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You Might Want to Rethink10/5/2006 4:04 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Van Halen's Toe Jam

Eddie Van Halen's boots were made for trashin'.
Eddie Van Halen
The guitarist hosted an event at LA's House of Petals on Wednesday sporting a pair of boots that were worn down to the bone -- literally.

Eddie's taped up concoction gives new meaning to the term open toe shoes!

UPDATE: TMZ has learned that Eddie's kicks hold extreme sentimental value to the rockstar. The boots were the very first pair of footwear that Eddie was able to purchase on his own. He now wears them to remind himself of where he came from.

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Phil:  1894 days ago

you negative f******s who are bashing the "ONE AND ONLY GUITAR GOD" don't appreciate his music or talents and don't know what the hell you are talking about. It's obvious you have no idea about the man's talent or attitude towardshis profession and YOU are so shallow to make such comments. YOU people net to get a life and appreciate the finer qualities of life...

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DEBBIE RIDER:  1890 days ago

WHO CARES ABOUT HIS SHOES-I THINKS ITS GREAT HOW HE REMEMBERS WERE HE CAME FROM---HE STILL LOOKS HOT TO ME AND NEVER WAS A FAN OF THEM

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I'm a fan:  1957 days ago

That is so fucking nasty.

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Milly:  1957 days ago

Who cares...about his toes. I saw him on stage at the Kenny Chesney Concert in S. Cal several months ago. Front freakin row and he blew my mind. The man is freakin amazing on guitar..now, not sure what he was on, but it was something to behold.

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Qycyle:  1957 days ago

What has happened to him????

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no pervs allowed:  1957 days ago

YurMomma has a nursery rhyme,,, this little piggy went to the VanHagar show, this litlle piggy paid to much and this little piggy cried all the way home,,, go get another shot of tequilla and look for David Lee...

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Justin:  1957 days ago

I think Valerie got all his cash

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stoopit:  1957 days ago

He could use a pedicure.

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Dawnee:  1957 days ago

Looks like he has some sort of toe nail fungus going on there. For chrissake someone take up a collection for the "Buy Eddie Shoes" fund.

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Whatever:  1957 days ago

Must be a very slow news day.

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Jennifa O Jenny:  1957 days ago

This guy is a millionaire and he looks like a bum from the street corner. He brings new meaning to the word thrifty!!!!

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jennifer:  1957 days ago

I thought the same thing as you, Justin, until the end of the story. He wears those shoes because they are the first pair he could afford on his own, and they remind him of his roots. A sentimental soul - not bad.

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the wise old owl:  1957 days ago

That was refreshing. Reading about an entertainer who is actually thankful and humble about where he came from and what he has achieved.

He is talented and grateful He's not spitting on photographers and and comes off as a very gracious guy. . Good for him. I liked him before and now I even like him more.
That was really nice. ( but he could use a pedicure .............lol...... )

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curlygirl:  1957 days ago

Looks to me he has a bunion/ingrown toenail thing going on there. Grandpa used to cut the toes offa his shoes just like that, when the feets was givin him probs.

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DeLayne:  1957 days ago

He's probably drunk again as usual. That's why Valerie Bertinelli divorced him. He couldn't/wouldn't quit drinking. Only a drunk would wear those so-called shoes.

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