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Title: A question about sneakers
Post by: erika on June 05, 2008, 03:58:00 PM
Is "DC" a respectable brand of skate shoes?

Like, is it up there with Puma and Adidas? Cuz I'm looking for quality.


I know some of you ladies and gentlemen must be into shoes.... help me out here.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: todd on June 05, 2008, 04:17:00 PM
You mean for skating?
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: erika on June 05, 2008, 04:33:00 PM
No. Just cool shoes.

Also, if anyone has any ideas (other than ebay) as to where I can find a pair of special edition Baltimore Nike Air Force 1's, that would be cool.

It's a present for someone who has a thing for fancy sneakers. No skating or actual sports involved.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Laurie on June 05, 2008, 04:35:34 PM
Onitsuka Tiger shoes are considered pretty awesome.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: erika on June 05, 2008, 04:36:37 PM
Onitsuka Tiger shoes are considered pretty awesome.

I know I have a pair and I lurve them!!!
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Martin on June 05, 2008, 04:37:16 PM
I recently bought a nice pair of Penguins, creamy white with checkered details. I usually go with Adidas though.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Laurie on June 05, 2008, 04:50:23 PM
I am probably going to buy these (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/7968103/c/133352.html). I love my chucks -- they're covered in fake blood, real blood (not mine), coffee, and probably raw sewage, but they're pretty busted open. It's time for new shoes!

I think I'm loving those Iron Maiden Vans.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: cutout on June 05, 2008, 04:52:09 PM
Never heard of Penguins til just now, and this was the Google Image search result:

(http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/MediumLarge/19/_5601159.jpg)

Sweet Christmas, is this what kids in the streets are wearing these days?
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: buffcoat on June 05, 2008, 05:02:43 PM
It's the Monstahhhh!
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Gilly on June 05, 2008, 05:15:31 PM
I'm a huge fan of Top Siders (or any generic brand of them). You can pull them off with out looking like a d-bag and they are extremely comfortable in the summer. I hate wearing sandals, Top Siders are 100X better.

I had a pair of DC's 5-6 years ago and I didn't like them too much, they weren't that comfortable.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Fido on June 05, 2008, 05:33:00 PM
Nah, don't get sneakers.  I'd recommend these...

(http://www.loti.com/sixties_music/GoGo/nancy_sinatra22.jpg)

...or any other kind of footwear that Nancy Sinatra might wear.

Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on June 05, 2008, 06:13:29 PM
I recently bought a nice pair of Penguins, creamy white with checkered details. I usually go with Adidas though.

Are they comfortable? I was just looking at a pair at the Penguin store yesterday (like these, but better design: http://www.penguinclothing.com/71-0148-2-penguin.html) and they didn't seem like they'd be comfortable.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on June 05, 2008, 06:14:38 PM
I recently bought a nice pair of Penguins, creamy white with checkered details. I usually go with Adidas though.

Are they comfortable? I was just looking at a pair at the Penguin store yesterday (like these, but better design: http://www.penguinclothing.com/71-0148-2-penguin.html) and they didn't seem like they'd be comfortable.

Sorry to hijack, Erika. Re: DCs, my son used to like them but now they're not as cool among the elementary school set, in case that helps you at all.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Martin on June 05, 2008, 06:20:28 PM
I recently bought a nice pair of Penguins, creamy white with checkered details. I usually go with Adidas though.

Are they comfortable? I was just looking at a pair at the Penguin store yesterday (like these, but better design: http://www.penguinclothing.com/71-0148-2-penguin.html) and they didn't seem like they'd be comfortable.

Yeah, solid comfort. They don't list the ones I got, but these (http://www.penguinclothing.com/71-0140-5-penguin.html) come pretty close.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Gregory on June 05, 2008, 07:43:40 PM
Erika, DC's are for little kids and mall punks.

If you are interested in a brand skate ot shoe that is legit amongst skaters, I'd recommend Lakai (http://www.lakai.com/index.php).
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: buffcoat on June 06, 2008, 10:41:18 AM
Dang FOT hipsters!

http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?productId=4219&categoryId=312014&productGroup=1314
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 06, 2008, 11:08:39 AM
Nah, don't get sneakers.  I'd recommend these...

(http://www.loti.com/sixties_music/GoGo/nancy_sinatra22.jpg)

...or any other kind of footwear that Nancy Sinatra might wear.



Footwear? I thought you were selling the gang on a line of panties.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Laurie on June 06, 2008, 11:15:02 AM
Dang FOT hipsters!

http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?productId=4219&categoryId=312014&productGroup=1314

I have a pair of nice Cole Haan wedge boots. They're okay.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Phantom Hugger on June 06, 2008, 11:16:13 AM
just remember that Velcro is for people who can't tie their shoelaces.

Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Gregory on June 06, 2008, 11:23:02 AM
...and inmates.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Gagneaux on June 06, 2008, 12:28:37 PM
get a pair of crocs.  www.crocs.com They're really hard on the eyes, BUT GOD ARE THEY COMFY!!!
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: erika on June 06, 2008, 12:45:37 PM
I'm going for these I think.

(http://adus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pADIDAS1-4208395_pattern_w345a.jpg)
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Gregory on June 06, 2008, 12:50:27 PM
Are those the Mark Gonzales ones?
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Dan B on June 06, 2008, 03:46:36 PM
I think what you want are Ice Cream sneakers

(http://www.nicekicks.com/images/rbk-boardflips-2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Laurie on June 06, 2008, 03:49:20 PM
I have BAPEstas. Don't hate.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on June 06, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
I am probably going to buy these (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/7968103/c/133352.html). I love my chucks -- they're covered in fake blood, real blood (not mine), coffee, and probably raw sewage, but they're pretty busted open. It's time for new shoes!

I think I'm loving those Iron Maiden Vans.

Sweet.  I'm wearing my Descendents Vans right now:

(http://www.uscodi.com/web/product/tiny/uscodi_6120.jpg)

I would totally buy a pair of Marky Ramone Vans.

Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: erika on June 06, 2008, 04:00:56 PM
Are those the Mark Gonzales ones?

yar. they is.
Title: Re: A question about sneakers
Post by: Gregory on June 06, 2008, 05:02:35 PM
Nice, Mark Gonzales is one of my favorite people.