Oh, object, symbol, of my desire.
Tell me how you'll take me higher.

From my youth, I've known your flavor.
Now I'm older. You're bad behavior.

Tonight I'll eat you, and dozens more.
Tipped white and yellow, orange of core.

Disguised by shape of some sweet corn,
you're fallen tooth. October scorn.

Last day of the most beautiful month,
too soon you've cast your shadow.

- Pablo Hunny, Halloween '07


We love Halloween at DeFeet. I've learned that it's now the second most marketed day behind Christmas. That's a shame. It deserves better. One man who's always ready to partake in the REAL Halloween, is DeFeet founder Shane Cooper. I thought I was gonna post some pics of Coop in Halloween getup, but all I can find are actual pictures of him, now. Some would call these costumes, but for Cooper, this is how he looks. We wouldn't want it any other way.

Rockstar '84. Nuf said. Damn but the kid had it goin' on, ja? Full leather on the Southern half. Nnn! "Mind you watch I don't give you a right hook, neither."


























Now, this here's a mean dude. Real thing. This is Cooper, with the Southern whole. When he gets this look on a bike ride, like he's makin' guys walk the plank, it's best to either ride behind him or away from him. If you attack him, make sure he never catches you.
























No costume here. This is Cooper watching his factory in flames. This was a brutal day that sparked a much longer hard period. We can look at this picture and laugh, now, because... "I'm goin to the fire, honey. You seen my Fred shirt?"






















The daily rise and flex in the mirror, caught on film. You can't keep this man down.

Happy Halloween, everyone! Be safe, eat you some corn, scare up some folk, and bring it on home.