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By Aaron Kr. · Published Feb 25th, 2010
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Before the sneaker culture exploded into what it is today, hype and info on the latest kicks were really just a word of mouth thing, and for the most part, most of the hottest sneakers around weren’t quickstrikes or limited releases or collaborations. They were just fresh kicks that you would see in your local sneaker spot. While some of us were smart enough to preserve some OG gems, we all have plenty of regrets about some classic treasures that we beat into the ground. In the case of some of these blasts from the past, we couldn’t have ever known that they would eventually be considered classics.
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February 25th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
I knew a guy with Mushrooms. He was a fun guy.
February 25th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
look at that leather mhhhmmmm so soft. look at the padding soo much. perfect toebox. see what im gettin at?
February 26th, 2010 at 12:02 am
yeah, back when Nike actually used leather on GR AF1s and heads didn’t trip because their shoe leather creased…the good ‘ol days…
February 26th, 2010 at 3:45 am
I STILL GOT THESE I DIDNT THINK THEY WERE CLASSIC THOUGH!!!
February 26th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Can anyone tell me where I can find a pair of white AF1′s with a navy blue check?