Arata Takami, Sou Split Toe Leather Tabi Shoes, 2013
I believe in change; that’s why I’m changing my shoes. Doc Martens hurt my feet, so I’m moving onto Merrels. At first, I told myself the pain felt kinda nice. But if I'm honest, I like just a little sting. I’m wearing Salomons right now, but ultimately, I want Tabi Boots, the little cow shoes that single out the big toe through an internal leather divider. They centralise power in the big toe to disenfranchise the other toes, encouraging them to collectivise. Once I have them, I will look like The Beatles did when they ate grass on a farm (it happened because I say so). After all, I’m sitting before an admiring crowd with the cool, blank stare of a rural cow while I ponder how delicious calves are. They are like succulent babies but more socially acceptable. Oh no, here comes the sound of my stomach craving status, power, and recognition under the guise of social transformation. Grrrrrrr.
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