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Title: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 12, 2013, 03:42:36 pm
Every year I treat myself to a pair or two of new trainers for my hols, and every year I try to get myself a pair of vintage Adidas ZX250s and fail.  I had a pair in the mid-80s, and wore them to the Rovers all the time (with the ubiquitous Farah trousers or Lee jeans with the inner hem seams split - Donny Dressers of the 80s, take note and nod approvingly).

For those who never knew the ZX250, these are the bad boys I had....

(http://www.freshnessmag.com/v4/wp-gallery/dec_06/zx_family_archive/zx250_side.jpg)

Absolute classics in every sense.

This year's search has proved just as fruitless as previous years, except I have stumbled upon what might rank as my ZX250-killers!!!!  Nike Pre-Montreal Racer.  Proper retro trainers and in virtually identical colours as the classic ZX250.

(http://www.soletrader.co.uk/Assets/soletrader/products/M/O/N/MONTREBL_p.jpg)

Ordered them online on Sunday, and they arrived today.  Lovely.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: bobjimwilly on August 12, 2013, 03:56:50 pm
I was only a wee lad during the 80's, so can't remember them myself  ;)

They look pretty smart though mate  :aok:
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: DaveDRFC on August 12, 2013, 04:06:57 pm
I've got a pair of Nike Eric Koston's, black with a luminous yellow Nike tick and they are ace. 60 odd quid over here and got them in America in January for £25. Love my Nike trainers, still wearing 2 pairs I got on my previous visit to America over 2 years ago.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 12, 2013, 04:11:13 pm
I've got a pair of Nike Eric Koston's, black with a luminous yellow Nike tick and they are ace. 60 odd quid over here and got them in America in January for £25. Love my Nike trainers, still wearing 2 pairs I got on my previous visit to America over 2 years ago.

Like these?

(http://homebase610.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/RANDOM-3683.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: DaveDRFC on August 12, 2013, 04:13:59 pm
That's them...best trainers I've ever had! For some reason they've got the Nike running Lunarlon sole on them so they are proper comfy too.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Savvy on August 12, 2013, 05:14:40 pm
Adidas Samba's the Volkswagon Camper van of Training shoes!!!!!! Everything else  is just pure imitation!!!!
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: bigbadjack on August 12, 2013, 05:22:06 pm
Sambas and gazelles for me
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: DaveDRFC on August 12, 2013, 05:49:07 pm
I agree Sambas are cool but the big flappy tongue is a bit annoying. Also on every pair I've had the stripes have started falling off long before I would consider the lifespan of the shoe to be at an end! Had a pair of suede ones that had one stripe left and half the sole hanging off before I finally gave up and chucked them in the bin.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on August 12, 2013, 07:24:34 pm
New balance 574s

Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on August 12, 2013, 07:25:59 pm
Every year I treat myself to a pair or two of new trainers for my hols, and every year I try to get myself a pair of vintage Adidas ZX250s and fail.  I had a pair in the mid-80s, and wore them to the Rovers all the time (with the ubiquitous Farah trousers or Lee jeans with the inner hem seams split - Donny Dressers of the 80s, take note and nod approvingly).

For those who never knew the ZX250, these are the bad boys I had....

(http://www.freshnessmag.com/v4/wp-gallery/dec_06/zx_family_archive/zx250_side.jpg)

Absolute classics in every sense.

This year's search has proved just as fruitless as previous years, except I have stumbled upon what might rank as my ZX250-killers!!!!  Nike Pre-Montreal Racer.  Proper retro trainers and in virtually identical colours as the classic ZX250.

(http://www.soletrader.co.uk/Assets/soletrader/products/M/O/N/MONTREBL_p.jpg)

Ordered them online on Sunday, and they arrived today.  Lovely.

Farah slacks with Addias sambas rob lad
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: knockers on August 12, 2013, 09:06:18 pm
What about the Adidas Willem Bungert which were black with brown stripes or the Gerd Mullers which were black with black stripes.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 12, 2013, 09:55:45 pm
Nice, Knockers, nice.  I had some Adidas Jeans in the mid 80s too, red suede with navy blue stripes.  Awesome trainers.

Diadora Papa Borgs anyone?

Oslo, NB are massive in Scandinavia arent they?  The trainer of choice amongst lads of a certain disposition, I understand.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on August 13, 2013, 07:44:36 am
Nice, Knockers, nice.  I had some Adidas Jeans in the mid 80s too, red suede with navy blue stripes.  Awesome trainers.

Diadora Papa Borgs anyone?

Oslo, NB are massive in Scandinavia arent they?  The trainer of choice amongst lads of a certain disposition, I understand.

Yes rob you seem to be in the loop on that front
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: SoundbiteBarmyArmy on August 13, 2013, 09:16:58 am
You can't go wrong with navy Adidas Sambas. The tongue is large, but smart with jeans to t'footy, and not so bad with shorts. I've just bought a pair of the new style Sambas, normal sized tongue and at £57 a great buy, because they are very comfy and I know they'll last. 

P.S. How do you add picture like you lot have above?
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 13, 2013, 10:06:30 am
Find the image you want on the web, copy the URL, then paste it into the message but wrap it in {img} at the start and {/img} at the end.  (Swap the curly brackets for square ones though)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: SoundbiteBarmyArmy on August 13, 2013, 10:29:46 am
Find the image you want on the web, copy the URL, then paste it into the message but wrap it in {img} at the start and {/img} at the end.  (Swap the curly brackets for square ones though)

Thanks  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 13, 2013, 05:36:50 pm
Check these bad boys out.

(http://i0.wp.com/hypebeast.com/image/2013/06/rick-owens-for-adidas-2014-spring-collection-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Muttley on August 13, 2013, 06:16:06 pm
I'm currently sporting a pair of these...

(http://kawaiicase.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/teddybear-shoes.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 13, 2013, 06:42:43 pm
Awesome.

I take it they are Y3,  Muttley?
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Sheepskin Stu on August 13, 2013, 07:21:11 pm
When will the classic trainers be posted?
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 13, 2013, 08:03:54 pm
The adidas re-issues are alright. Stick a pin in a 1970s adidas catalogue and you'd pick a classic pair of sports shoes.

These are alright.

(http://www.hanon-shop.com/images/P/G97294-01.jpg)

http://www.hanon-shop.com/adidas-trimm-star-294_pre-buy.html
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 13, 2013, 09:05:51 pm
Good site that, RD

I had some of these bad boys off that site in the 80s too....

(http://www.hanon-shop.com/images/P/G96508-01.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Muttley on August 13, 2013, 09:29:29 pm
Never really got liked the Adi runners, my favourites from that period were these Nike waffle-sole

(http://www.digitalvintage.com/product_images/u/485/000019__25834.jpg)

And the best tennis shoe I had were these Puma G Vilas

(http://only-sneakers.ru/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/puma-g-vilas-77.jpg)

With special mention to the Nike Wimbledon

(http://www.arkamix.com/var/arkamix/storage/images/media/images/dscf8018/3974-1-eng-GB/dscf8018_reference.jpg)

After that it all went a bit wrong as knockers led me astray and I had a few years of Converse, DMs, and Pony hi-tops.

My trainer of choice these days is the Adidas Spezial - available in loads of colours so you can make sure they match your jacket

(http://images.esellerpro.com/2308/I/195/901/images_product_zoom_21433011_z1.jpg)

Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Sheepskin Stu on August 13, 2013, 09:31:04 pm
Puma G Vilas. Yes!  (there was a Navratilova version too I remember)

Diadora Borg Elite also.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 13, 2013, 09:45:11 pm
I had the G. Vilas with a pale blue puma sweep thingy on the side.  Trying to remember what they were called.  I only bought them because some guy in a BMX mag was wearing them.

Oslo, chuck out the NBs fella - you need some of these.....

http://www.hanon-shop.com/puma-oslo.html
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: DN8ROVER on August 13, 2013, 10:07:03 pm
I had the G. Vilas with a pale blue puma sweep thingy on the side.  Trying to remember what they were called.  I only bought them because some guy in a BMX mag was wearing them.

Oslo, chuck out the NBs fella - you need some of these.....

http://www.hanon-shop.com/puma-oslo.html

Puma Set
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 13, 2013, 10:07:39 pm
I had a pair of these, or something very similar back in the day. A different colour way but I think that's the model.

(http://www.hanon-shop.com/images/P/V48987-01.jpg)

http://www.hanon-shop.com/product.php?productid=38124&cat=269&page=1
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 13, 2013, 10:19:23 pm
I've not been wearing trainers much of late but I picked up a pair of  these for the summer.

Slim, minimal styling, classic Italian brand. I would've liked them very much back in the 1980s, if I'd known about them.

(http://www.kappastore.com/tcnImg/S/02/S003880/XBS003880___070______.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: jonrover on August 13, 2013, 10:27:08 pm
Dunlop Green Flash every time for me :)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Muttley on August 13, 2013, 10:43:30 pm
They're not called Supergay for no reason, River Don  ;)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 13, 2013, 10:50:31 pm
I had the G. Vilas with a pale blue puma sweep thingy on the side.  Trying to remember what they were called.  I only bought them because some guy in a BMX mag was wearing them.

Oslo, chuck out the NBs fella - you need some of these.....

http://www.hanon-shop.com/puma-oslo.html

Puma Set

Thats them!  Thanks DN8

Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 13, 2013, 10:52:39 pm
I've got some Easyrider 3's at the moment too.

(http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mionxGfJViTdWkC9Wy-OVCQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 13, 2013, 10:57:25 pm
 I was considering these because they still make em in Lancashire. Think I'm past wearing brightly coloured running trainers though.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uc_u7EC_MFI/UHafKjtFmuI/AAAAAAAAEew/imh5G3Hkj6Y/s400/Tricket+x+Walsh+vice.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: jonnydog on August 13, 2013, 11:56:18 pm
Check these bad boys out.

(http://i0.wp.com/hypebeast.com/image/2013/06/rick-owens-for-adidas-2014-spring-collection-1.jpg)


Forget classic trainers for a moment, these look like the ones in Back To The Future 2 which tighten automatically. I am still waiting for them Nike so hurry up!!

A classic never dies, and I always find myself going back to the trusted Converse sneakers!
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 14, 2013, 07:00:18 am
Pair of New Balance with a Stone Island tag on the laces?

Yours for only £400 if you can find them. They are taking the piss.

(http://www.fngmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/STONE-ISLAND-x-New-Balance-07.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on August 14, 2013, 03:42:05 pm
Pair of New Balance with a Stone Island tag on the laces?

Yours for only £400 if you can find them. They are taking the piss.

Some div that was never involved in the casual culture will splash out for them thinking they are the dogs b*llocks.

They are fcuking orrible and way off the mark.

If they was just NB then worth a look at,as for sure they would not be 400 sheets

(http://www.fngmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/STONE-ISLAND-x-New-Balance-07.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Jenny on August 14, 2013, 04:46:01 pm
I'm currently sporting a pair of these...

(http://kawaiicase.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/teddybear-shoes.jpg)

Can I have them back now please? You've had them along enough!
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Muttley on August 14, 2013, 05:24:16 pm
Can I have them back now please? You've had them along enough!

These are yours

(http://www.shoppingblog.com/2012pics/jeremy_scott_adidas_originals_fall_2012_teddy_bear_shoes.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Jenny on August 14, 2013, 06:03:58 pm
They are AMAZING. Locate me some!
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 14, 2013, 07:17:25 pm
New Order kicks?

Power, Corruption & Lies trainers from Vans. Just wrong.

(http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads//2013/03/supreme-vans-era-power-corruption-and-lies-collection-01-570x570.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Filo on August 14, 2013, 10:22:44 pm
Was n't lewis guy a classic trainer?
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: SoundbiteBarmyArmy on August 15, 2013, 08:29:31 am
Never really got liked the Adi runners, my favourites from that period were these Nike waffle-sole

(http://www.digitalvintage.com/product_images/u/485/000019__25834.jpg)

And the best tennis shoe I had were these Puma G Vilas

(http://only-sneakers.ru/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/puma-g-vilas-77.jpg)

With special mention to the Nike Wimbledon

(http://www.arkamix.com/var/arkamix/storage/images/media/images/dscf8018/3974-1-eng-GB/dscf8018_reference.jpg)

After that it all went a bit wrong as knockers led me astray and I had a few years of Converse, DMs, and Pony hi-tops.

My trainer of choice these days is the Adidas Spezial - available in loads of colours so you can make sure they match your jacket

(http://images.esellerpro.com/2308/I/195/901/images_product_zoom_21433011_z1.jpg)

I've got a pair similar to them top ones, called 'Nike Cortez', I've had them about 3 years, worn them twice because I think they look daft on my feet lol.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on August 15, 2013, 09:10:53 pm
I had the G. Vilas with a pale blue puma sweep thingy on the side.  Trying to remember what they were called.  I only bought them because some guy in a BMX mag was wearing them.

Oslo, chuck out the NBs fella - you need some of these.....

http://www.hanon-shop.com/puma-oslo.html

Puma never Been my cup Of tea fella,i will stick with the tried and tested NB574s

Got some Addias ZX700 that morevthan pass the test tbh,unlike Addias gazzels Of which i have two Paris still in the box from years and years back.

Dont like them as they are so uncomfortable
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on August 15, 2013, 09:14:02 pm
New Order kicks?

Power, Corruption & Lies trainers from Vans. Just wrong.

(http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads//2013/03/supreme-vans-era-power-corruption-and-lies-collection-01-570x570.jpg)

Odd is that as iam sure the new order colection Of
Tracks was called power lies and corruption?
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 15, 2013, 09:18:35 pm
Definitely "Power,  Corruption and Lies",  Oslo.

Sponsored by some Irish guys,  I heard.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Iberian Red on August 15, 2013, 11:16:55 pm
I like trainers. Can I express that?
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: nice one rovers on August 16, 2013, 08:39:44 am
Most of the previous are for puffs. 
Patrick Keegan King, a man's trainer.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 16, 2013, 02:57:51 pm
No, you are wrong Scaley.

Patrick Villan - now they were a proper man's trainer.

Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: scaley back rover on August 16, 2013, 03:00:59 pm
No, you are wrong scaley




i had not even posted ? Have u had me on your mind rob? lol
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 16, 2013, 03:08:33 pm
Apologies scaley, I meant nice one.  They both end "rover(s)" so I was bloody close!
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: scaley back rover on August 16, 2013, 03:16:35 pm
No worries mate its always nice to know i have made an impression on someone lol.

I like the addidas ones as previously mentioned above just to keep it on topic
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Filo on August 16, 2013, 03:17:06 pm
No, you are wrong scaley




i had not even posted ? Have u had me on your mind rob? lol


Love works in many mysterious ways! :)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 16, 2013, 04:30:34 pm
Not classics, yet.

I like these, no branding, no advanced features, just thick real hide and a handstitched sole. Between a trainer and a comfort shoe, they are a bit dear though, so perhaps not.

(http://www.oipolloi.com/cache/images/gallery/37658-1--450-auto.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on August 16, 2013, 05:12:25 pm
No, you are wrong scaley




i had not even posted ? Have u had me on your mind rob? lol


Love works in many mysterious ways! :)

I love you all, in my own way.  We're all Rovers arent we?
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on August 16, 2013, 06:30:47 pm
Not classics, yet.

I like these, no branding, no advanced features, just thick real hide and a handstitched sole. Between a trainer and a comfort shoe, they are a bit dear though, so perhaps not.

(http://www.oipolloi.com/cache/images/gallery/37658-1--450-auto.jpg)

They look ok for door stops,do half a job i guess
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 16, 2013, 06:48:06 pm
Not classics, yet.

I like these, no branding, no advanced features, just thick real hide and a handstitched sole. Between a trainer and a comfort shoe, they are a bit dear though, so perhaps not.

(http://www.oipolloi.com/cache/images/gallery/37658-1--450-auto.jpg)

They look ok for door stops,do half a job i guess

For me they have a few too many eyelets. No doubt a quality product but at £200 you've got to really want them. I'm not that keen but if they put them in the sale maybe.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Nudga on August 16, 2013, 08:32:34 pm
Not classics, yet.

I like these, no branding, no advanced features, just thick real hide and a handstitched sole. Between a trainer and a comfort shoe, they are a bit dear though, so perhaps not.

(http://www.oipolloi.com/cache/images/gallery/37658-1--450-auto.jpg)

Ahh the Ken Barlow summer pumps.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 16, 2013, 08:45:05 pm
I was thinking more Geography teacher at the beach but that's the general idea Nudga.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Al4475 on August 17, 2013, 04:15:34 pm
Brooks Beast

THE VERY BEST!

http://www.runandbecome.com/getattachment/Shop-Online/Mens-Running-Shoes/Road/Motion-Control/Brooks-Beast/110122_606_o.jpg

This is the 2013 model - would love to find the original version again!

I've run some serious miles at serious pace over the years as a young man with these bad boys!
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on August 17, 2013, 05:10:49 pm
Best togger boots were wilfreda four strips from woolworths in my book
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on August 17, 2013, 06:36:59 pm
Brooks Beast

THE VERY BEST!

http://www.runandbecome.com/getattachment/Shop-Online/Mens-Running-Shoes/Road/Motion-Control/Brooks-Beast/110122_606_o.jpg

This is the 2013 model - would love to find the original version again!

I've run some serious miles at serious pace over the years as a young man with these bad boys!


Those look like some serious running shoes but I'm. Not sure they are the ideal footwear from the pub to the Keepmoat.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Nudga on August 17, 2013, 07:15:40 pm
My missus has just bought me a pair of Converse All Star pumps. I like them.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on August 17, 2013, 08:18:13 pm
My missus has just bought me a pair of Converse All Star pumps. I like them.

I used to go round town in converse pumps back in me day.

I had two Pairs,one white other purple.

So i would wear a white one on me left peg and a purple one on me right peg.

must have looked a reet t**t ( pregnant goldfish) thinking about it Now
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: nice one rovers on August 18, 2013, 10:51:19 am
My missus has just bought me a pair of Converse All Star pumps. I like them.

I remember when they couldn't get rid of them on market stalls for £1:50. Now kids are paying big money for them. Mad world.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Dagenham Rover on September 01, 2013, 02:33:09 pm
on the basis of this thread I looked for my favorite all time running trainers and couldn't believe it when I found Hi Tec  still made them, so I've ordered them   :)   I'm sure they are virtually no more expensive than I paid in 1980ish.
I used them for road running, then just as shoes for about 10 years altogether  :blink:  Hope  they are as good as my memory thinks they are :lol:  and no I'm not starting running again
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hi-Tec-Unisex-Adult-23339-B64-01/dp/B002FVC5K0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378042445&sr=8-1&keywords=silver+shadow+trainers
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: ravenrover on September 02, 2013, 10:50:59 am
I was getting mine from John Lewis as they stock them, but not now too old to be seen in running shoes!
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: keyser_soze on September 02, 2013, 12:33:52 pm
My trainer collection at the moment multiples of each:
Converse Hi-Tops, Vans slip ons, Adidas Superstars & Nike Air Max 95

Plus I managed to find white Adidas Campus that I'd not worn since the 90's in Selfridges Brum.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Dagenham Rover on September 02, 2013, 04:53:51 pm
I was getting mine from John Lewis as they stock them, but not now too old to be seen in running shoes!

You've got taste then   :)

you never know you might want to start running again  :blink:
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: ravenrover on September 02, 2013, 05:16:25 pm
Only running I do now is down the inside of my leg  :blush: Mindst you it's more like a dribble  :) And that's the nearest I get to playing football as well  :laugh:
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Dagenham Rover on September 05, 2013, 09:43:07 pm
on the basis of this thread I looked for my favorite all time running trainers and couldn't believe it when I found Hi Tec  still made them, so I've ordered them   :)   I'm sure they are virtually no more expensive than I paid in 1980ish.
I used them for road running, then just as shoes for about 10 years altogether  :blink:  Hope  they are as good as my memory thinks they are :lol:  and no I'm not starting running again
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hi-Tec-Unisex-Adult-23339-B64-01/dp/B002FVC5K0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378042445&sr=8-1&keywords=silver+shadow+trainers



Got them today and still as comfy as I remember    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on September 05, 2013, 10:59:40 pm
I remember Silver Shadows form the 80s.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on September 06, 2013, 09:20:53 am
I remember there was a fad for Hi Tec Squash at our school for a while. I think it must've been a reaction against expensive adidas and nikes.

I can't find a pic of the old ones, the new flavour look alright actually.

(http://cdn.sweatband.com/hi-tec%20squash%20classic%20mens%20indoor%20court%20shoes_hi-tec_squash_classic_mens_indoor_court_shoes_angle_view_2000x2000.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Snods Shinpad 2 on September 07, 2013, 11:52:51 am
Adidas Jeans are my all time favs from back in the day. Came in blue or red, but red was for the proper hardcore dressers.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/8053865525_2c0b9f5183_z.jpg)

They've re-released a few versions since that are similarish, but not quite the same.

Other things/ items that spring to mind from a similar era...

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2144/3530431003_3398636190.jpg)

ZX 600's

(http://www.trackies.co.uk/adidas/colorado/color2.jpg)

Adidas Colorado's. Never owned one, but everyone else seemed to.


(http://www.scenemenswear.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/360x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/o/r/originals_monte_carlo_901292_108_navyred__34344_std.jpg)

Head Monte Carlo (slung over one shoulder of course).

Ohh, and VW's minus their grill badge.

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5030/5644444091_3184acea72_z.jpg)

Ahh. Them wer t'days.

Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on September 07, 2013, 12:25:21 pm
One thing I wish they would re-release is the Benetton Treviso Rugger shirt.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wF1FBRL1QHU/TzO3sFNJZYI/AAAAAAAACMU/psFcvixaeWA/s320/benetton.jpg)

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l27m0kyvG71qb3mmfo1_500.jpg)

And the Berghaus Pole Jacket

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xBo9KkobbZ8/UFGI2S_EvFI/AAAAAAAAAOg/dCPqR7QCq_A/s320/!B4)wFIg!2k~$(KGrHqIOKi4EwvEtig4CBMrJ7CZnWQ~~0_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Snods Shinpad 2 on September 07, 2013, 01:07:48 pm
One thing I wish they would re-release is the Benetton Treviso Rugger shirt.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l27m0kyvG71qb3mmfo1_500.jpg)


Nice one. Haven't seen one of those for a good while.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: turnbull for england on September 08, 2013, 12:02:59 am
I was considering these because they still make em in Lancashire. Think I'm past wearing brightly coloured running trainers though.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uc_u7EC_MFI/UHafKjtFmuI/AAAAAAAAEew/imh5G3Hkj6Y/s400/Tricket+x+Walsh+vice.jpg)
They are doing a darker all leather pair this autumn if they are a bit bright  cracking trainers though ive got a pair of the red orange ones   
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on September 08, 2013, 07:52:12 pm
Them head bags,recall going to a poland v England game in the mid to late 1980s and landing at Berlin AirPort.

Must have Been 50+ England on r FLIGHT from Heathrow and 98% had the exact same red/blue head bag.

Fcuk knows what the local customs controll must have Been thinking as we all passed throu
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on September 09, 2013, 06:45:49 am
One thing I wish they would re-release is the Benetton Treviso Rugger shirt.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wF1FBRL1QHU/TzO3sFNJZYI/AAAAAAAACMU/psFcvixaeWA/s320/benetton.jpg)

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l27m0kyvG71qb3mmfo1_500.jpg)

And the Berghaus Pole Jacket

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xBo9KkobbZ8/UFGI2S_EvFI/AAAAAAAAAOg/dCPqR7QCq_A/s320/!B4)wFIg!2k~$(KGrHqIOKi4EwvEtig4CBMrJ7CZnWQ~~0_3.jpg)

would i be correct in saying that you could have got Your hands dirty on the FV front ,whilst in Your benetton
And berghaus winter coat days?

as from memory anyone that Deemed that type Of clobber back then knew the svore
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on September 09, 2013, 08:34:46 am
Nah, not for me Oslo, too nesh.

I think for me and a lot of my mates, we were all into football, and we saw the whole dressers thing as a cool Northern sub-culture. So we got into the clothes, wore the hair cuts and all that.

Now I'm older, I still like quality clothes but I have to do what I can for the money.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on September 09, 2013, 09:23:14 am
I was considering these because they still make em in Lancashire. Think I'm past wearing brightly coloured running trainers though.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uc_u7EC_MFI/UHafKjtFmuI/AAAAAAAAEew/imh5G3Hkj6Y/s400/Tricket+x+Walsh+vice.jpg)
They are doing a darker all leather pair this autumn if they are a bit bright  cracking trainers though ive got a pair of the red orange ones   

I'll look out for those.

(http://www.walshcasual.com/communities/1/004/010/933/561/images/4584771738_525x369.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on September 09, 2013, 12:30:50 pm
Nah, not for me Oslo, too nesh.

I think for me and a lot of my mates, we were all into football, and we saw the whole dressers thing as a cool Northern sub-culture. So we got into the clothes, wore the hair cuts and all that.

Now I'm older, I still like quality clothes but I have to do what I can for the money.

Well i say sorry for getting the wrong end Of the stick,as back then When likes Of benetton and berghaus was thr clobber i allways took it as gospel
the lads wearing the gear would be fair game.

Was not untill after burberry and Stone Island hit the streets with lots Of so called lads  and i Suppose after green street and hooligans films,did you have to second guess


did you ever Get attacked at any game and think WTF?
Even Thou you was keeping yer sens to yer sens and heads down
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on September 09, 2013, 12:48:13 pm
Bloody hell, I chucked one of those Bennetton tops away last year when I moved house.  To be fair, it had been my decorating top for the past dozen years or so.  Thats now a navy Lacoste polo.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on September 09, 2013, 01:03:05 pm
Adidas Jeans are my all time favs from back in the day. Came in blue or red, but red was for the proper hardcore dressers.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/8053865525_2c0b9f5183_z.jpg)

They've re-released a few versions since that are similarish, but not quite the same.

Other things/ items that spring to mind from a similar era...

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2144/3530431003_3398636190.jpg)

ZX 600's

(http://www.trackies.co.uk/adidas/colorado/color2.jpg)

Adidas Colorado's. Never owned one, but everyone else seemed to.


(http://www.scenemenswear.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/360x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/o/r/originals_monte_carlo_901292_108_navyred__34344_std.jpg)

Head Monte Carlo (slung over one shoulder of course).

Ohh, and VW's minus their grill badge.

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5030/5644444091_3184acea72_z.jpg)

Ahh. Them wer t'days.



Got to say fella that Addias top, that i would not have Been seen doing me back garden in it.

everything Else you put up gets a nod
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on September 09, 2013, 01:21:27 pm
Nah, not for me Oslo, too nesh.

I think for me and a lot of my mates, we were all into football, and we saw the whole dressers thing as a cool Northern sub-culture. So we got into the clothes, wore the hair cuts and all that.

Now I'm older, I still like quality clothes but I have to do what I can for the money.

Well i say sorry for getting the wrong end Of the stick,as back then When likes Of benetton and berghaus was thr clobber i allways took it as gospel
the lads wearing the gear would be fair game.

Was not untill after burberry and Stone Island hit the streets with lots Of so called lads  and i Suppose after green street and hooligans films,did you have to second guess


did you ever Get attacked at any game and think WTF?
Even Thou you was keeping yer sens to yer sens and heads down

There was a bit of bravado but we weren't looking for anything so we never really had to deal with anything. I suppose we were quite young, mid teens. We were just, copying older lads who were into it. As we got older acid house came along and the vibe changed.

It was like a fashion thing, lots of kids at school were wearing a red and blue berghaus and slinging a red and blue head bag over their shoulder.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on September 09, 2013, 02:20:05 pm


(http://www.trackies.co.uk/adidas/colorado/color2.jpg)

Adidas Colorado's. Never owned one, but everyone else seemed to.

Got to say fella that Addias top, that i would not have Been seen doing me back garden in it.

(http://cdn-i3.farfetch.com/10/40/03/74/10400374_2097590_1000.jpg)

They are doing something like a contemporary version of that now from very trendy Engineered Garments of New York. Not for me.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: turnbull for england on September 15, 2013, 09:40:46 pm
I was considering these because they still make em in Lancashire. Think I'm past wearing brightly coloured running trainers though.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uc_u7EC_MFI/UHafKjtFmuI/AAAAAAAAEew/imh5G3Hkj6Y/s400/Tricket+x+Walsh+vice.jpg)
They are doing a darker all leather pair this autumn if they are a bit bright  cracking trainers though ive got a pair of the red orange ones   

these are the ones

http://m.hypebeast.com/2013/9/walsh-2013-fall-lostock-olive-earth
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on September 16, 2013, 08:59:18 am
I was considering these because they still make em in Lancashire. Think I'm past wearing brightly coloured running trainers though.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uc_u7EC_MFI/UHafKjtFmuI/AAAAAAAAEew/imh5G3Hkj6Y/s400/Tricket+x+Walsh+vice.jpg)
They are doing a darker all leather pair this autumn if they are a bit bright  cracking trainers though ive got a pair of the red orange ones   

these are the ones

http://m.hypebeast.com/2013/9/walsh-2013-fall-lostock-olive-earth


Nice
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on February 16, 2014, 07:27:21 pm
(http://876ec2efde58e279ff09-0716cdc0a8e0a4b1c89c266b65ac480c.r92.cf3.rackcdn.com/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/3/13-02-2014_fp_topspinleathersuede_whiteforest3.jpg)

A nice effort from Fred Perry.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Muttley on February 16, 2014, 07:56:04 pm
Fred Perry: T-shirts, not trainers
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: DaveDRFC on February 17, 2014, 11:57:47 am
Can I have them back now please? You've had them along enough!

These are yours

(http://www.shoppingblog.com/2012pics/jeremy_scott_adidas_originals_fall_2012_teddy_bear_shoes.jpg)

I saw these in the Adidas shop at York Designer Outlet on Saturday. A steal at a mere £32.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Jenny on February 17, 2014, 02:28:03 pm
And you didn't buy me them? Disappointed in you Dave, I thought we were friends.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on February 17, 2014, 02:38:53 pm
Psychedelic teddies are getting a bit dated, flaming heels are the way to go.

(http://876ec2efde58e279ff09-0716cdc0a8e0a4b1c89c266b65ac480c.r92.cf3.rackcdn.com/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/4/14-02-2014_adidas_jskidsflame_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: DaveDRFC on February 17, 2014, 05:03:15 pm
And you didn't buy me them? Disappointed in you Dave, I thought we were friends.

I've given you a heads up on where to get them, isn't that enough??
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: keyser_soze on February 18, 2014, 11:06:46 am
(http://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/air-jordan-vi-infrared-2014-570x379.jpg)

These are coming out soon, never had any Jordans but really wanted em in the 90's, would look a bit of a bell-end walking round the shops in em now though.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: keyser_soze on February 18, 2014, 11:22:47 am
(http://www.scenemenswear.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/360x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/o/r/originals_monte_carlo_901292_108_navyred__34344_std.jpg)

Head Monte Carlo (slung over one shoulder of course).

Yep, everyone had them at school. Had to be careful with the bootbag as some t**t would always try and unzip it and nick it. The trick you could do to avoid was to carry it bag facing forwards and slip the small bootbag  handle strap through the D-ring for the long strap (it was carried with the short straps were slung over your shoulder)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on February 18, 2014, 11:02:49 pm
What about some Star Wars Adidas trainers?

(http://urban-nerds.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/star-wars-adidas.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on February 18, 2014, 11:06:45 pm
What about some Star Wars Adidas trainers?

(http://urban-nerds.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/star-wars-adidas.jpg)

These are not the trainers you're looking for...
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on February 18, 2014, 11:15:04 pm
(http://876ec2efde58e279ff09-0716cdc0a8e0a4b1c89c266b65ac480c.r92.cf3.rackcdn.com/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/4/14-02-2014_nike_jordanxx8se_volt_1.jpg)

Air Jordan xx8se Volt Ice 'Cresent City'

They want jazzing up a bit, like.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on February 19, 2014, 01:46:20 am
Looks like something old Spiderman's mate The Lizard would wear.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on February 19, 2014, 07:34:57 am
(http://www.hanon-shop.com/images/D/649501-10010-01.jpg)

How about these then, they have a bit of laminate at the back. There might be some marble and stainless steel fittings on the other side. A bargain at £200.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: keyser_soze on February 19, 2014, 10:42:31 am
Haven't they made the Air McFly with automatic laces as worn in Back to the Future? Nice touch.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on July 21, 2014, 12:44:06 pm
I've invested in this year's holiday trainers.

Classic Adidas Marathon '85s

(http://images.prodirectsport.com/v3_products/V3_1_Main/65611.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: The Mighty Brian Rowe on July 22, 2014, 06:37:03 pm
I've invested in this year's holiday trainers.

Classic Adidas Marathon '85s

(http://images.prodirectsport.com/v3_products/V3_1_Main/65611.jpg)

They're quality they are Rob :-)

Quite fancy some Puma's but keep getting drawn back to Adidas time and time again...
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 22, 2014, 11:52:40 pm
I hate to say it but I'm starting to think I'm too old for trainers these days. I'm considering these.

(http://www.oipolloi.com/images/gallery/39510-1.jpg)

Or maybe these

(http://www.oipolloi.com/content/uploads/DSC07550.jpg)

Or maybe these

(http://www.oipolloi.com/images/gallery/34624-1.jpg)

Comfort shoes are the way forward for me now.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on July 22, 2014, 11:58:51 pm
Oh no!

I hope I don't live old enough to wear any of those monstrosities.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on July 23, 2014, 02:00:42 am
(http://www.scenemenswear.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/360x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/o/r/originals_monte_carlo_901292_108_navyred__34344_std.jpg)

Head Monte Carlo (slung over one shoulder of course).

Yep, everyone had them at school. Had to be careful with the bootbag as some t**t would always try and unzip it and nick it. The trick you could do to avoid was to carry it bag facing forwards and slip the small bootbag  handle strap through the D-ring for the long strap (it was carried with the short straps were slung over your shoulder)

1st issue head bags were all blue

recall going to poznan in poland for an England game via Berlin With 40 odd Chelsea

and just about every bod had the exact same 1st issue head bag.this was in 1991 i Guess

the baggage belt at Berlin airpot was just  murder as much
 funny,never again.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 23, 2014, 09:49:27 am
(http://www.verashoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/san-juan-cuero-leather-2-pair1.jpg)

(http://www.padmore-barnes.com/images/P/44.jpg)

Natural rubber is the thing. Some might say it's a load of crepe.

Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Iberian Red on July 23, 2014, 01:31:33 pm
(http://www.verashoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/san-juan-cuero-leather-2-pair1.jpg)

(http://www.padmore-barnes.com/images/P/44.jpg)

Natural rubber is the thing. Some might say it's a load of crepe.

Crepe in no good for hot climates. It melts and leaves behind footprints!

Head bags were out before your Poland trip Oslo.
I had a grey one a few years before that.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 23, 2014, 09:44:15 pm
Crepe can be a bit difficult in bad weather too. I went skating down a flight of stairs wearing a pair of Clarks Wallabees in the rain. I broke my arm.

It didn't stop me from being a lover of classic Clarks originals though.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on July 28, 2014, 09:08:35 pm
I've invested in this year's holiday trainers.

Classic Adidas Marathon '85s

(http://images.prodirectsport.com/v3_products/V3_1_Main/65611.jpg)

They're quality they are Rob :-)

Quite fancy some Puma's but keep getting drawn back to Adidas time and time again...

I got these about 4 years ago

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41e46Y%2BS5PL._SY395_.jpg)

Still very comfortable but now relegated to gardening duties mainly.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 28, 2014, 09:59:59 pm
The Casual Connoisseur and Walsh of Bolton have just released these.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uXlN5o6QcXk/U9EE-rAY9vI/AAAAAAAAO4E/ESieU_CbAWg/s1600/ens3.PNG)

Walsh are the last British manufacturer of sports shoes in the UK.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Sheepskin Stu on July 28, 2014, 10:04:03 pm
The Casual Connoisseur and Walsh of Bolton have just released these.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uXlN5o6QcXk/U9EE-rAY9vI/AAAAAAAAO4E/ESieU_CbAWg/s1600/ens3.PNG)

Walsh are the last British manufacturer of sports shoes in the UK.

New Balance are still going in Cumbria aren't they?
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 28, 2014, 10:14:15 pm
The Casual Connoisseur and Walsh of Bolton have just released these.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uXlN5o6QcXk/U9EE-rAY9vI/AAAAAAAAO4E/ESieU_CbAWg/s1600/ens3.PNG)

Walsh are the last British manufacturer of sports shoes in the UK.

New Balance are still going in Cumbria aren't they?

Yes they do still make some trainers in the UK but they're an American company.  Walsh are still British owned.

(http://4.kicksonfire.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/29-12-2011_nbpre_577suede_redivory_detail1.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on July 28, 2014, 11:52:07 pm
I thought Reebok were British
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 29, 2014, 07:43:51 am
I thought Reebok were British

Started in Bolton in the nineteenth century. They were bought by adidas ten years ago and it's now headquartered in the United States, like most brands they manufacture in places like China. Its very sad that there is little link to the UK anymore, they've even stopped the sponsorship of Bolton Wanderers now. I used to like the little union jack incorporated into the Reebok logotype.

Walsh started out working for Reebok before branching out and setting up his own brand.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 29, 2014, 08:13:59 pm
This is the latest effort from New Balance Cumbria.

http://www.propermag.com/site/new-balance-ct300-2014-07
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on July 29, 2014, 08:50:06 pm
I like them.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: not on facebook on July 29, 2014, 10:27:42 pm
This is the latest effort from New Balance Cumbria.

http://www.propermag.com/site/new-balance-ct300-2014-07

For NB they are shite in my book  too Much like a fat pump

NB 574s have allways served me Well and i have had a few tbh
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Iberian Red on July 30, 2014, 12:37:05 am
They look like trimm trabb (?), but with an nb, rather than 3 stripes.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 30, 2014, 11:43:03 am
I think they just want to have some kind of retro tennis shoe out.

Running trainers have had a good, er run.

All the brands seem to have rereleased some sort of 80s tennis shoe lately.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Filo on July 30, 2014, 11:59:38 am
I've just invested in these sketchers for my hols, comfiest things you'll ever put on your feet

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Y37NelFML._SX395_.jpg)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTE1MlgxMzAw/z/dFYAAMXQuCdTe5Jr/$_35.JPG)

Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 30, 2014, 12:05:42 pm
Flip Flops? NO!

We had a few days in Eastbourne during the hot weather, very nice but a shingly beach, I was forced to spend two quid on some flip-flops. The worst footwear I have ever had to put up with, how people walk around all day in them, god knows.
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Filo on July 30, 2014, 12:09:27 pm
Flip Flops? NO!

We had a few days in Eastbourne during the hot weather, very nice but a shingly beach, I was forced to spend two quid on some flip-flops. The worst footwear I have ever had to put up with, how people walk around all day in them, god knows.


They are sketchers flip flops, the very best and comfiest you can get, I daren't tell you how much they cost, but you can't beat comfortable footware
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 30, 2014, 12:18:44 pm
If I was forced to wear beach sandals again, I'd consider Adilettes because although they have the flipflop thing of always feeling like they falling off they don't have the toe divider thing  and have a much wider strap over instead.

(http://www.soccersavings.com/images/soccer/products/shoes/adidas/16221/i-steelblack.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Jenny on July 30, 2014, 02:08:25 pm
Just going to put it out there... you  sound like a bunch of women, infact, you sound worse!
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: Filo on July 30, 2014, 02:18:34 pm
Just going to put it out there... you  sound like a bunch of women, infact, you sound worse!

Women don't even consider comfort when choosing footwear, thats why you see so many women carrying their shoes instead of wearing them
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 30, 2014, 02:43:52 pm
Just going to put it out there... you  sound like a bunch of women, infact, you sound worse!

Women don't even consider comfort when choosing footwear, thats why you see so many women carrying their shoes instead of wearing them

Much of women's clothing is designed solely with only consideration given to decoration or artistic form. Often it seems practicality is secondary.

Men's clothing is solidly rooted in military, work and sportswear. Practicality is everything or it should be.

Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: RobTheRover on July 31, 2014, 09:17:44 am
Heat hear.  Women are there to look pretty for their gentlemen whilst gentlemen need to be functionally prepared to protect their women,  hence comfortable sports based products.

Or summat.

;)

Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: ravenrover on July 31, 2014, 11:55:42 am
So the gentleman can leg it after lamping the bloke who's been chatting his lady up?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Classic trainers
Post by: River Don on July 31, 2014, 08:26:34 pm
Peter Hooton on trainers.

An old article from The Face magazine.

http://blog.scottsmenswear.com/archive-article-from-the-face-10-years-of-casuals/