Those custom navy Authentics with the gum soles though. <3

Gum sole gang!

No worries, man.

Oh and honestly speaking, I literally look like a grown version of Russell from Up.

If I can make it up that mountain, anyone can! hahaha

Other silhouettes like the Old Skool makes my calves cramp up whenever I wear them for long periods…maybe they’re half a size too big, idk

But the Anaheims were the only shoes I brought with me during my trip so yeah, they’re one of my favourite pairs of kicks. I was worried that I might get cramps when I did the Fushimi Inari Shrine hike (stairs…lots of stairs) but no, they got the job done. ^^

Honestly, I think that the Black Authentic Gum shoes are just terribly made when it comes to the interior.

I have a pair of them myself and even though I love how they look, the insole has gotten so worn out in just the few times that I’ve worn them.

Rarely do I wear Vans without socks but one day, I was going to do some quick grocery shopping so I figured that I skip the socks. Not even 2 hours pass, I get home to see that the skin on the top of my toes were raw and bleeding.

These days, I rock a pair of burgundy Anaheim Factory Authentic 44 DX shoes. Whether you’re going for a streetwear or smart casual look, they go well with any outfit. I even wore them on a hike in Kyoto for a two-week holiday to Japan and they haven’t let me down.

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Were you on your way to the Krusty Krab?

Serious answer: it happens to me sometimes. For some reason whenever I wear thick socks and a pair of Authentics, I sound like I’m constantly farting with each step. Happened with Converse too.