CBC Radio 3 Blog - Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

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Hope you were around on saturday night..

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by boders

As soon as I heard the first thunder peal on Saturday I thought of a discussion on Lanarama not too long ago that was mostly Ontario transplants to Vancouver lamenting the lack of thunderstorms....it was a beaut on Saturday + Celebration of light = awesome. Hope everyone who has been missing lightning was able to see Saturday's awesome display

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Re: Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Silvorgold

I've always wondered why hipsters always wear the same footwear, all I had to do at the brandon folk fest to confirm someones a hipster is by looking at their shoes.

Also at folk fests, people just don't like wearing shoes, period. They love to dance out in the dirt.. Even if there are stones

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@ boders

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Lana Gay

I was actually at a friend's cabin on Gambier Island! It was amazing!

We watched the storm travel from Vancouver to us, so amazing! (I was not as mesmerized as some, but it made it even better to watch my friends!)

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Shoe junkie

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by TashaDee

When I find shoes I like, I want to buy every pair I can possibly find, so I never run out of them. I hate it when they're discontinued.

Currently, I'm wearing a pair of canvas-style Keen's. And maybe it's a sign of getting older, but when I needed a more "supportive" shoe, Keens came out on top. They're awesome, they're comfy, and my aging feet are happy.

I wonder what sweeping generalizations there are about Keen's and music?

I'm gonna go with Keen's: Canadian indie music. But that's just me ;-)

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Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by CDNz1

Yaaaay!!! Lanarama on a Monday!

I took a long weekend and got home a few hours ago...
Crocs = 80s soft brains...I just don't get them.

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as for the poll question

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by boders

Am the anti shoe aficianado. I buy a pair of non-descript skater shoes every year for casual walking around, my black dress shoes for when I need to impress and sandals for the rest.

Here's an interesting article about the rise and fall of a shoe that often gets derided by Grant on the fashion fight club; the croc. http://www.salon.com/news/brand_graveyard/feature/2009/07/27/crocs/index.html
they got so big so fast their workforce multiplied like crazy and just as fast they've hit the wall and just laid off 2000 people!

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Re: What's your pair of choice? Why? What won't you wear?

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by MusicSoop

Vans all the way.

Wow, I've written and re-written this entry about 6 times and finally realized that I'm a huge shoe snob. Who knew?

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Shoes

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by keydive

I'm sporting a pear of Puma shoes these days don't remember the style name but i like them they have tweed on the side which I think makes them wicked awesome. I don't think mine say much about music preference though.
Got a pair of Converse picked out as soon as I find someone who lives in the states that is willing to let me get them made and shipped to them.

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@Lana

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by boders

That's awesome! I really do enjoy seeing active weather; never ceases to amaze me how you can look over to North Van, see nothing but blue sky and sun, look down, then back up and it's as dark as can be during the day..

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Whatever's comfortable

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Satori

I like shoes that aren't too expensive and will last me a few years. Don't think I have a shoe story that could compare to yours, Lana.
The only shoes I absolutely refuse to wear are Crocs, I think they are the ugliest shoes ever, no offense to anyone who wears them.

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@ Lana

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by SChappellaz

I imagine if you found white version of those Nikes, you could just dye them pink.

As for myself, I wear flats alot (no particular designer, etc.).

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Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by CDNz1

@ TashaDee I do the same. My Rockport knockoffs for work are purchased 2 at a time and my Avia Cross Trainers (every other waking moment) are purchased the same way. I guess I don't care about the hipness, but more about comfort.

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@ Lana

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by CDNz1

It's still incredible to me that you have a pair of shoes that lasted 5 years. 3 - 4 is the best I can do with the Avias, and I'm tough on shoes.

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@Satori

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by ashleysnellca

i second the 'ugly crocs'. i refuse to acknowledge their existence.
i like any funky looking shoe. i am working up the nerve to drop some big monies for a pair of campers.
i was just at hillside and there is something to be said for the feeling of walking around barefoot all weekend. the mud just added one more texture.

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Comfort

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Absotively

Comfort is the number one thing for me. I'll definitely pick nice-looking comfortable shoes over ugly ones, but I'll pick ugly comfortable shoes over pretty uncomfortable shoes every time. I'm slowly acquiring more shoes that are both nice-looking and comfortable.

I'm currently wearing fantastically comfortable sport sandals from MEC. They cost more than I usually pay for sandals, but they're resoleable, so hopefully they'll last for ages.

I have a pair of red Earth Shoes mary janes, which are remarkably hippie-ish. They're not as comfortable without thin socks, because they rub, so I don't wear them in the summer much.

I used to have a pair of black ballet-flat style crocs, and I loved them, though I'd never wear the clog-style ones. But they wore out and I believe that style's discontinued.

After that, I have way too many cheap dress shoes that I almost never wear, one pair of good running shoes, and one pair of winter boots that I need to replace.

The local goth clothing/ren faire clothing/pagan stuff shop had a sidewalk sale the other day, so I went and looked inside too. I had a sudden desire to buy Doc Martens, but it faded when I left.

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Vancouver's light show

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by whethergirl

The lightning on Saturday night was awesome. I, too, thought of the R3 storm conversation.

I was at the lantern festival for the evening. While the rain did cancel/ruin some of the lanterns, the lightning made up for it. And dancing to drums in the middle of rain, thunder and lightning is so energizing.

Sandals or rubber boots were appropriate for that night - I was in sandals.

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@Lana

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by keydive

If you can find out what the shoe style was called you can usually find them again. Problem is knowing the name of the style.

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@Absotively

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by keydive

Glad to hear that feeling faded. unless you were feeling like reliving a grunge phase.

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@keydive

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Absotively

I never had a grunge phase. Maybe that's the problem. I think it was more a desire to relive a goth phase, which I also never had, so it was weird.

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@Absotively

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by keydive

Okay well you should probably stay out of the goth store then.

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@keydive

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Absotively

But goth stores are the best place to buy the hair dye I use to dye my hair orange-ish.

I can't bleach it to dye it really bright orange until after my sister's wedding next summer, because I promised I'd have it natural coloured for that.

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little chinese fingers

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Timedend

hipsters care about self-image way too fu(ing much,...

all the while this world is falling apart and hanging on by a few strings, your going on about your precious nikes that were made by some Chinese kid getting paid a buck a day.. such nihilistic conceit.. what good will your designer shoes be when theirs riots for food and the banks close and you can't have your money... let alone Isreal/US bombing Iran provoking WWIII etc. etc. etc..... wake the fu(( up hipsters!!!

or is that just it.. you subconsciously realize the world is going to hell and soon there will be nothing of this way of life left (secular-materialism) and you just want to cash in materialistically and experience-wise as much as you can before the game is all over??

ignorance is your best strength CBC 3 hipsters.. keep it up...
keep on rocking in the freeeee world!!!!!!!!

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@ Keydive

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Lana Gay

They are Nike All Court Canvas shoes in Pink, size 9.5 US/ 7 UK Serial number 305411-613 BA
http://shopimage.hanmail.net/m_productimages//C803/66/C803_305411_613_160.jpg

Virtually impossible to find on a site in english or in my size! I think they were only released in the UK and in Asia... but if you feel like looking....

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@Timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Absotively

1. You can write "fuck" on this blog. You don't have to resort to creative punctuation.

2. So we should never do anything that doesn't directly fix some problem, and everything we do should be perfect? I assume you never ever buy anything made in a sweatshop, nor US tomatoes in the winter (the workers there are treated nearly as badly), nor electronics (almost all made in nasty conditions in ways that pollute horribly; how are you on the internet, anyways), nor factory-farmed meat, nor any of the many other things that are horrible for the world that we're under so much pressure to consume?

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@ Lana

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by CDNz1

You mentioned the shoes a short time ago on the blog. I searched and searched and found NOTHING! I wish you the best.

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One thing I like about the CBC 3 Blog...

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by MusicSoop

is how infrequently trolls show up. Please people, don't feed the troll.

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@MusicSoop

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Absotively

Aw, but he's so cute!

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hey Absotively

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Timedend

you're right for fucks sake.. im a hypocrite to some degree.. of course..... im on a computer that i purchased, which is apart of the whole system of globalization etc.
i guess my main point is to be IN THIS WORLD BUT NOT >OF< IT................... I'm getting ready for the whole shit to hit the fan.. i believe it isn't crazy to do so, it is inevitable that a non-renewable, unsustainable way of life will simply and scientifically not endure... this is the highlight of it all, this stage that we are in... I'm growing my own food, just looking for ways out of relying on US tomatoes and chinese factory made shit such as NIKES etc.. im not Jesus, nor should i really hark on anyone for their ways, i don't mean to seem just as ignorant as the system that i condemn... i just think the hip and coolios of the Western world should be just a tinge more in tune with the bigger issues such as the ramifications of globalization, the pre-emptive wars and false-flag terror attacks, the scare tactics of the Eugenists World Elite Banking Cartel and how they are implementing their agenda of a one world gov't right before our eyes... isn't this a little more important than going on about pink nikes????????????????????????????????? or im just a fucking asshole, who just needs to party more and not give a shit and lead a nihilistic life of bliss????????

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@ Timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Absotively

It's true that there are a lot of problems, but I think we can still make time for art in our lives. And Radio 3 is about music, so you'll see a lot more discussion about art here than about other things. That doesn't mean that people here don't worry about other things; I asked people about eco-villages on Wednesday and we had an interesting discussion about that, and quite a few people here had opinions or information to share. But that's not the focus of this site, so that's not the focus of most conversations here. And people don't like to have it assumed that because they're discussing shoes now, they never worry about anything else.

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Ya, my last buy was Vans as well

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by TheRadioHead

Pink and brown ones. I am on my feet all day for work, and sensible shoes makes the difference between feeling bagged after work, or still having energy left for fun.

I confess to having a pair of Jesus sandals that are my Folk Fest shoes, they only come out once a year. Comfie and impervious to mud.

My favourite shoes ever were Sketchers, everyone loved them! But within 3 months, my little toes were poking out the sides, they were made like crap. I still wear them, though, they are so great.

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@timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by keydive

Wow....Wow
Man you must feel like a hypocrite typing on your computer. Or did you assemble that yourself mine the mercury, zinc ect yourself and make the mother boards and processor from scratch.

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@ timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by joeyjoseph

i agree... i'm concerned, too. but come rapture-time i won't be caught dead in anything but a pair of adidas.

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@lana

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by keydive

All I have been able to find are red ones so far.

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@joeyjoseph

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by keydive

Bwahahahahaha.

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@absotively

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by krib

well said!

are you in Sask? I'm curious to know what's around because I've been researching it. So far there's only really Craik. I love what Craik is doing, but their ecovillage is really more of an eco-friendly housing development than an actual ecovillage. (ie, no community house/kitchen or anything - just a bunch of lots that have no utilities coming to them)

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Re: Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by savvie

Well, if I feel like being obvious I'll of course bust the cowboy boots when I play, otherwise I'm a big fan of the $5 mary janes found on Commercial Drive/China Town, with a lovely selection of dragons, roses, pheonixes...oh yah ;O)
Don't know what those say bout me though, that I'm broke?!

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Ah shoes…

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by tb3

Vans take up the largest portion of my shoe collection. But also I love $3 cheap flat and murder on your posture flip flops.

I like to through in the odd pair of Pumas – no not the très douchie quasi F1 driver slash cyclist slash dress shoe – just a nice pair of runners with their good arch support. And cushy Cell soles.

My biggest rule about shoes is they should never be bought at more than half price, and you can never have too many.

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@krib

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Absotively

Nope, Alberta. Willing to move, though, if I found the right place.

I know Craik's ecovillage is a bit lacking, but I figure that if they were enthusiastic about building it & it's been working out well, then they might be a lot more open than other places to approving off-grid cob buildings with composting toilets. So probably a good place to fulfil my dream of living sustainably within walking distance of a public library.

My preferenc would be to have some kind of co-housing community in Craik (probably in the town proper, rather than on the other side of the highway with the eco-village).

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@timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by keydive

Oh god you commented again!! Excuse me while I put my tin foil hat on and read it.......
You forgot to talk about chem trails and the amero. Go troll someplace else asshole.

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@Timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by ccastillo232

Take it down a notch next time, you're not being constructive.

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Re: Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by krib

I've been in Keen Newports all summer long (and spring, too). When it's cold I put socks on. I was told I should be at the Winnipeg FF by Grant on one of his fashion fight club shows because of that! (no doubt while he was wearing his little shrunken-head-hipster straw fedora :-)

I sent him a link to the "sandals" I was talking about after the show - they're more like webbed shoes than sandals.

When it's time for new closed-in shoes, I'll be heading to The Better Good, a new shop here in Toontown that sells recycled shoes (made from old tire treads and reclaimed cloth from garment factories).

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@ TheRadioHead...

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by CDNz1

I forgot about my 15 yr-old pair of Skechers. They are my snow-shoveling boots. Kind of a low-rider hiking boot...

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@absotively

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by krib

I'd be worried about cob on the Prairie climate. Good thermal mass but a lot of heat transfer. Not sure how thick the walls would have to be to prevent that when it's -30.

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Hi Lana,

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Timedend

Hey, I just wanted to say hearing you speak on my rant was humbling... I see that you are a conscious being that isn't just totally wrapped up in superficial things. I just get very frustrated with culture in Vancouver, Canada, North America... But overall, there is ways of going about 'being the change you wanna see' and negative rants on music blogs on the end of the world isn't always productive in doing so... I see that you and others here are concerned in the bigger issues too and there isn't always great folly in being involved in the arts and fashion. I just hope we realize that this current way of life in the West isn't sustainable and there are great changes that lie ahead here within our generation which include living simpler without Nike shoes...

I grew up with three older, loving sisters and was always inspired to live life compassionately in regards to all others on this planet, and I apologize for sending any negative energy down anyone's spine. I realize that these words can stretch out farther than what I imagined and I just wanna say that ultimatley I just wanna live in a world where loving neighbours of all of planet earth is commonplace and sometimes with how dyspotic things seem I get all wrapped up in negativity in how there is a lack of natural affection toward each other as a whole with our way of life and all the destruction involved... That creates a catch-22 paradox, I realize and love is the answer at the end of the day..
so..
i love you
peace

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@krib

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Absotively

Yeah, I'm still doing research. I may have to abandon cob. The only reason I'm still holding out hope is because I read something somewhere that said that sod houses on the prairies were warm in the winter, and I figure they're about the same composition (dirt and dead plant matter).

But it may have to be straw bale or something.

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More great shoes

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by tb3

My favourite pair of shoes are the ones that make people make sweeping generalizations and misjudgments about. Just like the colour of my skin. A way to feel superior in comparison.

@ timedend
Like it or not you're on this ride with all of us here. You're no more informed or better a person than the worse person in the prayer circle.

Don't like the way things are going with the world, rather than beating your chest on the web about how more informed you are, and running down people of the same genus as you, perhaps educate.

Radio3 is a group of people, while focused the odd time on things that are less than "purest" are more times than not, concerned about growing, evolving, and doing better. And not just for themselves.

Course you'd know that if you'd spent any time in a more positive, manner.

Or maybe you're right — we're all ill informed fuel cells for the apocalypse…

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@Timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by boders

Important R3 caveat: R3 listeners are typically smart, well informed and attempt to be socially conscious and responsible. Plus alot of them are huge cynics too! Any number of people here would be more than happy to engage in discussion of world ills; as Absotively pointed out this indeed does happen..I remember a while back a great blog on equal rights for gays happening spontaneously. Things are crazy and shit in the world...and yet here we are, talking as we are. All is not lost...
Anyways, leave the flaming at the door please (especially against Lana!)

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@Timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by boders

Nice clarification of your thoughts, was good to read. Apologize for my chastising coming after your post...

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@absotively

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by krib

yeah, I'd love to be able to experiment with it. If you play with the mix you might get something that worked well.
Some of the sod houses I've seen & read about had seriously thick walls (48 inches).

I took a straw bale workshop at Craik last year. Learned a lot about natural plasters and actually built a firepit in my yard using urbanite (leftover concrete) and cob plaster.
you can see pics at kribnotes.wordpress.com

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@ timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by CDNz1

There's a Foodie Friday segment that has bacon as a recurring theme. May I send you a Radio 3 Get Happy Meal with extra bacon?

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hooray for 'L communication'!!

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by boders

A month ago or so I heard Lauren 'signing' off on her weekend show and this made me quite sad..I love the knowledge of hip hop she brings to the table. It's been great having her fill in during peoples summer holidays....

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@krib

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Absotively

Oooh, pretty.

When I asked on Wednesday, no one was around who'd checked out the eco-village and such. It's good to hear from someone who's seen it first hand. Were most of the houses there built already last year? Or were a lot of them still under construction? And were they creative/interesting/small, or just regular houses except made of straw and with composting toilets?

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Nikes stand for Sweatshops and Child Labour!!‏

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by be free 2 live

Lana, please get educated!!

http://www.educatingforjustice.org/stopnikesweatshops.htm

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2343596870021245516

Thank you

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@ timedend

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by Lana Gay

I completely understand your frustrations, I am frustrated with the world around us all the time. The thing that is interesting about interacting on the blog is that we get our say, which is good, but it's only through time that we really get to know the people we're talking to.

I applaud your passion and acknowledgment of what is going on in the world, as many turn a blind eye. I try really hard to be aware, but yes, I'm not perfect, and in a way to avoid some things (buying leather, products made in China) I ended up with a pair of Nikes made in Thailand.

My blogs usually begin with some type of story or anecdote, that's just my style. I knew mentioning the brand may promote discussion on ethics and sweatshop production and if that happened, in the end it's another route for us all to know more.

Thanks for commenting,
Lana

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Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by CDNz1

Lana stands for pink Nikes that she likes and other socially responsible things. I like her style, too.

Cheers!

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Dear Bloggers,

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by whethergirl

I haven’t been on the R3 blog for too long, and certainly not 24/7. I think this is the first (?) time I’ve seen new, explosive commenters. It’s nice to see that, for the most part, responses have been measured and not equally generalizing or damningly unconstructive (keydive being the exception).
Hugs to the R3 community.

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@ whethergirl

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 by CDNz1

It gets funnier and much more amusing during the colder months. I welcome the newer folks and miss my blog mates as we're on holiday or just out enjoying the music and the weather.

We're a smart, educated blog and pretty mouthy if we need, you have done very well and I look forward to your comments.

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Crocs

Posted on Jul 28, 2009 by prosonik

I love my crocs. I love my 80's soft rock. Don't be hating the Phil Collins

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Shoes

Posted on Jul 28, 2009 by Karl Raupp

I've always wanted a pair of chucks but they just never fit me right. Tried fitting them over the years and it always felt awkward. Finally a couple of months ago a shoe store in the mall had Airwalk Kicks - a chuck copy - on sale and it was a perfect match for my feet. Been wearing them so much the soles are starting to wear smooth already. Love 'em!

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@ prosonik

Posted on Jul 28, 2009 by Lana Gay

Alright! Someone defending crocs! I still haven't tried on a pair, but there must be a reason why they sell so well... (and I must admit, I have a soft spot for 80's soft rock)

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Long-time listener, First-time caller;

Posted on Jul 28, 2009 by kmartist

I guess you sometimes feel shy, Lana, about your profile and avalibillity on-line, so shoes and small things feel safe. They should be, but... I guess this is the first time I've seen controversy in the cbc blogs of a deeper nature. I think people like me need to feel like we are part of the scene of ideas and culture beyond the approving masses of payed up clubbers. Your reply was cool and level, and you spoke well for yourself. The angry activist dude probably feels like anyone who realizes that the culture we have all had a hand in creating is governed by meida stewards who place distance from our focus, the producers of culture we consume and enjoy. I sometimes feel that perhaps the band and the radio/tv/internets guy shoud go off on their own and just stop pretending to interact with us at all. Only because I was a radio host and interviewed authors and rock-stars do I feel that now, as a nobody who loves music, I had better just pay up and be quiet. But it was totally inappropreate of the dude to freak out like that, I understand. I also understand that yours is an entertainment blog, not a political one, so really, what can one expect? Besides, the ailenation of arts and culture lovers from people who make art and people who talk to people who make art is not any one persons' fault. So I suggest calling the guy names and behaving ike a drunk at a bar is more becomming of drunks in bars and not so much public employees who work for a crown corporation. Not that you did anything stupid...
So, as for the topic SHOES,
I LOVE PEARL IZUMI I.Q.'s!!!!!!! WWWWOOOOHHOOOO!!
My grey and white 3M taped pearls took me to basic training at CFB MTL and when I threw them out, they were staind with my blood at the heels and I wore them for 2 years as moccocins, they were that comfortable. I really loved them kiks.

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Hope you were around on saturday night..

Re: Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

@ boders

Shoe junkie

Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture &amp; Music

as for the poll question

Re: What's your pair of choice? Why? What won't you wear?

Shoes

@Lana

Whatever's comfortable

@ Lana

Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture &amp; Music

@ Lana

@Satori

Comfort

Vancouver's light show

@Lana

@Absotively

@keydive

@Absotively

@keydive

little chinese fingers

@ Keydive

@Timedend

@ Lana

One thing I like about the CBC 3 Blog...

@MusicSoop

hey Absotively

@ Timedend

Ya, my last buy was Vans as well

@timedend

@ timedend

@lana

@joeyjoseph

@absotively

Re: Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

Ah shoes…

@krib

@timedend

@Timedend

Re: Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture & Music

@ TheRadioHead...

@absotively

Hi Lana,

@krib

More great shoes

@Timedend

@Timedend

@absotively

@ timedend

hooray for 'L communication'!!

@krib

Nikes stand for Sweatshops and Child Labour!!‏

@ timedend

Today on Lanarama: Sneaker Culture &amp; Music

Dear Bloggers,

@ whethergirl

Crocs

Shoes

@ prosonik

Long-time listener, First-time caller;

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