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Superstar addict, new to the forum - Pud - 12-07-08
Hey everyone! I'm a fellow Adidas Superstar nut and I'm new to this forum.
Here's my story: I wear size 14. For those who don't wear anything bigger than 12, you're lucky -- most stores don't stock anything larger than 12, much less have much variety.
When the Web first became popular in the mid-nineties, I rejoiced that I could now find a larger selection of big shoes on the Internet. Problem was, without trying on shoes, who knows if they'd fit properly. In Nikes I'm a 15. In some shoes, I'm a 13.
The first time I tried searching for shoes online, I was wearing a great pair of Superstars -- my first and only pair at that time. I figured that since they fit great and come in many varieties, I should just play it safe and order another pair of Superstars.
And so the addiction began
Since then I've probably owned over 200 pair. I hate when they get really dirty so I admit I've thrown away many great pair that would probably be valuable now. Oh well -- they're just shoes and they served their purpose, right?
Here's my newest delivery I got yesterday
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Here are some older shoes that are almost on their way out. I'm particularly fond of the shiny-chrome colored pair.
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RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - mr.pure - 12-07-08
On their way out ?!?
Clean 'em for funk's sake !
Welcome aboard Pud.
So, how many pairs of Superstars you got ?
If you've got deep pockets, and you're interested, I've got some RHCPs in your size !
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - Sooper - 12-07-08
Welcome along Fella!
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - Pud - 12-07-08
mr.pure Wrote:On their way out ?!?
Clean 'em for funk's sake !
Welcome aboard Pud.
So, how many pairs of Superstars you got ?
If you've got deep pockets, and you're interested, I've got some RHCPs in your size !
What's the best way to clean them? The rubber and the fabric become nasty.
RHCP -- had to google it. Chili Peppers black w/ red stripes? Well I do love the band... how much?
I admit that I only buy shoes for wearing, not for putting in a glass case... and I'd feel bad wearing some super-limited edition sneak around the dirty streets of San Francisco. kinda like putting a picasso in your bathroom or something.
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - mr.pure - 12-07-08
They're certainly a special occasion shoe.
The price ain't too bad really considering you're getting a 3 year old limited edition and much sought after pair of trainers.
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - King of the Farm - 12-07-08
Welcome Pud!
Very nice Intro and nice assortment there.
A fellow Californian, nice!
as for the Glass case? I think most of us wear them here.... We're admitadly a bit anal about where and when we wear them, and how we treat them while they're on our feet and especially how we clean them up afterwards... I know I am!
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - cracky - 12-07-08
welcome pud, looks like you will fit right in, just take care of them shoes a bit more, they deserve looking after,
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - Samo - 12-07-08
Welcome pud! Most of us here rock our kicks like King said. but we clean em up after so they're lookin sharp again!
Sounds like you'l fit in fine here
oh, and theres a whole thread here about how to keep your kicks fresh!
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - Galaxy36 - 12-07-08
Hi Pud, welcome
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - GOOD - 13-07-08
Welcome I'm new here as well. I love the gold/brown/white pair you just got. I'm thinking of getting a pair of those myself.
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - Funke - 13-07-08
welcome man!
well for the rubber part...
i use a brush (like this one) and some soap/detergent/shampoo or w/e XD
but i clean my shoes when they need it so it doesnt get too dirty
so its easier to clean that way.
or if you want to seriously get it cleaned by spending money on getting pro cleaning products check out this guide
snkr frkr cleaning guide
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - Pud - 13-07-08
Funke-PLUR Wrote:welcome man!
well for the rubber part...
i use a brush (like this one) and some soap/detergent/shampoo or w/e XD
but i clean my shoes when they need it so it doesnt get too dirty
so its easier to clean that way.
or if you want to seriously get it cleaned by spending money on getting pro cleaning products check out this guide
snkr frkr cleaning guide
That big brush is a good call -- thanks!!
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - GOOD - 13-07-08
Funke-PLUR Wrote:welcome man!
well for the rubber part...
i use a brush (like this one) and some soap/detergent/shampoo or w/e XD
but i clean my shoes when they need it so it doesnt get too dirty
so its easier to clean that way.
or if you want to seriously get it cleaned by spending money on getting pro cleaning products check out this guide
snkr frkr cleaning guide
Thanks for the cleaning guide link, that's awesome. I've heard good stuff about the Jacob Markk cleaner but now I'm definitely going to order some...~$25 ain't bad if it works like everyone says.
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - Minty - 13-07-08
Welcome! Nice intro, good luck in your soop search!
RE: Superstar addict, new to the forum - spitey - 13-07-08
sup pud