Training shoe snobbery

[Doseone]

What you want is some Farah slacks tucked in to your 18 hole cherry reds.

 

[AndyRM]

They're called kicks these days old bean. Get with the tymes.

 

[cd365]

What brand/model of trainer and pics so we can judge/mock

 

[pplpilot]

Adidas Super Samba are THE only trainer anyone should wear.

It's a standing joke with me and the family, they are the only ones I have ever worn since the early 80's, I would say I have got through a pair ever 18 mths > 2 years since then.

 

[cd365]

Super Samba, quality! Though they are dated to a certain era in my teen years. I can't believe anyone is still wearing them!!!

 

[marknotgeorge]

I have a full and detailed answer but there's no way I'm talking to you again with your crappy shoes. You need to buy some sic Nikes bruv.
Ok, seriously, it's what kids are like. It's all about the label, style over substance They will grow out of it.

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lolz

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Don't listen to these fashion victims

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[Brandane]

Adidas Super Samba are THE only trainer anyone should wear.

Adidas Sambas were THE trainers to be seen in, in 1976. That was when they were made of quality soft leather, a comfy padded tongue, thick soles with good insoles and fitted like a glove.
The pair I bought whilst on a nostalgia trip a few years back were just a very poor imitation of the originals. They were quickly relegated to painting duties before going in the bin!


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[Turbo Rider]

Adidas Sambas were THE trainers to be seen in, in 1976. That was when they were made of quality soft leather, a comfy padded tongue, thick soles with good insoles and fitted like a glove.
The pair I bought whilst on a nostalgia trip a few years back were just a very poor imitation of the originals. They were quickly relegated to painting duties before going in the bin!


Sent from the nearest post box.

Should try a pair of Adidas Nizza instead...I give them a double thumbs up.

 

[burndust]

It's an age thing...I remember very well as a kid/teenager wearing the wrong kind of trainer could bring all sorts of ridicule...as you get older you learn not to give a fark...Nike air max was the in thing when I were a lad...I do remember being very popular for the only one to have a pair of Nike air junior...which were the kids version of the 180....wore them until they litterly fell apart

 

[Arrowfoot]

Shoes was the great differentiator during school days. Tommy from the manor would have his pair that no one else had while there were some class and order as it went down the social ladder.

 

[pplpilot]

Adidas Sambas were THE trainers to be seen in, in 1976. That was when they were made of quality soft leather, a comfy padded tongue, thick soles with good insoles and fitted like a glove.
The pair I bought whilst on a nostalgia trip a few years back were just a very poor imitation of the originals. They were quickly relegated to painting duties before going in the bin!
Sent from the nearest post box.

SUPER Samba!! not talking about the black leather ones... the Blue Suede ones.

 

[Brandane]

Shoes was the great differentiator during school days.

These bliddy things probably explain a lot, then (especially in sixth year )........

 

[Brandane]

SUPER Samba!! not talking about the black leather ones... the Blue Suede ones.

Ahh, sorry - it's been a few years and I don't remember there being any other version than the black leather ones.

 

[RWright]

I decided my running shoes were not cool enough to wear to the grocery store. Basketball shoes offer much better traction while shopping and make it easier to jump up and get something off the top shelf. Found these on sale but unfortunately they are not the James Harden edition (they cost about twice as much). I am expecting my new kicks will be delivered today.

 

[Dave 123]

@Accy cyclist

We need a new thread with a poll and photographs, let's make this official....