trainers... trainees... sneakers...

[user name]

having been into trainers for over 30 years... from adidas kick to my latest pair... ''adidas top ten low''... it's all i wear on me feet (besides the odd pair of hiking boots)... what is it that makes a pair classic? why do some search out some rarer-than-rare crusty old shoes and pay a silly price for them?

retro is where it's at... adidas and nike have been re-issuing their classic ranges and even designing them modtro-style...

fotos welcome...:)

[user name]

some trainers i've had... adidas kick... my first proper pair... 1977/8... £14...

[user name]

adidas top ten hi... i had the rarer 'mid' version and the ones i just got are black suede lows with lime stripes and sole...

[user name]

nike blazer... canvas basket ball boots... nike air force barkley... i had many pairs of these, just so comfy... and the classic converse one star... in pale blue suede... the trainer of choice for kurt cobain...

[AshyP]

I am currently sporting a pair of Marine Blue Adidas Spezials...

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://picture.yatego.com/images/4535129a34dcb5.2/Yatego_07022008_026.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.yatego.com/sport-treff-buende/p,475a683410f33,4535129a34dcb5_2,adidas-spezial--f-s-2008---marine-hellblau&usg=__Oc_NFI0Id4Zmm_PnjaQqNhUyMQM=&h=315&w=420&sz=26&hl=en&start=17&um=1&tbnid=bfOWKHV7dfX6VM:&tbnh=94&tbnw=125&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dadidas%2Bspezial%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%2 6um%3D1

I love em

[AshyP]

Oh and Nike Classics are shite

[user name]

Oh and Nike Classics are shite



i think there is deffo some line some people won't cross... some trainer-heads won't consider nike seriously... me, well i grew up playing basketball and their air force trainers and boots were better than the adidas top ten and concord of the time... just feet better...

i suppose it's down to tradition... adidas made footy boots/trainers... nike made running shoes...

i made a 'lynchable' comment about some trabs... but for me the line of the sole doesn't work...

[user name]

too much sole... and a bit 'baaaa' for my liking... like yer spezials though...

[candyman]

I recently got a pair of the Kegler Super but took them back. As much as I loved them they looked too big on my feet. At the same time I got a pair of SL 72s in black which I just love. They're my new favourite. My previous were my Chile 62.

My first ever pair were adidas Mamba. Been trying to get a hold of another pair but so far the sear is fruitless.

Been looking to get a pair of the adidas 35th anniversery editions #1, #13 or the Run DMC one's of which I can't remember the number (problem is there are a lot of fakes on the internet)

I'm with Ashy on the Nike.

[user name]

£165 for a pair of bamba... ffs... inflation? my top ten cost as much as they did in 1983... £25... having said that... these bamba are limited to 390 pairs...

[candyman]

£165 for a pair of bamba... ffs... inflation? my top ten cost as much as they did in 1983... £25... having said that... these bamba are limited to 390 pairs...

That is a handsome shoe and if it is limited to 390 pairs then £165 is a steal.

[user name]

That is a handsome shoe and if it is limited to 390 pairs then £165 is a steal.

er... not within my budget i'm afraid...

was there a 'class-strata-caste' thing with them trainers in the 80's? my bamba cost £18 i think, mamba being a bit cheaper, samba being a bit dearer...

where's red corner... this is his thread really... i fell out of real love for trainers in the mid 1990's when the price of vintage originals started getting really silly and the whole snobbish aspect really took hold... (same with guitars come to think of it)...

[user name]

I recently got a pair of the Kegler Super but took them back. As much as I loved them they looked too big on my feet. At the same time I got a pair of SL 72s in black which I just love. They're my new favourite. My previous were my Chile 62.

My first ever pair were adidas Mamba. Been trying to get a hold of another pair but so far the sear is fruitless.

Been looking to get a pair of the adidas 35th anniversery editions #1, #13 or the Run DMC one's of which I can't remember the number (problem is there are a lot of fakes on the internet)

I'm with Ashy on the Nike.

the bottom line for me is how they feel... every single pair of nike trainers i've ever owned, i've been able to wear comfortably straight out of the box... can't say the same about my adidas...

[jose1985]

too much sole... and a bit 'baaaa' for my liking... like yer spezials though...


I get what you mean about too much sole, that's a pet hate for me.

I've been a nike head for a while. AMones, AMlight, Dunk SB, Court Force

these have been my last few purchases:

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/15/l_e296346e29eb4f43b88a6334f428116a.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/20/l_40cfcbfc3fc84683bd6233408dc9e689.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/34/l_6e85204899a84fd88bbace1e89f689ee.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/35/l_ecbad3fbe0b0490cb8b7d00b5415ebab.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/40/l_b1ba56be9dd14b259120edc7343adb72.jpg

[jose1985]

and my first adidas purchases in about 4 years.

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/111/l_7fe854e883ef4bb5ab16ab935cea8d6a.jpg


Most comfortable pair of adidas I've tried on, definitely swayed me back to giving the stripes a chance.
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/68/l_86019a72ad3e4eb88473bbb52a99753c.jpg

[user name]

fuckin' hell jose... is that leopard print? run... just run now... the trainer police are deffo gonna get yer...:D

those cieros are nice though...

question... my mind is playing tricks... are those forest hills exactly like the originals? only remember 2 lads having them in the mid 80's as they were £45... (2x samba)...

[candyman]

er... not within my budget i'm afraid...

was there a 'class-strata-caste' thing with them trainers in the 80's? my bamba cost £18 i think, mamba being a bit cheaper, samba being a bit dearer...

where's red corner... this is his thread really... i fell out of real love for trainers in the mid 1990's when the price of vintage originals started getting really silly and the whole snobbish aspect really took hold... (same with guitars come to think of it)...

You're right. This is Red Corner's thread. I remember him writing he got a pair of Adicolor W1s which I believe are limited to 5000 worldwide.

I actually loved the way the Mamba looked more than then Samba or the Bamba even though I could see that they were the better shoes.
Do you remember the All-Black? I tend to group that shoe in with the Mamba, Bamba, Samba for some reason.

[jose1985]

fuckin' hell jose... is that leopard print? run... just run now... the trainer police are deffo gonna get yer...:D

purely sentimental reason mate, loved the Ferris Bueller movie as a kid so I couldn't stop myself for buying these up ;)

http://streetknowledge.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/nike-sb-dunks-1-ferris-bueller.jpg

[candyman]

purely sentimental reason mate, loved the Ferris Bueller movie as a kid so I couldn't stop myself for buying these up ;)

http://streetknowledge.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/nike-sb-dunks-1-ferris-bueller.jpg

Did you get the waistcoat too? ;)

[jose1985]

Did you get the waistcoat too? ;)

of course! :cool:

[user name]

You're right. This is Red Corner's thread. I remember him writing he got a pair of Adicolor W1s which I believe are limited to 5000 worldwide.

I actually loved the way the Mamba looked more than then Samba or the Bamba even though I could see that they were the better shoes.
Do you remember the All-Black? I tend to group that shoe in with the Mamba, Bamba, Samba for some reason.

top trainer-candy;)... yeah, of the same ilk... just didn't rhyme with the others...

just googled those adicolor... come in a presentation box and everything... way ott... proper collectors tackle...

[jose1985]

fuckin' hell jose... is that leopard print? run... just run now... the trainer police are deffo gonna get yer...:D

those cieros are nice though...

question... my mind is playing tricks... are those forest hills exactly like the originals? only remember 2 lads having them in the mid 80's as they were £45... (2x samba)...


Yeah the cieros are really nice, good comfy fitting trainer.

As for the forest hills I couldn't tell you if they were exactly like the originals. I'm pretty sure the originals didn't have perforated uppers, although I'm not a big Adidas fan so couldn't 100% tell you if that's true.

[candyman]

top trainer-candy;)... yeah, of the same ilk... just didn't rhyme with the others...

just googled those adicolor... come in a presentation box and everything... way ott... proper collectors tackle...

I've gotta say, those W1s are beautifully presented. Check out the Anniversary edition Superstar #35. They also come in a wooden box. Limited edition and you couldn't buy them. They had to be won in the promotional treasure hunt or were given to you by adidas (I believe).

[Evs]

You fellas seem like true afficianados :)

I grew up in Nike footwear purely because they sponsored Rushie. Can anyone remember what those astroturf trainers were that they brought out circa. 87/88? They were black canvas with a large 'NIKE' printed around the heel in yellow lettering? Lived in them, wouldn't mind picking another pair up if they've ever been reissued.

I'm currently sporting ADIDAS Munich '72. White canvas, lovely cushioning, with a gold embosed '1972' below the ankle. Simple.

Qwaaaallity.

This thread certainly brings back memories.

[JONO]

Recntly purchased some TST Trainers


Very comfy indeed

[matt72033]

anyone used adidas mi?

got a couple of pairs of adidas, but everything is so hard to find in my size, and if i can find any to fit, its always just plain stuff

adidas mi goes up to size 14 though so thinking of having a go!

[RED CORNER]

You're right. This is Red Corner's thread. I remember him writing he got a pair of Adicolor W1s which I believe are limited to 5000 worldwide.

I actually loved the way the Mamba looked more than then Samba or the Bamba even though I could see that they were the better shoes.
Do you remember the All-Black? I tend to group that shoe in with the Mamba, Bamba, Samba for some reason.



Up until this week I had 3 pairs of W1. There was only 1000 made worldwide. I've been having a clear-out and have sold a pair of the latest Kegler, a 15 year old pair of Keglers ( never worn), a pair of Spezial with the Argentina blue stripes, a pair of Centre Court from 1986 ( never worn) and some others. I fucking love Adidas, they're like works of art to me especially the classics like Trimm Trab ( I've an Argentina Blue pair), Kegler Super, Grand Slam and Forest Hills. One of my favourite pairs is Forest Hills in navy blue leather and white stripes. They're the bollocks. Of the two W1 I've got left, well I'm keeping one pair as a collector's piece and I'm seriously thinking of wearing the other pair. Up until recently I owned about 36/37 pairs of Adidas and to be honest I've had a bit of an addiction, so now I've decided I'm only buying Adidas that I'm going to wear.

Where's Real Deep? He's a real expert on this.

[Ducatiboy749]

Currently into me Nike Air Force 1 '82's. Three pairs and a pair set aside for a rainy day:D. Also got a few converse one stars i'm getting bored with.

[user name]

Up until this week I had 3 pairs of W1. There was only 1000 made worldwide. I've been having a clear-out and have sold a pair of the latest Kegler, a 15 year old pair of Keglers ( never worn), a pair of Spezial with the Argentina blue stripes, a pair of Centre Court from 1986 ( never worn) and some others. I fucking love Adidas, they're like works of art to me especially the classics like Trimm Trab ( I've an Argentina Blue pair), Kegler Super, Grand Slam and Forest Hills. One of my favourite pairs is Forest Hills in navy blue leather and white stripes. They're the bollocks. Of the two W1 I've got left, well I'm keeping one pair as a collector's piece and I'm seriously thinking of wearing the other pair. Up until recently I owned about 36/37 pairs of Adidas and to be honest I've had a bit of an addiction, so now I've decided I'm only buying Adidas that I'm going to wear.

Where's Real Deep? He's a real expert on this.

is that it mick... ffs... u start a thread for a trainer-addict and no fotos does he show... :rolleyes:;)

[user name]

Currently into me Nike Air Force 1 '82's. Three pairs and a pair set aside for a rainy day:D. Also got a few converse one stars i'm getting bored with.

them air force i's a seriously fucking super-trainers... just fucking good...

did u know they were £80 back in 1982... thats like around £350 in todays money... much better than adidas concorde that were £100...

[AshyP]

Currently into me Nike Air Force 1 '82's. Three pairs and a pair set aside for a rainy day:D. Also got a few converse one stars i'm getting bored with.

I just cant get my head around wearing Nike trainers. I had a pair once, wore them a handful of times.

Will happily wear other brands like Reebok, Puma etc but just not Nike.

[RED CORNER]

is that it mick... ffs... u start a thread for a trainer-addict and no fotos does he show... :rolleyes:;)


I don't know how to put photo's on here.


Has Japan surrendered yet?

[thomasLFC]

I like them AM1s posted a few pages back; the all white with the blue lining - very nice.
Anyone collect air max 90's, BWs etc etc?
slowly building up a solid collection.
Really eyeing some vintage icarus', pantheons, pegs etc.
Will poke me head in this thread more often and maybe get some photos up!

[jose1985]

I like them AM1s posted a few pages back; the all white with the blue lining - very nice.
Anyone collect air max 90's, BWs etc etc?
slowly building up a solid collection.
Really eyeing some vintage icarus', pantheons, pegs etc.
Will poke me head in this thread more often and maybe get some photos up!

Cheers mate! :cool: I've only wore them once so far. Definitely the kind of trainer that can only be worn in the sunniest of days.

I'm not a big AM90 fan, too much heel for my liking although a few of the colourways are pretty nice looking.

[user name]

I don't know how to put photo's on here.


Has Japan surrendered yet?


:D... u are Hiroo Onoda and i claim me 5 tram tribbs...

to put fotos up i save them onto the desktop then go to the 'manage attatchments' below and follow the procedure... a nice pm to vin and he may write u a neat little tutorial...

i put up a question on another thread a while back asking ''when were the first trainers imported into the u.k.?'' do u know the answer mick/

i ask because when i moved into our house and was doing building work i found an old newspaper that detailed the arrival of ''sports shoes from the u.s.a.''... now i've misplaced the article...

[RED CORNER]

Posted by user name.

to put fotos up i save them onto the desktop then go to the 'manage attatchments' below and follow the procedure... a nice pm to vin and he may write u a neat little tutorial...

That was just noise, Geo.




As for the question? No idea mate.


Btw, just won a pair of the new Adidas Madrid on e-bay. Let's just say I'm the happy side of delighted at this turn of events.

As for the new Grand Slam about to be released?
I'm coming to get you my darlings.

[Evs]

The 'Gerd Muller 2' look the bollocks.

[Ducatiboy749]

I just cant get my head around wearing Nike trainers. I had a pair once, wore them a handful of times.

Will happily wear other brands like Reebok, Puma etc but just not Nike.

Completely the other way for me mate. Can't stand Reebok (reminds me of too many bad pairs of Reebok Classics at OT:D) and Puma were like the cheap trainees when I was at school (snobby bugger me:D).

Don't mind Adidas but the last pair I had of them were Stan Smiths many moons ago.

[Matt R]

The 'Gerd Muller 2' look the bollocks.

If they're anything like the previous version then they will indeed look the bollocks, however your feet will feel absolutely fucked if you wear them a lot. No sole whatsoever and I am paying for it at the moment.

[AshyP]

If they're anything like the previous version then they will indeed look the bollocks, however your feet will feel absolutely fucked if you wear them a lot. No sole whatsoever and I am paying for it at the moment.

The price of vanity eh mate ;)

This thread has just persuaded me to go shopping for trainers....Missus will be miffed due to the lack of room for her shoes :D

[Evs]

If they're anything like the previous version then they will indeed look the bollocks, however your feet will feel absolutely fucked if you wear them a lot. No sole whatsoever and I am paying for it at the moment.

Ouch.

Probably best not to order them then.

[biglol]

Cant believe i'm seeing a trabs thread on here!!

For the record nike=pikey.

See yer Lar.

[Ducatiboy749]

Cant believe i'm seeing a trabs thread on here!!

For the record nike=pikey.

See yer Lar.

:D..as opposed to what pray tell....

[user name]

Posted by user name.

to put fotos up i save them onto the desktop then go to the 'manage attatchments' below and follow the procedure... a nice pm to vin and he may write u a neat little tutorial...

That was just noise, Geo.




As for the question? No idea mate.


Btw, just won a pair of the new Adidas Madrid on e-bay. Let's just say I'm the happy side of delighted at this turn of events.

As for the new Grand Slam about to be released?
I'm coming to get you my darlings.


:D

i can't find the article but i'm sure it was from the manc evening news in 1949... which makes the 60th anniversary this year...

the following are for yer pleasure...:)

[user name]

i love the zodiac... amsterdam are cool as schmoke...;)

[Matt R]

The price of vanity eh mate ;)

This thread has just persuaded me to go shopping for trainers....Missus will be miffed due to the lack of room for her shoes :D

You've met me, do you seriously think I'm vain?! I own two pair of adidas, both over two years old. My other pair are Spezial that are absolutely fucked, so I've taken to wearing the Gerd Mullers again as they look a bit smarter for work purposes. It has just meant I've got a permanenet dull ache in my heel. They are fine to wear if you wear 'em every once in a while, but everyday use is a non starter.

Can't find another single pair I like at the mo either, so I'm stuck with my well fucked Spezials.

[user name]

one or 2 more... the kareem low v2 are loverly...:)

[user name]

jazz... hmmm... nice...

[jose1985]

Cant believe i'm seeing a trabs thread on here!!

For the record nike=pikey.

See yer Lar.

kinda depends on what nikes yer wearing ;)

The Ltd range of Air Max are among the most disgusting looking shoes I've ever seen and this is coming from someone that owns the Dunk Buellers :D

[user name]

... and i really could do with a pair of these...;):)

[user name]

...

[user name]

oops... wrong thread... the boat should be in the ''boats u need to buy'' thread... and i do so really-really need to buy that boat...:)

[user name]

Behold, the FAC51-Y3. No, it’s not a late addition to the musical catalogue of Mancunian record label Factory Records, clearly, but a highly limited trainer from Y-3 (the brand created by adidas and Yohji Yamamoto), devised especially to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of legendary Manchester nightclub The Haçienda. The shoe’s design is a collaboration between Peter Saville (the original Factory Records graphic designer), Ben Kelly (the architect who designed the original Haçienda interiors) and Joy Division/New Order bass player, Peter HookThe trainers come in a custom six-sided, maple-bottomed box (the same shape as the Haçienda’s dancefloor) and will be wrapped in four sheets of tissue paper – two will feature Kevin Cummins’ photography of the club in its late 80s heyday, one will be adorned with Ben Kelly’s original design sketches for the Haçienda’s interior, while a fourth will reflect how the space looks today.

A DVD documenting a discussion between Kelly, Saville and Hook sharing anecdotes about the club, Factory Records and how they feel about that time in their lives 25 years on will also be included in the package – an excerpt from which is being taken especially for CR Blog. (We will post it up here as soon as we can).

The shoe, strictly limited to just 250 pairs, will be sold exclusively in the Y-3 Manchester store for two weeks before it goes on sale in Y-3’s Shop-in-Shop at Selfridges London, Y-3’s flagship store in Tokyo and other selected retailers worldwide. Best save up though, the FAC51-Y3 will be priced at a cool £345.

[RED CORNER]

I hate Y3. Sorry Geo.

[Evs]

I hate Y3. Sorry Geo.

Yeah, they don't really have that 'retro' look that I like.

Love them 'London's though.

[AshyP]

I hate Y3. Sorry Geo.

Ditto

[user name]

I hate Y3. Sorry Geo.

i'm not a shareholder mick...;)

to make 350 pairs of trainers in a nice wooden box with printed tissue paper etc is, in a way, art... like ltd edition prints that the great artists did in the last century... but i personally like me trainers to be trainers, wearable and in some way actually connected to sport...

so these hacienda trainers are maybe culturally cool for those that care about the madchester/manc music scene but not my cup of tea either...

same as the ian brown ltd adidas trainers or most other celeb-endorsed offerings where they are constucting a market for reasons that escape me...

same with guitars... who wants to pay an extra grand for a celeb-endorsed gibson les paul (see the irony there as les paul endorsed the gibson guitar :rolleyes:)...

btw mick, how much would a pair of adidas manchester cost? or the kareem low v2? i've looked around but can't find prices...

[AshyP]

You've met me, do you seriously think I'm vain?! I own two pair of adidas, both over two years old. My other pair are Spezial that are absolutely fucked, so I've taken to wearing the Gerd Mullers again as they look a bit smarter for work purposes. It has just meant I've got a permanenet dull ache in my heel. They are fine to wear if you wear 'em every once in a while, but everyday use is a non starter.

Can't find another single pair I like at the mo either, so I'm stuck with my well fucked Spezials.

I love mine and look after them and dont overwear them. In fact I think i need a new pair as there is a mark on them :o

Also have a pair of TDK Ultra 3's

Beautiful in their simplicity. Clean and Classic

[Carvalho Diablo]

Was that some tumbleweed blowing down the street....?! :confused:

[AnfieldAura]

Jeez, it's gone all very Sex & the City in here... :rolleyes:






;)

[Ducatiboy749]

http://www.mainlinemenswear.co.uk/section.php?xSec=2&jssCart=9252f6ff7feaa7f5739ed661d6971e09

There's some adidas trainees on here. Not sure if they're that dear.:confused:

[RED CORNER]

http://www.mainlinemenswear.co.uk/section.php?xSec=2&jssCart=9252f6ff7feaa7f5739ed661d6971e09

There's some adidas trainees on here. Not sure if they're that dear.:confused:



They're on the dear side. Those Forest Hills 82 I bought for £74.99 ages ago. That site has them in a sale at £72, saving £18! Rip off cunts.

[Ducatiboy749]

Fair enough, don't wear em myself but came across them and remembered this thread.

I've noticed that there's a lot of clothing firms that do that these days. Permamnently got a sale on offering a half price suit or whatever when you both know full well that the suit was never selling for double in the first place.

Cheeky gits.

[kevinstffn]

Got myself these yesterday,a bit pricy but good quality

[Mozzaretti]

Got myself these yesterday,a bit pricy but good quality

Someone's diddled you Kev, Adidas is the brand with the Three stripes. They have a few more ;)

[kevinstffn]

Someone's diddled you Kev, Adidas is the brand with the Three stripes. They have a few more ;)

Fuck,the Russian chap who sold them to me said Dsquared was Russian for Adidas..:o

[RED CORNER]

Fuck,the Russian chap who sold them to me said Dsquared was Russian for Adidas..:o



Well, Kev, if I can add to your sense of 'Oh fuck I've been done' they are also a monstrosity. Please don't wear them to the match as I might have to stamp on them, even if your feet are in them!

[kevinstffn]

Well, Kev, if I can add to your sense of 'Oh fuck I've been done' they are also a monstrosity. Please don't wear them to the match as I might have to stamp on them, even if your feet are in them!

Thanks for the heads up Mick,I won't wear them to the match,will cost you a cold one though :D

[RED CORNER]

Thanks for the heads up Mick,I won't wear them to the match,will cost you a cold one though :D



You should buy me a pint and apologise for making me look at them.

[kevinstffn]

You should buy me a pint and apologise for making me look at them.

Snappy comeback,didn't see that one coming :o

Are you going to home games next season then,I'm thinking of doing more aways

[user name]

i don't know what to say about those strainers kev... mick describes them as a monstrosity... i think that's being a bit kind really... u should stand in the corner with the leopard-skin trainer boy...

yer letting the side down immensely... and should actually be a banning offence...

[user name]

btw... where's the ''report this post'' button gone... the mods need to do something about kevin and his vile fotos... he's deffo gone troppo this time...

[kevinstffn]

I hereby want to make a formal apology for the unacceptable behaviour this afternoon..I was bang out of order posting that ''disgusting'' picture..

Please accept my token of gratitude for not banning me from this forum

[user name]

hmmm... very good 'apology'... but the mods and trainer police may see it differently...

nice bath btw...

[candyman]

Got myself these yesterday,a bit pricy but good quality

Did you really buy those?

[Ducatiboy749]

Kev, don't listen to 'em mate. They're no worse than those bad plimmies all the "trendy" kids are wearing at the moment.

Now they're something to feel embarassed about wearing.:o:o:o

[Mozzaretti]

Kev, don't listen to 'em mate. They're no worse than those bad plimmies all the "trendy" kids are wearing at the moment.

Now they're something to feel embarassed about wearing.:o:o:o

£1.98 at Primarche if you want them ;)

[Ducatiboy749]

£1.98 at Primarche if you want them ;)

Thanks mate but I'm still getting over the bullying I received the last time I wore a pair.

Well it was either them or my Ma's home-made PE bag that did it.:o:o:o

[kevinstffn]

Thanks for the support Duc,quite like them myself,but thats just my personal opinion..:D

[Matt R]

If Homer Simpson had designed trainers instead of a car, then I think the result would not have been a million miles away from those.

[RED CORNER]

If Homer Simpson had designed trainers instead of a car, then I think the result would not have been a million miles away from those.


Is right, lid.

I was being polite, as it happens, because they are in fact an abomination and I'd rather walk barefoot on broken glass than wear them.

Just my opinion, like!

[Ricky_Blowdeal]

These have just arrived at Château Blowdeal.

http://modculture.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/11/20/adidas_italia.jpg

[user name]

... puma '68 basket... simple... understated... classico...

now, i wonder if they do them in moose-print?

[candyman]

These have just arrived at Château Blowdeal.

http://modculture.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/11/20/adidas_italia.jpg

Was considering a pair of those myself but have opted for a pair of these (but in blue).

[Matt R]

These arriving tomorrow. After buying nowt for ages cos I couldn't find anything I liked, I'm having second thoughts now! Fuck it, they're paid for.

5513

[user name]

These arriving tomorrow. After buying nowt for ages cos I couldn't find anything I liked, I'm having second thoughts now! Fuck it, they're paid for.

5513

where's the second thoughts coming from... they is addidas... they is samba... they is chocolate brown... they is coolio...

could do with a few extra stripes though...

[AshyP]

These arriving tomorrow. After buying nowt for ages cos I couldn't find anything I liked, I'm having second thoughts now! Fuck it, they're paid for.

5513

I loves em

[Evs]

Was considering a pair of those myself but have opted for a pair of these (but in blue).

They are the canine's testicles.

I want them.

[Matt R]

I loves em

Keep your mitts off! They'll be fucked in a week anyhow. Bought my Spezials, 2 days later went to see the Inspiral Carpets live and went to the front. Mistake.

[AshyP]

Keep your mitts off! They'll be fucked in a week anyhow. Bought my Spezials, 2 days later went to see the Inspiral Carpets live and went to the front. Mistake.

:eek::eek:

Mine are in Electric blue and still mint over a year later :p

[Matt R]

Mine are also Electric Blue and have been to about ten gigs, three seasons worth of matches and general kick arounds with the kids. They aren't looking too clever, but I believe the general idea is to wear them ;).

They aren't just for sitting round watching Friends in y'know.

[Real Deep]

Got a bit of a habit when it comes to trainers to be honest. Quite partial to Kegler Super.

Got two pairs of these, one of the pairs I picked up recently were originals from the 80's. Still boxed and unworn when I bought them.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4927/kegler7501jb7.jpg






Two pairs of these...

http://www.sneakerblog.net/media/adidas-kegler-super.jpg





And I've just picked up a pair of these beauties. One of only 300 made. A fine looking trainer if you ask me...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/diamonddunk/006-41.jpg

[candyman]

I had a pair of the Kegler Super reissue but thought they looked to big on my feet so took em back. After seeing the pics, I want them again! Searched high and low for the ones from the 80s with the blues stripes but couldn't find them. Don't know how you managed to get a pair.

..and the KS Ostrich are a fine pair too, but a bit to expensive for me (but I noticed they're sitting on a Nike box in your pic ;)).

[AshyP]

Mine are also Electric Blue and have been to about ten gigs, three seasons worth of matches and general kick arounds with the kids. They aren't looking too clever, but I believe the general idea is to wear them ;).

They aren't just for sitting round watching Friends in y'know.

I wear mine but i have respect for them....Some people shouldn't be allowed to own a pair :p

Oh for the record, its the best way to watch Friends ;)

Real Deep, those look very nice indeed

I am deffo going shopping this weekend now :D

[Real Deep]

(but I noticed they're sitting on a Nike box in your pic ;)).

Don't own a pair of Nike at the moment, not that I would never buy a pair. They make some shite, but then so Adidas.

As far as classic terrace footwear goes, it's mostly about Adidas but not all about Adidas. Nike, New Balance, Diadora to name 3 others played a part as well.

I'd definitely wear these...

http://www.arkamix.com/var/arkamix/storage/images/media/images/nike_bruin_global/2102-1-eng-GB/nike_bruin_global.jpg

http://www.arkamix.com/var/arkamix/storage/images/media/images/dscf8018/3974-1-eng-GB/dscf8018_small.jpg

Might even pick up a pair of these for the summer.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nUtIYS3INVA/SPi2m-7AxQI/AAAAAAAAAH4/sK3GhYFsuBc/s320/nike-vintage-running-2008-fall-winter-ldv-02.jpg

[jose1985]

resurrecting this thread with a nice gif of some of my trainees :cool:

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3262/mysneakers.gif

[user name]

resurrecting this thread with a nice gif of some of my trainees :cool:

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3262/mysneakers.gif



hey jose... having those dodgy leopard-print fuckers flashed inbetween decent trainers is a cheap trick...:p;)

[red_bren_08]

Jose are those White Adidas with gold stripes are they NBA one's? If so was going to get them the weekend but got these instead

Cant seem to upload the pic of them.......ahh bugger

[The Prince]

5625

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[The Prince]

Plus

5630

5631

5632

5633

5634

[jose1985]

Jose are those White Adidas with gold stripes are they NBA one's? If so was going to get them the weekend but got these instead

Cant seem to upload the pic of them.......ahh bugger

nah mate it's the reissued original colour forest hills.

I'm getting paid for an install i done this month so my money's getting blown on some new trainees. didnt come quick enough for me to get a hold of the jordan 3's that just dropped but i'll no doubt find something!

[user name]

got these as i've gone a bit 'plimmy-loco' recently... all-vegan trainers... now to get some that don't use slave labour, eh?

[jose1985]

Prince you seem pretty clued up on Adidas trainees. Do you have any idea were I could ge a hold of either of these?

Pretty much everywhere I've tried are sold out.
http://www.trainerstation.com/images/foresthill_blu_red_lg.jpg

same again with these, can't find them in a 10 anywhere
http://www.trainerstation.com/images/adidas_nastase_mesh.jpg

[RED CORNER]

Prince you seem pretty clued up on Adidas trainees. Do you have any idea were I could ge a hold of either of these?

Pretty much everywhere I've tried are sold out.
http://www.trainerstation.com/images/foresthill_blu_red_lg.jpg

same again with these, can't find them in a 10 anywhere
http://www.trainerstation.com/images/adidas_nastase_mesh.jpg



You should be able to find the blue ones on e-bay. The others I've not seen before in that colourway.

[jose1985]

hey jose... having those dodgy leopard-print fuckers flashed inbetween decent trainers is a cheap trick...:p;)

haha just seen this. I should've put it in there a few more times in the loop so the imagine would get stuck in yer head til you bought them:p

[jose1985]

You should be able to find the blue ones on e-bay. The others I've not seen before in that colourway.

Can't do ebay for trainers, got stung for a pair of bootleg Nike medicoms 3years back so swerve ebay at all cost.

Cheers for the suggestion though!

[RED CORNER]

Can't do ebay for trainers, got stung for a pair of bootleg Nike medicoms 3years back so swerve ebay at all cost.

Cheers for the suggestion though!



Just check out the seller's feedback. Anything 99.9% or more and it should be safe.

[The Prince]

I'd agree with that. Try them or Transalpino.

Oh, and if you're on Facebook join the Beauty of Trabbs group but DON'T even mention Nike.

[jose1985]

I'd agree with that. Try them or Transalpino.

Oh, and if you're on Facebook join the Beauty of Trabbs group but DON'T even mention Nike.


Trans was the first site I tried I think. Then it was trainerstation. Plus a few sites that I use that mainly deal with nikes.

cheers for the heads up on the facey group, I won't have to mention nikes, someone takes a look at my pictures they'll see I'm a nike fiend who's just starting to dip his feet into a world of adidas again..

[Eising agreed]

Tommy Balls used to have some crackers, are they still going?

[user name]

Tommy Balls used to have some crackers, are they still going?

fuckin' hell... u do trip some cultural memories... brilliant... went there one sunday after church... it was like some kind of majical place near blackburn(?) untill u actually tried them fuckers on...;):D

[Eising agreed]

Re: Tommy Balls. I'm glad to say I never went, or was taken there (kicking and screaming). You'd have taken a beating in school wearing a pair of those beauties. Luckily I was doing the apprenticeship of Mamba, Bamba and Samba at the time.

[user name]

Re: Tommy Balls. I'm glad to say I never went, or was taken there (kicking and screaming). You'd have taken a beating in school wearing a pair of those beauties. Luckily I was doing the apprenticeship of Mamba, Bamba and Samba at the time.

i got some very fetching cuban-heeled boots (early-beatles style) that were funny untill i kicked people... then they became 'serious' footwear...;)

[jose1985]

Just bought the awaydays release of the forest hills.

Really going to regret doing so as I have pretty much no money/don't have a job and don't get paid for the work I done til the end of the month...fuck it, they look good.

[jose1985]

also prince and the other clued up adidas heads on here. Adidas Montreal, these ones:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z278/propermag/montrealred.jpg

How limited were they, how many reissues have there been and when did the originals come out? I might find the info on them before I get a reply but your help is appreciated!

[jose1985]

finally!:
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5410_1213188893966_1356115006_30603663_6665903_n.j pg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5410_1213188933967_1356115006_30603664_2260867_n.j pg

came with all the trimmings (book, the trailer dvd, glossy poster and the awaydays magazine.
#64 of 100 and a steal (in my opinion) at £175

[Ducatiboy749]

finally!:
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5410_1213188893966_1356115006_30603663_6665903_n.j pg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5410_1213188933967_1356115006_30603664_2260867_n.j pg

came with all the trimmings (book, the trailer dvd, glossy poster and the awaydays magazine.
#64 of 100 and a steal (in my opinion) at £175

nice:cool:

[jose1985]

nice:cool:

just a pity that's not what my old dear or bank account said when they realised how much cash I spent on these haha:o

[leftfieldy]

Ay up boys its a new boy!! . Gotta blow me virginal onions by sayin that adidas marathon(of which iam a proud owner) are fookin spot !! avent bought any three stripe for years but those bad boys are Comfy. Check the ridge at the back of em,no need to undo them to get em off either.happy days!!!:D

[Gary]

Got a pair of Adidas Rom 60's a few years ago - limited to 5000, kangaroo skin. They are pretty battered now but I still wear them on occasions.

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/wayeasy/cabinet/00655912/img55504150.jpg

There's something not right about these new 'Originals' Trimm Trabs, Munchen in new colour combinations. Stick with the traditional ones I say.

RC - Forest Hills never used to have soles that brightly coloured did they?

[Evs]

Think they were reissued in 2003?

Remember seeing an article in Jack magazine about them.

They are/were the absolute bollocks.

[user name]

Got a pair of Adidas Rom 60's a few years ago - limited to 5000, kangaroo skin. They are pretty battered now but I still wear them on occasions.

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/wayeasy/cabinet/00655912/img55504150.jpg

There's something not right about these new 'Originals' Trimm Trabs, Munchen in new colour combinations. Stick with the traditional ones I say.

RC - Forest Hills never used to have soles that brightly coloured did they?

good point gary... the adidas top 10 i just got have got a lime green sole... i will have to use indellible ink to cover them... maybe what the manufactureres are doing is making the originals 'more' classic by doing loads of 'cover-versions'... adidas only did the top 10 in the white with blue and red highlights (originally) and they look just great but the ones i got were £25 as opposed to £80...

[Gary]

Have you coloured in the sole logo with a biro? :)

[user name]

yes... and when i colour in the rest then that bit will be highlighted... can't seem to find a foto of them now though...

[Gary]

Remember Adidas shoes? Those tan leather slipons with a little metal logo? Very scally, but impossible to even find a photo of them now.

[user name]

Remember Adidas shoes? Those tan leather slipons with a little metal logo? Very scally, but impossible to even find a photo of them now.

try the website that i got the fotos from... they seem to have loads of rare stuff...

i seem to remember some from the early 80's... as i have only worn shoes on maybe 2 or 3 occasions over the last 25 years they have little appeal...

[RED CORNER]

Got a pair of Adidas Rom 60's a few years ago - limited to 5000, kangaroo skin. They are pretty battered now but I still wear them on occasions.

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/wayeasy/cabinet/00655912/img55504150.jpg

There's something not right about these new 'Originals' Trimm Trabs, Munchen in new colour combinations. Stick with the traditional ones I say.

RC - Forest Hills never used to have soles that brightly coloured did they?



Yes, they did.

[jose1985]

I ended up cancelling an order I had on Jordan 3's and used the money for the 2 colours of trabs I've seen reissued (red/white and brown/orange) never tried them on and I've never been fully sold on how they look, mainly down to the thickness of the sole, but if I get them in and they are comfy I'll be pretty pleased with the money spent on them.

Still on the hunt for those nastase's and the other night the lad I bought the awayday hills from had another auction for an original pair of gazelle's pristine condition no discolouring or anything, which is astounding considering they are about 30years old, they sold for £820 even came with the original box! which makes me glad I never bin my boxes :cool:

[moe1971]

Remember Adidas shoes? Those tan leather slipons with a little metal logo? Very scally, but impossible to even find a photo of them now.


very popular in Anny Comp in the early/Mid 80's as I recall.Along with Pringle jumpers and big fuck off kappa/berghaus coats.

Must admit not a massive fan of the old school addidas.Got a pair of Forest hills and they are dead uncomfy.

Nice tasteful reebok or Nike is the way foreward:cool:

[RED CORNER]

very popular in Anny Comp in the early/Mid 80's as I recall.Along with Pringle jumpers and big fuck off kappa/berghaus coats.

Must admit not a massive fan of the old school addidas.Got a pair of Forest hills and they are dead uncomfy.

Nice tasteful reebok or Nike is the way foreward:cool:



Reebok? Nike?


LYNCH HIM!!!!!!

[RED CORNER]

I ended up cancelling an order I had on Jordan 3's and used the money for the 2 colours of trabs I've seen reissued (red/white and brown/orange) never tried them on and I've never been fully sold on how they look, mainly down to the thickness of the sole, but if I get them in and they are comfy I'll be pretty pleased with the money spent on them.

Still on the hunt for those nastase's and the other night the lad I bought the awayday hills from had another auction for an original pair of gazelle's pristine condition no discolouring or anything, which is astounding considering they are about 30years old, they sold for £820 even came with the original box! which makes me glad I never bin my boxes :cool:



Just bought a pair of the brown/orange ones. A bit disappointed they're not nubuk ( they're suede ) and the sole is white aswell, not cream.

Am expecting a pair of Keglers to arrive today. Original 80's,made in West Germany, same as Real Deep's except mine are used but in very good nick. £42, which in layman's terms means FUCKING RESULT!!!:cool:

[moe1971]

Reebok? Nike?


LYNCH HIM!!!!!!

:D

over to the rattle with you!!!

[jose1985]

Just bought a pair of the brown/orange ones. A bit disappointed they're not nubuk ( they're suede ) and the sole is white aswell, not cream.

Am expecting a pair of Keglers to arrive today. Original 80's,made in West Germany, same as Real Deep's except mine are used but in very good nick. £42, which in layman's terms means FUCKING RESULT!!!:cool:

Nice one, wouldn't mind getting a hold of a pair of keglers for myself. either that or the beckenbauer all round in black and the white ones.

[jose1985]

:D

over to the rattle with you!!!

nowt wrong with a nice pair of nikes, although reebok is definitely pushing it a bit:p

[jose1985]

these are the nikes I splashed out on, I think they were worth every penny.:cool:

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs156.snc1/5810_1218396184145_1356115006_30620689_5703575_n.j pg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs156.snc1/5810_1218396144144_1356115006_30620688_7778456_n.j pg

and my trabs:
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6770_1220188828960_1356115006_30625476_2567129_n.j pg

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6770_1220188868961_1356115006_30625477_3109011_n.j pg

Don't think I'm done yet though as I seen a few more that I'm adding to an ever growing list of adidas trainees I want.

[RED CORNER]

I think you were done on the Nike. Why put ''WORLD FAMOUS'' on the heals?

The trainers should do the talking. Everything else is superfluous.

Oi, Nike, NO!

[jose1985]

I think
you were done on the Nike. Why put ''WORLD FAMOUS'' on the heals?

The trainers should do the talking. Everything else is superfluous.

Oi, Nike, NO!

I don't think that was nike's design. They were a limited edition collab with a skate company called Supreme the original version of that trainer was completely plain with just the swoosh, tried to get my hands on the white ones with the red swoosh but they were more expensive than those ones!

[user name]

I think you were done on the Nike. Why put ''WORLD FAMOUS'' on the heals?

The trainers should do the talking. Everything else is superfluous.

Oi, Nike, NO!

jose... jose... jose... them nike are wrong 'uns... they need to go with yer leopard-print monstrosities... u need to sit in the corner and think about things for a while...

btw mick... like reel deep noted, there are some decent trainers out there that aren't adidas... it's just the tradition of trainer wearing is held up by more classics by adidas...


edit... just saw yer reply jose... u do have mitigating circumstances in yer defense...

[Leviathan]

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/wayeasy/cabinet/00655912/img55504150.jpg

Best pair I have seen here yet.

Very, very nice! :)

[Leviathan]

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs156.snc1/5810_1218396184145_1356115006_30620689_5703575_n.j pg


:eek:

Worst pair I have seen on here yet!

Awful, truly awful! :(

[user name]

:eek:

Worst pair I have seen on here yet!

Awful, truly awful! :(

i refer the honourable gentleman to post number 14... foto number 4... and the associated reasoning in post number 18... be careful leviathan, this jose character is dangerous an armed with some truly malevolent and cynical ideas pertaining to footwear ideology...

[jose1985]

jose... jose... jose... them nike are wrong 'uns... they need to go with yer leopard-print monstrosities... u need to sit in the corner and think about things for a while...


edit... just saw yer reply jose... u do have mitigating circumstances in yer defense...

hahaha, monstrosities...modern art mate;)

[user name]

hahaha, monstrosities...modern art mate;)

that's what red corner says about some of his trainers... he is right...;)

[user name]

oooh jose... just seen these... right down yer street...:D




ps... don't tell red corner, he'll want them too...

[jose1985]

oooh jose... just seen these... right down yer street...:D




ps... don't tell red corner, he'll want them too...

believe it or not those are a bit too whacky for me :p

[user name]

... what about a lovely pair of gucci? yes... they do have detachable-tasle-system*...

*dts is a trademark by no mark trainer makers gucci...

[user name]

forget them jose... here are 'the ones'... check out the studs...:p:)

[jose1985]

I think you're just taking the piss now, I mean seriously if I'm going to buy another pair it's gong to be these bad boys.

http://www.littlemonkeytoes.com/ProductImages/conversebling/converse%20zebra%204in.jpg
;)

[user name]

I think you're just taking the piss now, I mean seriously if I'm going to buy another pair it's gong to be these bad boys.

http://www.littlemonkeytoes.com/ProductImages/conversebling/converse%20zebra%204in.jpg
;)

oh... they are tasty...:D

[Leviathan]

i refer the honourable gentleman to post number 14... foto number 4... and the associated reasoning in post number 18.

I have to say, at the time...

I would have done the same thing. Loved Ferris Bueller's Day Off :p

[RED CORNER]

that's what red corner says about some of his trainers... he is right...;)



They are works of art and porn all in one. Get it right Geo!;)

[user name]

They are works of art and porn all in one. Get it right Geo!;)

i sit corrected... :)

[Ducatiboy749]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8262040.stm


Adidas and Puma end 60-year feud

The two brothers never resolved their feud
The German sportswear companies Puma and Adidas are to end a feud started 60 years ago by their founding brothers.

Adi and Rudolf Dassler started making sports shoes together in their mother's wash-room in the 1920s.

They fell out during World War II, probably over political differences, and founded firms on either side of a river in southern Germany.

On Monday 21 September, employees of both companies will shake hands and then play a football match.

It is a big deal in the cobblestoned Bavarian town of Herzogenaurach, where two of the world's largest sportswear companies are based.

When the brothers set up their separate companies in 1948 the town was also split, with residents loyal to one or other of the only major employers.

In a joint release, the two companies said they were making up to support the Peace One Day organisation, which has its annual non-violence day on Monday.

They say that the events will be the first joint activities held by the two companies since the brothers left their shared firm in 1948.

Neither group is now controlled by the descendants of its founding families, although Rudolf's grandson Frank Dassler raised some eyebrows in the town by working for both Puma and Adidas.

Since 2007, Puma has been majority-owned by PPR, the French luxury goods maker that also owns Gucci.

Adidas Group is much more widely-owned, with no individual shareholder having more than 5%.

[user name]

go to page 4 of this thread dids...

[moe1971]

I think you're just taking the piss now, I mean seriously if I'm going to buy another pair it's gong to be these bad boys.

http://www.littlemonkeytoes.com/ProductImages/conversebling/converse%20zebra%204in.jpg
;)


you can win them at Jono's fair.

[JONO]

you can win them at Jono's fair.


Fooking Hell Moe ,even we wouldn't give shit like that away as prizes

[moe1971]

Fooking Hell Moe ,even we wouldn't give shit like that away as prizes


lies

That what all the hip young trendsetters are wearing on the streets of scunny.

Topped off with a kappa tracky and a burburry cap.

[RED CORNER]

lies

That what all the hip young trendsetters are wearing on the streets of scunny.

Topped off with a kappa tracky and a burburry cap.



Do you mind, Moe. I'm eating here.

[JONO]

lies

That what all the hip young trendsetters are wearing on the streets of scunny.

Topped off with a kappa tracky and a burburry cap.


Never been to Scunthorpe have you Moe ;)


Beirut is the best word and really explains it all

I also must admit i really don't know many people that actually live in Scunthorpe itself and i do understand why

[the beast]

thought i'd cheer meself up with a new pair of trabs, i bought 2 instead:)

[Mel Wood]

I really don't get the big hoohaa over 'trabs' that you get, particularly on other LFC forums, but the pair I got for Xmas (chosen myself, like), I like lots.

http://www.80scasualclassics.co.uk/images/www.80scasualclassics.co.uk/big/bg3141253564901samba%20black.jpg

[the beast]

i was looking at them, in green.

[Psychoticmonkey]

Been looking for these for ages in my size:

http://www.transalpino.co.uk/ekmps/shops/transalpino/images/samba380177.jpg

[matt72033]

http://www.trainerstation.com/images/adidas_samba_bluwt_med.jpg

just got these, taken me fucking ages to find them in my size

[user name]

I saw a pair of bad cunto trainers the other day and was sooooo incensed I think I'm gonna have to get the 'trainer militia' to go round and sort out the 'designer'...

will post a foto later, not sure though, Mick may take things into his own hands and go solo-loco... and I don't want to be responsible (indirectly) for the utter carnage he would wreeeeek...

[user name]

I have made my position clear regarding tram-tribbbz... btw...

[user name]

proper bad cunto trainers... if u just had to look then soz mick...

[Sweetman]

Sorry if this has been posted already..

http://www.cloggs.co.uk/content/ebiz/cloggs/invt/8343/crocs_liverpool_red_m.jpg


fuck me they're bad.

[user name]

Sorry if this has been posted already..

http://www.cloggs.co.uk/content/ebiz/cloggs/invt/8343/crocs_liverpool_red_m.jpg


fuck me they're bad.

... but sooooo comfy...

[jose1985]

Just got a pair of malmo colourway forests before crimbo. Theyre from 2007 really tidy looking. Would post a pic but postin from mobile.

[user name]

just thought of something regarding trim trabs... semi-serious here mick... but...


i've mentioned that i don't like the fat sole on them but they may have had a practical benefit (with the rivers of piss that people have described flowing down the kop stand years ago)... having these trainers would keep u above the piss for sure, no?

(where's the 'semi-serious' smiley?)

[jose1985]

I wasnt too keen on the fat sole of the trabs, then i tried them on...and bought two pairs.

Still lookin to pick up a pair of red montreals and a pair of keglers.

[user name]

that first sentence reads like perfect advertising copywrite Jose... and you've completed part of yer rehabilitation after some of the frankly heinous crimes you've been pulled up on... ;-)

still unsure meself though...

[Mozzaretti]

What about all of these: The force will be with you: on your feet always

Star Wars Adidas originals (http://www.starwars.com/vault/collecting/news20091208/index.html)


I know for a fact Mick's got a few pairs of these ordered already:

http://www.starwars.com/vault/collecting/news20091208/adidas_duel_bg.jpg

[user name]

I noticed those on an. 'unnoficial' trainer thread...

hmmm... what can I say? they're not so much trainers as the reason the kids are so fucked up these days...

I'm off to write a stiff letter to the daily mail...

[AshyP]

proper bad cunto trainers... if u just had to look then soz mick...

I dont think i have seen anything so ghastly :eek:

[user name]

me writing ain't that bad ashy... :-)

[candyman]

I'm getting a pair.
But I'll wait for the Jar Jar binks ones with ears for laces.

[jose1985]

that first sentence reads like perfect advertising copywrite Jose... and you've completed part of yer rehabilitation after some of the frankly heinous crimes you've been pulled up on... ;-)

still unsure meself though...

I should've done a degree in marketing/advertising seems I'm a natural at it :cool:

I've been pretty disappointed with nike sb/air max releases in the last 6months I've not bought much from either styles maybe 2010 will see some decent AM1/AM light releases.

these are the last forests I bought
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs002.snc3/10948_1304868745905_1356115006_30865044_6725280_n. jpg

[AshyP]

me writing ain't that bad ashy... :-)

Your writing is almost as shocking as those trainers ;)

[moe1971]

black sl72's.

nuff said.

[jose1985]

black sl72's.

nuff said.

tidy

[Big Jan]

got these from the missus last christmas.

probably gonna to buy Adidas samba White/Cardinal/Gold next

[candyman]

black sl72's.

nuff said.

have a pair myself. Now want to get ones with the red stripes.

[jose1985]

thought I'd resurrect this thread, since I've got some new trainees that need showing off :cool:

got all of these (except the munchens) at the weekend.
the gazelle's next to the munchens are going back though as I just took them out the box and realised they have given me a display pair without even saying to me! Also might be getting a 2nd pair of those Londons if the lad I know in size comes through for me!

[The Prince]

Welcome back, Jose.;)

[Sweetman]

My footwear consists of 3 pairs of converse, (blue, white and the clash)

1x Stan Smiths,
and a weird k-swiss pair with my name embroided on them. (It was a gift:o)

[jose1985]

Welcome back, Jose.;)

once I get individual snaps of them I'll post them up on your trabs group prince :p

I really shouldn't have bought any of those 3pairs at the weekend since I'm due to put a deposit down on a flat in the next few weeks, but I'll deal with that when the times comes to fork out the money for having a roof over my head haha.

[jose1985]

queued up at 6am for the adi mancs at the weekend, next time I need to get there a bit earlier as I was quite far down the queue lucky to manage to get a pair in my size:cool:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs493.snc3/26962_1431619154586_1356115006_31173065_3736845_n. jpg

next up in the city series releases are:

Dublin, Cardiff, Birmingham and GLASGOW!

Pretty gutted that they aren't going to be reissuing those Liverpool trabs from a few years back would love to get a pair of those in my size.

worst thing about these limited releases is the amount of cunts that buy them just to stick them up on ebay an hour later.

[Mozzaretti]

anyone else a bit miffed by the Ndubz adidas orignals advert.


Fuck off and wear Lonsdale you horrible little turds

[user name]

@ Jose... if u woulda been there at half 4 u may have met me!!! I was leaning out of a taxi shouting "BAA! YER TRAM TRIBBS-WEARING FUCKERS!!!"

(whilst wearing a lovely pair of converse 1star and a fila bj top)... ;-)

[red_bren_08]

Jose have you got any pics of the Dublin ones or are they just on the adidas site???

[jose1985]

Jose have you got any pics of the Dublin ones or are they just on the adidas site???

www.trainerstation.com/images/adidas_dublin_med.jpg

Theyll look like this except say 1/500 on the heel.

[jose1985]

@ Jose... if u woulda been there at half 4 u may have met me!!! I was leaning out of a taxi shouting "BAA! YER TRAM TRIBBS-WEARING FUCKERS!!!"

(whilst wearing a lovely pair of converse 1star and a fila bj top)... ;-)

Chuck taylors eh mate? I never took you as the type. The manc store queue was 140 long for the trainers, one boy started at 3pm on the friday!

[user name]

kurt cobain's Jose... ;-)

[RedWanderer]

Could someone explain to me the (seemingly uniquely) British fascination with trainers?

Is it a regional thing, or is this all over the UK, or what? And what does it stem from? I'm from South America, but spent a year in north England and it never failed to amaze me how much people cared about their trainers. I owned a pair for indoor footy, sure, but apart from that, I'm not going to wear them out to the shop or, heaven forbid, as I saw several times, to work.

Every pair posted on this thread is basically identical, apart from the colour, but there's an obvious fascination among men there with them. To the rest of us, I have to admit, it's like our wives' fascination with owning 30 pairs of pumps so they can match them to any given outfit - incomprehensible. But with them, we figure they're women and we can appreciate a certain level of insanity that goes with that. With you, it's just mystifying (at least to me).

It seems to be unique, and so I'm wondering if anyone would have any insight into where it comes from. I understand that asking you to explain a cultural value for something not in my cultural values is difficult, and I'm fulling expecting to be called a wool or what have you, but I'm just trying to understand it. What is it about trainers that appeals?

[moe1971]

Could someone explain to me the (seemingly uniquely) British fascination with trainers?

Is it a regional thing, or is this all over the UK, or what? And what does it stem from? I'm from South America, but spent a year in north England and it never failed to amaze me how much people cared about their trainers. I owned a pair for indoor footy, sure, but apart from that, I'm not going to wear them out to the shop or, heaven forbid, as I saw several times, to work.

Every pair posted on this thread is basically identical, apart from the colour, but there's an obvious fascination among men there with them. To the rest of us, I have to admit, it's like our wives' fascination with owning 30 pairs of pumps so they can match them to any given outfit - incomprehensible. But with them, we figure they're women and we can appreciate a certain level of insanity that goes with that. With you, it's just mystifying (at least to me).

It seems to be unique, and so I'm wondering if anyone would have any insight into where it comes from. I understand that asking you to explain a cultural value for something not in my cultural values is difficult, and I'm fulling expecting to be called a wool or what have you, but I'm just trying to understand it. What is it about trainers that appeals?

wool.


:p

[moe1971]

Could someone explain to me the (seemingly uniquely) British fascination with trainers?

Is it a regional thing, or is this all over the UK, or what? And what does it stem from? I'm from South America, but spent a year in north England and it never failed to amaze me how much people cared about their trainers. I owned a pair for indoor footy, sure, but apart from that, I'm not going to wear them out to the shop or, heaven forbid, as I saw several times, to work.

Every pair posted on this thread is basically identical, apart from the colour, but there's an obvious fascination among men there with them. To the rest of us, I have to admit, it's like our wives' fascination with owning 30 pairs of pumps so they can match them to any given outfit - incomprehensible. But with them, we figure they're women and we can appreciate a certain level of insanity that goes with that. With you, it's just mystifying (at least to me).

It seems to be unique, and so I'm wondering if anyone would have any insight into where it comes from. I understand that asking you to explain a cultural value for something not in my cultural values is difficult, and I'm fulling expecting to be called a wool or what have you, but I'm just trying to understand it. What is it about trainers that appeals?

get hold of this book if you can

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liverpool-Boys-are-Back-Town/dp/1904438687

[user name]

@redwanderer... maybe mr red corner could really outline the cultural significance of trainers as he's been wearing them since the early days when they were made out of wood... and is quite a collector/expert nay, authority on the subject...

for me, the idea that a 'limited edition run of 500' goes against the true idea of collectability... old classic trainers/guitars/records or anything are rare because maybe they weren't as popular as other things but to 'make' something rare can seem a bit contrived...

especially when they print the words 'limited edition' on things...

[user name]

I wanna say more but I seem to be aware that I'm sleep-texting... ;-)

[jose1985]

finally after a long time of searching I picked up a pair of these :)
They are a size too big for me and although I have no intention of wearing them I'll be looking to swap them for a pair of 10's:rolleyes:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs551.snc3/30183_1442498666567_1356115006_31199483_4778756_n. jpg

[moe1971]

Nike Air

comfiest trainees going.

Fact etc.

[jose1985]

Nike Air

comfiest trainees going.

Fact etc.

truth, air max 1's are class. if only they'd bring out some colour ways I actually liked these days!

[AshyP]

Nike Air

comfiest trainees going.

Fact etc.

Where's that ignore list? :p

They might be comfy (not that i think they are) but they are some of the most ugliest trainers i have ever seen. Fact!

[RED CORNER]

Nike Air

comfiest trainees going.

Fact etc.



Bad wool.:p

[RED CORNER]

Just bought 3 pairs of Trabs. Blue/Salmon pink (used). Green/Blue and Red/Black both brand new.

When they arrive I suspect a wankathon may be in order.:cool:

[RED CORNER]

finally after a long time of searching I picked up a pair of these :)
They are a size too big for me and although I have no intention of wearing them I'll be looking to swap them for a pair of 10's:rolleyes:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs551.snc3/30183_1442498666567_1356115006_31199483_4778756_n. jpg



You take size 8?

[ferg_g]

He's a bloke not a lass!

[user name]

hold on ferg... I'm a size 8...

have u got a nice classic pair of tram tribbs in an 8 Mick? I need to re-evaluate my position... ;-) wearing a pair of liddypool here in manc would be just great...

[moe1971]

Where's that ignore list? :p

They might be comfy (not that i think they are) but they are some of the most ugliest trainers i have ever seen. Fact!

Bad wool.:p

Nike air are the future.

Word

:cool:

[user name]

size 8 is what our pocket-dynamite argentine capitan wears!!!!

btw u are spot on moe... staight out of the box Nike fit like a, erm, glove...

the same with merell footwear... comfy as foook!!!

[LIVERPOOL6]

i have a bit of an obsession. Dont think ive gone to the shop to buy shoes without knowing what ones i was going to get before i left in years. these are my favourites

[EastMidlandsRed]

i have a bit of an obsession. Dont think ive gone to the shop to buy shoes without knowing what ones i was going to get before i left in years. these are my favourites

I've got a pair of those black adidas superstar in your first pic, good trainers :)

[LIVERPOOL6]

yeah i love those ones, probably get them again next time. most comfortable shoe i have ever had

[sunbeam1664]

I'm looking for a bit of advice here....

I have a pair of Adidas super skate that I bought in the states in 2005 that I haven't worn much. I was thinking of selling them but was wondering if there'd be much call for them?

They're brown suede and leather and i've not seen them on sale over here before or since.

What's the opinion of you aficionados?

[RED CORNER]

hold on ferg... I'm a size 8...

have u got a nice classic pair of tram tribbs in an 8 Mick? I need to re-evaluate my position... ;-) wearing a pair of liddypool here in manc would be just great...



Is this a serious question, Geo? Benn trying to pm you but it won't send for some reason.

[jose1985]

You take size 8?

sorry meant to reply to this when you posted.

I take a 10 in trabs mate. 9 in certain ones (gazelle/spezials)

[jose1985]

i have a bit of an obsession. Dont think ive gone to the shop to buy shoes without knowing what ones i was going to get before i left in years. these are my favourites

always liked those white on white ups but never wanted to buy them cause I don't think I suit them for some reason.

[user name]

semi-serious Mick... comfort comes first (obviously price is a factor)...

u have my email address? I don't use me laptop much these days and can't reply to pm's...

[RED CORNER]

semi-serious Mick... comfort comes first (obviously price is a factor)...

u have my email address? I don't use me laptop much these days and can't reply to pm's...


I'll e-mail you.

[user name]

cool mate...

[user name]

dud u get e-mail Mick? I had to send if from another address as having techy problems all over the shop...

[user name]

there's an uber-rare adidas deck chair on eBay... would look great on a bournmouth beach!!! :-)

[barefoot]

Am I ever likely to get my hands on some PT70 black/orange like the ones in the link below? are they make\restock more of these?

http://www.jdsports.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&cm_mmc=froogle-_-product_feed-_-affiliate-_-froogleprod&productId=397910

Says they are exclusive to JD. Surely that can't be right. :mad:

[glockdanny]

Adidas do a lot of exclusive deals with JD - fuck knows why

Anyway, re-issued Keglers are to be applauded IMO, although some Kegler devotees don't like them. Personally I've gone for the silvers with a nod to the Grand Slams

http://www.eukicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/adidas-Originals-Kegler-Super-1.jpg

http://static.letsbuyit.com/filer/images/uk/products/original/250/9/kegler-super-25009490.jpeg

http://static.letsbuyit.com/filer/images/uk/products/original/276/47/kegler-super-27647421.jpeg

http://jdsports.scene7.com/is/image/JDSports/31556sa?wid=504&layer=1&src=is%7BJDSports/sclick_w?wid=480%7D&pos=1430,-1000&resmode=sharp&op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&defaultImage=JDSports/sizeDefault

And then there's THIS pair which are exclusive to Hanon, which I wouldn't wear because I've got an irrational dislike of black trainees, but they've got to be the nicest pair of black trainees I've ever seen!

http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads//2010/11/adidas-originals-consortium-hanon-kegler-super-031.jpg



Kegler Supers are the greatest trainees ever. Fact. End of. Lid.

[barefoot]

Iv ordered a pair of white trainers, now im looking for another colour. Iv been thinking of the Adidas Porsche Design S too. Although the above link trainers were my first choice.

Might just get these until something else that really catches my eye (and gets a nod from the mrs ;) ) .

http://www.wynsors.com/la-trainer-p-27528.html

The last Keglars in your post are tidy. Just tried to buy them but out of stock.

[mike_G]

http://www.tuccistore.co.uk/mens-1/footwear-3/trainers-26/adidas-originals-trainers-203472-88466.jpg

http://modculture.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451cbb069e20134870b3755970c-800wi

These were the last 2 pairs that I bought. SL72's and Londons. Dunno why but lately I seem to like the ones that are black/red or around that colour scheme. I need a pair with some blue on now though :/

I have got these though which i got not so long ago...
http://www.teamdirectfootwear.co.uk/assets/images/cache/449-vans-authentic-navy-a.jpg
They seem to be very "in" with scouse lads around my age at the moment and I seem to notice someone wearing them every time i go out the house.

[barefoot]

Just ordered these :

http://www.wynsors.com/la-trainer-p-27528.html

Got a thing for orange at the moment.

[mike_G]

They're nice. Shame the colour is not what I need at the moment, but the fact i get September and Januarys student finance next week means I have a few grand to blow on the trip to Prague and some new clobber/trabs so I may just eget them anyway ;)

Lets hope the sales are still on on 11th!

[barefoot]

They're nice. Shame the colour is not what I need at the moment, but the fact i get September and Januarys student finance next week means I have a few grand to blow on the trip to Prague and some new clobber/trabs so I may just eget them anyway ;)

Lets hope the sales are still on on 11th!

Go on you know how comfy they will be for getting about Prague in ;)

Top tip for student loans: Ask them for a copy of your consumer credit agreement with them. When it arrives check it to see if they signed the agent sig box on Stud loan comps behalf. If its signed nothing much, but it is not signed by them then its not legally binding and is considered statutory null and void (free money). Mines was not signed and neither were my 2 flat mates at the time. Enjoy the trip.

[mike_G]

Go on you know how comfy they will be for getting about Prague in ;)

Top tip for student loans: Ask them for a copy of your consumer credit agreement with them. When it arrives check it to see if they signed the agent sig box on Stud loan comps behalf. If its signed nothing much, but it is not signed by them then its not legally binding and is considered statutory null and void (free money). Mines was not signed and neither were my 2 flat mates at the time. Enjoy the trip.

Think I may well do that, will be more than worth the cost of a 5 minute phone call ;)
Hope it works anyway, ta mate!

[mike_G]

Think I may well do that, will be more than worth the cost of a 5 minute phone call ;)
Hope it works anyway, ta mate!

Think I may have found my blue ones...
http://www.jdsports.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=&productId=523611

may also treat myself to these

http://www.wynsors.com/la-trainer-p-27537:dcf2dcb10e582f6031586d0e41bbdf52.html

[the beast]

Just ordered these :

http://www.wynsors.com/la-trainer-p-27528.html

Got a thing for orange at the moment.

I posted them exactly a year ago, but I never knew wyndsors did that sort of wheel.

[RED CORNER]

Adidas do a lot of exclusive deals with JD - fuck knows why

Anyway, re-issued Keglers are to be applauded IMO, although some Kegler devotees don't like them. Personally I've gone for the silvers with a nod to the Grand Slams

http://www.eukicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/adidas-Originals-Kegler-Super-1.jpg

http://static.letsbuyit.com/filer/images/uk/products/original/250/9/kegler-super-25009490.jpeg

http://static.letsbuyit.com/filer/images/uk/products/original/276/47/kegler-super-27647421.jpeg

http://jdsports.scene7.com/is/image/JDSports/31556sa?wid=504&layer=1&src=is%7BJDSports/sclick_w?wid=480%7D&pos=1430,-1000&resmode=sharp&op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&defaultImage=JDSports/sizeDefault

And then there's THIS pair which are exclusive to Hanon, which I wouldn't wear because I've got an irrational dislike of black trainees, but they've got to be the nicest pair of black trainees I've ever seen!

http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads//2010/11/adidas-originals-consortium-hanon-kegler-super-031.jpg



Kegler Supers are the greatest trainees ever. Fact. End of. Lid.


I beg to differ. I bought a pair each of the silver and gold stripes but they did nothing for me when I actually saw them up close and gave the silver ones to my lad and sold the gold ones. The orange and lemon stripes are a fucking abomination. I saw them in JD and they look and feel cheap and nasty.
Those Hanon exclusives are pretty boss though. I love Kegler Super but struggle to wear them because I have to wear inserts due to collapsed arches. The original blue stripe are a thing of beauty.
However, you can't beat a pristine pair of Trimm Trab in the argy blue colourway or the salmon pink colourway, in my humble opinion. The most comfortable Adidas are, in my opinion, the SL 80 and the blue/gold stripe colourway that I'm wearing right now look the bollocks! I love the tournament Grand Slam with the green stripes aswell. I have two pairs! The last pair I got were bought off ebay, brand new, never worn and I got them for £55. The 1st pair I bought when they were released in 2007 cost me £104.99 so bit of a result I reckon!!

[user name]

:)

[Gary]

Blue Red Blue are the only Keglers to have imo

[glockdanny]

the SL 80 and the blue/gold stripe colourway that I'm wearing right now look the bollocks!

Ssssshhh!! Don't tell Marc :D He'll turn green and implode.

[barefoot]

Think I may have found my blue ones...
http://www.jdsports.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=&productId=523611

may also treat myself to these

http://www.wynsors.com/la-trainer-p-27537:dcf2dcb10e582f6031586d0e41bbdf52.html

I thought about the Marathons for a while too. Nice.

The LA's yellow is just too much for me though.

[RED CORNER]

Ssssshhh!! Don't tell Marc :D He'll turn green and implode.


I'm sure he's got at least 3 pairs tucked away somewhere mate!:D

[glockdanny]

I'm sure he's got at least 3 pairs tucked away somewhere mate!:D

I know for a fact he hasn't and he loses sleep over it ;)

[Edition30]

Anything worth while out there?

[jamief5123]

I like the adidas pt's:)

[shankillscouser]

Adidas forest hills aren't bad, they are more for fashion rather than anything.

[Edition30]

Adidas forest hills aren't bad, they are more for fashion rather than anything.

Everyone is wearing them. Need something a little different but still cool.

[shankillscouser]

Everyone is wearing them. Need something a little different but still cool.

That's the last pair of trainers I bought, but I normally wear boots.......if that's any help.

[jamief5123]

Also Porsche designs are good.
Not cheap but IMO worth it:)