To Darrin Hudson: SANTA.

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...

Thursday, December 07, 2006

SANTA.

When I'm traveling, I see a lot people use some pretty wack ass luggage. You see these bags rolling thru the baggage claim completely exploded, busting at the seams, dented to hell...it amazes me that people don't put their valuables in something better designed. I guess to most people, a bag is a bag. To me, the difference between a "bag" and a piece EQUIPMENT is in the details. AK just sent me the new line of Headporter x Burton pieces and I must say, God Is In The Details. (In this case, god being hf, haha.)

I really loved the wheels used on older Burton bags. They were basically rollerblade wheels. So I was skeptical on these. But they are also great if not better. Grooved for a better traction grip. Smaller and harder durometer so less likely to topple over. Subtle logo details always helps as well.

Sick full lining inside the bag. Also a nice touch is the luggage ID tag. Much improved over the last "slide out" version.

Got some trips already planned for the winter so I am looking forward to wear testing this baby out.

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Attack of the Kaws Grayscale Companion! (Trying to steal shine from the 1000% Futura.)
Thanks oka!

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NRF began last night and it looks like another dope season! Too bad we lost by one point...
But it's always exciting to get the official NRF uniforms. This season's edition features a nice little AF25 hit.

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Just got my hands on a new Zune, thanks to DB at Microsoft. Form factor is quite nice as is the navigation. I'll report back if this is really the iPod killer Bill Gates claims it is.