It’s an election year.And why not? So Mr. Obama seems to have more or less a lot of it wrapped up. Hilary didn’t throw out too many shots his way last night, so not to give McCain any ammunition. Obama was praising Hilary left and right, so it might even be some sort of concession. Not rocket science by any means but call David Simon and thank him for the insight into this, he can take as much credit for this as any of my professors or textbooks.What is with Nike? Why don’t they make Presto’s anymore? Why are all the 97s in stores right now three colors? Why do Air Forces look like they’re made out of plastic? What is going on here man? I feel like Kucinich is the only one who cares about these kinds of issues. And why didn’t Presto’s catch on with hardmen? I think it might be because in 2000/2001 every homeless Brooklyn dude with bellbottoms was rocking a busted Presto with their billowy tanktop and Strokes-cape, an image I try to forget but just can’t man. That didn’t deter me from copping Presto’s, but like… I’d cop some America ones just to be on the safe side.This shoe is USA though. First of all, it’s a size XL. Second, it’s the shoe that brought everyone together (maybe).; They put the dog out right after 9/11 to support the firefighters and NY in general. Skinheads, firemen, guys from Bevilacqua, Katt Williams, people sellin shit on Canal Street, Brokers, Donald T. Rump, skinny brunettes who smoke cigarettes, guys who look like John Legend, people who talk out of the side of their mouths, women with glasses with beads on them, ex-skinheads and OG freaks, they all love this shoe. Not too many electric blue nikes, clear stars on the thing, and just a bit different than the other, olympic presto that came out in 2000. Those Olys were hot as hell, grey gradients with a crest, some red and blue but it looked like a wave. The latter was one of my go to pairs when I had em. Wore them so much - to the Reggie Lewis Center everyday for about a year, around Israel, all over Ottawa - that they’re now in storage in my parents’ garage until they stop smelling like a dog shaking another dog’s hand. Let’s hope unity isn’t lost on them… “If there is hope, it is in the doggs”