Dan the man

Growing up in New England in a 4 child household, I was number 3, I grew up with all hand me downs so there were Oxfords, penny loafers, and converse sneakers, winter boots that were generic and slippers. As I grew up and was working and able to buy my own clothes and shoes, I opted for Timberlines, Chippewa motorcycle boots and sneakers that were the closest to running shoes I could find. My mom still got me slippers. My Timberlines supported me throughout my days at work, being in a construction business it just made sense, they’re durable and comfortable. The motorcycle boots were only worn while riding and the occasional wedding or funeral. I have the best memories with those boots, I made custom spurs for them kept them like new and had them for over 15 years. The sneakers took me from 205 lbs to 165 lbs. There have been many sneakers between then and now and it’s been great watching the evolution of sneakers becoming running shoes. The Timberlines have been retired and replaced with generic flip flops and the motorcycle boots have been passed down to my eldest son. I moved from CT. to FL. 25 years ago and settled into the beach life, I work part time and enjoy life full time, most days I’m barefoot, I were sneakers to work and when I have to go anywhere else I’m wearing my flip flops, which I bought in Thailand and are the most durable ones I’ve ever had, I also got a pair of dress shoes over there that I wear maybe twice a year usually during the holidays. My life is lived in shorts, tee shirts and flip flops and I am savoring every minute of every day.