Originally Posted by whiney
Andre, don't think this, you would be wrong.
I am to old, and completely out of the fashion-system. My foot size is 14-15 (48-49) and finding shoes is a big problem (if your feet are smaller, you cannot imagine). These vans are available in large sizes, cheap, OK on bikes, and fancy (I had nearly the same 15 years ago). Show me another brand/model and you become my best friend.
Whoa, read over the just kidding part again brotha
Just trying to illustrate an absurdity - "some people" will accuse hipstery at the smallest things, i.e. trying to accuse everyone who wears checkerboard Vans or owns a track bike as a blatant pretentious hipster.
Anyways, as far as the shoes, you'd probably have good luck with a lot of skate shoes out there: durable as hell, available in large sizes, grippy soles/good shape, etc. My friend with size 13's seemed to be fine getting shoes like that. Just look at any skate shop and shoot the **** with the employees about "carving perfect lines in empty backyard pools with your super wide, super loose Indys", instant bro discount hahahaha.
But 40 dollars for Vans can't really be beat, even if I skated them daily and ripped through that canvas in a month. They're better for the summer time though, IMO.
Alright, back to the fancy Italian track fetish talk...
