#gutties

[howshegoing]

03.04.2021_1:10 PM

[thescotslanguage]

Gutties: n. rubber-soled gym shoes

[oorwa]

Winter #trotters #saucony #jazz #lux 35th anniversary #gutties #casual @sauconyorigs 🙌🏼 (at The Fourth Dimension)

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Pick up - Air Max 1 wmns VT black pack

I'm not that much into a shoe with a black toebox, don't ask me why, there is just something about it that irritates me when I look at my feet from the birds eye view, but I made an exception for these anyways. And I'm fucking glad, specially considering that they sold out pretty quick. Yes an all black shoe sounds not that special, but the mix of different materials make this QS release a pure eyecatcher. Beautiful black suede with shiny sidepanels using the Vac Tech technology (seamless) combined with black leather lining and finished off with a creamy midsole to lighten the whole shoe up and giving it a sleek look. Beautiful. And alltough I did like the Thea that came in the same pack it was an easy decision, I am still a sucker for the AM1 silhouette. Don't think that will ever change..

On the negative side I have to say is the price, being almost double the price of a general AM1 release I had to think twice, but as usual I was just not strong enough to resist. Means I will miss out on the other VT's nike is bustin out right now which is a shame since the gum/mint one really caught my attention.

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Pick up - Air Max 1 Essential

The combination of different shades of grey combined with pink sure is nothing new (pigeons anyone?) but who really cares. It works great, the colours just come together so smooth and create an amazing pair of "must haves".

Gladly I did not have to rob my saving account to get my hands on them. I honestly couldn't think of a better leaving present, so here's a BIG Thank you to the guys at Size? Glasgow for their generous leaving present. I am in love with them and sure will be walking the streets of Berlin with these real soon.

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Pick Up - Air Tech Challenge

Whilst other people go out on a saturday night to meet their friends I had a hot date with the Bay. On my daily routine of searching the web for a bargain or just another shoe *that I REALLY need* I came across these bad boys. 

Air Tech Challenge from the early 90's. Deadstock. And I don't mean, nearly DS, or good as DS, or DS but they're still sitting in some shops. I'm talking proper Deadstock, never been worn, never been tried on, factory laced, (obviously) not available in the shops anymore and OG box. My size. Finding a shoe like this is why I do what I do. The feeling of coming across a pair like these after scrolling through a ton of shitty sneakers is perfection. I knew I had to have them. It was not just the sneakers that I wanted, but also the condition, the OG Nike box, it just felt that if I own these I own a tiny bit of Nike History

So while other people where getting ready for a night out, trying to figure what dress makes their boobs look the best, what perfume is the one the will attract the most women etc I got myself ready to go to war. E-Bay bidding war. So i spent my saturday night in front of the lap top. But there was no war, no annoying outbidder, nothing. Just my one bid and that was it, they were mine. 

So now, just look at them. What a nice pair of sneakers, and the box of course, I mean, it even has it's original price on it (£39.99). The fact that they arrived in a Cereal box makes them even cooler.

Not too sure yet if I'll ever gonna wear these, but so far definitely one of my fav Bay finds and well worth spending another saturday night in front of my laptop. 

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Pick Up - Adidas Consortium x Wood Wood Gazelle Vintage

Pictures honestly don't do these beauties justice. On the first look they might seem pretty simple, but if you take a closer look you can tell that this is not your everyday Gazelle. A soft premium suede upper and the hand stitched famous 3 stripes are just the beginning. Taking inspiration from the Californian desert, they went for a timeless sand colour combining it with a bright orange sole which is just the tiny bit of "loudness" this shoe needs. Other small details like the irresistible cork insole featuring the iconic trefoil printed under one foot with Wood Woods logo screened on the other, the waxed round laces ( 2 colours ), a fabric loop tag on the heel with it's unique swallowtail finish aaand of course the signature loop tag with an eyelet on the tongue as seen on all the Consortium models so far, show just how much attention went to every little detail.

These babies were a definite must have for me. For the first time ever the top Tier Consortium line decided to give us women a chance to get our hands on their notoriously quality kicks. Since these come in limited numbers you better move fast, most places are sold out already but there's still some sizes floating about... They're damn sure worth it.

Wood Wood once again proves that sometimes less is more and gave us ladies a rustique but feminine shoe to put our hands on. Pretty refreshing in a time where a lot of the lady releases are sickeningly girly but that's another topic. Honestly can't wait for that one sunny day where I'll be able to rock these.