Thursday, May 10, 2007

Worthy cause much?

I know streetwear collaborations are tight and all that, but here's to some sk8 hi's with meaning. On ebay, you can buy these Vans sk8 hi's that have been designed by different people like college students, skaters, even professors. It's for a man I never met or known til now, Jeremiah Brooks. 30 year old skater was hit by a moving vehicle, and now needs some help. You know you want shoes anyways, one of kind at that. Looks like there more then a dozen to choose from.

Though the accident was unintentional, his recovery is not. Local skateboard heads have mind-melded to organize This Is How We Roll, a silent-auction benefit for Brooks is taking part from 7 to 10 p.m. May 4th, at Installation Shoe Gallery, 1955 Broadway in Boulder. Sponsors of the event include Vans Shoes, MOB Grip, Rage Unlimited, Table 2 Press, and Satellite Boardshop. Look for the other shoes up for auction by this seller, featuring custom designs by skate legends and artists alike. Participants include Lance Mountain, Jeremy Fish, Todd Bratrud, Dennis McNett, Matt "Putrid" Carr, Chris "PeeWee" Levy, Louis Schmidt, Brian Ball, Hoshi Ludwig, Dave Soderberg, Alvin Gregorio, Shane Rymer, and Vincent Comparetto.All proceeds of the sale of this shoe goes directly to Jeremiah Brooks, to aid in the increasing amount of hospital bills and help provide a speedy recovery through physical therapy.

Here are some shots of a few of the shoes. There are more, search "Vans How We Roll" on EBAY.
Ebay link for these. Not wearable, but framed lighted Vans?
Looking pretty craze.

Ebay link. My favorite ones from the group

Beast much? Haha, Bid is up to $200 for these puppies Ebay Link. Sunrise & Boat. Reminds me of those Vans with birds on em. Lucille something?

It's a benefit for someone else, yet you benefit. Do iiit.