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posted by guest
Jan 08, 2008 1:39AM
I thought it was funny and true, and may I point out that almost all of you mentioned that you wear VANS as opposed to Sketchers or some other knock off. So, although the list may have excluded "fashionistas," who also care about authenticity, the point is legit, Vans need not worry that Sketchers has made their own version because the bulk of their base (which probably is skaters, emo kids and 8th graders) is loyal to the brand.
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posted by shinyredthermos
Jan 08, 2008 10:33AM
i am 23 and wearing my checker vans right now as i do most days that its not either 95 or 35 outside. or when i dont have to look like i care...wich is most days. they have a huge rip in the side and the white parts are stained beyond recognition. my boyfriend has been yelling at me for a year to get a new pair. i will not until the sole falls off.
when i do finally get a new pair they will CERTAINLY not be made by SKETCHERS. they are pretty much the perfect shoe and i am appalled that anyone would think they could get away with making anything similar.
everyone, no matter who you are, what you do, or your age, should own at LEAST one pair of vans. and no matter what colors you choose, i suggest drawing on them. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
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posted by guest
Jan 08, 2008 1:19PM
wow very ignorant of you actually. my boyfriend is a pro skater and he never rides in slip-ons and very few of his fellow skaters wear them even off board.
u should consider the fact that vans are actually SKATE SHOES made for people who skate and they are not made to fit regular people. if they like them though i dont see the problem,its better than sporting the same haircut for XXX years. UGH.
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posted by guest
Jan 08, 2008 1:36PM
wow very ignorant of you actually. my boyfriend is a pro skater and he never rides in slip-ons and very few of his fellow skaters wear them even off board.
u should consider the fact that vans are actually SKATE SHOES made for people who skate and they are not made to fit regular people. if they like them though i dont see the problem,its better than sporting the same haircut for XXX years. UGH.
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posted by glttergrl3890
Jan 08, 2008 8:37PM
HAHA oh dear, we're just addressing all my big fashion issues today aren't we. The stereotype is soooo true. Black & pink checkered vans are the product of my 2005 myspace scene (emo/hxc/ska) phase of freshmen year. I never wear them anymore, except when I'm extremely lazy usually sick and running out to the drug store to pick up medicine. Each time I put them on my mother just groans, they are the bane of her existence. Last year when cute girlie b&w checkered ballet slipper type Vans came out and for some reason I had to have them, I don't think I've worn since the week I bought them.
posted by guest
Jan 07, 2008 4:00PM
i just wore my checked vans today and that comment you made about emo boys, skaters, and 8th graders is very rude and obnoxious. i always get compliments on my checked vans. it's not what they are or who makes them, but rather how you wear them.