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		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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		This was years ago mind - not now, apparently 
	
	
	
	
  
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
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		No mate they were issued the most basic of Adidas Superstars when they were locked up 
	
	
	
	
  
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
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		Yeah, white with black stripes. 
	
	
	
	
  
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
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		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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		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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		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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