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Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
Thanks for the link. That was a tasteful and touching blog post by Sanuk. I'll be looking out for the shoe. Matt may turn me from Crocs to Sanuks yet...
That is so awesome! I didn't know Matt, I only have a few posts on here and I never read the shoe thread. I didn't know who he was until after he died and I saw the threads here. I had thought about getting Sanuks before but thought they were too expensive. But any company that will do something like this; I am glad to give my money.
As my Inebriated buddy walks out of the Porto, he yells out, "Dude...I love this place...bonnaroo thinks about everything...they even put beer holders next to the toilet!"
Had to break it to him that that was the urnal. Good times good times!
Thanks for the link RoofaninTN! This is one of the best, most positive experiences I have ever been a part of. I have said it before, Sanuk has my total respect and loyalty! Nice work, very nice work!
They linked to those threads but when I tried them it didn't work.
I was happy to see this blog post. JhoinTN posted it on FB and I shared it on my page too. Sanuks and Rae rock! I'll get mine just in time for VooDoo Fest and wear them in his honor. It is going to be amazing seeing all the CarpeDM Sanuks at next years brunch....I think I will buy two pairs for myself so one pair stays clean.
Wow, this is amazing. I just read of his passing today - I like many other's bought my first pair of Sanuk's last year due to Matt's insistence on them being the perfect Roo shoe - he was right of course, most comfortable festival shoes ever! It's amazing to see how the community pulled together to make this happen and Sanuk is an amazing company for doing this.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Bonnaroo is one heck of a four day music festival. The main attractions of the festival are the multiple stages of live music of all kinds, craftsmen and artisans selling unique products, food, and much more. The event itself is world famous, but it’s all the happening behind the scenes that caught Sanuk’s attention.
Bonnaroo attracts a special type of human- one passionate about experiencing and sharing the joys of the human experience. Thousands from all reaches of the country flock to the festival because of what it represents. If you’ve ever witnessed its wonder firsthand, you know it is certainly a beautiful sight to behold. In order to make the festival more enjoyable for all, the Bonnaroo has a message board forum for attendees and fans.
The site, Inforoo.com, was established so anyone could learn important tips and valuable insight on the weekend. One of the threads on the forum was “Best Shoes?” to attend Bonnaroo. The forum started over 2 years ago and has flourished ever since. Hundreds of people bought Sanuks based on the recommendation of CarpeDM01 aka Matt Slaon and his promotion of how tailored to the Bonnaroo experience they were.
Discussing topics on the Inforoo forum has become more than just an exchange of information. It’s about creating a place for compassionate, like-minded individuals. It has become a place where strong relationships are forged, fueled and cherished. Thanks in part to Matt Sloan.
[picture of Matt]
Here is just one of Matt’s replies: “Sanuks…trust me, I’ve tried everything else, and a good pair of ’sidewalk surfers’ is absolutely the way to go. You dont want the flops, but the canvas ’shoe’ style. They’re light, uber comfy, well vented (so you dont get swamp foot), dry out quick if they get wet, wont give you blisters, but also wont randomly fall off your foot either. And best of all, you dont have to be seen wearing Crocs in public! ”
This year, at Bonnaroo tragedy struck as the festival lost one of it’s greatest champions. Sunday, June 13, Matt Sloan lost his life at the festival he loved. Matt collapsed from heat exhaustion during the event. He was given CPR and rushed to the hospital but it was too late. Although Matt was not officially affiliated with Sanuk, he truly stood by, advocated and spread us to everyone he could.
Upon Matt’s passing, the inboxes here at Sanuk were flooded with touching sentiments like these:
“This one person has touched so many lives of people that he only met through a Internet forum, let alone all the people that were lucky enough to meet him in person”. – Alessia T
“He will be a void in what has been our family for years. Inforoo was not just a message board, it was full of kind and helpful people, and Matt epitomized that.” – Sean H
“I have never met this man before. We have never talked, yet he sold me your shoe…He turned a lot of people on to your product. He was honest about your product. He was your best salesman, free..And best of all, ‘you don’t have to be seen wearing Crocs in public!’ was the line that got me.” – SCROG
“This week I am wearing Sanuks all week in honor of Matt.” – John O
Matt’s passing has touched countless individuals across the country- including us. Here at Sanuk, we cherish our loyal followers and advocates all over the world. It’s these relationships that help fuel what we do. This is why, this fall, in honor of Matt, Sanuk will be releasing a Sidewalk Surfer in his honor. The model will be appropriately named “Carpe DM” – an homage to Matt’s online forum handle through which he helped hundreds of people bring comfort to their lives.
If you would like to help to carry out Matt’s legacy, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s on-the-Sound, 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403. Please designate to ‘Matt’s Trees’. We here at Sanuk are looking forward to the release of Matt’s model. We hopes to do justice to such an influential, positive and compassionate figure who has made others better because he cared.
Click here to visit the forum where Matt made his mark. Click here to view the forum posting on Matt’s passing.
In the wake of such tragedy, its only right that everyone
Post by JustSoYouKnow on Jul 9, 2010 22:29:43 GMT -5
wow, I'm buying my first pair, they will be CARPE DM! I've never even known of Sanuk, but I want everyone to know and raise Matt's impact on us all here at inforoo!
Sanuk is saying that they want to do a booth next year, perhaps even donating to Matt's Trees and/or handing out water. Rachel said in the article that they are just in the process of contacting Bonnaroo about it. We all know Bonnaroo knows about and listens to us. It's time to write some more letters people. How about we write to AC Superfly and advocate that any vendors fees be waived for Sanuk?
Unfortunately the vendor page link on bonnaroo.com has been pulled with a '2011 info coming soon' page up instead. There is an address for sponsor info ( sponsor@bonnaroo.com ) which might be appropriate. Anyone have any other suggestions to write to?
Sanuk has been very generous and understanding, this is one way we can help pay it forward to them. I'm not sure how many letters rachel received from us but a similar amount should be enough to make AC wake up and take notice if they haven't already.
Cajun, I like it! Great idea! if we could get the fees waived, that would be an excellent way to pay it forward. I think or has someone contacted AC yet? Did they have anything to say about Matt's passing. I know about the tree. What about donations? My letter/e-mail will wait for a more proper address, not saying the address you have found Cajun is not proper enough, but you know what I mean. If contact has been made, maybe the e-mails should go to that contact. Again excellent idea! ;D
with a personal reponse to my e-mail, and now their blog, release of the new sanuks, and the plan to be involved as a vendor...i continue to be impressed by this company. Most of all, though, i am proud of the inforoo community! i'm all in to hit up ac!
"The possibility of physical and mental collapse is now very real. No sympathy for the Devil, keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride. " Raoul Duke
