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Originally Posted by twin fed
Wow I never thought a post about a free pair of Vans could get so out of hand, lol.
Listen... I have been wearing Vans since the 80's and throughout the 90's WHEN I SKATED daily. Now I am in my 40's and don't really have the time to skate or feel like killing myself. But I still basically dress the same (albeit more with the current style) and still wear Vans till they fall off my feet. Just like I still snowboard, but don't throw myself off 20ft kickers anymore in fear of getting hurt when shit goes wrong. I liked Green Day before Dookie and Sublime when Stand By Your Van came out. And I still listen to that stuff plus The Beastie Boys (since '85), Bad Religion, The Decendents, The Bouncing Souls, ect. Yeah I own a house and drive a BMW, but does that make me a poser, FUCK NO! I know how I grew up and where I came from. I hang out with some kids in their mid 20's and they listen to all that stuff I listened to when I was their age recognize how awesome I am that I am still basically the same person.
Shoe's do not define a person.
MY $.02
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I realize I'm supposed to be the odd man out here, but I agree with everything you're stating here. Basically the exact same life. Former skater/tattoo artist. House is paid for, I drive a Lexus and have a cushy ass office job etc. and still dress the same. Hell, I've got a pair doc martens on right now. Wasn't calling you a poser at all, referring to those who 10 years ago wouldn't have been caught dead in a pair of vans due to being afraid of being associated with people like us; but now wear them because it's the cool shoe to wear. That was my point, I simply did not explain myself properly. The gift and the shoes are bad ass.