Nike SB Dunk Reese Forbes Hunter

These Nike SB Hunters were one of my first SB dunks I owned.  I remember my friend from work had taken the day off from work and then he suddenly showed up to say hello at the end of the day.  He was going to some event and had shown up casually wearing these shoes.  My mind exploded when I saw these shoes on him because I had never seen something so beautiful as these.  I asked him where he bought them, and then I went to the same store to buy them.  What a great time period to be into sneakers, as a hot release could literally stay on the shelves for weeks before selling out and retail was under $120!

My only regret now is that they feel very tight and I should have gone up a half size when I bought them.  Or maybe I’m just getting older and fatter and my feet just swell up, lol.  Honestly though these shoes are amazing because of the mix of materials such as canvas and burlap.  And although they do seem fragile, the quality is very good because I have seen people skate in them and they held up pretty well, though they are old now (released in 2004) so I don’t recommend skating in them now, lol.

Nike SB: https://www.nikesb.com/the-vault/pink-box/hunter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-NiQlyKd-Y

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Glow in the Dark Keychain My Nintendo Rewards

To celebrate the release of the Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, the My Nintendo rewards store offered this beautiful glow in the dark keychain for 550 points.  It’s soft and made out of rubber or vinyl and it has a lot of details on it.  I really love stuff like this, and I always try to collect everything Zelda on the store.  If only shipping was free, lol.

My Nintendo Rewards: https://my.nintendo.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuAR5A7vv3U

Levi’s Denim Trucker Jacket, Jean Jacket

I bought this Levi’s jean jacket because I had to finally retire my well worn Roots jean jacket that had served me for years.  I was excited to buy a Levi’s jacket because it was so iconic.  Unfortunately the sizing on this jacket is pretty terrible.  I literally had to try on 20 different jackets (same style), until I found one that I felt comfortable in.  My biggest problem was how they’re cut, mostly around the shoulders and biceps they felt really tight.  I like my jackets to fit loose because I wear a lot of sweater hoodies in the winter.

Thankfully I finally found this jacket, though it is a little loose on the waist (I’m sure after the first wash it will shrink a bit).  Besides the fit, there’s really nothing else wrong with this jacket.  I bought it in a darker blue jean colour, so it really looks nice when I wear it with a pair of khaki pants and a black or white t shirt.  I especially love how the simple but iconic red tag pops as well.  For now, I am loving this jacket and I hope that it lasts me just as long as my former Roots jean jacket had lasted.

Levi’s: www.levi.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ha_RFWefnI

The Perfect Blue Jays Fitted

 

Sometime around 2021 (I think), right after the lockdown I bought this Blue Jays fitted hat.  I remember thinking it was so perfect because it had almost everything I want in a New Era fitted hat: Blue Jays logo, grey under visor, wool material, regular MLB batterman logo, and a great hat shape.  Of course if I were picky I could also say it should have been made in USA, nevertheless it’s still a great hat for contemporary times.  Unfortunately I was only able to find two hats; despite searching the style code online and in other stores.  To this day though my favorite hat has been the New Era “Heritage Series Fitted Hat”, which I own only 1 hat of, so owning two of this version isn’t bad.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaYQDLDyEik