May 17, 2011

Changing Seasons: Spring in New York



LL Bean Buck, October 2008.

I procrastinated. The winter slowly meandered towards spring, but was constantly set back a few rainy days. Just as I grew accustomed to evening walks through Central Park, back to back days of biblical rain checked my seasonal optimism.



Paul Smith Canvas Sneaker, January 2009.

So, I waited and pondered which shoe to use.



Common Projects sneaker, April 2009.

Scroll through the photos quickly. It looks like a stop motion film, with all of the shoes skewed towards the left.



Van’s Authentic, August 2009.

I still have these things stuffed in a closet. They smell like the plague.



Ralph Lauren Wingtip, October 2009.

In the past, my selection has been traditional, with some of my favorites being a Buck, a Brogue and a Danner boot. However, since leaving Maine and moving to New York, my taste has changed. Partially due to my days spent surrounded by the “American Heritage” aesthetic, recently I have started appreciating more pragmatic, purpose-driven items.


Danner Mountain Light II, December 2009



British Walker Buck, April 2010.

Instead of carrying around my camera and laptop in a vintage backpack, I bought a GoRuck Gr1 (partially in my preparation for the GoRuck Challenge in Boston). I also opted for a technical down jacket over a wool coat on my Saturday morning walks.



LL Bean Boot, October 2010.

You won’t see me in Crocs or zip off nylon shorts anytime soon.



LL Bean Signature Work Boot, January 2o11.

But instead of hunting eBay for vintage Omega, I have been poking around looking at contemporary Sinn’s and Luminox’s.



Nike SFB May 2011.

Finally, spring stayed around long enough for me to grab my camera and my Nike SFB chucka and head to Central Park. As the sun set, I sat reflecting the evolution of my taste over the last three years and pondering where it would be in the next three. Setting the ISO and aperture to 1600 and 4.5, respectively, I threw my shoe in the air the way I have for the last 10 seasons.
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13 Comments



  • Backwoods Plaid
    May 17 , 2011

    All partiality aside, still like the Sig boot man..


  • .A.S.
    May 17 , 2011

    The Bean Boot was my favorite.


  • Foster Huntington
    May 17 , 2011

    Its my favorite photo thus far too. i like all of them though haha, im partial.
    foster


  • Lola
    May 17 , 2011

    You know my favorite will always be that red sneaker! But, the Bean Boot is a close second. :)


  • Foster Huntington
    May 17 , 2011

    the contrasts in the pink canvas sneaker are great. thanks for the support,
    foster


  • catalyst
    May 17 , 2011

    paul smith for sure!


  • tintin
    May 18 , 2011

    Pondering three years. I wish I could know you when you're pondering 30 years but that math ain't gonna fly. Not like your shoes.


  • Foster Huntington
    May 18 , 2011

    John,
    It will fly.
    Foster


  • trip
    May 18 , 2011

    I like the white buck from April of last year.


  • Stephanie
    May 21 , 2011

    the light is the nicest in this one, but I like your second one best, maybe try some other motion shots


  • Tiger In A Jar
    May 26 , 2011

    this reminds me of when I'm driving on the freeway and I see a shoe out on the road and I ask myself "how'd that get out there?"

    the bottom one is pretty fantastic


  • Hayley
    June 1 , 2011

    i believe shoes are our superpower / they shed light on our character – thanks for sharin!


  • Anne
    June 16 , 2011

    Awesome shots!