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A couple of Expedit cubes to go either side of the telly stand. One has the Neo Geo sat in it, the other..... I'm not sure at the moment. Although I am very much leaning towards a Mac Mini running Openelec/XBMC to replace the WDTV Live.
It's been an expensive couple of weeks for me.
MacBook Air 11-inch Ultimate
Akai MPK mini
Jawbone UP - Orange
Logic Pro X and MainStage 3
This really never happens. But all of these purchases just happened to fall around the same time this year. I need most of this for live performances and the album I'm working on right now. The Jawbone UP is just for fun, though. I've always wanted one.
MacBook Air 11-inch Ultimate
Akai MPK mini
Jawbone UP - Orange
Logic Pro X and MainStage 3
This really never happens. But all of these purchases just happened to fall around the same time this year. I need most of this for live performances and the album I'm working on right now. The Jawbone UP is just for fun, though. I've always wanted one.
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My reentry into the world of Macs after roughly a decade. And first Mac that isn't a hand-me-down.
Got myself new running shoes. Roughly a mile on them so far.
I have a pair of those shoes too... definitely not meant for running. Even though they're called Roshe Run, they were really meant to be casual shoes.
Note that I am still an iPhone user and will always own an iPhone. My 4 is still my daily driver and will be until the 5S (or what ever it is called) comes out.
But I've been curious about Android and especially the Google Play Editions and was sorely tempted to get a Nexus 4 but held off. Recently got one of these instead, early days yet and a big learning curve which will be fun.
Out of all the Android based smartphones this is the nicest build wise, I spent a bit of time in the phone stores playing with them all. The shape of the back brings back memories of my 3G
But I've been curious about Android and especially the Google Play Editions and was sorely tempted to get a Nexus 4 but held off. Recently got one of these instead, early days yet and a big learning curve which will be fun.
Out of all the Android based smartphones this is the nicest build wise, I spent a bit of time in the phone stores playing with them all. The shape of the back brings back memories of my 3G
Flyknits aren't rare; certain colors are just sold out/hard to find. Personally not into the neons but they are pretty popular.
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I thought they were Nike Free's until I read your post and looked up Roshe Run shoes. Yeah, those definitely don't look like they'd be comfortable to run in. That sole looks super cushiony (not in the good running shoe cushiony kind of way). Are they comfortable? How do they compare to other soles (free's and lunar series, specifically)? That is, if you have worn those shoes to be able to compare..
They've got a small selection of the Flyknits (and other Nike shoes) that don't have any of the bright colors in them.
I wasn't always a fan of the bright neon colors, but after buying so many running shoes over the last ~17 years and constantly having bright, crazy colored shoes as my choice.. I just got used to it.
Yeah, pretty much that. A lot of stores don't carry them.
A couple stores kept telling me "yeah we'll get them soon" so I waited and they never got them.
Basically, after wearing them for one workout: they fit tightly and give enough support, but it's not tight in a sense that they are overwhelming my feet. Plus, the lunarion sole is the most comfortable sole i've ever had on a shoe.
I mean, I guess it really depends on your foot. For me, it depends on what i'm doing.
I prefer the Nike Free's for riding my bike. They have a more flat footing and are super light and breathable. A lot of people like these for the gym, but I guess I have a high arch and flat shoes really hurt my feet if i'm on standing a lot.
The Nike Lunarglide 4's are my favorite gym shoe. The arch is higher and the upper part of the shoe is very supportive. They use the lunarlon shoe sole, which, in my opinion, is the most comfortable sole i've ever put my foot in (and i've had a LOT of athletic shoes).
The Nike Flyknits felt really good for running, even though I only ran in them once. I can't really comment beyond one experience with them, but so far, I really like the way the upper is made. It's knitted, I guess, which feels like it allows the shoe to be a little more flexible with my foot, but gives a lot more support than it seems. These also have the lunarlon sole.
One sidenote about the "most comfortable sole".. the only other shoe i've ever had that matches this is comfort was a random pair of Saucony shoes I bought, but the comfort only lasted about 2 weeks (during a heavy workout period). The lunarlon sole holds up VERY well during my heavy workout periods.
Sorry for the essay about shoes..
My last purchase:
An iPad 4 for a good friend of mine who was in need of either an iPad or a laptop and she preferred an iPad. I gave her my old iPad 1 a couple years ago, but it's getting kind of old (though it still plays Netflix like a champ).
A FRiEnD
p) of mine and all-around awesome guy gave me a good deal on an Apple gift card, to buy a refurb 3, then I added the extra cash to upgrade to a 4, so we don't get to the point of needing a new iPad sooner.
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Oh I missed that. I just like them. But they are on the rare side. Not gonna run in them or anything. Just gym and maybe bike.
My recent purchase: this iPhone mount for my bike!
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I see you got the new grips!
Do you plan on using headphones in your phone when you have your phone mounted?
In all honesty, this was a lot of great information. I have terribly flat and wide feet and I think you may have been around for my ongoing rant about shoes. Finally figuring out that if I buy from the Nike, Reebok, etc, stores, I can return after using them, I gambled on Nike Free Runs. Someone on twitter asked some silly question, probably joking, but a good question about how I feel barefooted. Aside from disgusted (the things that happen on pavement) I said I walked well barefooted. Ergo, Nike Frees. I haven't looked back. The biggest bummer is I have to order them from Nike's site and do the whole Nike ID thing because I need wide women's in a size that stores don't carry (big), so I have to wait for those poor little kids to make them in China. (sorry kids)
Bottom line is that while they aren't without a small flaw (not counting time to get and price), they are the first shoe I've been able to stick with in my adult years. Foot pain is by far one of the worst pains because if my feet hurt then I give up on moving. I can bike and walk with a headache, swollen shoulders, back pain, but foot pain levels me.
It's all good. I was truly curious. I see those awful Jordans going for hundreds above MSRP and people linking up to get them, but I hadn't really seen that with running shoes.
Sorry for the wall-o-text folks.
I'd like to showcase my last purchase but it was nothing more than a can-o-paint so I can continue the ongoing repairs from the Great Pipe Burst of 2013.
In all honesty, this was a lot of great information. I have terribly flat and wide feet and I think you may have been around for my ongoing rant about shoes. Finally figuring out that if I buy from the Nike, Reebok, etc, stores, I can return after using them, I gambled on Nike Free Runs. Someone on twitter asked some silly question, probably joking, but a good question about how I feel barefooted. Aside from disgusted (the things that happen on pavement) I said I walked well barefooted. Ergo, Nike Frees. I haven't looked back. The biggest bummer is I have to order them from Nike's site and do the whole Nike ID thing because I need wide women's in a size that stores don't carry (big), so I have to wait for those poor little kids to make them in China. (sorry kids)
Bottom line is that while they aren't without a small flaw (not counting time to get and price), they are the first shoe I've been able to stick with in my adult years. Foot pain is by far one of the worst pains because if my feet hurt then I give up on moving. I can bike and walk with a headache, swollen shoulders, back pain, but foot pain levels me.
It's all good. I was truly curious. I see those awful Jordans going for hundreds above MSRP and people linking up to get them, but I hadn't really seen that with running shoes.
Sorry for the wall-o-text folks.
Yeah, Frees are supposed to mimic barefoot (and make it better). I'm not that comfortable in bare feet. Even my flip flops I wear regularly have a bit of an arch in them.
All this talk about shoes and working out and seeing spencers' bike made me want to go for a bike ride.. weeee
Thanks for the tip. Luckily I still have my old pair of Lunareclipse 2. I can now see why all those hypebeast were buying these shoes..
I have LunarEclipse 2 and they feel about the same to me (roshe) although I am an amateur at running. I never worn free runs cept only to try on. I didn't like the barefoot feel of the free runs so I can't compare the roshe to freeruns to you that well.
Looks more dodgy than the last one. Let's hope Shrink doesn't see it again!
And I think we ALL prefer Tennant to Smith!
Haha, I had no idea. I'm REALLY glad she said something before I gave the wrong one to her.
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