My Name is Seattle and I’m a Sneaker Fiend
I can remember some pivotal points in my life that led me to this point. I think it started about 20 some odd years ago when my dad put a pair of soft bottom, blue and white Nike Air Force Ones on my infant feet. Then as an adolescent, I was caught scouring through my uncles boxes of kicks that he stashed at my grandma’s house. However, I think the breaking point was when my mom wouldn’t let me buy a pair of Jordans because kids were getting buck 50′ed out on the streets for them daily. I was willing to risk death or at least getting sliced by a boxcutter for a pair of sneakers. From then on out, I realized how much I loved kicks.
It’s only gotten worse over the years. Couple the ease of discovering that new new because of urban fashion sites with a steady paycheck and you’ve got one cracked out Seattle. I’ve got a closet full of Nike Dunks, Air Force Ones, Vans, Chucks and my new favorite – Claes. Like a true fiend, I’m always looking for that next best thing. So when my cousin Mr. Maynard let me know he was doing a photo shoot for Extra Butter, I had to check it out the selection. I mean, go support my family.
I was like a weed head in a medicinal hospice. The spot had an amazing selection and a slew of kicks I’ve never seen before. I was automatically a fan. After I picked up my jaw and cleaned up the drool, I met the owners and I was even more impressed. You don’t know how many times you meet folks who own a store and they are pretentious bastards. Regardless, the set up was crazy. They even show movies in the spot on the screen in the back…
Oh yeah, the shoot went well too. My cousin was doing it big…
The first step is acceptance, but I can’t see kicking the habit any time soon. And y’know what as long as there are spots like Extra Butter, I’m good with that. But misery loves company so I’m calling out to see if there are any other fiends out there. Please state your name and tell us how long you’ve been addicted.
Seattle – The Amy Winehouse of Kicks – Washington
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I’m not addicted to sneakers but I am addicted to books. I have so many that I need an entire room to showcase them–several bookshelves aren’t enough.
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First,
Word!! Mr Maynard did a shoot with Extra Butter!?!….WOW these dudes are like the only sneaker boutique out in LI holdin it down…I remember watching a video of them celebrating the fruits of their labor with a Butter KNOWS! logo by NIKE(much much respect to them)…
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My name is Black Bruce Wayne and I’m a sneaker fiend. I’ve been a sneaker fiend since ’85 with the Bo Jacksons and LA Gears . I’ve tried come to grips with my addiction since joining the working world but I can’t stop!
They keep callin me and callin’ me, MAN!!!(Pookie cry)
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Southern Belle Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:22 am
L.A. Gears make me think of 2 things: The Cool Kids & flickering lights on the sidewalk.
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I had a serious addiction to kix before high school. I was that arsehole that would cop 2 of the same pair of kix in different colors and rock one shoe from each pair at the same time (wow i was corny). Being broke college kind of made me kick the habit. I’m trying to get back into it now, but i gotta kick my shoe game up first.
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I wear a size 14 and I’m not a professional athlete. Any shoe that I like is not made in my size. Eff you and anybody else that wears a 12 and under. Can’t have a fetish for what I can’t fit.
I think I’m addicted to sour patch kids though.
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Black & Trapped in Toronto Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Thumbs up to size 14 & sour patch!
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niasmomma Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Caution: Don’t inhale, get the munchies, and grab the Sour Patch Kids. Too many Sour Patch Kids will f*ck the roof of your mouth up! Go slow, Slim… I’m just telling you what I heard…
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I am addicted to change.
I change my hair color, my hair style, my clothing style, my fingernail polish, etc.
Everything.
I am nicknamed by friends as Patty Perfect (but I think they just a lil jealous).
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…stands up, clears throat….
My name is N.I.A., and I’m an addict. I am addicted to my DVR, and it’s only been 5 months. I use my DVR everyday, and everyday I watch something that I DVRed. Just last night, I DVRed Heroes and watched General Hospital, which I set to DVR b4 I left for work yesterday morning. Right now, I am planning to DVR Law & Order SVU so I can watch the NBA Playoffs tonight. I have Coming to America and The Godfather I and II on DVR, even though I own the DVDs of all of those movies. I DVR yoga and exercise shows from FitTV for those days I want to switch up my workout routine. I love my DVR, but I know I need to cut back from using it as I begin preparing for the bar exam. I am N.I.A., and I am an addict.
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Nicki Sunshine Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:03 am
I applaude you for watching the stuff!
At one time, I’d DVR’d everything and watched about 10% of it. lol. I turned it off.
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My name is Ms. Goodness, and I’m addicted to cutting my hair. It’s become a problem. Only thing is, now I’m at the end of the road. I went from long, flowing hair to
…a bob
…the Halle Berry in Boomerang
…short spikes
…shaved in the back and sides with little curls on top
…and now a fresh line-up and sickly waves.
I’m now in a bind; I don’t know what else to do. Not many people have the face or head-size to rock a short cut. I just love it! The next step would be a baldy…I’m clearly not doing that. ::sigh:: Guess I gotta rock this a little longer until I grow it back
just to cut it again.Reply
Sowhatiff Jenkins Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Just get some ill designs cut into the back and sides.
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Nyela Goodness Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Yea. A corporate environment would love that. Hmm…maybe I’ll start with my company’s logo. They can’t say nothing to me then…
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Um, Seattle, is the shoe fetish addiction “ghey”? It can get there if you go too far. lol
My name is Cheekie and I’m addicted to handbags (Hiya, Cheekie!). I can’t even believe I had my previous purse as long as I had (reason I’ve come up with: recession). I just got a purty mint green purse for the spring and I loves it. I can say for sure that I love handbags more than shoes. It’s what really gets me noticed, I’ve noticed.
I’m also addicted to Airheads. No, not blonde bimbos, the candy. I can’t even tell you how much of a problem this grand love is.
I recently got over my additon of syndicated Dawson’s Creek but I can have a withdrawal any minute. It’s that damn sexy Joshua Jackson.
P.S. Also, looking at the above post and the way I type in general, I may just be addicted to parenthesis. It’s like a hug on the internets.
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Seattle Washington Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Lol. Cheekie and her ghey-mometer.
You’re right, if it goes a little too far it can be questionable. Not even in a ghey sense, just too far. You’re not going to catch me waiting in line for a pair of kicks at 3am in the morning, nor will I won’t be able to pay my rent because I went on a binge.
But to subdue your ghey-mometer, I’ll give you this comparison. I liken it to the action figures vs. dolls dialogue. I played with action figures, not dolls, action figures. G.I. Joe was an action figure. So, kicks are my new action figures. It’s a way to relive my childhood.
Speaking of G.I. Joe, when is that movie coming out?
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Cheekie Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Heh. Ghey-mometer.
“You’re not going to catch me waiting in line for a pair of kicks at 3am in the morning, nor will I won’t be able to pay my rent because I went on a binge.”
Gotcha. Exactly the answer I was gettin’ at.
“But to subdue your ghey-mometer, I’ll give you this comparison. I liken it to the action figures vs. dolls dialogue. I played with action figures, not dolls, action figures.”
Mmmhmm. Nice. I can dig that.
“Speaking of G.I. Joe, when is that movie coming out?”
Oh, yeah, I just saw Channing Tatum promoting this joint on MTV. No idea when it’s coming out.
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CHeeKZ Money Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
August 7th… Last Summer Release shows the studio isn’t to expected to compete with the Transformers and Harry Potters.
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I’m addicted to Procrastination. Really in any form. Either on this site, or any hiphop site (worldstar is crack), porn could kill a few hours.
DVR as mentioned before me.
SportsCenter or my favorite Youtube and Wikipedia combination. I click on one thing and those damn related videos and topics just keep me reseaching!
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Cheekie Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
“I’m addicted to Procrastination.”
Oooh, yeah, forgot about this. This, too. I probably would’ve written about it, but decided to put it off for a few more days.
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niasmomma Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I second that:
WSHH IS dat crack!
I have to come up for air sometimes!
Sidenote: I recently watched the entire Tyra Banks “Gay for Pay” episode on WSHH… ::coughingBULLSHITcoughing:: (I don’t buy that sh*t for a second)
AND they were the first to have the entire “Tyson” doc online, which has since been removed.
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Hi I’m Southern Belle and I’m addicted to Inferno Burritos from Alto Cinco with half red beans, half black beans, extra jalapeños & a little sour cream. I eat at least 3 a week (pause) and any burrito that can pull an Indian person away from Taco Bell is clearly divine. That is all.
Oh and I like kicks, they just don’t fit my image. I’m from Miami where we collect fly flip flops & sandals, I prefer Rainbows & Tori Burch.
http://www.toryburch.com/toryburch/browse/productDetail.jsp?icProduct=20098653&icSort=&icCategory=122
My birthday’s coming up, thought I’d throw that out there, feel free to throw it back–heyyy!
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Vanessa aka Miss V Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
damn, $195 for a pair of sandals… OMG!
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My name is true..and I am addicted to shoes…I have shoes I barely wear, some I wear daily. No not all shoes, sexy stilettos and 4 inch plus heels.
*sigh*
Oh..and I’m also addicted to blogging, reading and posting on blogs and message boards
*sigh*
thats how I crashed my puta
OH…and internet porn…Yup…Im addicted to downloading…THATS How I crashed my puta
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Vanessa aka Miss V Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
i’m a little addicted to shoes, too… sigh.
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My name is Urban Sophistication, and I’m a sneaker fiend.
Some people don’t understand the fascination with kicks, but Seattle I can dig it. When all the bills are paid, why not make a ridiculous purchase of 2-3 kicks a month. LOL
did i just expose my addiction…ouch
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Seattle Washington Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:07 am
I can’t roll with you! 2-3 new kicks a month? I’d need a separate bedroom in my apartment just for the collection.
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I am soooo not a kicks addict. I just bought my first pair of sneakers in 5 years two months ago. But I do have a few pair of slide on Pumas… not sure if that counts.
My son however is addicted to shoes, not just sneakers. He just turned five and he’s been picking out his own shoes since he was three. He loves Pumas, Classic whatever (Adidas, Nike, Kswiss), loafers and the very colorful Nikes. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
I myself don’t really have an addiction… maybe food. I LOVE TO EAT and DRINK. My style is very classy eclectic, so I just like to shop period.
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Excellent post!
Never been a sneakerfiend, but I appreciate great lookin kix!
My addictions include Comic Books, Video Games, and all other forms of technology (computers, cameras, etc etc)
I also am a WWE addict! I would quit my job and commute to Stamford CT daily to work for that company. Every since I was a child I loved wrestling. Its just my shyte ya digg?
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RightCoastLexSteele, All About the Game Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Streetz, my man, my man I concur. I’d work for Vince for free in hopes to get put on one day. But VKM is such a prick anyway, he’d probably tell me flat out he aint payin me a dime.
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streetz Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:19 am
You talking bout the Mr Mcmahon character, lol. All you gotta do is contribute to that man making $$$ and you’re straight! lol.
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RightCoastLexSteele, All About the Game Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:24 am
For some odd reason, I don’t think his business steez is too far off from his character…
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streetz Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:26 am
I think when u make a certain amt of $$ you gotta be a dick in some regard..hahahaha
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I’m addicted to the greenest of green and newly addicted to expensive scotch. God Bless Oban.
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Seattle Washington Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
I gotta try that next time I’m out, are they distributed nationally? Yo, have you tried Chivas Regal? My Ace put me on and I haven’t looked back since.
If you’re a bourbon fan, try Gentleman’s Jack. Smoother than Jack Daniel’s, yet still strong enough to have you talking to bare foot chicks in the club.
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RightCoastLexSteele, I Need That Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
No, havent tried Chivas, but I will. I like Gentleman’s Jack, but if I’m at a reputable establishment I take it one step further with the single barrel Jack.
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niasmomma Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Mr. Green Jeans? I think I’m in love…
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cool post seattle. i love sneakers as well. in high school and college i was on flight/foamposites (dc area thing) and jordans. right now i love sb dunks (low). i remember waking up early to stand in line to pay $175 for a pair of sneakers just so i could be the first one on the yard to have em.
now i just can’t see myself paying that much for some sneakers. although those nike air yeezy’s are looking kind of tough.
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Seattle Washington Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Thanks Tunde. I like the Air Yeezys. Not an every day kick, but I’d sport them every once and awhile. My new thing are Claes man. Sneakers with a dress shoe, grown vibe. The Prototype bought me a pair a little while back and I’ve been addicted ever since.
I also want to cop some Nike Blazers, but I’m thinking the may have the Nike Cortez effect and make my feet look like a pair of land locked tug boats.
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Seattle weren’t you just calling on sneaker fiends to fess up? I see all kind of fiends have come out today to share lol
I think I’ll share too…I’m addicted to cheesecake & nyc…hence my screen name
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Good afternoon. *holds head low* *sniffles, voice crackles* My name… my name is Raqi. I came to this meeting because I need help. For the past 8 years I have been addicted to cheese. No, not that cheap American Kraft isht. But real cheese. That cheese white people serve at their parties.
I am in love with Sardo, Caravave and Kwaito. Paneer! Damme! Herve! **breaks into song and dance** Bergkase and Chanco! Tyrolean and Prato! Passendale! Anari! And Brie! Paneer and Olomouke syrecky! Aura, Romadur and Lappi! These are few of my favorite things!
Oh my, and Majorero! MAJORERO!!!
*Exits CA (Cheese Anonymous) meeting stage left. Flies down the street, knocking over trash cans, to the nearest European market for fresh Mozzarella and Gouda…*
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RightCoastLexSteele, I Need That Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Ok Urkel…lol
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Raqi Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
lol, why I gotta be Urkel? I completely forgot about his cheese obsession… I feel SO much more dorky now… thanks… LOL
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Seattle Washington Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
LMAO. I have to admit that since I started working, I too have become addicted to Brie over a nice cracker with some red grapes on the side.
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RightCoastLexSteele, I Need That Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
LOL…I dont know, I was going thru your list and I’ll I could think was CHEEEEEEESE!? in an Urkel voice. I can’t front, I’m a feta fiend myself…
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Raqi Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
LOL, wow… When I reread it, that was exactly what I imagined…
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N.I.A. fabuloussince82 Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
and don’t forget the glass of chardonnay on the side….
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Nyela Goodness Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
ASIAGO!
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Southern Belle Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
“No, not that cheap American Kraft isht. But real cheese. That cheese white people serve at their parties.”
LMAO, I love the realness.
PANEER! I hear that!
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i think i’m addicted to shopping. i thought i kicked the habit, but i find myself checking ruelala.com or any other shopping site on a daily basis and purchasing stuff i don’t really need. my closet is filled to maximum capacity, and i can prob go a month without washing clothes (esp if I had a bigger hamper!). when my sis steals my ish, i don’t even notice until a wk or two later when i decide that i want to wear it. fortunately, i don’t have any major consumer debt, so i guess i will keep shopping until i become a broke law student.
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What a coincedence that you guys bring up this topic today. I say some guys camping YES CAMPING outside of the Atlanta’s Famous Sneaker store, Walters. I was thinking to myself as I passed them, “Man some people and their priorities in life!” LOL
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thumbs up sir…now i don’t feel wierd as i walk out my job today. To cop these beach chairs for my camp out for those Air Yeezy’s.
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