You Aint illa.
For starters, this LJ tip went wack on some joints and I wasnt able to join in on the whole scene.
Torontos best friend.
Alright, So I would just like to declare that I OFFICIALLY RETIRE FROM 'COLLECTING' SHOES!
Too many kids running around frontin'. Its sick, like there was a point where I could tolerate it, and now, its just rediculous.
And when I say kids im not even talking about youngin's, im talking about grown cats who are subconsciously trying to convince themselves that they in a loophole of 'exclusiveness' or something. Like, Im not trying to say im some Guru or something, but I've had my days with sporting nice kicks, and stayin' on that fashion tip. And this was a few years ago, when no one gave a shit. Now, with the growth and popularity of GDFT and internet resources, randoms have entered (lacking the intelligence) the portal of 'Urban Toronto'. I would say, that this is somewhat of a priviledge. Call me crazy but, I feel that there is an enormous amount of people who dont naturally 'fit in'. TRUE 'Urban Toronto' cats used to be a minority, and within that community, they used to share resources, do their own research and stay ON TOP on any 'game'. Now, if you dont know what I mean by 'Urban Toronto', im talking about the TRUE cats who are 'DEEP in the scene'. Im talking about cats who've been trying to stay on top since elementary, the cats who do their own extensive research on certain hobbies they have, the cats who vagabond around the city, weekly, just to explore and see what they can get their hands on first, the cats who had the 'connections' before bombshelter, gdft, da zone, or jumpoff even opened. These people have contributed from the beginning, and all thats been happening lately is poor homage to acknowledge where 'Urban Toronto' is now.
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I know this has been brought up plenty of times on NT ISS or on anyones thoughts, but im just stating this for myself.
Like dudes, I used to think putting on a fresh new pair of nice kicks was the greatest feeling of all, but now, it doesnt feel as good. Just knowing that theres another dude out there who probably put on the same shoe. Kids all over the place have some sort of 'exclusive' shoe and its no longer special for the selected few out there whos been doin it for a minute. And it kinda strikes me as odd when I see even GIRLS who rock nice kicks and think they all that. Like its different when a girl is chill and wears her shoes, but its another when a girl flaunts it out like her chest with the whole 'look at me im a girl and i can like kicks too' mentality. Its weird, what I use to think was cool/hot just changed so drastically. Some dudes just buy all the new shit, thinkin they got some shit on someone else. Like when I buy shoes, I never worry if its better than someone elses. Now its all about who has the best shit, who is king when it comes to shoes, its more competition I got a few shoes no ones even heard about, and its weird when I talk to someone who doesnt know what Uptempos are when they got nice kicks on themselves. Get Educated. If you want to run it, at least get educated. Its also so easy to get to things now, everyone knows the spots. The hunting took time and patience, the great feeling when you found a spot you thought no one else knew about was just as great as getting a package from ebay. Resources are too easy nowadays, all you have to do is ask, and you will recieve, because the shoe community is very helpful regardless (which is pretty much responsible for the way things are right now).
When one friend is interested, the next is as well. The whole group relates, therefore creates this gang of shoe/fashion 'heads'. Its a total annoyance to some people.
Like I said earlier, Im not saying im OG im not saying I was the first, im not even trying to maintain some elitist attitude (im not even old), But if not for myself, for me and my boy Jan. We've been hunting since elementary, and its really paid off (He on that Lo tip right about now), but it sucks to see shit fall into the mainstream. I also understand that the 'real' sneaker scene died like 15 yrs ago (but that doesnt really apply to us), its more of the 2000 era where the so called 'hype began'. Im just giving everyone a reality check, becuase I watched this whole thing grow and it just went wack. I dont even know who some people are anymore, I remember talking to them a year ago, and they were proudly wearing skippies. Then soon after they come back with the latest SB and they think they got something on someone. Like do you even like what youre wearing? TO be VERY honest with you, there is ALOT of shit out there that I do not like, and its alot of the new stuff. Sometimes I feel try and convince themselves that its hot and they got the ability to make it hot if it isnt. Just disturbs me. Yeah, I flaunted my shit sometimes, but I just wanted to make my mark showing that it wasnt hype that led me into doing what I use to think was so great. On the real, if I was really 'true', I would just keep this to myself, and watch how things crumble down. But this is LJ and I wanna see what others have to say, negative or positive.
Alright, I will not completely diminish my craving for shoes. Im still doin my thing, but not to certain extents. And YEAH, ITS NOT THAT SERIOUS, but im pretty sure alot of you see what im saying (hopefully). And im not even trying to direct this to anyone, I've just been seeing alot of wack shit the past 2 years and I feel like I need to vent and shit. I know this shit wont even do anything, people wont admit theyve just jumped on the bandwagon, and if they say they dont, they find the slightest excuse to convince themselves that they knew their shit in the past as well. But nah, I dont think so... And I know alot of you will say that your 'interest in shoes (or fashion)' just came late into your life, and now your just trying to fulfill what you were destined to be. Nah, still dont think so... But hey, who am I to judge right? I dont know alot of these 'shoeheads' out there personally.
Just do your thang, and do it right boys. Sorry to be so deep, really Im embarassed I even wrote this crap.
(Continues later)
BTW, Feel free to respond, anonymous or not. I crave your opinion.
Torontos best friend.
Alright, So I would just like to declare that I OFFICIALLY RETIRE FROM 'COLLECTING' SHOES!
Too many kids running around frontin'. Its sick, like there was a point where I could tolerate it, and now, its just rediculous.
And when I say kids im not even talking about youngin's, im talking about grown cats who are subconsciously trying to convince themselves that they in a loophole of 'exclusiveness' or something. Like, Im not trying to say im some Guru or something, but I've had my days with sporting nice kicks, and stayin' on that fashion tip. And this was a few years ago, when no one gave a shit. Now, with the growth and popularity of GDFT and internet resources, randoms have entered (lacking the intelligence) the portal of 'Urban Toronto'. I would say, that this is somewhat of a priviledge. Call me crazy but, I feel that there is an enormous amount of people who dont naturally 'fit in'. TRUE 'Urban Toronto' cats used to be a minority, and within that community, they used to share resources, do their own research and stay ON TOP on any 'game'. Now, if you dont know what I mean by 'Urban Toronto', im talking about the TRUE cats who are 'DEEP in the scene'. Im talking about cats who've been trying to stay on top since elementary, the cats who do their own extensive research on certain hobbies they have, the cats who vagabond around the city, weekly, just to explore and see what they can get their hands on first, the cats who had the 'connections' before bombshelter, gdft, da zone, or jumpoff even opened. These people have contributed from the beginning, and all thats been happening lately is poor homage to acknowledge where 'Urban Toronto' is now.
(CONTINUED)
I know this has been brought up plenty of times on NT ISS or on anyones thoughts, but im just stating this for myself.
Like dudes, I used to think putting on a fresh new pair of nice kicks was the greatest feeling of all, but now, it doesnt feel as good. Just knowing that theres another dude out there who probably put on the same shoe. Kids all over the place have some sort of 'exclusive' shoe and its no longer special for the selected few out there whos been doin it for a minute. And it kinda strikes me as odd when I see even GIRLS who rock nice kicks and think they all that. Like its different when a girl is chill and wears her shoes, but its another when a girl flaunts it out like her chest with the whole 'look at me im a girl and i can like kicks too' mentality. Its weird, what I use to think was cool/hot just changed so drastically. Some dudes just buy all the new shit, thinkin they got some shit on someone else. Like when I buy shoes, I never worry if its better than someone elses. Now its all about who has the best shit, who is king when it comes to shoes, its more competition I got a few shoes no ones even heard about, and its weird when I talk to someone who doesnt know what Uptempos are when they got nice kicks on themselves. Get Educated. If you want to run it, at least get educated. Its also so easy to get to things now, everyone knows the spots. The hunting took time and patience, the great feeling when you found a spot you thought no one else knew about was just as great as getting a package from ebay. Resources are too easy nowadays, all you have to do is ask, and you will recieve, because the shoe community is very helpful regardless (which is pretty much responsible for the way things are right now).
When one friend is interested, the next is as well. The whole group relates, therefore creates this gang of shoe/fashion 'heads'. Its a total annoyance to some people.
Like I said earlier, Im not saying im OG im not saying I was the first, im not even trying to maintain some elitist attitude (im not even old), But if not for myself, for me and my boy Jan. We've been hunting since elementary, and its really paid off (He on that Lo tip right about now), but it sucks to see shit fall into the mainstream. I also understand that the 'real' sneaker scene died like 15 yrs ago (but that doesnt really apply to us), its more of the 2000 era where the so called 'hype began'. Im just giving everyone a reality check, becuase I watched this whole thing grow and it just went wack. I dont even know who some people are anymore, I remember talking to them a year ago, and they were proudly wearing skippies. Then soon after they come back with the latest SB and they think they got something on someone. Like do you even like what youre wearing? TO be VERY honest with you, there is ALOT of shit out there that I do not like, and its alot of the new stuff. Sometimes I feel try and convince themselves that its hot and they got the ability to make it hot if it isnt. Just disturbs me. Yeah, I flaunted my shit sometimes, but I just wanted to make my mark showing that it wasnt hype that led me into doing what I use to think was so great. On the real, if I was really 'true', I would just keep this to myself, and watch how things crumble down. But this is LJ and I wanna see what others have to say, negative or positive.
Alright, I will not completely diminish my craving for shoes. Im still doin my thing, but not to certain extents. And YEAH, ITS NOT THAT SERIOUS, but im pretty sure alot of you see what im saying (hopefully). And im not even trying to direct this to anyone, I've just been seeing alot of wack shit the past 2 years and I feel like I need to vent and shit. I know this shit wont even do anything, people wont admit theyve just jumped on the bandwagon, and if they say they dont, they find the slightest excuse to convince themselves that they knew their shit in the past as well. But nah, I dont think so... And I know alot of you will say that your 'interest in shoes (or fashion)' just came late into your life, and now your just trying to fulfill what you were destined to be. Nah, still dont think so... But hey, who am I to judge right? I dont know alot of these 'shoeheads' out there personally.
Just do your thang, and do it right boys. Sorry to be so deep, really Im embarassed I even wrote this crap.
(Continues later)
BTW, Feel free to respond, anonymous or not. I crave your opinion.