.... the internet is amazing.... it seldom ever ceases to astound me.... like today, for instance... it seems that my shoes are developing quite a fanbase around here... and hey, that's cool... heaven knows they are a lot more interesting than me anyway... besides, they totally are some kickass shoes... and they deserve all the praise they can get...
... and after Brother Phin's latest mention of my footwear, I suppose a little backstory is in order...
.. well, it all started one day back about a year ago... I was preparing for my Big Chicago Adventure with Blackfive, and I needed myself some bitchin' footwear to wear while cooling my heels in various Big City pubs and restaurant-type places.... so I decided upon a nice pair of H.S. Trask saddle shoes....
... next thing I know, I have a blogmeet here at my house back in October... and people are asking for a tour so they can see the legendary leathers in their comfy closet... you know who you are...
... ok, so now the shoes have quite a following... fast forward to January of this year... and after actually seeing them on my little feet, the silver-tongued Elisson writes a post specifically about my lovely shoes and how much he lusts for a pair...
... even the mighty Velociman once called me a metrosexual right to my face because of my shoes...
...good God.... I have the most popular pair of saddle shoes in the blogosphere, and I didn't even really try... amazing....
... anyway, head on over and buy yourself a pair of H.S. Trask, children.. you really won't regret it.. well, except for when everyone on your blogroll starts writing stories about your shoes all the time... but other than that?... hey, you'll like'em.... I sure do love mine.... but y'all knew that already....
I dont think ya can buy them saddle shoes up here in the Great White Nort. Last time I saw a pair was in an Archie comic.
Bullshitted by Dan Toom on April 5, 2006 03:20 PM... Archie should be so lucky, Dan... if he had these puppies, Veronica would be all over him...
Bullshitted by Eric on April 5, 2006 03:23 PMNice shoes, but after searching their site I have realised that they don't have any wing tips. I have hard a hard time finding a decent pair of wing tips in recent years. I guess they are somewhat out of style, but all I wear as far as nice shoes go.
Bullshitted by Richard on April 5, 2006 04:28 PMI've been looking for a pair of saddle shoes to replace the Hush Puppy style I had but wore out. I really like the way the Trask shoes look.
Fashion tips on a blog. The internet is amazing indeed.
I have about 30 pairs of shoes including Prada, Cole Haan, Puma and Uggs (that's Metro)... I'll have to try these Trasks.
As I recollect I not only called you a metro I called myself one, and thumped you in the chest. I may be mistaken, however. Alcohol was involved.
Bullshitted by Velociman on April 5, 2006 10:01 PMnow those are some shoes.
Bullshitted by justrose on April 6, 2006 07:21 AMFaggot.
Bullshitted by Acidman on April 6, 2006 10:34 AM... jealousy does not become you, Acidman... go plant some taters....
Bullshitted by Eric on April 6, 2006 10:39 AMHey, I diagnosed your shoes. It's all good, baby.
Bullshitted by agent bedhead on April 6, 2006 04:49 PMEric,
You know I am a sucker for a great shoe....
and those are great shoes...even for a "straight" guy....
Bullshitted by armywifetoddlermom on April 7, 2006 01:35 PM