tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50269802120238083732011-07-30T07:31:36.786-07:00A chronicle of Bill's sneakers.Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comBlogger791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-19136072975637360752010-10-26T15:10:00.000-07:002010-10-28T15:24:16.890-07:00

Bill's mood today: Generally good.Weather: Stunning and 70 degrees.Pairs he tried on before this one: One other one. I was going to wear my "Day of the Dead" ones, but my daughter told me it didn't go very well with my YouTube jacket so I changed.Reason he picked this one: My daughter thought it would look best with my "New York Black" outfit.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent. This is

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-30305754829615047932010-10-15T13:21:00.001-07:002010-10-15T13:44:48.707-07:00

Bill's mood today: Happy to be here with my buddies.Weather: Good right now but supposed to turn rainy and windy.Pairs he tried on before this one: None, but I brought three other pairs for sale so I wanted to show them off before I took them to Flight Club consignment store to sell them. Go check them out there if you like them!Reason he picked this one: It's getting close to Halloween, and I

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-27476304255996042622010-09-02T07:48:00.001-07:002010-09-02T12:21:16.485-07:00

Bill's mood today: Pretty good. Weather: Hot. 92. I am hoping that the hurricane doesn't come our way. So lame.Pairs he tried on before this one: Uh none, although I looked at a few to find the right one.Reason he picked this one: I thought Anjali would like them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Very good.Stares in the building: Maybe a few.After wearing these today,

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-64211114154523585292010-08-11T08:39:00.001-07:002010-08-11T09:06:36.400-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Weather is hot and sticky.Pairs he tried on before this one: None but I looked at one or two.Reason he picked this one: I thought they were loud.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Good.Comfort Factor: Good.Stares in the building: I think a few. They're loud enough you know?After wearing these today, Bill will: Go out to lunch with Iris and the group.Tell us about

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-11958261953905537112010-08-09T07:02:00.001-07:002010-08-09T07:25:55.423-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good, good. Mild difficulties getting into the office because the trains were a little late in Connecticut and when I got to Grand Central, they had to take some guy off the train.Weather: Weather is nice.Pairs he tried on before this one: Uh none. I looked at maybe one or two others, but I saw this one and I thought this was a nice nostalgic pair since it was my first pair

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-55086001798483092482010-07-12T14:11:00.000-07:002010-07-13T14:26:59.543-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: I would say acceptable. We have air conditioning in here.Pairs he tried on before this one: None, I was rummaging around in the basement and saw these and thought they would be perfect with my Wallace & Grommit T Shirt.Reason he picked this one: They go color wise and thematically with the rest of my clothes, sort of a tan look, a bit like bowling shoes like

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-53973201715639933422010-02-12T08:31:00.001-08:002010-02-12T10:53:56.838-08:00

Bill's mood today: Ok, but a bit sore. So it makes me a little bit cranky.Weather: Clear but cold.Pairs he tried on before this one: None although I looked at one or two.Reason he picked this one: Anjali hadn't seen them and I thought she would like them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: I think pretty good.Comfort Factor: They're pretty comfortable.Stares in the building: A number of them.

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-10882456483557670002010-02-05T07:57:00.001-08:002010-02-05T12:46:31.528-08:00

Bill's mood today: [No response; we think he seemed cheery yet pensive.]Weather: Cold. It's winter.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: They are almost slipper like.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent. I sometimes wear them as slippers.Comfort Factor: Slipper-comfortable.Stares in the building: A few.After wearing these today, Bill will: See if his bass

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-28339096323691537612010-02-01T08:23:00.000-08:002010-02-01T08:42:00.670-08:00

Another song to read along to...in honor of our visitor.Bill's mood today: Shitty.Weather: Cold.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: They are the last of the Luche Libre that we haven't done.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Good.Comfort Factor: Good, they are a comfortable shoe.Stares in the building: None, people were looking at my "I heart my bass clarinet" hoodie

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-87277908522504584502010-01-15T11:25:00.000-08:002010-01-15T11:59:27.051-08:00

Another song to read along to...we like to provide a multi-media experience here at Bill's Sneakers.Bill's mood today: Good. Now that I have my Android SIM card and new VPN I am in good shape.Weather: A bit overcast, but not bitterly cold.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Hmmm....I was feeling like an animal today. But I couldn't figure out if I was white with

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-41302455628364195392009-12-15T12:00:00.000-08:002009-12-15T13:33:44.630-08:00

Another song to accompany this post.Apologies for the smudgy pictures. John says Anjali's phone has mac and cheese on the lens. Which, for the record, isn't true. Anjali thinks it gives the photos a romantic feel.Bill's mood today: Um...good with room for improvement.Weather: Overcast, but mixed. A bit like my mood.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: The last

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-1290188763376249082009-12-07T08:09:00.000-08:002009-12-07T08:46:49.732-08:00

Here is a song for your listening pleasure as you read this post. (It has nothing to do with Bill's sneakers today, but it does have to do with his shirt. See below.)Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Cold.Pairs he tried on before this one: I looked at two. It was between this one and a different Luche Libre. Reason he picked this one: They are whimsical.Likelihood he'll wear them again:

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-23995088094834142112009-11-19T08:37:00.000-08:002009-11-19T12:16:48.064-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good but tired. I'm tired because I did a video conference at 2.30 in the morning.Weather: A bit overcast.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I thought they would be amusing. And I thought they would show my sophistication. That I'm plugged into the NY fashion world. And, I thought people would find them puzzling. (Bill laughs.)Likelihood

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-30869948376253495502009-11-10T07:52:00.000-08:002009-11-10T08:38:51.998-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Weather is pleasant but cloudy.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: They are most appropriate for an Upper East Side event.Likelihood he'll wear them again: 100%.Comfort Factor: Good.Stares in the building: NONE.After wearing these today, Bill will: Go to the Carnegie Council on the Upper East Side.Tell us about the shoes Bill: They

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-45340430435725987052009-11-09T07:52:00.000-08:002009-11-10T08:28:24.507-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Perfect. Gorgeous. 67 degrees and sunny.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I hadn't worn them before, and I am giving a speech tonight and I thought they would be appropriate for the event because they make a statement.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Pretty good. They are a bit cushy.Stares in the

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-71327249385060075422009-10-01T09:26:00.000-07:002009-10-01T11:14:16.502-07:00

Bill's mood today: Generally good.Weather: A bit overcast.Pairs he tried on before this one: Ummm....I would say none. I looked at a few.Reason he picked this one: I felt like walking on the wild side.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Good.Comfort Factor: Pretty comfortable.Stares in the building: A number. These are popular ones.After wearing these today, Bill will: I don't know. I am confused

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-38133199291839067532009-09-15T08:15:00.000-07:002009-09-15T08:29:52.008-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Beautiful.Pairs he tried on before this one: Uh....I would say three.Reason he picked this one: I thought they were subtle. (Hee hee hee)Likelihood he'll wear them again: Very likely. If I can find an appropriately subtle event. Like a Skittle celebration.Comfort Factor: Comfort? Good.Stares in the building: A number. And on the street too. Hard to miss

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-89684050750041048542009-08-10T14:55:00.000-07:002009-08-10T15:05:27.381-07:00

Bill's mood today: Fine other than missing a great Yankees Red Sox game last night.Weather: HOT but sunny. Pairs he tried on before this one: One. Passed on those because I liked these better, but those are coming.Reason he picked this one: Because Anjali had been asking if I had shoes made by a non-mainstream manufacturer. These are by Common Projects.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-16323919501212420022009-08-06T09:15:00.000-07:002009-08-06T10:37:16.658-07:00

Sorry for the crap photos. The camera on my Blackberry kind of sucks. John come back! I won't make fun of the crap photos your phone takes anymore!Bill's mood today: Good. Weather: Overcast, cool, but pleasant.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: They are the last of my purple shoes.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Good.Comfort Factor: Uh pretty good. They are

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-37164122304383593232009-08-04T08:17:00.000-07:002009-08-04T11:24:32.291-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good. Happy my kids are in camp.Weather: Excellent. Although the subway stunk.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I am continuing my purple theme.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: I would say medium. They are a little tight in the toes.Stares in the building: A few.After wearing these today, Bill will: Possibly go rent

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-46246770617070597542009-07-22T11:20:00.000-07:002009-07-22T11:42:06.719-07:00

These are dark red in real life. Damn Android photos.Bill's mood today: Terrible.Weather: Surprisingly good.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because I thought they were pretty dashing.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Pretty good.Stares in the building: A number.After wearing these today, Bill will: Try to get himself back in a good

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-58003767337686902612009-07-15T08:36:00.000-07:002009-07-15T08:52:56.365-07:00

Bill's mood today: Very tired. Good, but really tired. Good because I am going to see Anjali's husband.Weather: Wonderful. Sunny, light breeze.Pairs he tried on before this one: Three. Couldn't quite strike the right ensemble.Reason he picked this one: Because I thought they were appropriate for the overall look, which was respectfully casual.Likelihood he'll wear them again:

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-69679845319785495132009-07-09T09:08:00.000-07:002009-07-15T08:52:01.906-07:00

NOTE TO OUR READERS: Dear Reader, Bill popped into this office this morning but then had to run out to do a speech. So while we were able to get photos, we didn't have time to interview him. But after nearly a year of doing this blog, we feel we know Bill well enough to guess the answers to today's questions...so that is what we are doing. Some call it being an imposter, we call it "creative

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-91960750210647142902009-07-08T08:46:00.001-07:002009-07-08T09:01:31.281-07:00

Bill's mood today: Shitty.Weather: Beautiful.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Ummm....I thought Anjali would like them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: None but I went in the 9th Avenue entrance and took a short cut here.After wearing these today, Bill will: See if I can prevent my daughter from further

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-47412161638600529882009-06-29T10:28:00.000-07:002009-06-29T13:20:43.193-07:00

Bill's mood today: Tired.Weather: Good.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I thought Anjali would like them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Very good. They are quilted with great arch support.Stares in the building: A few actually. Yup.After wearing these today, Bill will: Bill would love to take a nap.Tell us about the shoes Bill: They

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-88130661705778114362009-06-26T07:34:00.000-07:002009-06-26T12:18:22.337-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good. Weather: The weather is humid and sucky. Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because I think they are so incredibly special.Likelihood he'll wear them again: 100%.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: Uh, well, not really any but I just got here. But then again I am wearing the "Butt Shark" t-shirt. Which may be the answer to

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-88645720785575704762009-06-22T10:26:00.000-07:002009-06-22T11:12:19.088-07:00

Bill's mood today: You know, ok.Weather: Variable. Looks like it is going to rain all day...I have mold on my roof from so much rain.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because they are the most recent ones I got.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent. Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: A few. Definitely a few. They are hard to miss.After

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-57349797393205974142009-06-15T12:10:00.000-07:002009-06-22T10:30:59.342-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good. Now that there is a little bit of sun.Weather: A little bit of sun.Pairs he tried on before this one: Just this one.Reason he picked this one: I hadn't worn them yet and I think they are very colorful, because they change...Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent. Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: Anjali stared.After wearing these today, Bill will:

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-55324372248320880482009-06-02T07:37:00.000-07:002009-06-02T08:49:13.079-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good. I got some rest. 7 hours of sleep, which is unusual.Weather: Good. A little bit rainy this morning but it seems to be clearing up.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I had them for a long time and hadn't worn them yet.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Pretty good. I don't really like pink in men's shoes. But these were part of an animal

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-78779597789870327112009-06-01T13:47:00.001-07:002009-06-02T08:42:22.469-07:00

Bill's mood today: Exhausted.Weather: Very nice.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I had them and hadn't worn them yet.Likelihood he'll wear them again: If I go to Los Angeles and the event is appropriate I would.Comfort Factor: Very good.Stares in the building: Perhaps a few. People might have been confused.After wearing these today, Bill will: Go back to his

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-7591765835251563802009-05-19T08:21:00.000-07:002009-05-19T08:30:50.822-07:00

These are the insoles of the shoes.Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Beautiful.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because they are new and amazing.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent. They are Puma Clydes.Stares in the building: None. Which is shocking because they are so outrageous. But I didn't go through the building this

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-46951917722435985422009-05-13T10:34:00.000-07:002009-05-19T08:31:24.728-07:00

Bill's mood today: Um. Variable.Weather: Very nice.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I thought they went with my new black YouTube shirt.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: None. And I am very disappointed.After wearing these today, Bill will: (Thinking a long time) I don't know yet.Tell us about the shoes

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-32326918646138286912009-05-11T10:38:00.000-07:002009-05-11T11:08:00.170-07:00

Bill's mood today: You know, it's ok.Weather: Excellent. Wonderful on the weekend too.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I got them a while back but haven't worn them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent. They are Hyperdunks. Make you wanna jump up and shoot some hoops.Stares in the building: Uhhh....I don't think there were any.

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-27403059297515868452009-05-06T12:00:00.001-07:002009-05-06T12:31:54.755-07:00

Bill's mood today: Containable.Weather: Not bad. Which is surprising.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because they're spectacular.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Very. They are basketball shoes.Stares in the building: A number. After wearing these today, Bill will: Oh....try to be an upstanding citizen.Tell us about the shoes Bill:

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-36178939541284362612009-04-27T07:45:00.000-07:002009-04-27T11:42:04.310-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Excellent.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Umm....uhh....I had them out for a while and was thinking of wearing them. I wore them once before but never to work.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent. They're Air Force Ones.Stares in the building: Umm....I don't think any yet. Actually, that's not

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-72457378386463475962009-04-20T10:21:00.001-07:002009-04-20T10:54:44.397-07:00

Bill's mood today: Fine. Happy to be back.Weather: 49 and raining.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because Anjali and I designed these together. And to show our handiwork.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Uh, as with some of the Hyperdunks, they hit you in the ankle and they are a bit stiff. Once you break them in, they are fine.

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-48619516308664504662009-04-15T11:01:00.001-07:002009-04-27T07:50:52.091-07:00

Bill's mood today: Surprisingly good.Weather: Beautiful.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because they are the most outrageous pair of shoes I have.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent. And probably on tv.Comfort Factor: Excellent. Stares in the building: Many.After wearing these today, Bill will: Fly home.Tell us about the shoes Bill: These are the most

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-40752356758491634812009-04-14T09:58:00.000-07:002009-04-14T12:54:05.287-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good. Happy to be here.Weather: Overcast.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I went to the aquarium with the kids on Sunday. They have all these poison tree frogs there.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: Ummm....I don't know. I saw none overtly. After wearing these today, Bill will: Go

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-84449179813148751982009-04-07T11:45:00.001-07:002009-04-07T11:49:53.312-07:00

Bill's mood today: Sick.Weather: Not bad. A little cold and windy.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because I just got them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: None, didn't wear them in, it is a little rainy this morning and these are fabric, so I didn't want to mess them up. After wearing these today,

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-61869392433802711112009-03-19T07:43:00.000-07:002009-03-19T08:35:53.251-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Overcast. It's supposed to rain.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because it seemed like a Homer Simpson kind of day.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent. Stares in the building: None because I wore my rain boots. I don't take chances with the rain.After wearing these today, Bill will: Put Ramsey

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-28605939527782973312009-03-16T08:53:00.000-07:002009-03-16T08:54:57.031-07:00

How did we not know about this? The first annual SneakerCon convention in NYC was last weekend...these guys have nothing on Bill...just sayin.

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-36606220653024429022009-03-12T10:30:00.000-07:002009-03-19T07:49:10.157-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Good.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because I wore the West Coast team ones yesterday.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent. Stares in the building: Um, a few.After wearing these today, Bill will: [A&J: He ran out of here too fast for a meeting, so we think the answer is "Go to a meeting".]Tell us

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-38145438145353918432009-03-11T07:57:00.001-07:002009-03-11T11:37:07.781-07:00

Bill's mood today: Cautiously good.Weather: Is not so great.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because they are spectacular.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent. Make you wanna play basketball.Stares in the building: None because I wore my boots because it is raining outside.After wearing these today, Bill will: Keep working (big

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-60525774551133765592009-03-10T11:41:00.000-07:002009-03-11T11:30:02.763-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Um, better.Pairs he tried on before this one: I tried on two.Reason he picked this one: I was going to wear these Australian Hyperdunks because I have on my Australian Olympic jacket. But I don't really like matching stuff, it seems hokey. So I had one other pair of shoes I hadn't worn that were also yellow but didn't match.Likelihood he'll wear them again:

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-59000874951829110492009-03-09T09:59:00.000-07:002009-03-09T14:35:15.600-07:00

A view of the insideBill's mood today: Umm...not good.Weather: Not good.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I wanted to show them to Anjali and John.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Good. They are Nike Skateboard Sneaks. Stares in the building: None because it was raining and I wore my boots.After wearing these today, Bill will: Go to a

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-36930645678435908452009-03-04T08:15:00.000-08:002009-03-04T11:15:14.114-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good. But I'm freezing my ass off.Weather: Cold cold cold. Damn cold. Probably around 18 or 19 degrees when I left the house this morning.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I have been dying to wear them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Good. Very good.Stares in the building: None because I wore my snowboots in

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-2668315760200162122009-02-17T08:08:00.000-08:002009-03-04T08:24:57.978-08:00

Bill gets to walk on Tony Parker's faceBill's mood today: Good.Weather: Sunny but cool.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Mmmmm....I thought Anjali would like them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Good. They are a little small.Comfort Factor: Not as comfortable as I would like because they are a little small.Stares in the building: A few.After wearing these today

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-44084910482961362672009-02-13T10:38:00.000-08:002009-02-13T10:48:32.614-08:00

Special guest photography by Ted (which explains the blurry shots)Bill's mood today: Good. Weather: Raining.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Mmmm....these are the latest hottest Foamposites.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent. Comfort Factor: Excellent. Since they are 11 1/2. Faithful readers of the blog may recall the earlier Flightposites in which I

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-83549467206560036802009-02-11T09:13:00.000-08:002009-02-11T12:01:55.295-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: The weather is surprisingly good.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I just got them yesterday. They were released on February 4th.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: Uh, a few. A few.After wearing these today, Bill will: Go to lunch with Ted. And help my kids with the

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-52773912497517234372009-02-10T09:40:00.000-08:002009-02-10T09:41:52.700-08:00

Ok, clearly Anjali needs to keep taking the pictures. John's hands get all shaky. John claims he used a soft light filter on the photos, which we all know is BS.Bill's mood today: Good. Post party high.Weather: Excellent for this time of year.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because, um, I have been wanting to wear them to continue my Hyperdunk theme.Likelihood

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-32446562949413696042009-02-07T21:15:00.000-08:002009-02-09T12:25:28.945-08:00

Hey Upper East Siders...Gossip Girl here. Your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's el....oh wait. Sorry, wrong blog.This is Bill's Sneakers.Ok, O.M.F.G. Seriously? This was the Best. Night. Ever.My husband and I set off to Connecticut a bit late. Admittedly, I had a shoe crisis. I think the reason is somewhat self-explanatory. I mean come on! Picking out my

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-73505655548976039782009-02-06T11:59:00.000-08:002009-02-06T13:29:02.689-08:00

This is a bit heartbreaking to type. But a few hours into Friday morning John suddenly turns to Anjali and says, "So what time are we leaving tonight?"Tonight? John, do we have plans tonight? Yes Anjali, we have Bill's party tonight...Oh dear John. Dear sweet misguided calendar-less John. The party is tomorrow night. Saturday night. What?? NOOOOOOO!!!!!!John can't come to the party. He

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-29837025955913662742009-02-06T08:24:00.000-08:002009-02-06T12:25:43.740-08:00

The excitement of this is just too much to bear. Wait for it.....Anjali and John are making a pilgrimage to Mecca this Saturday night. That's right.We are going to Bill's house to see his sneaker collection. Ok, we are going to Bill's house for a cocktail party that his wife invited us to, and as much as we are looking forward to that (his wife is a pastry chef -- does life get any better?), we

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-39082001393344213122009-02-05T08:40:00.000-08:002009-02-05T10:26:23.989-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good. Even though though it's f**king cold. (A&J: Bill said the actual word, but we are trying to keep this site PG-13)Weather: F**king cold. (A&J: Bill please! This is a family show!)Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Umm...I have been planning to wear them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-81505045575468898932009-02-03T07:30:00.000-08:002009-02-03T07:52:44.464-08:00

These shoes came with poems...Bill's mood today: Good. Even though the weather sucks, as always.Weather: Weather sucks.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because this is the first day in February I have been in and February is Black History Month.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Yes.Comfort Factor: Let's find out. They are Air Force Ones so they should be

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-21204922569809282992009-01-24T08:49:00.000-08:002009-01-24T08:57:43.418-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Warmer than it has been, colder than CaliforniaPairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I have not worn them before and I wanted to show them off.Likelihood he'll wear them again: ExcellentComfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: None because I wore my snow boots in. It is still a little mushy out.After wearing these today,

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-27366520868319853102009-01-16T10:59:00.000-08:002009-01-16T11:27:31.719-08:00

Bill's mood today: Um, fine. Bogged down by new responsibilities of this new pug. (A&J: Bill got a dog.)Weather: Damn cold.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: They are extremely comfortable. Like apres-ski comfortable.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Oh 100%. And then next time I will wear them with my new Anjali socks because they match perfectly. Comfort

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-77272112790094989612009-01-05T07:50:00.000-08:002009-01-16T10:59:20.577-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good. Weather: Weather is warm.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I wanted to start out the year bright.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent. Comfort Factor: Excellent. Stares in the building: None because I wasn't wearing them when I came in. It was messy outside.After wearing these today, Bill will: Enjoy being with Anjali and John.Tell

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-17241832838210518982008-12-29T08:34:00.001-08:002008-12-29T08:39:41.394-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good. Weather: Surprisingly good. Pairs he tried on before this one: None, but I did think of another one.Reason he picked this one: I was feeling like an animal.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent. I will.Comfort Factor: Excellent. Stares in the building: None because my pants are a bit long.After wearing these today, Bill will: I may go sneaker shopping with a friend

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-22405939355547434572008-12-17T07:38:00.001-08:002008-12-29T08:34:48.849-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good. Weather: Terrible. Snowy. Cold. Wet. I have risen above the weather.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: They were light and I could carry them so I could wear my snow boots.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Good.Comfort Factor: Excellent. They are like moccasins. Stares in the building: None because I was wearing my snow boots. But I am

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-13094315492776843602008-12-11T08:25:00.001-08:002008-12-17T07:38:53.757-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good. Despite the rain.Weather: Rainy. Dismal.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I wanted to show them to Tab (works in the mailroom).Likelihood he'll wear them again: Oh yeah, absolutely.Comfort Factor: Excellent. These are Air Force Ones, so the Rolls-Royce of sneakers.Stares in the building: None because I didn't wear them coming into the

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-37638615410705059032008-12-08T07:48:00.001-08:002008-12-11T13:23:17.652-08:00

Bill's mood today: Uh good. Good for me, given my melancholy nature.Weather: Damn cold.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: It was cold.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent. Stares in the building: None. Yet. But the day is young. And in any event, I am changing shoes.After wearing these today, Bill will: Stay warm.Tell us about

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-37263285539120632842008-11-21T07:52:00.001-08:002008-12-11T08:57:28.526-08:00

Bill's mood today: Excellent.Weather: Cold but clear.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because they went with the look that Tab (my buddy in the mailroom) has been sporting.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent. Stares in the building: A number.After wearing these today, Bill will: Have lunch with two delightful linguists who

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-24053309355335312732008-11-20T07:54:00.000-08:002008-11-21T07:52:11.750-08:00

And another bonus shot of Bill just because his shirt is so fabulous today. (Why so shy Bill?)Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Weather is sunny but COLD. We had snow flurries in Connecticut. Pairs he tried on before this one: I thought of one and was gonna go with it but then I changed my mind. I will wear those tomorrow.Reason he picked this one: Ummm....I have had them for a long time and I

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-32608555899972495292008-11-18T07:55:00.000-08:002008-11-20T10:14:00.777-08:00

Bill's mood today: Still evolving.Weather: Clear and cold I would say.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: Because I had purple ones yesterday.Likelihood he'll wear them again: I'd say there's a good chance, yup.Comfort Factor: Pretty good. Comfortable enough I would say.Atrocious. Which is all the more frustrating because they are meant to be extremely

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-55903097935367455702008-11-17T07:38:00.000-08:002009-02-11T09:45:09.225-08:00

Bill's mood today: Hmmm.....ummm....evolving.Weather: Chilly.Pairs he tried on before this one: None. I wish I had.Reason he picked this one: I bought them recently and I have been dying to wear them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Zero unless I can exchange them for a larger size.Comfort Factor: Atrocious. Which is all the more frustrating because they are meant to be extremely

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-79503266536215196662008-11-13T07:43:00.000-08:002008-12-11T08:57:06.501-08:00

The left shoe has the original lace, the right shoe (with the foot) has the lighter red lace. Makes it pop more (according to Bill).Bill's mood today: A bit melancholy.Weather: Melancholy.Pairs he tried on before this one: One.Reason he picked this one: Because I got them yesterday and wanted to show them off.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-82339357828671409422008-11-12T07:57:00.000-08:002008-11-13T08:03:53.963-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Mixed.Pairs he tried on before this one: Two.Reason he picked this one: I am going to look at another pair of sneakers and I wanted to show the guys in the store these. They are not available in the States. They are Asia only.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Good.Comfort Factor: Uncertain, only because they are high tops and they have been hitting my ankle.

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-63192494141523138742008-11-10T08:03:00.001-08:002008-11-10T09:25:47.239-08:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Weather is nice.Pairs he tried on before this one: One. I actually debated about wearing the Kobe Bryant ones.Reason he picked this one: I decided to go for the bling today. Start the week out with bling.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Good.Stares in the building: Yes.After wearing these today, Bill will: Eat lunch.Tell us about the

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-13589234508725797202008-10-31T08:31:00.001-07:002008-10-31T09:08:44.050-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Good.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: No comment. [A&J: It's Halloween, DUH.]Likelihood he'll wear them again: Once a year.Comfort Factor: Excellent, they are Air Force 1s, the Cadillac of Nike.Stares in the building: Lots.After wearing these today, Bill will: No comment.Tell us about the shoes Bill: These are a take off on an

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-52565403830936010982008-10-22T07:50:00.000-07:002008-10-22T08:52:18.084-07:00

For an added treat, here is a picture of Bill in his matching jacket....(he is shy)Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: A little cold but clear.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: It forms an ensemble with my Australia jacket. I wanted to be color coordinated.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Acceptable,Stares in the building: None yet.After

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-58491257227041835012008-10-16T07:46:00.001-07:002008-10-16T11:09:24.454-07:00

Bill's mood today: Like the weather. A bit overcast.Weather: Overcast.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: These were the shoes I was going to wear one of the days of the legal summit because they are called the Santa Cruz which is fairly close to Monterey.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Uncertain.Comfort Factor: Not comfortable.Stares in the building: None.After

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-58180747615161899352008-10-15T07:26:00.000-07:002008-10-16T07:52:27.381-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Excellent.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: For Anjali.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Yes.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: Yes. After wearing these today, Bill will: Read the McCain YouTube letter.Tell us about the shoes Bill: Nike has put out over the last few years a number of woven designs that are almost

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-21570667149235067552008-09-23T07:26:00.000-07:002008-10-16T07:42:20.882-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Beautiful.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: It's a follow-up to the one yesterday (we didn't get a picture), both of which are from Hong Kong. Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: Yes. Yes, indeed.After wearing these today, Bill will: Buy some bread, host an Australian

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-64719383827142772532008-09-15T08:55:00.000-07:002008-09-15T09:13:17.949-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Warm.Pairs he tried on before this one: Zero.Reason he picked this one: The third in the Australia trilogy.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent--this is actually my second time wearing them, but only my first time to work.Comfort Factor: Excellent.Stares in the building: A few.After wearing these today, Bill will: prepare for copyright office testimony on

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-42319087947845874502008-09-05T07:26:00.000-07:002008-09-15T08:55:25.494-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Hot.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: I thought Anjali would like them.Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Moderate.Stares in the building: Yeah.After wearing these today, Bill will: have a spinach salad. Tell us about the shoes Bill: I got these in Melbourne. It is the only place I have seen them. They

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-41595570132543703792008-09-02T09:45:00.001-07:002008-09-02T09:45:59.433-07:00

Bill's mood today: Good.Weather: Excellent.Pairs he tried on before this one: None.Reason he picked this one: To show Cortez (one of the security guys at the office).Likelihood he'll wear them again: Excellent.Comfort Factor: Good.Stares on subway: None--it's New York.After wearing these today, Bill will: Wear a pair of Andy Warhol inspired Pumas I got in Melbourne, Australia....they are very

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-4255615049971812552008-09-02T09:44:00.001-07:002008-09-02T09:44:50.412-07:00

We have decided to ask Bill a series of questions about his shoe inspiration each day. Please feel free to make suggestions for other things you would like to know!Bill's mood today:Weather:Pairs he tried on before this one:Reason he picked this one:Likelihood he'll wear them again:Comfort Factor:Stares on subway:After wearing these today, Bill will: Tell us about the shoes Bill:Anjali and John

Anjalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14634407404553226367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026980212023808373.post-89297485305709644192008-09-02T09:43:00.000-07:002008-09-02T09:44:11.365-07:00

Today we have an exciting announcement...After a year and a half of seeing Bill's amazing kicks (we are all officemates) -- a different pair each and every day (literally) -- Anjali and John have finally created a much-anticipated blog chronicling Bill's daily sneaker choice. We'll put up posts of Bill's shoes with a little commentary about his choice for the day. And if we are lucky (and can

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