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Please speak on this. What is your thought of a 20-21 old college student who owns 49 pairs of tennis shoes? Is this normal? Inner-city thing? Race thing? Youth thing?
http://www.wdsu.com/r/28974912/detail.html (http://www.wdsu.com/r/28974912/detail.html)
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Please speak on this. What is your thought of a 20-21 old college student who owns 49 pairs of tennis shoes? Is this normal? Inner-city thing? Race thing? Youth thing?
http://www.wdsu.com/r/28974912/detail.html (http://www.wdsu.com/r/28974912/detail.html)
You've never heard of sneakerphiles? Check out Sole magazine, you'll see tons of people of diff races, people who collect sneakers...and have a shitload more than 49 pairs. Many are of diff colorways and rare finds. Sneakerphile just released their catalog of all of the Nike Series shoes that have been released...
Shoe Collecting...It's serious business.
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white kid?
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You've never heard of sneakerphiles? Check out Sole magazine, you'll see tons of people of diff races, people who collect sneakers...and have a shitload more than 49 pairs. Many are of diff colorways and rare finds. Sneakerphile just released their catalog of all of the Nike Series shoes that have been released...
Shoe Collecting...It's serious business.
Parker, I need your help immediately. What is the Adidas (originals) version of Puma California? I'm going to the adidas store tomorrow morning, but I need to find out. I can't find it anywhere. I know they had an identical shoe, minus the puma stripe obviously.
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It's about the gayest shit around...further evidence of the continued emasculation of America.
In general, a real man is going to have:
work boots (1)
hiking boots (1)
athletic shoes (2-3 max)
dress shoes (2-3)
casual (1-2)
That's 10 pairs of shoes, tops, with a small allowance made for specialized professions or recreation.
I grew up in the 'hood where nyggas would actually brag about how many pairs of sneakers they were able to acquire, thanks in large part to the fact that other people were working to provide them with food stamps.
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I suppose a man is allowed to collect whatever his heart desires. Tennis shoes just seem odd to me. I rock a nice pair of dress and casual shoes just like the next guy but for a college kid to own 49 pairs of tennis shoes seems a bit excessive. We're not talking about total pairs of shoes he has - just tennis shoes. The authorities did not collect dress shoes - tennis shoes only. Anyhow, dude was arrested earlier this morning and his team opens up against another top 5 team next weekend.
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You've never heard of sneakerphiles? Check out Sole magazine, you'll see tons of people of diff races, people who collect sneakers...and have a shitload more than 49 pairs. Many are of diff colorways and rare finds. Sneakerphile just released their catalog of all of the Nike Series shoes that have been released...
Shoe Collecting...It's serious business.
Yup. I've got a buddy who collects 'em. He also collects the die-cast shit from the Pixar Cars' movies. He's a physician. ::) ;D
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Yup. I've got a buddy who collects 'em. He also collects the die-cast shit from the Pixar Cars' movies. He's a physician. ::) ;D
"Collecting" them is one thing but my guess is that he actively wore these shoes. Like 50 years form now, they won't be sitting on a mantle somewhere or locked in a safe.
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Parker, I need your help immediately. What is the Adidas (originals) version of Puma California? I'm going to the adidas store tomorrow morning, but I need to find out. I can't find it anywhere. I know they had an identical shoe, minus the puma stripe obviously.
Actually my forte is weird ass Nike sneakers like Nike Air Rifts, but I have been searching since you asked, it's got my curiousity up, as I do remember what you are talking aboutI suppose a man is allowed to collect whatever his heart desires. Tennis shoes just seem odd to me. I rock a nice pair of dress and casual shoes just like the next guy but for a college kid to own 49 pairs of tennis shoes seems a bit excessive. We're not talking about total pairs of shoes he has - just tennis shoes. The authorities did not collect dress shoes - tennis shoes only. Anyhow, dude was arrested earlier this morning and his team opens up against another top 5 team next weekend.
Dude was the QB for LSU right? Could be um, some "perks"? I had about 12 pairs of sneakers, and gave 4 pair away, as I haven't worn them in like yrs...most are in new condition, and have been a few times...
As i said I like the weird, aka "conversation piece" Nikes, and Reebok. Air Rifts, Reebok DMXs, Air Max 95s, Reebok Pumps, Adidas Sambas.
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I suppose a man is allowed to collect whatever his heart desires. Tennis shoes just seem odd to me. I rock a nice pair of dress and casual shoes just like the next guy but for a college kid to own 49 pairs of tennis shoes seems a bit excessive. We're not talking about total pairs of shoes he has - just tennis shoes. The authorities did not collect dress shoes - tennis shoes only. Anyhow, dude was arrested earlier this morning and his team opens up against another top 5 team next weekend.
because he had no dress shoes. come on man, get with the program.
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Actually my forte is weird ass Nike sneakers like Nike Air Rifts, but I have been searching since you asked, it's got my curiousity up, as I do remember what you are talking about
my nike tail winds just ripped accross the top, and i would love to replace them with 92 pegasus', but the rain/snow's coming, and i need a pair that'll last me through the winter. i was thinking about the samba millenium's as my backup. the old school leather nike's are just a little too "vato loco" for me, but i'll look again to see if there's something that catches my eye.
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Yup. I've got a buddy who collects 'em. He also collects the die-cast shit from the Pixar Cars' movies. He's a physician. ::) ;D
I have about 25 1/18 scale exotic cars, highly detailed...I used to get them from exoticar.com. They sold everything from carbonfiber cars to F1 gear....
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my nike tail winds just ripped accross the top, and i would love to replace them with 92 pegasus', but the rain/snow's coming, and i need a pair that'll last me through the winter. i was thinking about the samba millenium's as my backup. the old school leather nike's are just a little too "vato loco" for me, but i'll look again to see if there's something that catches my eye.
I had a pair of Nike tailwinds and 92 Pegasus...I also had a pair of Diadora....Samba Milleniums are a good choice...I always wanted to get the Samba Hemps
my standards are some Nike Tuned Air and some Nike Shox...My Nike Free 5.0s tore at the heel, they are really fragile with thin material, but are comfortable. I really want another pair of Nike Air Prestos (dark blue, Carolina blue colorway).
BTW, you do remember I stated that I used to work at Footlocker in college?
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I have a friend who has an original pair of the Air Jordan's, in box, never worn...he bought and kept them all these years.
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I have a friend who has an original pair of the Air Jordan's, in box, never worn...he bought and kept them all these years.
Is that a collector's item, or rare?
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I had a pair of Nike tailwinds and 92 Pegasus...I also had a pair of Diadora....Samba Milleniums are a good choice...I always wanted to get the Samba Hemps
my standards are some Nike Tuned Air and some Nike Shox...My Nike Free 5.0s tore at the heel, they are really fragile with thin material, but are comfortable. I really want another pair of Nike Air Prestos (dark blue, Carolina blue colorway).
BTW, you do remember I stated that I used to work at Footlocker in college?
ha ha Diadora. Are you a chain smoking Italian? My wife has a pair of shox, and they held up nicely, but i just don't know how i feel about that whole spring look.
I had a pair of the ACG version of the Tuned Air, forget what they were called, they were ugly as sin, but i got them for 30 bucks because they were some horrible puke green color.
I wear Vibrams when i run, so the most i'd go with Frees would be 3.0. I can't see those holding up too well at work, so if i bought them, it'd be for running exclusively.
I may come off as some "urban youth", but when i was younger, i'd go through maybe one pair of shoes a year because i wasn't the wealthiest guy on the block. So the last few years i've been playing catch up and wearing shoes that i missed out on during my youth, such as the tail winds and eventually pegasus' 92 (i saw a guy wearing a new pair of 93's the other day, i love those too).
So, i'm definitely a bitch in that regard, as i like a nice pair of shoes. couldn't give less of a shit about dress shoes, but sneakers always get me.
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Is that a collector's item, or rare?
both.
go for $1000 or more:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OG-Original-Air-Jordan-1-White-Black-Red-9-NEW-DS-1985-/110722290191?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item19c790120f
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How do keep a black guy from cashing his welfare check?
Hide it in his work boots
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both.
go for $1000 or more:
Cripes. Learn something new, every day.
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Is that a collector's item, or rare?
yes, but the colorway is ugly...it's the nostalgia of the MJ era...ha ha Diadora. Are you a chain smoking Italian? My wife has a pair of shox, and they held up nicely, but i just don't know how i feel about that whole spring look.
I had a pair of the ACG version of the Tuned Air, forget what they were called, they were ugly as sin, but i got them for 30 bucks because they were some horrible puke green color.
I wear Vibrams when i run, so the most i'd go with Frees would be 3.0. I can't see those holding up too well at work, so if i bought them, it'd be for running exclusively.
I may come off as some "urban youth", but when i was younger, i'd go through maybe one pair of shoes a year because i wasn't the wealthiest guy on the block. So the last few years i've been playing catch up and wearing shoes that i missed out on during my youth, such as the tail winds and eventually pegasus' 92 (i saw a guy wearing a new pair of 93's the other day, i love those too).
So, i'm definitely a bitch in that regard, as i like a nice pair of shoes. couldn't give less of a shit about dress shoes, but sneakers always get me.
Funny thing is, I've never owned a pair of Jordans, when I was in HS, all the ones that came out were too expensive, and I couldn't see spending that much cash on a pair of shoes (well, my parents couldn't and didn't approve). And Because everybody later on would eventually get them, I still can't justify paying 150-200 for a pair of sneakers that will wear out---or that i will look at. Therefore, all sneakers are gotten on sale or on ebay.
At footlocker, whatever shoes that I want, I would hide my size in back stock room (still within the shoes Series) and when they went on the lowest sale, i would buy them with my discount.
Most people would get shoes and not really try them on. Every new interesting shoe that came out, I tried them on prior to putting them on display, plus I new on the specs.
Diadoras, man them and Filas
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How do keep a black guy from cashing his welfare check?
Hide it in his work boots
Around here, it's where do you hide an (Native) Indian's paycheck?
/told to me by an ojibwe. he had 00's of them.
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yes, but the colorway is ugly...it's the nostalgia of the MJ era...Funny thing is, I've never owned a pair of Jordans, when I was in HS, all the ones that came out were too expensive, and I couldn't see spending that much cash on a pair of shoes (well, my parents couldn't and didn't approve). And Because everybody later on would eventually get them, I still can't justify paying 150-200 for a pair of sneakers that will wear out---or that i will look at. Therefore, all sneakers are gotten on sale or on ebay.
At footlocker, whatever shoes that I want, I would hide my size in back stock room (still within the shoes Series) and when they went on the lowest sale, i would buy them with my discount.
Most people would get shoes and not really try them on. Every new interesting shoe that came out, I tried them on prior to putting them on display, plus I new on the specs.
Diadoras, man them and Filas
I had a pair of Grant Hill Filas. Up to that point they were the most expensive shoes i ever had; i think i paid $40 for them because they were half off (one of those sales where it was the last size left or whatever).
eventually i got a pair of Jordans; i got the patent leather ones (i think it was either the summer of 96 or 97), mid tops. i was so happy; they weren't comfortable at all, but they were jordans.
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I had a pair of Grant Hill Filas. Up to that point they were the most expensive shoes i ever had; i think i paid $40 for them because they were half off (one of those sales where it was the last size left or whatever).
eventually i got a pair of Jordans; i got the patent leather ones (i think it was either the summer of 96 or 97), mid tops. i was so happy; they weren't comfortable at all, but they were jordans.
Grant Hill had a pair of Nikes that he wore his senior yr at Duke, they had a strap that went up his calf, and a see thru air cushion---you could see it thru the underside of the heel, and it faded back to the bottom of the heel. I forgot the name of that shoe, but that has been my Holy Grail of shoes, as is the Ostrich Leather Nike Air Rifts with ankle strap. And the first Nike Air Rifts, which were lace ups. Nike Air Hurache running shoes as well, Reebok Insta-Pump Jackie Chan Colorway running shoes.
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Yes, he was supposed to be the starter at QB this year for LSU.
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Damn you Manbearpig, now you got me feening for these now
(http://www.hogsite.com/upfile/20100325/20103258331635585.jpg)
(http://www.loveonlineshop.com/upfile/20100805/Kungfu%20onlineshopping%20Wholesale%20Promotion%20Cheap--Nike%20Shox%20R5%20Jackie%20chan%20Shoes%20On%20Sale%20Newest%20Style%20high%20quality%20low%20price000028121.jpg)
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I can stand tennis shoes that have heels like those above. I like my shoes to be minimal and light. Not clunky like those fuckers above
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I can stand tennis shoes that have heels like those above. I like my shoes to be minimal and light. Not clunky like those fuckers above
I do tend to agree...Although I like the sleek profile
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I do tend to agree...Although I like the sleek profile
I like the look of the front half but those heels would be a deal-breaker
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no laces is a deal breaker for me.
nike always has and always will be my brand of choice, but adidas is making a very strong push with this "originals" crap.
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I like the look of the front half but those heels would be a deal-breaker
Then these might do it..Kohl's had these for a while, the Nike Series 6F, although the heel fitment may rub .
(http://www.shoestation.com/assets/product_images/PAMPIAFEGDECFKIA.jpg)
(http://jockmyfresh.com/product_images/p/012/NIKE091610_141638.main__59232_zoom.jpg)
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no laces is a deal breaker for me.
nike always has and always will be my brand of choice, but adidas is making a very strong push with this "originals" crap.
Check those---they have laces, they are hidden under the wrap...that was the way my Tuned Airs look like
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Check those---they have laces, they are hidden under the wrap...that was the way my Tuned Airs look like
hmm, those are pretty tempting. kinda like the diesel racing shoes that were hot a couple years ago, minus the Eurotrash.
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hmm, those are pretty tempting. kinda like the diesel racing shoes that were hot a couple years ago, minus the Eurotrash.
I have a pair of Nikes from Kohl's that have a zip up cover over the laces---the whole top of the shoes is made up of a waterproof material...i used to run in the rain with them (WTF would I run in the rain, I still don't have an answer.)
The tuned Air ones, I have were featured in a commercial where the guy was doing pull ups....I haven't seen anybody with them, they are from 2003.
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I can stand tennis shoes that have heels like those above. I like my shoes to be minimal and light. Not clunky like those fuckers above
Try the Asics Tigers, tons of color combos, decently priced, and they're light and thin. They're slowly becoming my favorite sneaker model.
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Parker, I need your help immediately. What is the Adidas (originals) version of Puma California? I'm going to the adidas store tomorrow morning, but I need to find out. I can't find it anywhere. I know they had an identical shoe, minus the puma stripe obviously.
Puma Roma's
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Puma Roma's
They almost resemble the Adidas Shelltoes.
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Yes, he was supposed to be the starter at QB this year for LSU.
The way that kid has played at times the last few years for LSU, it might be a good thing they sat him down.
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Puma Roma's
so the adidas version of puma's are pumas? oh brother, typical getbig.
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The way that kid has played at times the last few years for LSU, it might be a good thing they sat him down.
Agreed. Maybe the coaches planned the whole thing ???
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Jefferson kicked a Marine in the head and he is a leader, yeah, sure he is. ::) ::) Another stupid ass SEC player with no fucking brain. That is all........It was also four against two.....Well, least them SEC boys know to play as a team.....
Religion of peace..........
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so the adidas version of puma's are pumas? oh brother, typical getbig.
One could argue that since they were started by brothers who eventually had bad blood between them, they are one in the same...I didn't know that adidas owned Reebok...
Remember BKs---British Knights, or the Fila hightops with the strap...
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Remember BKs---British Knights, or the Fila hightops with the strap...
I remember when Ellesse was the big brand in the early 90's.
(http://www.kitmeout.com/fashion/ellesse.gif).
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I remember when Ellesse was the big brand in the early 90's.
(http://www.kitmeout.com/fashion/ellesse.gif).
That and Lottos. And the all white K-Swiss with the "D Ring technology"
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Remember Troop?
(http://image.sportsmansguide.com/dimage/170844_ts.JPG?cell=300,300&cvt=jpeg)
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When you guys play QB for a Division 1 school that is ranked in the top 5, your shoes are free. Nike can't pay them money like they do with Vick but they can give them all the new shoes to wear, markerting.
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When you guys play QB for a Division 1 school that is ranked in the top 5, your shoes are free. Nike can't pay them money like they do with Vick but they can give them all the new shoes to wear, markerting.
I will get to this when i have more time, but you are wrong!
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Guy I worked with had over 85 pairs of athletic shoes..
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Were there any Converse All Stars or Clydes in there? If so, he might be able to redeem himself. If not, Bay can stick a dick in him, because he's obviously queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer.
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Guy I worked with had over 85 pairs of athletic shoes..
You worked? ???
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Yes, he was supposed to be the starter at QB this year for LSU.
LSU will lose 3 games, maby 4.
I'm picking MSU to get em in Starkvegas.
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I will get to this when i have more time, but you are wrong!
Ok. I have a friend of mine who played some pro basketball and played at Tulane. He started getting free shoes from Nike when he was in high school. He is now 46 and they are still sending him free shoes and when everyone sees him wear them to the games, they want them too, so they go buy them. I wish they would send me mine for free, but I am not a 6'6 brother.
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Ok. I have a friend of mine who played some pro basketball and played at Tulane. He started getting free shoes from Nike when he was in high school. He is now 46 and they are still sending him free shoes and when everyone sees him wear them to the games, they want them too, so they go buy them. I wish they would send me mine for free, but I am not a 6'6 brother.
K, well, i went to Michigan and receiving anything from Nike, Adidas outside of cleats, basketball, baseball, lacrosse equipment is the universities and generally get auctioned off for Charities such as Motts - A Hospital for the world's sickest children located in AA. Now, Jordan Jefferson has said that he paid for these shoes.... ::) ::) Sure, i bet. Each and every year players get jersey's, Helmets, cleats, patches on uniforms that are auctioned off to make $$$$ for universities and they will always have a good excuse for the auctioning off of equipment such as.....we need new seats, expansion, new stadium, scholarship's and raises in tuition,..etc.
I am friends with some of the current and former players at Clemson, Michigan, USF, South Carolina,..etc. You cannot take NOTHING!! I repeat....You cannot take anything if you are on the team and look is what is happening at many universities across the nation.
Let's say for example:
A football player will receive: Shorts to practice in, gym bag, shirts, shoes, arm bands, helmet, pads, jersey,..etc. Now, with most universities you have the option to buy the "Helmet" you wore your last season and you do have the option to buy it, but, if you decline, it gets re-tested to see if it is any good and then goes to the next player coming in.
Now, when it comes to shoes, cleats, jersey's they break down, right? Well, most universities have great trainers that either try to re-pair the shoe or just "throw" them away and the player gets a new pair. Well, most universities will have the player sign the shoes, cleats,..etc and they are auctioned off for a good cause.
Look what happened at O$U...what were the players doing? what was Pryor doing? Pretty simple....he was taking pads, cleats, footballs (Big no-no) and signing them for $$$$, Tats, hookers,...etc. which does happen at alot of school's and there is only one way you can stop it and that is to up your compliance office.
I see that you mentioned that he is now 46, i could use Desmond Howard, Charles Woodson, Jon Janse, Brandon Graham as a example because they gets MICHIGAN stuff when they step on campus, watches practice's, speaks,..etc as does all former Wolverines and that will always happen, but no current player may accept extra benefits and that is what Jordan Jefferson is has done.
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I remember when Ellesse was the big brand in the early 90's.
That and Lottos. And the all white K-Swiss with the "D Ring technology"
3 more faggoty labels that Blacks flew to like flies to shit.
It was fucking pathetic to watch.
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Douglas Steele - What is up with the frosh TE leaving Mich? Also, how many pair of kicks do you own?
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Please speak on this. What is your thought of a 20-21 old college student who owns 49 pairs of tennis shoes? Is this normal? Inner-city thing? Race thing? Youth thing?
http://www.wdsu.com/r/28974912/detail.html (http://www.wdsu.com/r/28974912/detail.html)
They get the clothes and sneakers for free from Nike or whoever sponsors the school.
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Douglas Steele - What is up with the frosh TE leaving Mich? Also, how many pair of kicks do you own?
Chris Barnett was pissed that he was not the #1 TE. ::) ::) Did not wanna RS, but that hurt because he was a great player coming with a Torn ACL and expected playing time right away. We have a Lil statement if you leave MICHIGAN...."Those who stay will be Champions" and he felt that he was entitled to playing time. ::) ::) We have had three players leave this season and that hurts our APR, but i only want players that want to be there! I am a lil scared about Denard trying to stay in the pocket because dude is barely 6'00....so, i expect a ton of roll outs.
Brady Hoke - We are MICHIGAN!!
GO BLUE!!
Stay Maized out 24/7
About the shoes ? About 50 or more, but i have always bought mine or got them as a gift.
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I don't think all the shoes they took were his. He had roomates and the police took all the tennis shoes in the apt.
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You've never heard of sneakerphiles? Check out Sole magazine, you'll see tons of people of diff races, people who collect sneakers...and have a shitload more than 49 pairs. Many are of diff colorways and rare finds. Sneakerphile just released their catalog of all of the Nike Series shoes that have been released...
Shoe Collecting...It's serious business.
I read that Jay likes to buy various cool looking sneakers.
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Chris Barnett was pissed that he was not the #1 TE. ::) ::) Did not wanna RS, but that hurt because he was a great player coming with a Torn ACL and expected playing time right away. We have a Lil statement if you leave MICHIGAN...."Those who stay will be Champions" and he felt that he was entitled to playing time. ::) ::) We have had three players leave this season and that hurts our APR, but i only want players that want to be there! I am a lil scared about Denard trying to stay in the pocket because dude is barely 6'00....so, i expect a ton of roll outs.
Brady Hoke - We are MICHIGAN!!
GO BLUE!!
Stay Maized out 24/7
About the shoes ? About 50 or more, but i have always bought mine or got them as a gift.
The season is upon us. I enjoyed watching College Gameday yesterday morning. Just ready for some games!!
God's Sport baby!!
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I had a pair of hakeem olajuwon's spaldings (i think they were like $20), and after i cried all day, my parents traded them in for a pair of non-air huarache high tops.
i also had a pair of patrick ewing's la gears (the non light up version) in black and blue (i think they were for away games).
yeah, nike (air) didn't come into the fold til much later, like when i was 16.
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update:
got a pair of adidas "samoas", by far the most comfortable shoes i've bought in the last 5 years, i shit you not.
(http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/br029/30020_366_45.jpg)
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BTW, whoever wins the SEC will win the national championship. The top 3 schools in the country are from the SEC.
I had a pair of Shawn Kemp's, as well as the old Hakeem Olajuwon reebok-pump knockoffs(forgot the damn brand, was a cheap one though).
As far as collecting goes, I collect old, discontinued unopened sodas. And yes, I have a 6 pack of Crystal Pepsi.
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Shoes, backup shoes, and the old shoes with duct tape that are still perfectly good. All you need.
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BTW, whoever wins the SEC will win the national championship. The top 3 schools in the country are from the SEC.
I had a pair of Shawn Kemp's, as well as the old Hakeem Olajuwon reebok-pump knockoffs(forgot the damn brand, was a cheap one though).
As far as collecting goes, I collect old, discontinued unopened sodas. And yes, I have a 6 pack of Crystal Pepsi.
I have an unopened 1980 UGA National Championship Coca Cola