JUST KICKIN’ IT

Can you kick it? Hmm, maybe. They say you can tell a lot about a person by their handshake—but let’s be real, it’s really the shoes that reveal your sole. Haha, SOLE…get it? 

From rare sneaker head finds to trendy “dad shoes”, athletic trainers and scuffed-up running shoes, what we wear always reveals who we are and what kind of energy we’re bringing to the table. I thought this would be a fun way to get to know some of our employees here at TRI. They show up day after day, with stories of expression speaking loudly on their feet and lemme tell ya, I’m here for it!

Whether you’re a sneaker head who wears their investments on their feet or running away from something (or someone LOL) in your running shoes, or maybe you prefer fashion over function, we see you. So, lace up, people! I’m about to decipher your sneakers and what they say about your personality…just for kicks and because I can. 😄

Disclaimer:
Before anyone starts drafting an email with fighting words or chucking their sneakers at us—relaaax! The following shoe commentary is all in good fun, meant to make you laugh (or at least smirk dramatically).

Hunny, these say Sporty Spice on a summer day, popping Bubbalicious Bubble Gum. Or could totally be Barbie’s rebellious cousin who dunks on fools and still gets compliments at the Ladies Who Brunch fundraiser. This main character definitely owns WNBA season passes and reserves Sundays for football, and football only.

This is big “dark academia meets strawberry milk” energy. It’s giving “I’m mysterious, moody, emotionally complex—and always have a main plot twist.” One lace says, “Dude, I’m reading, quiet please,” and the other says, “Omg, hiyeee, you’re cute,” and honestly? It’s duality at its finest and I love.

Ummm, we get it. The audacity! Taking these out of the box and actually walking in them is pretty much the ultimate flex. These scream rich and sporty. Luxurious taste with streetwear swagger. Bougie with extra bounce. Honestly, your personality is probably 80% chill vibes and 20% credit limit. YAYY you!

She is power-stepping through her soft era…but will square up with iced coffee in hand if you scuff her Jordan 1’s. She’s got great throwback taste, a playlist full of 2000s bangers, and enough sneaker knowledge to humble a hype beast. The pearl laces alone say “I will out-style you and out-sass you – without creasing my shoes.” It’s a classy collaboration of flex + grace, and I’m honestly here for it.

She’s floating on self-worth and Starbucks, while giving well-traveled and colorfully unbothered. I bet she makes a mean latte, has strong opinions about Trader Joe’s snacks, and owns white linen pants as well. Basically, the human version of a Jack Johnson good vibes-only playlist. That’s chill, bro.

Sir… are you okay or are we just fashionably unhinged? Don’t get it twisted, he’s not confused – he’s elevated. It’s a humble “I have too many I can’t decide” flex – with his Jordan 4 throwing it back to the 80’s, while his Nike Dunk is trapped in Gen Z. I bet he has a database of dad jokes and a sneaker budget bigger than his 401(k). It’s chaos, it’s confidence, it’s “midlife crisis but make it drippy.” Ya dig.

If shoes could whisper, these would be serving a storyline. With this understated elegance, he’s a man of few words. Once a rebellious teen, and now partially retired from a rock band. If the look we’re going for here is “I paid $600 to look like I just mowed the lawn in Milan,” then Sir, you nailed it.

If these don’t scream LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE or DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, I don’t know what in the world does. The droopy lace laces just make me happy and I don’t know why. The vibes are girl-next-door, sweet and spicy, youthful yet seasoned. And when she’s not power walking in suburbia with the neighborhood watch gals, she’s probably skipping to get ice cream. Because we all scream for ice cream.  

This is not just a shoe – these Jordan 13s are a power move in suede. He may not vocalize much—but his shoes are giving TED Talks out in these streets. These say “I’ve seen things, done things, I have a high credit score. And I probably dunked on your uncle in ’88 and now I have a bad knee because of it.” Total Hall of Fame energy.

Well, that was fun. Until next time!