Show us your new shoes

[Boozy]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Trabi601 said:

I'm surprised anyone was playing in Chucks in the 1970s - they were a 60-odd year old shoe even back then.

A quick google suggests most professionals were wearing Adidas Superstars in the 70s.

Probably. By the late 70s most of us were wearing Nike or Adidas. Much more comfortable and a lot easier on the feet when running on hardwood floors. Quite a bit more expensive too, so a few players still had the trusty Converse.
The Chucks weren't considered a classic then, just a bit embarrassing; out of fashion don't you know

Did you play much professional basketball?

[Goaty Bill 2]

Boozy said:

Did you play much professional basketball?

None at all. Ultimately, at 6'1" I was too short, and quite simply lacked the skills to overcome that disadvantage.
It's very difficult to outplay someone of a similar skill level when they are 4-8 inches taller than yourself and outweigh you by 30-40 lbs.

[13m]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Boozy said:

Did you play much professional basketball?

None at all. Ultimately, at 6'1" I was too short, and quite simply lacked the skills to overcome that disadvantage.
It's very difficult to outplay someone of a similar skill level when they are 4-8 inches taller than yourself and outweigh you by 30-40 lbs.

I hadn't seen "proper" basketball players in the flesh until a few months ago. I hadn't appreciated how absolutely massive those dudes are.

[toasty]

13m said:

I hadn't seen "proper" basketball players in the flesh until a few months ago. I hadn't appreciated how absolutely massive those dudes are.

Massive feet too! I saw a pair of Shaq's size 22 shoes on display once, they were ridiculous.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

toasty said:

Massive feet too! I saw a pair of Shaq's size 22 shoes on display once, they were ridiculous.

I wonder if arsenalmorris has any of them?

[LordGrover]

Today is a wholecut day...

[schmunk]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

I wonder if arsenalmorris has any of them?

Don't be daft, they're not Adidas...

[wolfracesonic]

LordGrover said:

Today is a wholecut day...

Are you stood on a TV screen that's had the aerial pulled out? Nice shoes BTW, details?

[gizlaroc]

wolfracesonic said:

...details?

A little punching on the toes, you can clearly see it in the photo!

[wolfracesonic]

gizlaroc said:

A little punching on the toes, you can clearly see it in the photo!

I meant details as in their name/who makes them and how much: Probably quite a lot

[LordGrover]

wolfracesonic said:

Are you stood on a TV screen that's had the aerial pulled out? Nice shoes BTW, details?

Thank you. Don't know the maker, bought from and labelled Charles Tyrwhitt but we all know they don't make them. Click.



They've got better as they've worn a little and have a few creases.

[13m]

LordGrover said:

Thank you. Don't know the maker, bought from and labelled Charles Tyrwhitt but we all know they don't make them. Click.



They've got better as they've worn a little and have a few creases.

Much like the owner I suspect.

[gizlaroc]

wolfracesonic said:

I meant details as in their name/who makes them and how much: Probably quite a lot

Haha, yeah I got that, that was my sarcastic sense of humour!

[gizlaroc]

LordGrover said:

Thank you. Don't know the maker, bought from and labelled Charles Tyrwhitt but we all know they don't make them. Click.



They've got better as they've worn a little and have a few creases.

They look really nice.
Are they made in India? I think I know the factory.

[wolfracesonic]

gizlaroc said:

wolfracesonic said:

I meant details as in their name/who makes them and how much: Probably quite a lot

Haha, yeah I got that, that was my sarcastic sense of humour!

Fair enough, I'll make a mental note of your sarcastic humour for future reference I've also ordered myself a whoosh parrot.

[hacksaw]

Bought myself a pair of these this week, a quick pic I raided of t'interweb

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First impressions, very comfy, I like!

And I'm patiently awaiting a pair of these to arrive

Edited by hacksaw on Thursday 14th July 18:23

[LordGrover]

gizlaroc said:

They look really nice.
Are they made in India? I think I know the factory.

They are marked Made in England on the sole and inside heel.

[Tony Angelino]

http://www.ahume.co.uk/Mens-Clothing-Sale/Boots/Me...

RM Williams boots at a good price if anybody is in the market for a pair.

[13m]

Tony Angelino said:

http://www.ahume.co.uk/Mens-Clothing-Sale/Boots/Me...

RM Williams boots at a good price if anybody is in the market for a pair.

I tried some of those on quite recently. I thought they looked dated. Fine in the 90s, but a bit too cowboy for today.

[Tony Angelino]

13m said:

I tried some of those on quite recently. I thought they looked dated. Fine in the 90s, but a bit too cowboy for today.

Know what you mean, mine are the lighter colour. They really are comfy as chuff, right from the first wear. If the jeans are anything other than a really straight leg then they do look a bit 'Top Gear Presenter', but by and large they get plenty of wear from me.