“In light of our eventual need to scale down our consumption, here’s a good question for the blogs: “What’s are your best three pieces of clothing/footwear that you’ve owned for at least three years and still continue to use regularly?” 

Item 1:  Levi’s Engineered Jeans

purchased: 2000

i bought these off the rack at the local Levi’s shop back in 2000.  loved them right away.  this particular pair was a light wash jean to start, but with years spent traveling, skating, working on greasy bikes, it has taken a beating.  the denim is so soft and thin with new rips and in new places.  i get them patched up and sewn up and has turned into a Frankenstein jean of sorts.  with every new patch, this pair gets better.

item 2: New Balance 999 (japanese edition)

purchased: 2003

this pair of Triple Nine’s were copped in Toronto from Goodfoot.  They were the only ones i’ve seen that carried these Japanese editions in N. America.  all grey suede/mesh = old man walking shoes.  these puppies dont get old to me.  these feel brand new, every time i step foot in them.  

item 3: Arcteryx  Theta LT

purchased: 2001

this was the first jacket/outerwear piece that i had to really think about when purchasing.  the price tag was $650+.  but i couldn’t resist the color and the all the technology in it.  so i dropped in and i can honestly say it was worth every penny.  7 years later, it still keeps me dry.  it might be time to drop in on a new Arcteryx piece soon.  lucky for me, they are based out this city i live in…..so the factory outlet is not too far.

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