And they say nobody does them anymore like they used to.

So tonight, we got an exclusive invite for an adidas End of Season Sale at the Podium where some Stella McCartney and adidas Originals items were sold at up to 80% off the price tag. We stormed the store gates 30 minutes before closing time thinking of buying nothing in particular. I should have been cognizant of the fact that “thinking of buying nothing in particular” would most likely spell danger, yes? No. When Rico bought a pair of shoes, I took to trying on several pairs and in 5 minutes tops, I was already fishing my wallet in front of the cashier.

That’s just half of the story.

When I got home, I Googled “adidas Superstar Vin” and found something extraordinary about the pair I got:

“This latest Superstar offering is a replica of the shoe first introduced back in 1969 in its original colourway.  The shoe weighs in at a hefty £85 but for your wonga you get the original colour scheme and silhouette, a premium leather upper, brushed suede stripes and heel tab, a goldleaf side panel print and the classic shell toe.  The shoe is currently on pre order right now so if your feeling flush track a seller down and get your name on the list!“ – Freeride Junkie for Sole Power (March 9, 2009)

Wait a minute! I now have something of that caliber for 60% off the list price? Get out! I only paid close to P2,000 is why. And it was on sale five months after it was out in the market? w00t! Somebody’s lucky! Here’s another writeup for Superstar Vintage:

“Publicly released in 1970, the Superstar was the first low top basketball shoe to feature an all leather upper and the world famous rubber shell toe. By the mid 70′s, three quarter of all NBA players were wearing them. This vintage version features outsole-pattern laser engraved linings and a special foam padded sockliner. The use of supersoft leather upper makes this the most comfortable Superstar ever.” - hanon shop

They do feel like the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. More comfortable than the Sambas which are my favorite porma shoes of all time! Will test its durability by touring the streets of Bangkok, Thailand in two weeks time. Superstars, do me proud. Thanks Quincy and adidas for extending to us the exclusive invite.