Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Tubes, Fucking Tubes


The following is an e-mail I sent to K-Swiss:

Dear K-Swiss Footwear,
    I'm writing this thank you e-mail on behalf of myself, an lifetime runner and once upon a time track star.  I'll admit it, I was skeptical at first regarding the performance of your K-Swiss "Tubes" but the ad featuring Danny McBride as Kenny Powers could not be ignored.  Brilliant work ladies and gentleman.  The ad (which I watch from time to time and laugh without fail) promised a high performance and versatile shoe.  You have made good on your word.  After a year of abuse on trails, tracks, work, and everyday life, my first pair of Tubes is holding up as responsive and supportive as the day I got them.  I was apprehensive regarding the tubes portion of the shoe, speculating that it's design would be susceptible to accumulation of dirt and debris, decreasing the traction.  However today I ran five miles undaunted through a muddied wet terrain at a brisk pace and was confident in your product.  As a matter of fact, that run was when I began the first draft of this e-mail.  So keep up the good work ladies and gentleman, you have successfully converted a former New Balance and Asics customer.

Very truly yours,
Al Axelsen

I recently purchased my second pair of Tubes.  

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