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This particular pair of shoes holds a certain sentimental value to me. I see them almost as an extension of myself. There have been so many things I witnessed and learned with these bad boys on my feet. To all the ex-sneakerheads and all the current enthusiasts, you already know the value of these. I was never really the type to buy and re-sell shoes for a profit. My thing was to find what I wanted and wear them to death. I usually kept the shoes I was able to acquire only because I had a love for them. The idea of “breaking necks” or wearing “heat” oddly never occurred to me as much as studying the history of the shoe. Back in the day, I never really wore kicks to show off. These were mine and I was determined to engrave my own character in them. Over the years, people grow out of things and sadly, I forgot about these until I decided to clean out some things in my house. A flood of memories come back as I recall when I wear these and what happened when I did. It doesn’t only apply to this specific pair, but for all the Nike’s I’ve collected over the years. A lot of people are looking back and saying, “Yeah, sneakers are whack and childish.” The same people are now dressing “Heritage”. I’m guilty for doing the same thing. I understand that people grow up and their interests change. Through all the bullshit, these were my shoes and I loved them. The best part was looking at people’s faces when I beat them up. Shoes are meant to be worn, so wear them. I never understood the logic of paying X amount of money for a pair and then hiding them somewhere, never to see sunlight. I almost regret cutting these apart, but I feel like with the direction I’m taking it in, this piece will be timeless. This is dedicated to my old ISS heads. I met a lot of good people (some have become my best friends) through the forum. I hope this project brings you back to the “good old days”.