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Original convict shoe - fastdub - 17-11-05

i read somewhere that this was the shoe that you got issued if you got locked up in the great state in California - ie prison wear

is this true cos that might explain why it became super popular in the 'HOOD'

sort of like a badge of honour after leaving the pen etc . . .

it would be cool if it was true

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- olstar - 17-11-05

Never even seen them...

Why would the give convicts decent kicks??

Should be given rough sandles that chafe between the toes

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- fastdub - 18-11-05

This was years ago mind - not now, apparently

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- olstar - 18-11-05

fastdub Wrote:This was years ago mind - not now, apparently

Hmmm



these ones?

[url=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ADIDAS-ORIGINALS-BW-ARMY-UK10-FLIGHT-JACKET-TRAINERS_W0QQitemZ5431191578QQcategoryZ53093QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]LINK[/img]

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- fastdub - 18-11-05

No mate they were issued the most basic of Adidas Superstars when they were locked up

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- shelltoes - 18-11-05

Yeah, white with black stripes.

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- olstar - 18-11-05

Wow.

Id like to see a photo!

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- woody - 25-11-05

I've discovered this is in fact true.

I'm not sure if it was the superstar or promodel but they were issued to new inmates in US jails in the 70's/80's including Alcatraz.

And if that's not amazing product placement then I'm a monkey.

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- olstar - 25-11-05

Wohhhhhhh!

Is there an adidas museam anywhere?

I bet theres some in there!

WOW

I wish i had been arrested in america in the 70's

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- mr.pure - 28-11-05

Your a nutter.
I wouldn't like to be locked up again in any country.
I'd rather stay out and cheest another pair of Superstars.

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RE: Original convict shoe - deftoned - 26-03-07

It'd be crazy to find a pair of 'convict SS' though, those would be some kicks with a story - you might even find a knife fashioned crudely out of a toothbrush stashed in the sole...

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RE: Original convict shoe - streak - 26-03-07

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RE: Original convict shoe - stylz - 26-03-07

Imagine the irony of being busted for stealing a pair of soups only to be given a pair when you get locked up- DOH!

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RE: Original convict shoe - streak - 26-03-07

I sould think these are quite common in your neck of the wood stylz...

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RE: Original convict shoe - mr.pure - 26-03-07

Ouch !!

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