest Red Wings out there. It was still 100 bux off. I couldn't pass that up.

Jordan Denim Tuxedo Pack

Retail for 300 USD