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    • madmondayM
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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.

      head high, middle finger higher

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      • SpaceGnomeS
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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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        • madmondayM
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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  😶

          head high, middle finger higher

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          • madmondayM
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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.

            head high, middle finger higher

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            • madmondayM
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              cold weather joints.

              head high, middle finger higher

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              • Finn666F
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                what are the socks?…

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                • riffblaster generalR
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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.

                  PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                  • tmgT
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                    ^ think I'm gonna need a pair of those 🙂

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                    • Finn666F
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                      ^^ where the pics at YO?…

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                      • riffblaster generalR
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                        coming soon!  they are seriously the most comfortable skate shoe i've ever worn.

                        PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                        • madmondayM
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                          year of the snake lows

                          head high, middle finger higher

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                          • madmondayM
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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

                            head high, middle finger higher

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                            • madmondayM
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                              red 1970 chuck lo

                              head high, middle finger higher

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                              • natehateN
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                                paging nate, still waiting the pics of those skate chucks

                                don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                                • D
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                                  Speaking of trendy soles…

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                                  • urbanwoodsmanU
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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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                                    • mclaincauseyM
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                                      Good get.

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                      • D
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                                        My deadstock vintage pair made in USA. Probably around 30 years old, very comfy. Love wearing em.

                                        Cheers,
                                        David

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                                        • Down under guyD
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                                          That is a cool pair of Con's Davito ^^^

                                          Peace

                                          Have a safe 2021 IH Peeps.

                                          Peace

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                                          • madmondayM
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                                            davito you really get it in on every trip. i will now call you topshelf-davito.

                                            my current just to get an image in here:

                                            hideouts from 2012 or 2011 i forget

                                            head high, middle finger higher

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