VANS

I grew up skating in vans sk8 hi's. I attribute them to permanently removing all hair folicles on my lower shins. I had sk8 hi's in the late 80's, custom made chukka boots & old schools in the early 90's, & when I first to moved to San Diego in '95 I found a pair of red/white checkered slip ons that were just a little too tight. As a result those never got worn much, but I held onto them your years...liking the fact that I would see them from time to time in the closet. I hadn't worn a pair of Vans all through the 2000's until earlier this summer when ALEX bought me a pair of brown/grey slipons at a thrift store in Vancouver. Most recently I came into six random pairs and decided to do a little photo essay with them before sending most of them on to better homes in Portland.

day #1 - red/white checkered ERA's = leaves

day #2 - black/white checkered slipons = stones

day#3 - all red slipons = sparkly concrete

day#4 - purple cord Authentics = brick

day#5 - black/white checkered Authentics = dirt

day#6 - black/white Eras = grass

day#7 - brown/grey checkered slipons = steel grate

and now all together on cement

send in your guesses as to which 2 pairs remain in my employ......