Skate Shoe Evolution #1..Etnies


Going with the evolution of the skate shoe.. I won't be able to cover as much as I would like to as I'm limited to what mags I have (nothing on Sheep shoes, sorry), but regardless it should be fun.

Starting it off is one of the first Pro Model skate shoes ever and some early Etnies ads. I threw in some random Natas ads...just because..  






If you're into the whole Instagram thing, you can follow this guy at #oscarputdowntheknife


Unless you were there you can't imagine the rumors and BS surrounding this guy's name.



In other news...super excited to be heading to Spain (Barcelona) then the U.K. in a couple months. Any recommendations/suggestions?

Next post will longer..

















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