Haha, just kidding, but I did get a tad heated at the 14th ST. Y last week when my man Arnel Milton a.k.a. “Mega Man” a.k.a. “Bulletproof Wifebeater” blurted out, “Bang and Randall got the best sneaker games in the gym!” I said, “What’d you just say in my presence?” He replied, “I mean . . . besides you! I don’t even include you in a conversation like that cuz you’re on another level. You just call Jordan and be like, ‘I’ll take those.’” Ahh, but recognize–I’m not an NBA athlete, nor a platinum selling recording artist. Any freebies, promos, exclusives I’ve ever been given from any brand is simply because I’ve earned them. I wrote the first sneaker culture in media history in the Source (will post later this week), the illest book ever (Where’d You Get Those? New York City’s Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987, Testify Books), and hosted the only TV series ever purely on kicks (ESPN’s “It’s The Shoes”). That said, I also made a rep dating back to the ’70s by always trying to wear ill joints that nobody was rocking. Yes, the 1st line in my book states, “I am a reformed sneaker addict!” but i still got some treats in the closet. So for the last week, I’ve been coming to the Y with flavors, and matching them with hot shorts just to drive the point home. Here’s the 1st wave:
Nike AF25 ID with ‘04 Rucker Pro-Am shorts.
K1X Chiefglider BOUNCE make-up with Elite 24 HS Classic shorts.
adidas EQPMNT BOUNCE make-up with Rucker Pro-Am shorts above.
After my book came out with over 300 photos, I thought I had nothing more to prove. I will admit I wear bummy sneakers many times when i’m playing pick-up (tournament games I still try to be crispy for). I have become complacent. So, just for the next 2 weeks, I will be fresh out the box at the Y. For whoever cares . . .
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:08 pm
bang lee says:
Happy new year Bob!
Everybody knows you’re the best sneaker games in the world!
January 2nd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
illest says:
Keep showing the ill kicks.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:31 pm
BallGurl says:
Bob,
You bring tears of joy to the eyes of a young sneaker addict aspiring to be on the level where she can consistently bring heat 24/7…
My New Year’s resolution: Catch up to Kool Bob…Well, at least get close enough to get a wiff of that “fresh out the box” scent you carry with you…LoL
Peace
January 2nd, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Don Q says:
Are you people serious? That’s an honest question. Just let me know. That includes you Bob….
January 2nd, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Jeremy Ripley says:
Bob-I really dig the first wave! The Elite 24 shorts are looking nice…
Chocolate AF 25’s?! Nice…I might need to bite that! I should’ve gotten those bounce k1x long ago. I’ve been sleeping on them.
And if adi. has a pair of the equipments in a size 13…I mean I technically am part of Bounce haha.
January 3rd, 2008 at 1:39 am
Bakar says:
Oooh, someone done pissed off Cucumber Slice… Yo Bob, I don’t think your legacy is going away just because of a few weak joints; but I feel you on the respect tip. Go do your thing, man.
January 3rd, 2008 at 9:20 am
CasUno says:
Hahaha…
F’n Baldito the Barberless…
You’re a CAT Bob….
See, makin statements like “reformed” sneaker addict is more than ridiculous not only cause the obsession has never left, but b/c w/ the lack of mention by one of ya fellow pick up potnas, you were inclined to come “frESH out the box” to show the nayesayers you’re no slouch….
Good sh!t.
Stop frontin’, you know this addiction never goes away….
K.I.M.
PS: Anyone recognized as iconoclastic in the sneaker world who is neither a platinum selling artist or professional athlete is obviously recognized as an ultimate head…it’s OK bro, you could be addicted to things far worse.
peace & respect.
January 3rd, 2008 at 3:04 pm
JOE PASTA CIFONE says:
BOB, MY DOGS, KEEP THE GOOD SNEAKERS FOR THE INDOORS DOGS
AND THE BAD ONES FOR THE OUTSIDE, ANYWAY YOU PUT IT BOBS
YOU ARE THE KING OF THE KICKS SO JUST LET THE BOYS KNOW
WHO ROCKS THE BEST BOB, HAPPY NEW YEAR BROTHER KEEP THE
NEW YEAR GOING WITH THE FLY KICKS, PASTA
January 3rd, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Sean Couch says:
Bob:
I need those.
January 3rd, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Don Q says:
Why would anyone care what u r wearing at some gym? I know u and Brad Pitt are equally famous, but take it easy…
January 3rd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
ILYD says:
I care! But that’s because . . .
January 5th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
SOLE ON ICE says:
I actually own a pair of the Chiefgliders. (and get mad stares at my feet when I wear them to the barbershop)The ‘Bounce’ equipements are official…unbelieveable flavor…
January 27th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Arnell Omega Milton says:
Wow. Didn’t even know this made the website lol. My bad Bob if I upset you. But Comparing your kick game to the average joe who doing their thing is like comparing Kobe to any non NBA player. Like I said your on another level. We all know you got the fresh butters. Mega Man out ya dig.