#kicksdestroyer

The #KicksDestroyer does it again. I’m starting to run out of @kickshawaii collabos that I can wear regularly due to my normal use of these shoes. I don’t think anyone can say that I don’t rock my shoes. These #Reebok pumps were part of their 10th Anniversary (and if you saw the video, they played this dope song by Crystal Fighters that is now in my personal playlist). The last time I rocked this earlier this year the tennis ball ripped off, though the bladder still pumps. I also wore down the the toe box rubbers off of these buggers. Still pretty buttery in my eyes, but the insole top got ripped from sticking to my socks, so haven’t worn it right away. Not ready to get rid of this, so expect to see these covered in paint in the near future. Hey Kicks, please do another dope release soon! #SeeFoodDietCrew #YKWWS https://www.instagram.com/p/B-k6Nw5jsSC/?igshid=14nrmbd1pssyt

Doing a small #SneakerPurge this Sunday afternoon, and unfortunately it includes this Metro.Pop x NikeiD Air 180. When I chose the colors for it, I was inspired by the @kickshawaii dunk, and chose brown and green to refer to the land and mountains. Unfortunately like all my Air Maxes, the materials to make them were very susceptible to Hawai`i’s climate and weather. After I wore it a few times, the sole started to crack, and all I have to do now is push my thumb a bit to permanently damage it. Hey @jwdanklefs if you’re interested in more parts to play with, let me know, or I’m gonna send them to the big trash to energy converter in the islands. #KicksDestroyer #FromTheElectricBambooCollection (at Waipahu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwiqUqCB2Xt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=61xtxk2v3o7z

These UBIQ x Clarks Traxters were really good to me. It had a really comfy sole and was so easy to rock. Maybe that’s why I wore it to death. Peep the patches of the outer sanded off through normal wear and tear. Shoe companies if you need someone to wear down your shoes, I’m your guy. #KicksDestroyer #FromTheElectricBambooCollection

Getting in the creases into my newest pickup courtesy of @lenzizzle - Nike SB “Loons”, with a beautiful pattern created by embroidery, it was a must have. #WDWT #SeeFoodDietCrew #SASneaksUp #KicksDestroyer (at 99 Ranch Market)

A closer look at the symbols on the heels of my Livestrong Nike iD 180s, and Futura’s “autograph”. Gonna let these crumble a little more before I turn them into bedroom slippers. #AirMaxDay #KicksDestroyer

Wanted to share one of the last few Air Maxes I have left for #AirMaxDay - the Air 180. This was a special Livestrong Nike iD edition, and what was cool was that along with some colors, you could also select the symbols on the heel of each shoe, each designed by Futura. When Futura joined @og_slick at an Island Snow signing at Ala Moana Center, I asked him to sign my shoe, and he drew one of his signature symbols on it. In hindsight, I shouldn't have worn it to the event and pulled it off of my feet and have him sign it from there. Especially if I remember, I think I stepped in a puddle even though I tried to avoid it. I wish Nike figured a way out to make these not crumble. It sucks that one of my favorite memories in the sneaker scene is slowly eroding away. #KicksDestroyer

It's fitting that I post this on #WuTangWednesday - I have to declare that my Wu Tang X HUF sneakers are done, son. Getting to wear these worn, dirty bastards have been a triumph on my part. #KicksDestroyer