Converse Appreciation Thread

Robert · Jan 22, 2010

Originally Posted by Smahatma

I overheard someone on the NYC subway last weekend say to his friend something along the lines of "Why would you buy those when you can buy Converse for much less? They're the same thing", in reference to the Common Projects Achilles low's I was wearing. I didn't say anything, because I don't associate with poor people. And before anyone mentions the irony of me taking the subway, I put $5000 down on my metrocard.

Just curious: How would you have replied if the guy were not a poor people?

Smahatma · Jan 22, 2010

Originally Posted by Robert

Just curious: How would you have replied if the guy were not a poor people?
"Dear good sir, please shut your mouth at once." Then I take the leather glove off my left hand and slap him across the face with it for such heresy. Finally, I dial Jet and hand the heretic my phone for a verbal reaming.

splattered · Jan 22, 2010

Originally Posted by Smahatma

I overheard someone on the NYC subway last weekend say to his friend something along the lines of "Why would you buy those when you can buy Converse for much less? They're the same thing", in reference to the Common Projects Achilles low's I was wearing. I didn't say anything, because I don't associate with poor people. And before anyone mentions the irony of me taking the subway, I put $5000 down on my metrocard.

I hope i am missing the sarcasm in your post...???

Robert · Jan 22, 2010

I'm certainly missing the irony he's talking about.

TyCooN · Jan 22, 2010

Originally Posted by CorporateFresh

I think most people are fully aware that Converse is a subsidiary of Nike. That is not the point of the thread. However I want these NOW. Japan proxy?

Converse Japan Jack Purcells
Source: http://www.warpweb.jp/pc/warpcrew/ne...12/post_9.html
Would hit.

xanatos · Jan 22, 2010

Originally Posted by splattered

I hope i am missing the sarcasm in your post...???

Me too. Wgas/wgaf what he puts down on his card. Still sounds like a loser

CorporateFresh · Jan 23, 2010

Originally Posted by Smahatma

I overheard someone on the NYC subway last weekend say to his friend something along the lines of "Why would you buy those when you can buy Converse for much less? They're the same thing", in reference to the Common Projects Achilles low's I was wearing. I didn't say anything, because I don't associate with poor people. And before anyone mentions the irony of me taking the subway, I put $5000 down on my metrocard.

^^^Snob! I love it!

CorporateFresh · Jan 23, 2010

Originally Posted by Robert

This thread = fail. This has been done already only better

Are you vested in the 'dirty canvas' thread? Protecting an investment? What was their IPO, btw? In jest of course.

Anyway...

CONVERSE Japan - Dress code 1/2 - Jack Purcell S Plain (Red)

gastarbeider · Jan 23, 2010

Originally Posted by Smahatma

I overheard someone on the NYC subway last weekend say to his friend something along the lines of "Why would you buy those when you can buy Converse for much less? They're the same thing", in reference to the Common Projects Achilles low's I was wearing. I didn't say anything, because I don't associate with poor people. And before anyone mentions the irony of me taking the subway, I put $5000 down on my metrocard.

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Smahatma · Jan 23, 2010

Originally Posted by gastarbeider

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Can't sneak anything past this guy.

xanatos · Jan 23, 2010

Originally Posted by gastarbeider

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isn't this whole place filled with over exaggeration of how cool they are?

laphroaig · Jan 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Smahatma

I overheard someone on the NYC subway last weekend say to his friend something along the lines of "Why would you buy those when you can buy Converse for much less? They're the same thing", in reference to the Common Projects Achilles low's I was wearing. I didn't say anything, because I don't associate with poor people. And before anyone mentions the irony of me taking the subway, I put $5000 down on my metrocard.
Thank you, that made me laugh out loud. You should give some respect though. After all, they recognised your CPs.

Big Pun · Jan 24, 2010

Originally Posted by xanatos

isn't this whole place filled with over exaggeration of how cool they are?
He was joaking. marsupial.

aeglus · Jan 24, 2010

Originally Posted by danilo

For weight training yes... for running, not so much.

I wear them while jogging too, wouldn't have it any other way. I'll understand people if they need running shoes though.

snuff_daddy · Feb 14, 2010

does anyone know a good technique on painting the metal eyelet-lace things on chucks to make em all black ive never done something like that and i want mine all black like these lace holes

paint suggestions and techniques?

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