Can totally relate to Diigerdas regarding coming from a northern working class background. As a kid growing up in the mid 80's i longed for adidas trainers, but often ended up with tesco two stripes. then when i was finally earning a decent wage in the late 90's i had young kids so it only allowed one pair that would get worn until they were binned. It was only in the last 10-15 years that i've been able to indulge my love of the three stripes and collect a few pairs.
Agree with Craig that adidas skate shoes are often overlooked, the durability of some of the vulc campus, and the Puig's are immense. Also the Blondey collabs are superb.
Another excellent read and yes the internet in its infancy changed the game as it was unmanaged and you were pretty much free to roam and search without getting pushed in a single direction. I was importing SL76 from Argentina in colourways we would never see the like of at a reasonable £42 a pair delivered. The strong strong pound Vs dollar also helped sniffing out bargains state side. I just think the world got smaller and everyone caught up and lots of the outlets online dissapeared which was a shame. EBay was also a good source and I was an avid collector of ZX in the 2000’s when /// couldn’t give them away in particular the 8000. A far cry from now as it appears to be a staple design in the release Calander every season. The biggest issue now is others are upping their game - Puma are obviously taking a leaf out of the /// and dipping into their archive and smashing great shoes out. NB continue to trade well and have captured the gorpcore market and Diadora and saucony just keep upping their game. Too many shoes 😂👍🏼
Thanks for your kind comments Neil-really very much appreciated.
Sounds like you had a fair few bargains over the years and yes thank goodness it’s just adidas trainers-there’s no room under the bed as it is without adding other brands…
Yes woukd like to see some of those Handballs mate that would be good. Handball is my “go to” shoe and always said to myself give up getting Al sorts and just stick with Handballs and ZX8000 but it’s not worked out that way.
Another great issue lads and a lot of fanatic content in that issue, can really see how much hard work and research goes into these issue, nothing else like it tbh that I’ve seen, keep em coming ///💪🏻👊🏻
Can totally relate to Diigerdas regarding coming from a northern working class background. As a kid growing up in the mid 80's i longed for adidas trainers, but often ended up with tesco two stripes. then when i was finally earning a decent wage in the late 90's i had young kids so it only allowed one pair that would get worn until they were binned. It was only in the last 10-15 years that i've been able to indulge my love of the three stripes and collect a few pairs.
Agree with Craig that adidas skate shoes are often overlooked, the durability of some of the vulc campus, and the Puig's are immense. Also the Blondey collabs are superb.
Have to agree Rob-lot of us started collecting the same way (when we could afford it!!).
Underestimate the adidas skateboarding team at your peril!
TD👟///
Another excellent read and yes the internet in its infancy changed the game as it was unmanaged and you were pretty much free to roam and search without getting pushed in a single direction. I was importing SL76 from Argentina in colourways we would never see the like of at a reasonable £42 a pair delivered. The strong strong pound Vs dollar also helped sniffing out bargains state side. I just think the world got smaller and everyone caught up and lots of the outlets online dissapeared which was a shame. EBay was also a good source and I was an avid collector of ZX in the 2000’s when /// couldn’t give them away in particular the 8000. A far cry from now as it appears to be a staple design in the release Calander every season. The biggest issue now is others are upping their game - Puma are obviously taking a leaf out of the /// and dipping into their archive and smashing great shoes out. NB continue to trade well and have captured the gorpcore market and Diadora and saucony just keep upping their game. Too many shoes 😂👍🏼
Thanks for your kind comments Neil-really very much appreciated.
Sounds like you had a fair few bargains over the years and yes thank goodness it’s just adidas trainers-there’s no room under the bed as it is without adding other brands…
TD 👟///
Yes woukd like to see some of those Handballs mate that would be good. Handball is my “go to” shoe and always said to myself give up getting Al sorts and just stick with Handballs and ZX8000 but it’s not worked out that way.
Really enjoying The Dassler gents, fantastic issue, especially enjoyed reading about the Formel 1 and Digger’s story, looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Jason-means a great deal those encouraging words. Glad you enjoyed the issue.
TD 👟///
Fantastic not fanatic 😃
Loved the Formel 1 article. The 2015 reissue is one of my favourite pairs I own
3 out of 3 ain't too shabby lads. Another brilliant read!👌🏾
Thanks Kev-appreciate your kind words. Really pleased that you still enjoying.
TD👟///
I now want a pair of Formel 1s .. will deffo settle for Racing 1s ! Reading the Dassler is gonna cost me a fortune 😉
Don't we all! That's the beauty of adidas-you think you've seen everything then boom another beauty appears from the archives!
Another great issue lads and a lot of fanatic content in that issue, can really see how much hard work and research goes into these issue, nothing else like it tbh that I’ve seen, keep em coming ///💪🏻👊🏻
Thanks Tony for the kind words-it does take a lot of research and time. Pleased it’s appreciated.
TD 👟///