[echoofthebunnymen]

Alright people,

Just thought I'd introduce myself as the forum requested. I currently have about 25 pairs of trainers and even though I have worn trainers for near on 40 years, its only recently that I start to get a collection (Isn't expendable income great!).

Currently have a varied collection of mainly Adidas trainer, with a few pairs of Superstars thrown in - Adicolor W5's, Rock-A-Fella 35th's, and Top Secret 35th's. Other trianers of note are a pair of Mexico 66 Size 40th Anniversary Release, and Upper Playground Aesop Rock Stan Smith II's.

Almost had a pair of Neighborhood this week, but think they are fake, so bowed out of the deal. Which is why I am here as someone suggested I ask the question about them on here, but as I said, that has been sorted, or at least I think so!

Also thought about getting the Diamond Edition 60th Anniversary Superstar release, but not sure that a relatively standard pair of Superstars with a few diamonds in is much of an effort (though I guess you could say the same with the Top Secret), not sure what people on here think about it anyway.....

So, heres the question, should I wear my Top Secret's out and about or not??

Anyway, here I am, and here I will stay.
Cheers

Oh, the introduction.... I'm Dylan, and I'm a Mancunian.

[pokey27]

Welcome to ssdb dylan sounds like you got afew gemz in that varied adidas collection of yours!!look forward to seeing your collection.
On the subject of wearing the top secrets i think thats pretty much your decision to make nomatter what any1 says on here m8.I'm guessing you probably paid a pretty penny for them and they are something very special and pretty much irreplaceable and more a show shoe than an actual superstar you can wear (hense the sole not being made of something that could stand upto day to day grime on the street)
For me personally i can only see me wearing mine for my wedding day or some event that mean't alot to me!!Some will say what a waste you should wear them they are only trainers and your robbing someone else of the opportunity to rock them,others will disagree and says they deserve alittle more respect and should be kept as a show peice all perfect.
But at the end of the day m8 you paid for them its your decision

^^pokeys long winded answer for No i bloody wouldn't wear em

[echoofthebunnymen]

^^pokeys long winded answer for No i bloody wouldn't wear em

Long winded is fine by me, and I am sure I will get the short winded and abusive reply from someone at some point in the future....

Actually, the fortunate thing is they are UK8 and I am a UK9, so crippling me aside, Buying trainers that don't fit means that I won't wear them anyway! Good tip if you want a pristine collection of trainers that will never be worn. Might just slip them force them on for a picture though...

To be fair, I have put my Mexico's on 3 times to go out, and quickly put them back in their nice big plastic box EXTREMELY quickly on each occasion. But at least I am wearing the Rock-A-Fells'a and Aesop Rock's.

Am actually a bit gutted about the SS Neighborhood's, because I WAS going to wear them. Oh well, maybe a real pair will surface again soon....

[flyingcod]

Greetings Mr McCulloch! ;o)


Nice intro, welcome to the board.

fc

[woody]

Another manc on board good stuff.

To answer your questions, the diamond 60th anniversary are a waste of money and really nothing special, at all. Don't bother.

Whether you wear your top secrets or not is up to you, normally we'd all say to wear your kicks but the top secrets are a different story really. However buying kicks that don't fit you is frowned upon - You might never wear them but there could be a size 8 out there who would wear them and is desperate for a pair and unable to get hold of em.

[steve-o]

welcome... personally I wouldnt wear the top secrets out, I prob wouldnt even wear the diamonds out unless it was some major event

[echoofthebunnymen]

However buying kicks that don't fit you is frowned upon - You might never wear them but there could be a size 8 out there who would wear them and is desperate for a pair and unable to get hold of em.

Ah, a fellow Mancunian, sound....

It's a good point, but surely it would be no different if I bought a pair my size and still didn't wear them? Wouldn't that be no different from buying a pair that didn't fit me, as it still deprives someone. Just a thought....

Anyway, I should get myself off the introduction site and into the main event for a bit of banter. First topic will be many questions about my Top Secrets.

Thanks for the welcome guys, and thanks to someone who know who Mr McCulloch actually is!!!! .... well done flyingcod.... that reminds me, fish n chips night....

[cracky]

Welcome mate, i am a size 8 and would love a pair of secrets, just a shame they are waaaay to expensive for me, i say don't wear them, not a chance

[Minty]

Welcome

Personally I don't think I'd ever buy a pair of shoes that I wouldn't wear, unless I was loaded. And if I was loaded, I wouldn't care anyway and I would wear them, because I could always buy another pair As for the size, even if they are display shoes, it is sorta like having a national championship trophy for another team, when your team won. Still cool, but not special...you know? I would rather have a pair in my size even if I knew I wasn't going to wear them.

I am sure you will like it here, nice intro.

[Shellshock]

Welcome to SSDB Dylan.

[Samo]

Hello Dylan, welcome to SSDB

[Galaxy36]

Welcome Dylan

[Funke]

Adidas X Neighborhood 35TH Superstar Consortium UK 9, US 9.5, Euro 44, 28cm. These are pair of the REAL THING !

Only 300 pairs worldwide !

I have worn these trainers only once, they are as good as new and come with the original reciept.

These are pictures of actual shoes, what you see is what you get!

Original and boxed (box has been taped to stop ripping) Style no.133739

You can find new pairs of these classics going for over £800 on ebay now, and "replicas" for as little as £50. But if you want the real thing offers start at £400.

Because of the MINT condition they are in !

The bolded parts to me raised some concerns. That's why i told him to come on here and ask. My bad if they are legit because i kind of led him to think they were not since the seller himself was starting to get worried that they may have been fake even though he said he got it from FP.
some pics:





EDIT: forgot the welcome mate! ahah.
hope you enjoy your stay!
didn't know you had a pair of secrets. nice.

[echoofthebunnymen]

My bad if they are legit because i kind of led him to think they were not since the seller himself was starting to get worried that they may have been fake even though he said he got it from FP.

It was not just you mate, the seller could not give me a definitive answer on the serials numbers in each shoe, so I pulled out for that reason. If they do turn out to be kosher, then maybe I was just not meant to have them. I was just concerned that he was not supplying these numbers....

And thanks for the head up on this site. And the welcome!

[mr.pure]

Welcome Dylan.
Why, what did he say about the serial numbers ?

I'd wear 'em, fuck it.
Soles have been made from leather for hundreds of years and can easily stand up to the odd trip out.
It's not like your gonna run a marathon in them or walk home 10 miles from the pub.
You got them from Robrim didn't you ?