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  1. August-17-14, 10:33 AM #1
    Zacha341
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    Default Recycled tires are turning into fashionable footwear

    What a grand story! Right in the D!
    http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/26...nable-footwear

    ‪Transforming Detroit: Detroit Treads at TEDxUofM‬
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzQ9RGmYLlM
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  2. August-17-14, 11:12 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zacha341 View Post
    What a grand story! Right in the D!
    http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/26...nable-footwear

    ‪Transforming Detroit: Detroit Treads at TEDxUofM‬
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzQ9RGmYLlM

    Nothing new Zach341, read Abbey Hoffman's "Steal This Book" from the 60's. The idea originated there.
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  3. August-17-14, 11:56 AM #3
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    Oh for sho... but new for the D right? In any event I cannot wear thong sandals. I need fa more on my foot to walk and stand comfortably......

    Quote Originally Posted by Honky Tonk View Post
    Nothing new Zach341, read Abbey Hoffman's "Steal This Book" from the 60's. The idea originated there.
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  4. August-17-14, 12:00 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Honky Tonk View Post
    Nothing new Zach341, read Abbey Hoffman's "Steal This Book" from the 60's. The idea originated there.
    Heh. I had a pair of those in the 70s except they didn't have the imprinted "D."

    They should use the mirror image of the D though. That way the footprints would show it properly oriented. Every step is a trademark impression.
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  5. August-17-14, 07:38 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zacha341 View Post
    Oh for sho... but new for the D right? In any event I cannot wear thong sandals. I need fa more on my foot to walk and stand comfortably......
    Try a pair of Crocs. They're butt-ugly, but they're very comfortable.
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  6. August-17-14, 11:05 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Honky Tonk View Post
    Nothing new Zach341, read Abbey Hoffman's "Steal This Book" from the 60's. The idea originated there.
    He may have gotten the idea from the Viet Cong.
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  7. August-18-14, 10:32 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by jiminnm View Post
    He may have gotten the idea from the Viet Cong.
    You know what, you're absolutely right. I forgot about that.
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  8. August-18-14, 06:00 PM #8
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    I'll be happier when I can get rid of my old shoes and some guy turns them into a nice set of tires for me.
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  9. August-19-14, 04:15 AM #9
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    I pretty sure Dominion Tire takes shoes on trade towards tires. I could be mistaken, though....
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  10. August-19-14, 05:44 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Honky Tonk View Post
    I pretty sure Dominion Tire takes shoes on trade towards tires. I could be mistaken, though....
    The thought of taking a sole shoe apart for recycling tires me out.
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  11. August-19-14, 06:55 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by canuck View Post
    The thought of taking a sole shoe apart for recycling tires me out.
    Winter's coming. It could be time to retire.
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  12. August-19-14, 07:51 AM #12
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    Are they sellin' "Tiger Paw" shoes.....just askin'?
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  13. August-19-14, 08:21 AM #13
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    Umm, I'm wearing nothing resembling the hideous, plastic stink-sweaty of a 'croc'........ I did discover the Aravon line of sandals. Comfort and quality w/o giving up style completely. Hah.

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    Try a pair of Crocs. They're butt-ugly, but they're very comfortable.
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  14. August-19-14, 08:24 AM #14
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    Now that's what I am saying!

    Quote Originally Posted by canuck View Post
    I'll be happier when I can get rid of my old shoes and some guy turns them into a nice set of tires for me.
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