maqroll Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 minute ago, il_serpente said: I'm amused at the idea of collecting them. Is this a British/European thing? I don't know anyone over here in the states who collects them like that, but then I don't really hang around with anyone under 40 so it could be a generational thing that's also going on here without my knowledge. Most people i know wear some form of athletic shoes (including low-rise hikers like Bicks' Merells) most of the time except when they're at work, usually with jeans or similarly casual pants, and only have one or two pair. I've been wearing these pretty much exclusively for nearly 10 years. I'm obviously a fashion icon. I've still got my Sambas from the 80's. They have no padding, no arch support, and no room for insoles. Other than that, I love them! (But never wear them) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2018 3 hours ago, il_serpente said: I'm amused at the idea of collecting them. Is this a British/European thing? I don't know anyone over here in the states who collects them like that, but then I don't really hang around with anyone under 40 so it could be a generational thing that's also going on here without my knowledge. Most people i know wear some form of athletic shoes (including low-rise hikers like Bicks' Merells) most of the time except when they're at work, usually with jeans or similarly casual pants, and only have one or two pair. I've been wearing these pretty much exclusively for nearly 10 years. I'm obviously a fashion icon. This is a football boot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 3 hours ago, maqroll said: Adidas' designers are the ones on the forefront ATM. The knit style with the sock fit uppers is the big trend. Some of them are really nice, some not so much. The simpler the better works best for me. That's why I prefer New Balance lately. Yep, I have a pair of them. But not a knit style. Just got them. I also love NB's. I just got these too. I have my eye on a few pairs but waiting for a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 11, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: This is a football boot No, it's not, it's a training shoe, football boots have studs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2018 23 minutes ago, bickster said: No, it's not, it's a training shoe, football boots have studs Not if it's for indoor football or five aside. Football shoe might be a better term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 11, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2018 19 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Not if it's for indoor football or five aside. Football shoe might be a better term. Indoor football, exactly why the training shoe was developed. Football boots with no studs for indoor training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, bickster said: Indoor football, exactly why the training shoe was developed. Football boots with no studs for indoor training Ok. I don't think that's true, but not sure of the relevance to the discussion so can't be bothered to debate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 11, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2018 41 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Ok. I don't think that's true, but not sure of the relevance to the discussion so can't be bothered to debate it. Gola Harrier 1968 I believe. Had a pair myself by about 1975, black with fluorescent flashes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Are you discussing soccer cleats in a sneaker thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, coda said: Are you discussing soccer cleats in a sneaker thread? Are you American? Serious question =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Are you American? Serious question =) I'm going to plead the fifth here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, bickster said: Gola Harrier 1968 I believe. Had a pair myself by about 1975, black with fluorescent flashes Again I’m not sure why this is relevant, but trainers/sneakers weren’t invented in 1968. Neither were they invented to play football indoors. And even if they were, it doesn’t really make any difference to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 11, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: Again I’m not sure why this is relevant, but trainers/sneakers weren’t invented in 1968. Neither were they invented to play football indoors. And even if they were, it doesn’t really make any difference to this thread. You still appear to think that trainers are sneakers, they aren't. no more than my Merrells are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, bickster said: You still appear to think that trainers are sneakers, they aren't. no more than my Merrells are I honestly don’t give a **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I've got an old pair of those black Samba Adidas trainers. I thought the whole idea was that they were based on Franz Beckenbauer's boots but to wear casually, so I guess everyone's right. You can't go wrong with Adidas really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 11 hours ago, maqroll said: Adidas' designers are the ones on the forefront ATM. Yep. Yeezy taught them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I do own a pair of these as well 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Xela said: I do own a pair of these as well I got a pair of those too....and a claret and blue pair of puma suede. Mint ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I spent the best part of 2 1/2 years trying to get hold of various pairs of Yeezy's and now I've managed to get 3 pairs in a month. Now I'm broke, but happy, inappropriately dressed for my age and an embarrassment to my wife and kids. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 My latest indulgence.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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