Heath Hammer
11:12 Thu Nov 23
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I convinced my parents i needed something other than Hi-Tec for my birthday and went to Sportique which was at the end of Roman Road Market.
Came out with a pair of Reebok Pump and a Champion tracksuit. I thought i was the Mutts nuts.
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twoleftfeet
11:01 Thu Nov 23
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Growing up in the late 70s early 80s I dreamed of owning a pair of Adidas Bamba trainers however my parents could not afford them so I ended up wearing Zephyr trainers from Freeman, Hardy & Willis.
I do, however, now have 14 pairs of unworn Adidas Superstars in various colours bought on my travels around the world.
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Manuel
11:01 Thu Nov 23
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OneAll - Lacoste trainers look nice, but always thought it looks like you're off to play tennis, white ones anyway :-)
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Don Ravioli
10:54 Thu Nov 23
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Earliest I remember would be the Nike trainers that Marty mcfly wore in back to the future. Had them with the red tick but favourite was with a sky blue tick.
Best, I’m not sure has so many pairs. Like maison margielas, had them in all different colours. Loved the Prada americas cup trainers and have been flying through Nike Jordan 1 lows for the past couple of years.
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OneAll
10:20 Thu Nov 23
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ive only bought lacoste trainers for about 8 years now , true to size , not over priced , good for any occasion
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norwaytips
2:33 Thu Nov 23
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Trainers for what? Depends what you’re training for.
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Mickey Rat
1:42 Thu Nov 23
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I'm a grown up so don't wear traners :-)
As a kid I used to wear bumpers from woolies which were like baseball boots so like modern converse I suppose but a lot cheaper!
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Leeshere
11:36 Wed Nov 22
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First pair of trainers I remember having in the mid-80’s was a pair of brown Pony trainers bought by my Mum. I had asked for a pair of Nike trainers.
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stewey
10:17 Wed Nov 22
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Again,after plimsolls first decent pair where the gola black and green , the prowling around trainer shops looking for a pair of adidas taekawando.
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MaryMillingtonsGhost
8:38 Wed Nov 22
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First 'proper' pair were Adidas Kick, bought them in Teignmouth on a school trip.
Have had numerous pairs of Gazelles, and a few Stan Smith (the new version are VERY comfortable).
Favourite, Adidas Munchen. Plain but classy.
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Jaan Kenbrovin
8:11 Wed Nov 22
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Think the first pair I bought were Nike air Jordan 4. Or Patrick Ewings as an alternative to British Knights that all my pals had.
Best I’ve had are between Nike air Mowabs, Y3 Kusari , and Pharrell HU’s as they are comfortable as you can get.
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WHU(Exeter)
6:00 Wed Nov 22
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My first pair of trainers were Adidas. Can’t remember the name of them, but would’ve been mid seventies. I wasn’t allowed a big brand name pair of trainers, until I’d banged on about them for ages. I was proud as punch with them, they lasted 2 days. Me and my mates crossed a stream and I disappeared down some sort of hole in the stream. One of the trainers floated off down to God knows where. I often wonder where it landed up. China probably.
Favourite were an old pair of Pumas. Just loved the simple light blue on white design, before they started doing the more clunky soles. Colour of the soles were decent, not like some of the ones they do now, all fucking fluorescent orange and the like.
Also like the retro Karhu trainers, with the proper logo on it.
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Swiss.
5:52 Wed Nov 22
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The Prada’s being very early naughties.
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Swiss.
5:51 Wed Nov 22
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I loved my black Reeboks. The one that covered your ankles like a boot. The thing in the early 90s.
Also my white Prada’s with the red line and silver tips
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LongTimeUser
5:20 Wed Nov 22
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The first pair I bought for myself were Converse All Stars. They weren't popular or fashionable back then and hardly anywhere sold them. I used to have to go up to Carnaby Street to get them. This was around 86/87
used to cost about £15.
Then that cunt Jamie Oliver started wearing them and they cost upwards of £60 these days. £75 if you want to design your own, which I have :)
I had a pair of Adiddas Munchen which I loved. Ive looked for them online but they're not the same as the ones I had in the 80's.
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side effect
4:50 Wed Nov 22
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Dunlop
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Vexed
2:08 Wed Nov 22
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Early 90s Adidas Torsion ZX7000s, them things were quality. Torsion system actually seemed to work for running too.
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JAC
1:40 Wed Nov 22
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Pollard and Wades (Barking Road circa 1970) black plimsoles....
Then Gola or Dunlop Greenflash
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defjam
11:57 Tue Nov 21
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Lee Trundle 5:12 - AG!
First - I haven't a clue, maybe Puma Dallas or States back in the early Hip Hop days?
Maybe Adidas kick?
Best - If I could narrow it down I'd say Adidas ZX8000 is probably my favourite silhouette, They did a Gore tex one years ago that I wore to death.
I have a few different colourways of ZX8000.
Can I lock this now?
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The Fonz
11:43 Tue Nov 21
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Reebok Classics - white
White Fred Perry's with a Claret and Blue trim around the sole were pretty special to me when I was younger.
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zebthecat
11:27 Tue Nov 21
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Converse All Stars - still wear them.
Never really cared about fashion or labels but these fit me perfectly.
When I used to go caving Dunlop Green Flash were perfect. Tough, cheap and quick drying is a great combination.
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