BillyAnchor Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 12 hours ago, IrishBhoy said: I see. What decade was that you grew up in? I assume it was the 80s going by the style of the trainer. It’s funny what brands were popular once but aren’t nowadays. I was in school in the early 90s and Ellese and Fila trainers were the popular ones, or if you wore shoes it was Kickers or Pod, along with a Helly Hansen jacket if your parents had more money than sense. This would be mid to late 70s, Adidas also were around with Adidas Kick being the shoes everyone made fun of as only neds wore them. By about 82 there were a lot more options. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Adidas have gone downhill quality wise. Back in the 80s their trainers were well made with a really firm arch support. The last couple of pairs I've bought, Tobacco and Trim Trabb, have just been cheap low grade shite. I'm only going to wear Clark's shoes from now on. I'd rather dress like a geography teacher than a brexit voter from Stoke. My adidas Stockholm feel like I'm walking on bricks and sandpaper. Last time I wore then walking around Edinburgh my heel was bleeding.To call them sports shoes is laughable. Unless sadistic foot torture is in the next Olympics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tongue_tied_danny Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, D.A.F.C said: My adidas Stockholm feel like I'm walking on bricks and sandpaper. Last time I wore then walking around Edinburgh my heel was bleeding. To call them sports shoes is laughable. Unless sadistic foot torture is in the next Olympics. I think I may have posted this before, but this Twitter feed really hits the nail on the head regarding Adidas aficionados. https://mobile.twitter.com/adaedophiles?lang=en 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Setsniffer Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) On 12/12/2020 at 16:58, BillyAnchor said: This would be mid to late 70s, Adidas also were around with Adidas Kick being the shoes everyone made fun of as only neds wore them. By about 82 there were a lot more options. no one made fun of Adidas Kick around my way, early doors it was the shoe to have, i had to make do with Gola, boaby nae names or Botra when my maw bought my shoes, as i got a bit older i was thankful for Christmas money Edited December 13, 2020 by Gus Setsniffer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, tongue_tied_danny said: I think I may have posted this before, but this Twitter feed really hits the nail on the head regarding Adidas aficionados. https://mobile.twitter.com/adaedophiles?lang=en Some of them are total cringe. Adidas Churchill oooh yes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Adidas x Star Wars Chewbaccas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 hour ago, D.A.F.C said: Unless sadistic foot torture is in the next Olympics. Breakdancing and Skateboarding are so I wouldn't rule it out just yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Empty It said: Adidas x Star Wars Chewbaccas Rivalrys are classic trainers tbf. Saw these last month when I was going to buy a pair of Rivalrys in an OG colourway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Just bought my first pair of trainers in 3 years. Very pleased.Please don’t mock me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Just bought my first pair of trainers in 3 years. Very pleased.Please don’t mock me They're stinking mate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Burst these open today. 10 minutes into town, pishing down. Devastated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mr. Alli said: Burst these open today. 10 minutes into town, pishing down. Devastated. I think it's for the best in the long run. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tongue_tied_danny Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Mr. Alli said: Burst these open today. 10 minutes into town, pishing down. Devastated. About ten years ago I bought a pair of suede Spring Court trainers from Oi Polloi. The same thing happened, they got soaked and were completely fucked. One of them even changed to a slightly different colour. I just wear hiking boots in the winter now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Please settle an argument/ discussion. Are my Adidas Touring considered a trainer or shoe? Also, why do Adidas never seem to keep their sizes the same for each design of trainer? These are size 9 and are a bit tight on me. Usually size 9 is fine. Only worn them once for a short time because of that! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Shadow Play said: Please settle an argument/ discussion. Are my Adidas Touring considered a trainer or shoe? Also, why do Adidas never seem to keep their sizes the same for each design of trainer? These are size 9 and are a bit tight on me. Usually size 9 is fine. Only worn them once for a short time because of that! Try to get in to the dancing with them on. Bouncers are the arbiter of this dilemma. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 19/12/2020 at 10:55, Mr. Alli said: Burst these open today. 10 minutes into town, pishing down. Devastated. I was actually looking at those on sns earlier, these are the ones that are catching my eye though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebanda's Handyman Services Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Shadow Play said: Please settle an argument/ discussion. Are my Adidas Touring considered a trainer or shoe? Also, why do Adidas never seem to keep their sizes the same for each design of trainer? These are size 9 and are a bit tight on me. Usually size 9 is fine. Only worn them once for a short time because of that! Any chance you could point me in the direction of where you got them? Everywhere I've looked online they're out of stock. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 https://www.lawnbowlingshoes.co.uk/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Got these arriving today https://www.schuh.co.uk/help/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonksy+HisChristianParade Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 15 hours ago, tree house tam said: I was actually looking at those on sns earlier, these are the ones that are catching my eye though I like these ones Tam. Better than your Crocs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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