In the first of our four-part series looking at the world history of trainers, we look at the period 1917 - 1972. This period includes a selection of some of the first trainers produced including the Stan Smith from Adidas and the Pro-Keds Royal Plus.
Launched in 1917, taking the name of Chuck Taylor in 1923 in honor of world-famous basketball player, the shoe was popular in the music world, and has been associated with Snoop Dogg and bands including The Ramones and The Strokes. Shoes also featured in the film "i, Robot" starring Will Smith.Trenera classic status, history and styling should mean it has been around for many years to come.
1964 - Adidas Stan Smith
The quality of design and still popular around the world since it was launched as the first all-leather performance tenisice.Cipela was re-issued in many colors over the years, but this is the classic white model, combining retro and athletic way. These coaches go with any outfit.
The quality of design and still popular around the world since it was launched as the first all-leather performance tenisice.Cipela was re-issued in many colors over the years, but this is the classic white model, combining retro and athletic way. These coaches go with any outfit.
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The quality of design and still popular around the world since it was launched as the first all-leather performance tenisice.Cipela was re-issued in many colors over the years, but this is the classic white model, combining retro and athletic way. These coaches go with any outfit.
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The quality of design and still popular around the world since it was launched as the first all-leather performance tenisice.Cipela was re-issued in many colors over the years, but this is the classic white model, combining retro and athletic way. These coaches go with any outfit.
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1969 - Adidas Superstar
1971 - Pro-Keds Royal Plus
is available as either high or low roof, and the coaches are easily recognizable by their red and navy stripes. Developed for the basketball court, and wore Keds Nate Archibald in the Kansas City Kings.
1972 - Adidas SL 72
With the 'SL' standing for Super Light, these trainers were designed for the 1972 Olympics in Munich, and are incredibly light. These trainers featured a built in heel counter and re-issued in 2004.
With the 'SL' standing for Super Light, these trainers were designed for the 1972 Olympics in Munich, and are incredibly light. These trainers featured a built in heel counter and re-issued in 2004.
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