To Darrin Hudson

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I think everyone had a "Darrin Hudson" in their lives. Darrin Hudson was in my high school, back in Marlboro, NJ. You know, that person that you had to one-up all the time. Didn't matter what it was: Gear, hair, grades, sports, whatever...it was ON. Well for Darrin and I...it was kicks. Plain and simple. Oddly enough, in a school with over 1000 kids, me and him were the only 2 really into sneakers back then. This is my blog dedicated to Darrin. This is to tell Darrin that I'm still out there, and if he wants to battle, here it is son!! Bring it!! I've since lost touch with Darrin, but thanks to him, you all get to check out the kicks I have amassed over the years. So it is here, that I will archive every pair of shoes I own. It’ll include detailed photos, a grading system, a little tidbit behind each one and every single one will be available for purchase. (Simply POST A COMMENT with your offer). Some other little goodies sprinkled throughout also. Even if I updated a different shoe every week, it would take me about 3 years to complete this project. So sit back and enjoy! The project begins January 1st, 2006...

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Friday, January 19, 2007

THE PURIST.

The night before I head out to Barcelona, Spain for Bread and Butter, I wanted to drop by Gabriel Urist's new showroom/store/workshop. It's a really dope space. He deserves it for all the hard work he puts into his craft. Check it out when you have the chance. 204 Elizabeth St in Nolita, NYC.

You can spot some early renderings of the Staple x Urist 10th Anni pendent we did together. The final version is dope. It'll be dropping very soon. In fact, that's what I went to go pick up.