#sneakeratheist

[electricbamboo]

Funny to see that @solesupreme posted some yellow sneaks on his latest post, since coincidentally I’m rocking some @converse chucks with a Woodstock camo pattern today. Yellow sneaks in my opinion are hard to do pull off sometimes, but when you can, man do they pop. #WDYWT #SeeFoodDietCrew #HawaiiSneakerheads #SneakerAtheist (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqwGImTP8M1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[electricbamboo]

I don’t know how I got into the aesthetic of @neighborhood_official but I do appreciate the way they do their thing. Since I generally have a harder time to get their dry goods, the best chance I have is getting some of the many collabs they do with companies like @converse who can then bring it closer to American audiences. I’ve always liked the silhouette of the Jack Purcells especially because of their unique toecap ( shout out to @kickshawaii for introducing me to this model #YKWWS ) and the way Neighborhood added their touches to make it straight up gangsta was a win for me. Coming into the new year, I appreciated that I was able to obtain a fairly pristine pair for under $30 plus shipping, as I’m trying not to get overrun with the fear of missing out with the latest out there. I still can curate my tastes to my current state of sustainability. #SeeFoodDietCrew #SanAntonioSneaksUp #HawaiiSneakerheads #SneakerAtheist (at Waipahu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnVHOHbSJWy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[electricbamboo]

It all started with this, the Gravis Kingpin. Before I first ever went into @kickshawaii - before I signed up for @niketalk_com or @solecollector forums. Before I even heard the term #Sneakerhead or even learned there were #HawaiiSneakerheads - The Gravis Kingpin was the first shoe that I got that I really enjoyed wearing, to the point that I had to get another pair of the same model in the same color. I think this was either in 2000 or 2001 and I got it from @islandsnowhawaii in Ala Moana Center, and I just enjoyed walking around in such a comfy shoe. I liked the soccer stylings of this shoe, and although there were many colorways released, I specifically loved the gummy sole and the different shades of black produced just by using different materials on this one. Another thing going for it was the removable insole, which @gravisjapan (the only link I could find to the brand) would make exchangeable with artist designed insoles sold separately. It’s now 2021, and my last and only pair from 20 years ago still looks and feels pretty solid, although the vinyl lining is sticky and ready to peel off should I ever decide to rock this shoe. I don’t know if I could yet - I’m still hoping Gravis makes a comback in America and brings this shoe back decades later. What was your first pair that started it all for you? #SeeFoodDietCrew #SneakerAtheist #DontBelieveInShoeGods #FromTheElectricBambooCollection (at Waipahu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4PwTqLsoY/?utm_medium=tumblr