Trust

Since my friends out here found out that I'm back, they've been hitting me left and right with new shoes for cheap or for trade. We all have shoes we have to keep and shoes that we are willing to trade. Ever since I went through extensive training with Nike, I've been looking at shoes differently. I'm more about the technology of a shoe nowadays. I mean, I have my classic originals put up, but as of late, I've been more about a huge air bubble with flywire on a mid top basketball shoe.

When I first seen this picture when my good friend, Dion, mms'd me from Oakland. I quickly did my research. My first question was, "Those ain't no dupes right?" lol. He said, "nah, I got these at Foot Locker, they brand new." He told me how he wanted a certain pair of kicks that I wore once to Sabor in San Jose, but didn't get in and went back home to change my whole fit. (I thought for sure I was gonna get in) He don't care that I wore em once. He said, "what I call used is still brand new." (I had to laugh at that) But anyways, I mms'd him a picture of the shoes and surprised him with a matching jacket right after. He text me back, "hell yea, come through on Wednesday." He also said that he was just gonna cash me out for the coat and trade for these brand new Lebrons.

The thing is, we both know if we really wanted an item, that we really didn't feel was a keeper, we'd just give them away to each other. But this deal is awesome. We both know where the shoes came from. We both know how many times we wore them. We both know where we wore them. Shit, I was just gonna give him the jacket, and I'll probably just spend what he gives me on dinner for us at The Cheesecake Factory bar in SF no homo. (my favorite restaurant as an experience) Plus, I haven't been in the Bay for about, four months. So, I must say, I'm quite excited.

I just wanted to share the details of a good trade with all of you. I do this all the time. It's all about trust. Without trust, you ain't getting shit from me. Plus, let me point out, these may be a nice pair of expensive kicks and all that, but since Nike keeps coming out with a million different colorways once the shoe is presented, it takes away from the, "special feeling." Like, I remember when having a certain color was the key to a win. (or a lose) I wish Nike just came out with 3 different colorways and spread out the release dates when a new shoe comes out. They'd probably get more business... from me at least. Peace