Old School sneakers that Trinidad & Tobago Loved

 

       Travel Fox

This was one of the most sought after sneakers in the mid 80’s and was also one of the more expensive brands. It was worn by savy street hustlers to much talked about Caribbean entertainers. They were just re-released 2 years ago from their Italian maker.

 

 



      Adidas Superstar

Back in 1986 the most iconic group in rap history sang a song called “My Adidas”… their name was Run-D.M.C. and they were signed by Adidas for US$1 million dollars. After that everyone had to have a pair! Back in those days we also called them “Shell Top” or “Cork Mouth” Adidas. They came in various colours but the most popular colour was by far the white with black stripes! I’ve got to re-purchase one of those!

 

                  Puma Suede

This sneaker was and still is a cult classic dating back to the 1970’s. The colour combinations were fresh and they seemed limitless, but the use of the thick laces made people buy them like there was no tomorrow. My favourite colour combinations are the pink and violet and the blue and black.



        LA Gear

 This sneaker was hugely popular amongst the girls… That was until the LA Light Gear came on the market and then it was all over. People could not get enough and it wasn’t uncommon to see heel lights flashing in the nighttime around T&T! Anyone got the link for those? Please link me up! P.S. Michael Jackson designed his own pair! 

 

 

 

       Chuck Taylor Converse

These are the classics of all classics!!! Every single sneakerhead must own a pair of ‘Chuck Taylors’ otherwise they don’t deserve to be called a sneakerhead. These sneaks paved the way for all sneaks! They’ve been around so long even my Mom and Dad owned a pair!