
Anyone who knows me knows these sneakers. These have been my sneakers for nearly 4 years now. When I first saw them, I thought they were the ugliest things I had ever laid eyes on, and instantly felt the need to just try them on to be sure.
It turns out that these sneakers were special. I did not know that these were Helmut Lang sneakers until I got them home. Instantly, knowing finding another pair would be basically impossible, I began to obsess over the day that I had to stop sporting them due to wear.
Anyway, that day is not here yet. Thanks to Shoe Goo. But one day, it will be here, and I just don't know how I'll handle it. I've looked for 3 years for a similar shoe. I have trolled the internet like a freak, for a duplicate pair. But nothing. The closest I've come is a pure white pair in a size 6. sigh.
So...when I blog about great sneakers, I just want to be clear what my criteria are, and where the inspiration and deep, deep need comes from. It comes from these. Their skinny (tho not pointy-toed), retro, punk, new age, minimalist, industrial, perfect, selves.
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