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adidas Superstar Vin adidas Superstar Vin I’m sure a lot of consumers wonder what it is about vintage shoes and clothing that get collectors and connoisseurs going. The materials? Special colorways? Rarity and hype among those who actually recognize that your kicks are from the 90s, or 80s, or 70s? Whatever the reason, it’s obvious that major brands, such as adidas,... Michael Sterling Michael Sterling Michael currently works in Manhattan directing television shows that you’ve likely never heard of. He actually has done work in television that he’s proud of (directing live performances by Elton John and Sting, for example) but it’s been a while. He danced professionally with a b-boy / popping crew in is youth and today still... adidas DT-500 adidas DT-500 Thrown onto the scene as part of the adidas Streetball releases in 1992, these mid-top sneakers are nearly the epitome of early 90s basketball boots from the trefoil team. Solid leather uppers, extremely well-padded lining, ridiculously sturdy toe boxes, thick, fat tongues, simple lacing, and some crazy looking outsole design. Special features of the DT-500... Sneakerphile Sneakerphile Sneakerphile describes himself: I’m a collector of adidas for over a decade now, and on the wrong side of thirty-five. My passion is for all things shell-toed; mostly Superstars but also Pro Mods, but I have a soft spot for old-skool looking high tops as well, such as Attitudes, Fleetwood Hi, Conductors, Decades, and other... John Schofield John Schofield John Schofield describes himself: My name is John Schofield, aka “northyorksaint”, I’m forty one, a carpenter, and a vintage adidas collector and restorer, as well as an adidas customiser and supporter of my beloved Southampton FC! adidas Forum Hi adidas Forum Hi The adidas Forum Hi is one of those models that you either know and love, or completely slept on since its debut in 1985. Despite its recent resurrection in 2011 for adidas Originals’ collaboration with Frank the Butcher, the Forum Hi hasn’t really received much of the modern day limelight it was destined for. More... Mr. Spite Mr. Spite Mr. Spite describes himself: “What can I say… I’m from Down South, an SSDB member since 2005. I’m a 40 year old toy collector, Stussy wearing B-Boy, who still likes to rock fat laces in his sneaks. I’ve got a four hundred plus collection of my favourite shoe, the shelltoe, with a varied, colourful selection... PUMA Clyde (Made in Yugoslavia) PUMA Clyde (Made in Yugoslavia) In a similar fashion to how ‘Made in France’ adidas Superstars and ‘Made in USA’ Converse Chuck Taylors are held as the holy grails amongst their collectors, the same goes for ‘Made in Yugoslavia’ PUMA Clydes. Made famous by the infamous and stylish Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier from their introduction during the 1972 / ’73 season,... adidas EQT Titan 96 Hi adidas EQT Titan 96 Hi Fat, chunky, completely bland colorway, yet somehow these vintage adidas EQT Titan 96′s leave their mark in history as a futuristic and comfortable weightlifting trainer. I’ve just unstrapped, laced up, and put a pair of vintage adidas Equipment (EQT) Titan 96′s on my feet and I must admit I’m having mixed feelings. There’s no fancy...