Deakin is one of the most/least important members of the hit band Animal Collective. It seems as if he released some sort 'new shoe' just so authentic fans can buy it and prove that they are authentic Animal Collective fans. A lot of people are like 'who the eff is Deakin' because he left the band during their most successful stretch of songwriting/touring, but then on the other end, there are some fans who are like "AnCo is shit without the Deak."

Does any 1 know the truth abt why Deakin left Animal Collective?
Does any 1 know the truth abt why Deakin is getting more involved with the band?
Does n e 1 know why Panda Bear is 'less involved' whenever Deakin is more involved? Bad blood?

Here is the 'deep' explanation behind the shoe.

Guerra hi-top by Deakin Pre-Order
Sunday, October 3, 2010

Deakin’s Guerra hi-top showcases an embroidered accent influenced by the handicraft of Central American molas. Featuring a natural gum sole, black canvas upper, navy laces and a fish & wave motif, Deakin was inspired by the “awe of the ocean world” he has experienced while scuba diving.

“I realized that many of my friends are unaware of what is down there. Telling friends how psyched I was to have seen Yellow Fin Tuna, I also realized that though they have eaten Yellow Fin, [most people] have no idea what tuna look like. I thought it would be cool to represent tuna in some way that I thought looked sweet and would want to wear.” -- Josh Dib (Deakin)

Deakin’s Guerra is the second design in the Keep + Animal Collective Collection, a collaborative project benefiting the Socorro Island Conservation fund, a non-profit working to preserve the unique biosphere of the Revillagigedo Archipelago off Baja California. All profits from this project will be donated to the organization with advanced sales shipping in March with a bonus cassette tape of previously unreleased music.

Sorta just want to buy these for my son for the upcoming basketball season. I'm sure all of the other kids on his team will make fun of him as they wear their Nike /FILA / LA Lights / UnderArmour shoes...but my son will definitely be the most authentic player on the court.

Do these shoes look 'effing awesome'?
Do u think u can run faster / jump higher with these shoes?
If I buy these shoes and wear them when my buzzband plays live, will we 'crush it' and get 'mad blogged abt'?
Are yall on #TeamDeak?
Is Anco better at making footwear or mp3 albums?
Should AnCo just get internships at Urby Outfitties?

PREVIOUSLY:
AVEY TARE DESIGNS KEWL SHOES TOO

Would yall rather get Aveys or Deaks?
Or are you waiting for Geos / Pandas?