Hmm so after #windowshoppingonamazon here are some cheaper brands that I feel are slept on:
Fila shoes (they're cheaper than Nikes, often running at around $50, but some designs look a lil like it has an upside down Nike swoosh so that's cool. and they ALWAYS look nice.)
Puma shoes (very similar to Nikes, but also have a slight Converse feel to 'em.)
Vans (everybody's thirsting after expensive Nikes or high end Converse shows but honestly Vans will never run out of style, they're basically cheap Converse shoes...with no soles...that said Amazon has some cheap converse shoes...)
Swatch (Ain't nobody talking about Swatches but they look epic, there are tons of unique designs to choose from, and all the bands and interchangeable so you can mix and match em.)
Amazon Essentials (You can honestly always find nice Amazon Essentials stuff. I haven't bought any of their clothing products yet but their hoodies, shirts, and pants look cool, and they're cheap.)
@realcaseyrollins Seriously, USD$456 for a pair of sneakers? 😱
ManyBooks.net has many nice FREE ebooks. Classic, public domain and newer CC licensed ones too.
Including a good selection of modern Sci-Fi books, Cory Doctorow’s titles and others.
Cory Doctorow’s titles on file there: https://manybooks.net/search-book?search=Cory%20Doctorow
Nice site, recommended.
I'm no Stranger Things fan but these are also fire. Only downside is they say "1985" on the back instead of Nike, which leans a bit too heavily into the vintage vibe for my taste.
I like this design because I like it, not cuz it's old.
https://www.nike.com/t/stranger-things-blazer-mid-4th-of-july-mens-shoe-kg2X1z/CK1906-400
These are actually like but it ain't in size 13 so they're no good to me
@realcaseyrollins Very true. It could be them seeking escape from the pressure and despair at possible failure too.
My son would disappear off the ether anytime that major evaluations, projects or exams where close by.
@realcaseyrollins There are differing definitions. This one from Richard Stallman, the creator of free software and the gnu project, is very interesting too: https://stallman.org/articles/on-hacking.html
Official non-alt-right molotov cocktail of the Fediverse.
Opposer of racism.
(I'm black, it's my job.)
(I'm also Christian, so that makes it my job even more.)
Fugitive of the rule of Andrew The Unstable and his cohort, Disco The Intern. #coomergate
I've been around these parts for awhile, using alt social media since April 2018 and joined the Fediverse on July 4, 2019.
Let the 2020s be the decade of positive vibes and supporting each other, bios!!
I also have a podcast now w/ Counter Points Media btw, sub here bois:
https://bitbucket.org/caseyrollins/countercast/raw/master/rss2.xml
Matthew 22:37-39 is my mantra:
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
But Phillipians 4:4 is my favorite verse of all time:
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Headspace indicators (inspired by @pizza):
🔵 = I'm in a good headspace
⚪ = Not doing great, but still ok
🔴 = Terrible headspace, feel free to ask me how I'm doing but no accusations or political or societal discussions pls or I'll rant lol