Proof That My Homie Loves Me

Scientific Proof

Jeff Strykowski sent me a package in the mail. I knew what it was before it arrived because he sent me a photograph of himself wearing what was inside, and asked me if I liked the article for myself. I speak of Proof Sunglasses. The company was founded in Eagle, Idaho, and the model that Jeff ended up sending me is made from re-purposed Canadian maple skateboard decks! Going green and reusing shit within the skate community has become as popular as it is practical, lately, with a bit of a cottage industry made up of artists, enthusiasts and collectors buying, selling, trading and collecting all kinds of cool shit that was once skated.
The shades Jeff sent me are called the Bud model (we're buds and buds get smoked from time to time--just sayin') and the color scheme is known as USA (red white and blue). They kinda have an old school 3D glasses vibe to them, which I have always had an affinity for.

Stoked

As stated on the Proof website, "extreme attention to detail is placed in each frame Proof makes. Each pair has laser engraved logos and a quote on the inside arm." The quote on the pair I got says "Sk8 or Die". Hype! They also donate a portion of the proceeds to people in India with cataracts, which I think is very nice. Proof shades come with a balsa wood little stash box and a sexy cloth/carrying case pouch thingy.
Jeff said mine were an early birthday present, and I gotta say this is by far the coolest gift I've gotten in awhile. Way too expensive and fancy for a dude like me, I am so grateful (they are a bit fragile so I'll have to be careful!) and feel a little bit bad that homie dropped coin on such a frivolous whim. Love you, bro. There is nothing like the feeling of a friend reaching out, and this is just amazing.