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‘Hey what year are your Jordans?
Prior to that moment I hadn’t considered how out of date I was, it’s the mid 90’s and I’m working in the indie record store on Saturdays to save for a house (what percentage of that money went to the house as opposed to buying indie records is the subject of another blog)
Yes, this 16 yr old had just innocently pointed out an obvious fact that had eluded me. I was out of style, and out of date. My Air Jordans were in fact about 9 years old, and had reached vintage status. I was Urban Outfitted without having the slightest idea.
Today I’m wearing white Chuck Taylors, and I have no idea what year they are.
Prior to that moment I hadn’t considered how out of date I was, it’s the mid 90’s and I’m working in the indie record store on Saturdays to save for a house (what percentage of that money went to the house as opposed to buying indie records is the subject of another blog)
Yes, this 16 yr old had just innocently pointed out an obvious fact that had eluded me. I was out of style, and out of date. My Air Jordans were in fact about 9 years old, and had reached vintage status. I was Urban Outfitted without having the slightest idea.
Today I’m wearing white Chuck Taylors, and I have no idea what year they are.
posted by Robert_M at 11:12 AM
3 Comments:
And this could have just been me, but I used to rock the shit out of Pony turf shoes.
Why I thought it was cool to wear sporting shoes with blue jeans is beyond me.
But I did. All the while thinking I was cooler than you.
About seven years ago, I regularly scanned the fledgling Ebay for a serviceable pair of used size 10 1985 Air Jordans --- you know those sweet red white and black numbers. And it wasn't because they were cool again. It was just because that in 1985, I was working at Chuck E. Cheese and had no means to pay the $100 for the hottest pair of shoes going. But in modern times, I could at least bid $20, giving myself a remote shot at the holy grail of athletic footwear, and not feel as bad when somebody else ponied up the $100 to win the auction.
at least you are not reduced to Walmart or Payless $10 athletic shoes, like I am.
(in my defense A. I am not athletic, so I don't need fancy shoes. 2. My clothes are nice brands.
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