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I'm guessing someones been watching 'I Robot' 
Posted: 11:59 Aug 29 2004
Converse Hi Tops
Converse "All Star" Hi tops are probably the first ever trainers made.
First made in the 1920's & still in production today (no longer manufactured un the USA unfortunatly).
What is it about them that has made them such long stayers? Why do they still crop up in Sci-Fi books & films & TV series or even current adverts?
Why have they survived over more fashionable designs or brands?
Can anyone else comment?
First made in the 1920's & still in production today (no longer manufactured un the USA unfortunatly).
What is it about them that has made them such long stayers? Why do they still crop up in Sci-Fi books & films & TV series or even current adverts?
Why have they survived over more fashionable designs or brands?
Can anyone else comment?
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I dunno what it is about them... they're just so damn cool! 
Posted: 02:00 Aug 30 2004
I'll be very interested to see how this thread develops as I have a friend who appears to be collecting the things. Her Converse collection might put Imelda Marcos to shame!
Posted: 20:07 Aug 30 2004
Heh, just watched partt of "I robot" That's a lot more blatant than I was talking about really.
(Edited by Tycho 30/08/2004 23:25)
(Edited by Tycho 30/08/2004 23:25)
Posted: 23:21 Aug 30 2004
Ming, I have 7 pairs at the moment, but I have 2 more pairs on the way & more to follow when I get the cash.
(Edited by Tycho 30/08/2004 23:33)
(Edited by Tycho 30/08/2004 23:33)
Posted: 23:27 Aug 30 2004
So, what is it about them that makes you want to get multiple pairs?
(Edited by Ming 30/08/2004 23:34)
(Edited by Ming 30/08/2004 23:34)
Posted: 23:33 Aug 30 2004
Well, they just come in so many colours.
I have:
2 Green (unfortunate Christmas accident)
Blue
Red
Black with Red Flames (I will be getting Black with Blue Flames soon)
Brown Corduroy
Green Tartan
I have on the way:
Pink
Black with Pink
(Edited by Tycho 31/08/2004 00:41)
I have:
2 Green (unfortunate Christmas accident)
Blue
Red
Black with Red Flames (I will be getting Black with Blue Flames soon)
Brown Corduroy
Green Tartan
I have on the way:
Pink
Black with Pink
(Edited by Tycho 31/08/2004 00:41)
Posted: 00:39 Aug 31 2004
I only have 3 pairs: plain blue, plain pink and black with blue flames. I did have to really, really, really try hard to persuade myself that I didn't need a leopard print pair though (I went into the shop about 3 times within an hour to look at them). And I'll also probably get a plain black pair at some point.
Posted: 22:22 Aug 31 2004
I had a few pairs when I was younger but they make my feet look like canoes 
Posted: 10:52 Sep 01 2004 
Well, that was a silly thing to persuade yourself to do, wasn't it? Of course you need the leopard print ones, your feet will shrivel and die otherwise...
by PictureOfFlowers
I did have to really, really, really try hard to persuade myself that I didn't need a leopard print pair though (I went into the shop about 3 times within an hour to look at them).
Posted: 13:54 Sep 01 2004 I've got the red flames ones in low tops. First time i wore them this guy i knew but hadn't seen in a while had bought the same pair in hi tops!
by Tycho
Well, they just come in so many colours.
Black with Red Flames (I will be getting Black with Blue Flames soon)
I've also got my eye on the blue flames, i didn't want them in hi tops though but after searching round in shops and online that's all i can find.
I've got a pair of all black hi tops and black with a yellow lip. Then i've got a plain black pair of low tops
Posted: 20:47 Sep 01 2004 
Am i the only person on T21 that thinks Converse Hi Tops are *really* ugly? 
Posted: 21:12 Sep 01 2004 Gotta say I'm not really a fan either *shrug* Sure PoF will now try and convert me
by Maffrew
Am i the only person on T21 that thinks Converse Hi Tops are *really* ugly?
Posted: 13:59 Sep 02 2004
i dont like high tops.... low cut are better...i remember when i was a wee bairn and i used to wear them for p.e. lol...odd how now they're dead 'fashionable'
Posted: 15:19 Sep 02 2004
I've always hated Converse To me they're an example of being able to sell crap because of a name.
But that's just me
To me they're an example of being able to sell crap because of a name.But that's just me
Posted: 17:22 Sep 02 2004 [ 1 2 ]