No problem, and yeah soo much good Vans stuff went on during the downtime of OTWS. It was definitely harder to find info, or at least it was spread out and not centralized like it is now. I wanted to revive the blog, as the way to get newcomers, and the forum was for our own personal use, to share info, sell, help do pickups, etc. Now I use the forum as a big part of my blog source, because you guys keep dropping info in here, that I can use on the blog. I don't have all the time in the world to scour the internet looking for news, so I utilize as much original content as I can get. Our WDYWT thread helps a bit
. I remember, the IN4M website sold out of the blue/gum chukka lows, and I made a call that morning when they opened, and got in a phone order, for an 11.5. Lucked out, cause them shits went quick. And about a year later, Crisone hooked me up with the In4mation laces, because my pair didn't come with them! That was over on SC forums, too. If that forum didn't sell out, and turn all "Complex Media Network" on everyone, then it would still be as dope as it used to be. Everyone's after the money these days, and that's how they measure success. I measure success by who recognizes you. In4mation recognizes us. Other known shops recognize us. Hell, Brant is Syndicates #1 pusher, and he bends over backwards for us. OGs and new guys! That's just one of many. We got guys from In4mation, Primitive, RIF.LA, Footage, Vans OTW, and OG sneakerheads that support us as well, like Crisone, Samcolt12, and what about erwin...Europes biggest Vans head (behind Dimitri Coste!). We are of quality, not quantity. I think it garners some real respect. You're all a part of it people! Just sayin'
Don't take it personal!
