Converse
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I really dislike that ripple sole on everything
i know dude, its ridiculous. its unfortunate that it seems to be making waves across the fashion industry right now. hope it dies out soon. to each his own, but I think its nonsense.
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ripple sole has a deep history, Inventory did a nice little write up about them an issue or so back. with that said i have to admit them (ripple soles) are growing on me & i will be taking the plunge sooner or later . . .
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I know they have history, I just think its funny that all of the sudden its fashionable. Its kinda like someone getting a full on smokejumper boot out of fire leather and the silicone vibram 100 and wearing them for upscale coffee and to post pics online of them wearing them. I guess the purpose they were intended to serve is too far from the purpose they are now being used for is my beef. Whatever, Im just a hater at heart, Ill probably own a pair of shoes with the ripple sole by the end of the week haha.
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i sort of agree with part of your take SpaceGnome. here is where i don't agree, if all items made where only used for the purpose they were for then we would miss out on alot of great kit. is it a bit ridiculous? yeah it is, but i'm a guy that grew up in NY in the late 80s & early 90s we almost all wore Polo & North Face clothing & Timberland boots & Jordan sneakers.
we used none of those items for their intended purpose & had a damn good time doing it. tbh chuck taylors were made for playing basketball & everyone from burn outs, to skaters, to old dudes, to little kids wear & enjoy them.
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You make a good point Monday. Im just hating on it for the sake that I think it looks kind of ridiculous. I think the whole idea of trends in fashion in general is ridiculous, and because Im a hater, when I see trends sweep across the industry , I laugh. The christy sole is one thing, and I have grown to love that sole. This ripple sole just looks terrible in my opinion and its a bit too extreme for me to think my feelings will settle down, but who knows. I saw Viberg start using this sole, and t seems like certain brands are following suit rapidly.
When I say I think fashion is ridiculous, I mean anything thats not classic. I like Iron Heart because its pretty basic, and its benefits lay in its design and quality, not for rocking the fashion industry boat. Im a bit of a traditionalist, so anything outside of my tunnel vision gets hated on, LOL. I dont mean to offend anyone, if you all like this sole, have at it and have my blessing to enjoy
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think alot of the people agree with you SpaceGnome & just cause you don't like something it doesn't make you a hater. i just like to give a different perspective from the main-stream-forum folks to rock the boat.
**otherwise it gets boring for me
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forgot what the hell they are just know they were from Spring/Summer 2012 First String. . . will edit with name if i ever figure it out.
just putting images as i been too chatty with out any substance as of late.
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cold weather joints.
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for anyone interested i just picked up a pair of the Converse CTAS Pro skate shoe. It's basically a normal chuck taylor made with tougher canvas, a gum sole, and has a removable nike lunarlon insole. These things are AMAZING. Incredibly comfortable and for anyone who skates and digs classic looking footwear it's a no brainer.
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coming soon! they are seriously the most comfortable skate shoe i've ever worn.
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year of the snake lows
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my babies when new:
& what they kind of look like now:
of the mind that pretty much everything earns a patina with use
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red 1970 chuck lo
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Speaking of trendy soles…
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Just got these. Not sure if they are the upscale "Premium" line but they sure do have all the specs of one. WAY more comfortable insole for one.
I'll buy pretty much anything in a military colorway right now.
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Good get.
