To Darrin Hudson: BIKER CHIC.

About Me

Name: jeffstaple

Location: New York, New York, United States

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...

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

BIKER CHIC.

For the past week, it seems as if everyone was attached to a fixed bicycle in Japan. There was bike races, bike meets, bike movie screenings, bike art openings...hell, I think I had bike for dinner one night. I must admit, even though I don't ride fixed nor do I ever plan on it (I like functioning body parts), I was enthralled by the guerilla race that took place from Aoyama to the center of Shibuya. It was pretty crazy! All thru the middle of traffic and pedestrians!

Shibuya 109 is usually filled with the miniest of mini skirts. Tonight it featured bikes with no brakes.

Chillin at Hiroshi's place before the race began. That's David from Kangol, the man who organizes these bike races (forgot his name...), AK/Burton and the man of the house.

Boys and their toys: Hiroki/Visvim, Vincent/Sandinista, Madsaki, HF.

A pleasant surprise showed up at Hiroshi's office...Henrick from Berlin was in town to interview hf. As you can see, he turned his design office into a bike repair and rental shop.