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I’ve tried and I’ve failed a billion times with this idea. The idea, being, of course, to preserve sneakers as long as possible. It’s a lot harder than you’d think. I consider myself a smart-ish g

March 12, 2026

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I’ve tried and I’ve failed a billion times with this idea. The idea, being, of course, to preserve sneakers as long as possible.

It’s a lot harder than you’d think.

I consider myself a smart-ish guy, and it eludes me. The whole idea is kind of preposterous.

But it hasn’t really stopped me from trying.

It’s a labor of love, really, or maybe it’s a labor built from insecurity. I don’t totally know. But I know shoes mean a lot to me…I’m not totally sure I can pinpoint why.

The pair shown above, with the journey it took, in the case I made, with the card I created with @sons.inc , and the whole damn kit signed by @tinkahat , thanks to the folks at @itsthestoriesthatmatter , makes me smile.

A feeling of joy. And accomplishment. And validation.

But the job ain’t done. The job ain’t done.

#feltcutemightdeletelater

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