Favorite Pair of Shoes

[greentalks43]

Ive bought quite a few pairs of shoes, but I always go back to these:

"Patience, both we and our words are overproduced by influence"

[mixedup]

...didn't someone say we're not about labels here??? they look like military boots you can buy at an army surplus for $13 imho.

but what do know!

[Denim R]

what about the clydes anyone i need information.

[mouko]

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...didn't someone say we're not about labels here??? they look like military boots you can buy at an army surplus for $13 imho.

but what do know!

--- Original message by mixedup on Jan 18, 2006 05:55 AM

Are you talking about me? I'm going to assume since I'm the one that posted the boots. I never said I wasn't about labels and I have no shame admitting I enjoy luxury brands (as well as low end). I don't know about you, but I've never seen an army boot like that. Maybe "close", but that's not good enough for me. Carpe diem is an amazing artisan brand. Sure you can get the look maybe with something at a surplus store..but I enjoy luxuries. It's like saying you can take the bus somewhere or walk, but I wouldn't mind pulling up in a ferrari or some shit like that.

Not to get so off topic, but I thought I'd share some info about the brand (for anyone else that might be interested) This is a scan from an article I pitched for Planet Magazine (which I assisted in finding information and shoot with the guys at Atelier men's store in NYC)

fashion

CARPE DIEM

If Maurizio Altieri were a filmmaker instead of a fashion designer he might adopt the tenets of Lars von Trier's early Dogme films. Having launched the ultimate anti-fashion label, Carpe Diem, in Perugia, Italy in 1994, he essentially gave the finger to the fashion industry, and has been doing so ever since, while steadily winning fans amongst fashion's elite. It's a fine line, and a balancing act that Altieri manages with both grace and the irony of a seasoned provocateur. Since the launch of the leather-and-footwear focused Carpe Diem, Altieri has branched out, creating a handful of different lines that, together with Carpe Diem, he calls "Continues Collection". Obviously the fashion elite are not rushing out to buy your standard-issue leather pants. When we describe Carpe Diem as a leather line, we're talking about rare skins that are treated by artisans (some buried in Afghan deserts for six months and then treated with rubber coating), and laser-cut into modern shapes.

Sister line Linea includes softer materials with a slimmer cut; Linea pieces work off a modular 3x3 system: light/medium/heavy-white/grey/black - top/middle/bottom. L'Maltieri is Altieri's knit collection, and the label also offers two bespoke lines - Sartoria and Anatomica. Here's where the Dogme bit comes in - as part of their refulsal to play the fashion game, there are "rules" to selling Continues Colltion: all items in the line must be displayed on meat hooks (so no one forgets the label started as a leather house); no items may go on sale, although Barneys does occasionally break the rules; and the line cannot be shown for editorial exposure, though we occasionally break the rules, too. Seize the day. - Amy Westervelt.

[Tarmac]

[boystory]

anyone know where i can get the vans 'knu skools' shipped to canada?

they were my favorite shoes a long time ago, and my old pair is destroyed/given away...

not so much in these colors...

[shagnscoob]

im sooo down with my new all white jack purcells.

but i got this problem maybe this thread is a good place--> i like the way the white laces look, but not the way the knot looks at the top, theres no where to hide it under the tongue or anything. anyone got a solution to that? i thought maybe cut off the ends but they are like, all nice and metal tipped....

[ultra_V]

thats all he wrote...

Edited by ultra_V on Jan 18, 2006 at 11:29 PM

[youwish]

Jordan 3's or Olympic gold dunk his.

It takes strength to be gentle and kind.

[Mbrand]

Black or White Jack Purcells.

Clarks Desert boots.

Adidas K.A.J

[eutum]

vans slip ons

www.karmaloop.com

use Rep Code: KK5061, and get 20% OFF!!!

[Guest Berget__]

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im sooo down with my new all white jack purcells.

but i got this problem maybe this thread is a good place--> i like the way the white laces look, but not the way the knot looks at the top, theres no where to hide it under the tongue or anything. anyone got a solution to that? i thought maybe cut off the ends but they are like, all nice and metal tipped....

--- Original message by shagnscoob on Jan 18, 2006 11:08 PM

shoelaces are almost always laced from inside and then out. But i always lace the top hole from the outside...that way you can just stuff the lace down your shoe and it wont show.

I aint gotta get money man money get me

[obsessis]

the classic

[notesee]

My favorites overall are probably Jordan III's

The kid with the most knoweldge

Will touch and attain top dollas

[jimmyweave]

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I don't really have a favorite pair of shoes but I REALLY want these puma clydes...

Once I get some extra money they're mine!!

--- Original message by Handlethevibe on Jan 16, 2006 08:42 PM

they are beauties! any one know of any website or stores in the UK i can find these?

thanks in advance for any help

[Cue]

you joking? Size is filled with them at the mo

there were some on hanon too

[jimmyweave]

no joke funnyman

theres none on hanon, but ill have a butchers in size tomorrow cheers for the heads up

[Mbrand]

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I don't really have a favorite pair of shoes but I REALLY want these puma clydes...

Once I get some extra money they're mine!!

--- Original message by Handlethevibe on Jan 16, 2006 08:42 PM

they are beauties! any one know of any website or stores in the UK i can find these?

thanks in advance for any help

--- Original message by jimmyweave on Jan 25, 2006 04:43 AM

Go

http://www.vintagekicks.com

If you're size 9-9.5

[holly go lightly]

and my missy elliotts

[Handlethevibe]

some ebay dude posted a fsr of those purple pumas.

[powerglov]

They've got those Missy Elliott ones at Champs for $29 Canadian if anyone's interested

[dnnsmanace]

n.d.c.

[holly go lightly]

her shoe line is the only female sneaker line that has appealed to me. all the other shoes they make for women are lame. they're good, but not the best. all the more reason to take hikes to japan or london, where women have a better fashion sense!

i bought mine for $15

[cchen]

I've been eyeing these for a while...

[DJ_Flame]

This is what I wear for work. superb craftsmanship.

Getsuga Tenshou

[comaeternal]

Ive bought quite a few pairs of shoes, but I always go back to these:

im thinkin about buying another pair of these right here.

I just got my 3rd pair of adidas superstars in black with white stripes

[MiniW]

that's nothing, check out the super duper closeup details on my limited ed. NB x Bape

[GoSurface]

At the moment: Paul Smith mainline brogues.

And these Ralph Lauren boots I bought last year get an honorable mention.

[mikesduc]

Ive bought quite a few pairs of shoes, but I always go back to these:

Ditto on the Sambas.

[London]

cp achilles