Custom Kicks
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- DonQ
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- Music, Culture, Art and Style, WTF, 10 more
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- credits:
- BooksBrown co-producer
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sean_tURtLE
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That's how we do what we do when we're doin it!
- 3 years ago
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sean_tURtLE
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Barca_Kid
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yo dat is sooo sick and those r sum cool kicks ...dis guy has talent and big props to him
- 3 years ago
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Barca_Kid
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amaness
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I like shoes and this video
- 3 years ago
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amaness
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Auberella
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What kind of paints do you use? i would love to know :D
- 3 years ago
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Auberella
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echoz
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that's so Kickin'!!! =D
- 3 years ago
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echoz
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SlashUGWA
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Thats some sweet art. I dig it man. I had a friend that did that to his shoes, not on that scale, just kinda random patterns, but this guy you found here is doing masterpieces on shoes. I wanna know if he does any other art in a larger scale, and if so, where can I see it? I'm always lookin for new artists to do their own version of the UGWA logo.
- 3 years ago
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SlashUGWA
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PamelaSC
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Very cool, original and the artwork is utterly amazing. Thanks for sharing this.
- 3 years ago
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PamelaSC
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Spiral9
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This is so dope...shows the beauty of doing things without corporate infrastructure...shows real value in creativity...
- 3 years ago
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Spiral9
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chusky
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Josiah is the artist of the people. Keep-keepin it real homie. And I want some Kustum Kicks!!!!!!
- 3 years ago
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chusky
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citizenaim
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Awesome sneakerfreaking. Way to bring some old soles back to life.
- 3 years ago
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citizenaim
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supadupa
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yea thees kicks cannot be mached!!
- 3 years ago
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supadupa
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rlopeomar22
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BOOK WORM BROWN!!!! i saw your name.
- 3 years ago
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rlopeomar22
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bishopobispo
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@usumacinta
Although I like the fast paced editing, I have to say the camera work is a little wobbly.
Nonetheless, this is an excellent topic.
- 3 years ago
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bishopobispo
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BooksBrown
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bishopobispo:
fair point about the camera being wobbly...although it should be noted that the underlying strength of this pod was that it was shot on a consumer camera w/o an external mic on the same day we shot another pod. the pod really exhibits Current's ethic by simply picking up a camera and telling a story of the people surrounding you.
i don't know that i'd go so far as to say the production value was intentionally low, but we did know going into it that the production value was going to be low bc of the camera.
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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DonQ
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bishopobispo:
I took your advice... I have a new pod up that could use your educated opinion.
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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diskotraxxxxx
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i really need to take my nike kicks to him.
to take art everywhere i go. :]
- 3 years ago
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diskotraxxxxx
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covarrua
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I share this pod with my students and they can't wait to customize their kicks!
- 3 years ago
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covarrua
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jhgutz
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Recycling, reusing and reinventing the canvas. Art inspired sneakers, dope.
- 3 years ago
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jhgutz
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Firstpersoni
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Sick video! When is this one coming on Current?
- 3 years ago
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Firstpersoni
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usumacinta
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I like the subject. However, I do not like the way this video is put together. The edits are to fast (yes I know how they love it that way in Current.com or in the web) I think you have an interesting subject that can be introduced in a more artistic and unique editing fashion rather than the conventional MTV / web video way.
I will keep my green light to a second or third version. Thanks
- 3 years ago
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usumacinta
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BooksBrown
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usumacinta:
thanks for taking the time to check out the pod. it only took 70 comments before something like a constructive criticism appeared...so thank you for articulating your point beyond merely hitting the red light.
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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DonQ
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usumacinta:
I took your advice and updated the video... It'll get put up some time soon. Thanks for your sincere comment. I like that you give me a second opportunity to improve before you vote. Thank you.
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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lilbigvince
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Dammmit.. I just bought a pair of Ed Hardy's for 200 bucks. Now you tell me.
- 3 years ago
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lilbigvince
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BooksBrown
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lilbigvince:
time to take up Pro Wings again and then instead of just crossing out the PW's you can paint over them.
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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ProfessorFunk
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Hey nice pod! Love the topic and the editing and camera work was fantastic.
My only critique is with your typography in the credits. Jokerman is an ugly font and doesn't suit your style at all. Maybe something a bit edgier with a feel like graff would suit the overall tone better.
Link above is a good example.
Otherwise love the work - good interviews and footage. Hope to see it on Current.
- 3 years ago
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ProfessorFunk
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BooksBrown
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ProfessorFunk:
Professor Funk,
Fair point about the font! I almost set my editor on fire by dousing him with tequilla and ashing out my blunt on him. i could hardly believe that font myself. ha!thanks for the other comments too. stay up!
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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mykneegrow
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Biggups! I want to be the first professor to rock these in class...how do I connect?
- 3 years ago
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mykneegrow
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covarrua
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High heels get all the attention but my feet are thankful that they can look cool in comfort as well. Sign me up!
- 3 years ago
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covarrua
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Krysia24
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I like what he said about art not only being in galleries. I go to a lot of museums and I always think, "I've seen plenty of better things around New York that are so much more innovative." Shoes, desserts, fashions, graffiti, architecture, ads..... Art is not limited to what is found in museums.
- 3 years ago
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Krysia24
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spokone
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Sick Video>>>>>
- 3 years ago
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spokone
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mistarmookie
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i diggs. fly kicks mang.
- 3 years ago
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mistarmookie
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Bodhitree
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Amazing work, and well done documentary!! Keep it up.
I'm adding you as a connection. - 3 years ago
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Bodhitree
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BooksBrown
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Bodhitree:
thanks for the propers.
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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AlbeeYap
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I just got your message. Love the pod and your contributions. Hope to work together in the near future and further elevate, communicate, and expose more of our culture. It's ironic that we are all interconnected. Peace. Green Light!
- 3 years ago
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AlbeeYap
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DonQ
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AlbeeYap:
Thank you for clicking the "vote it up" button, sir. Your click positive feedback means a lot.
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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covelogibbs
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Very creative, nice short. Thank you.
- 3 years ago
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covelogibbs
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CalgarC
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why buy new shoes when a few cans of spray paint could save you some serious bucks, and also give you ART :D
- 3 years ago
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CalgarC
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yumps1
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I do that too.
- 3 years ago
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yumps1
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sewbutterfly
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Good job! We did this in the 80s! Some did it out of not having enough money to buy new shoes and to disguise holes, etc. I guess everything does come 'full circle'.
- 3 years ago
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sewbutterfly
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cosanostra55
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Totally inspired, and I yearn for those 40oz. sun shoes!
Thx donQ - 3 years ago
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cosanostra55
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daledrops
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that is the ill style.
- 3 years ago
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daledrops
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FINRISS
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That shit is dope! As a fellow artist i got mad respect for this man i tired that and they came out looking like shit! green lit
- 3 years ago
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FINRISS
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DonQ
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FINRISS:
I'm inspired to paint my shoes, too... I'd like to check out some picts of your shoes sometime. Have you shared this with your friends? It would be nice to get some feedback from your friends on this kind of art.
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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palomitas
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thanks. I enjoyed the history aspect, the corporate comparison. Gret stuff. More old photos.
peace
- 3 years ago
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palomitas
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Joziah_Resighta
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this is good stuff
you can do it at home
- 3 years ago
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Joziah_Resighta
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BooksBrown
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i'm looking forward to reading peoples comments about this pod. this is some good old fashion home grown hip hop mixed with a green sensibility!
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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APESR
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g00d shit h0mie!!
much l0ve - 3 years ago
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APESR
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danandbec4
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i give it the greenlight
- 3 years ago
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SamuraiDave
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awesome pod - awesome concept! Don't know why there are all these positive comments but there's more red than green as I write. Freakin' cowards! Man up and say what you think is wrong with it!
- 3 years ago
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SamuraiDave
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DonQ
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SamuraiDave:
Thanks, Dave... I appreciate it. I'll catch you and your baby cart on the River Stix. *Shiiing!
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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BooksBrown
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SamuraiDave:
good looking out on that comment, dave. i havent read much by way of criticism on here either but the red lights abound. wtf?
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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Ryz0n
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I'd like that pair of Sublime sneakers.
- 3 years ago
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Ryz0n
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supadupa
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Ryz0n:
thanks man im the artist that did the sublime kicks. check out alchemistoutfitters.com.
- 3 years ago
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supadupa
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anargonzo
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Ryz0n:
i agree. people think they're saving the world with recycling bottles and cans, but there's more. this video isn't extreme either. it's modern recycling and beautiful art. i want those shoes also.
- 3 years ago
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anargonzo
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peppini
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absolutely cool !
- 3 years ago
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peppini
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muneca
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So Cool! Really enjoyed your documentary. You have great style! This is good for the community in many ways! Thanks for doing your thing and sharing it!
- 3 years ago
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muneca
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BooksBrown
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muneca:
thanks for coming by and leaving a comment. i'll be looking for more work from your crew on current!
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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falloutqueen
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i gots respect :)
- 3 years ago
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falloutqueen
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supadupa
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check theses kicks and more at alchemistoutfitters.com!!
- 3 years ago
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supadupa
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InfamouzBlue
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This video supports the ideas of private artists and hopeful private business owners. I really like this concept.
I clicked the Greenlight button. Real Hip Hop culture on TV!
- 3 years ago
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InfamouzBlue
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anargonzo
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where can I get my shoes done? who here does art? this is good, my friends.
- 3 years ago
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anargonzo
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BooksBrown
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anargonzo:
you can find out more about him at alchemistoutfitters.com
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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supadupa
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sick with it these are the kicks to rock!
- 3 years ago
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supadupa
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DonQ
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supadupa:
You can't... they're not duplicate-able... Heh heh.
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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evolmadam111
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alrighty
think green ....
keep doin it well mr..........
:)
- 3 years ago
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evolmadam111
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LuckyZIK
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FUCK Ya
Cheifsiah!!! - 3 years ago
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LuckyZIK
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Joziah_Resighta
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It inspires others to get creative
Tattoo your shoes
- 3 years ago
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Joziah_Resighta
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tree123
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this is sooo cool. i love the creativity and freshness. In Seattle we have a store called the RE store, it's owner/sponsor is habitat for humanity. You can bring/take anything there that is salvageable. you get the coolest art and interesting people making art in this arena.
- 3 years ago
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tree123
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anargonzo
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tree123:
nice. i like your stores idea. like this pod, it reminds people that we can be self sufficient. all these projects are good in so many ways.
- 3 years ago
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anargonzo
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BooksBrown
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tree123:
thanks for leaving a video comment. while I haven't tried too leave one yet it is one my favorite surprises when on this board!
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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althda
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Greenlight!
This was great! makes me want to go outside and give it a try!
- 3 years ago
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althda
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DonQ
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althda:
let's do it!
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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ilyma
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"one mans trash, is another mans treasure".
- 3 years ago
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ilyma
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MovingBoxStudios
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the sublime sun was awesome, i need a pair of those. you may have just inspired me to paint my old shoes.
- 3 years ago
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MovingBoxStudios
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DonQ
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MovingBoxStudios:
A great way to stay creative and save money, right? I like this idea... I'd like to check out some picts when you get your shoes done. Have you shared this with your friends, MBS? It would be nice to get some feedback from your friends on this kind of art.
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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4ShiZ
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Hey Josiah, nice video! Awesome kicks!
- 3 years ago
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4ShiZ
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Fliam
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great work man. keep doing what you're doing. stay creative.
- 3 years ago
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Fliam
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illDAY
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Fresh indeed!
- 3 years ago
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illDAY
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BooksBrown
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illDAY:
good looking out. look to cop some of those in the future!
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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BooksBrown
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recyclovore!
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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BooksBrown
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BooksBrown:
i should slap myself.
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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DonQ
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I hope to get your approval, guys...
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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covarrua
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DonQ:
You have my approval to the 2nd power!
- 3 years ago
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covarrua
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mrfreeze
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I'm getting a hold of the little bit of friendly connections I have on Current to invite you to comment on my shoe art pod... My other friends liked it. I hope you like it also.
- 3 years ago
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Only_A_Kwn
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mrfreeze:
In the time where recycle is now..this is golden..top it with an artphul swag..dynamite..made me see me Reeboks in a whole new flava.. Art show soon..I got a venue..805..
Thee Kwn - 3 years ago
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Only_A_Kwn
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Nice work, D to the Q..thanks to Alero for sharing this.. hook a sista up for a show...I got the purrfect venue..Peace! Thee Kwn..805
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Only_A_Kwn
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DonQ
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Only_A_Kwn:
Gracias, your highness... Have you shared this with your friends? It would be nice to get some feedback from your friends on this kind of art. Stay royal...
- 3 years ago
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DonQ
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L_BoOgie
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lol handle your scandel j dawwww
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L_BoOgie
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frankiefrank
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very true
art is all around us - 3 years ago
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des10
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much love and respect from one graf artist/sneaker freaker to another. :D
- 3 years ago
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des10
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DonQ
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des10:
Werd... I'd like to check out some picts sometime. Have you shared this with your friends? It would be nice to get some feedback from your friends on this kind of art.
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DonQ
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BooksBrown
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des10:
yeah, i'd like to see pictures too.
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
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covarrua
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des10:
much respect for the artist that can find art in all things even old sneakers.
- 3 years ago
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covarrua
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GRACiEANN
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i GiVE iT THE GREENLiGHT...!!!
...iM GONNA GET ME SOME SHOES...
N iTS GONNA BE TiGHT =] - 3 years ago
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GRACiEANN
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covarrua
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GRACiEANN:
greenlight! greenlight!
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covarrua
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ALERO
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SWEEEEET!
I GIVE IT THE GREENLIT!
- 3 years ago
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ALERO
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BooksBrown
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ALERO:
light it up!
- 3 years ago
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BooksBrown
