i used to see dudes rolling around in foams or XIs with the soles falling off and shit.

the last time i spent any length of time there i had nice kicks but just resigned myself to their impending death. bought one pair a month and just wore them the fuck out. conversely living in suburban l.a. and other places, i have shoes that are literally 18 or 19 years old, like i have had them that long and they are still impeccable.