Boots160

Adidas Samba Super

2012-02-15T21:41:00.000Z

This is one of my latest pairs, of classic adidas sneakers rejoining my collection after a long absence. Welcome back!

From the Back of my Sneaker Cupboard #32

2012-02-11T15:44:00.000Z

Nike Greco Supreme wrestling shoes.

Ring action

2012-02-08T19:36:00.000Z

I'm supporting the boxer in the Adidas Box Champ Speeds - the greatest boxing boot ever, in my opinion.

Adidas V Adidas

2012-02-04T08:13:00.000Z

Two amateur ladies go toe to toe in Adidas Box Champ Speeds.

More photos at: http://www.abae.co.uk/aba/index.cfm/galleries/

Adidas Boxing Boots for London 2012: AdiPower

2012-01-31T21:07:00.000Z

The new adidas boxing boot model specially designed for the London 2012 Olympics is now hitting the stores, priced at around GBP160 (!). The Adidas AdiPower. What do you think?

Vintage ASICS wrestling shoes

2012-01-29T21:13:00.001Z

Picture 414, a photo by patrick 1974 on Flickr.

I'd wrestle an angry gorilla for a pair of these in my size!

Green and Red Converse

2012-01-19T19:01:00.001Z

Green on Red Converse!, a photo by manacanam on Flickr.

A superb chucks portrait from Flickr

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2012-01-12T20:19:00.000Z

...my new Adidas Tygun 2's, in blue. The first lacing of these latest additions to my boxing boot collection.

Adidas XOB-04

2012-01-12T20:00:00.001Z

04XOB10, a photo by sneaksnboots on Flickr.

Great shot of these XOB-04s (I think of the XOB series as Tygun upgrades!)

Jerzie's room

2012-01-10T20:39:00.001Z

Jerzie's room, a photo by Ugly Ear Gear on Flickr.

A very nice collection of adidas wrestling shoes!

Another great Adidas boot auction on eBay!

2012-01-07T08:32:00.000Z

And another one, this time awesome Adidas Jab boxing boots!

Another chance to own some Adidas history

2012-01-07T08:21:00.002Z

Another excellent opportunity to bid for some awesome vintage Adidas Box Champ Speed boxing boots over on eBay. This colourway is almost impossible to find nowadays! Good luck!

Adidas Tyguns in the ring

2012-01-07T08:15:00.001Z

DSCF0045, a photo by boxer40000 on Flickr.

Today I Am Mostly Wearing...

2012-01-04T21:02:00.001Z

... classic maroon hitop Chuck Taylor All Stars.

Your chance to own some vintage adidas boxing boots!

2012-01-04T20:52:00.003Z

If these were all my size I'd be bidding heavily, but sadly they're not. So why not put your bids in for these vintage adidas boxing boots over on eBay!

Click here to visit the eBay auction, one of several pairs being put up for sale by this seller. He deserves a good price for these classic boots!

ASICS Gables - take part in the new survey!

2011-12-31T12:14:00.004Z

Those excellent people at Worldwide Sports Supply - http://www.wwsport.com/ have produced another survey to seek your thoughts on new colorways for the classic ASICS Dan Gable wrestling shoe. Get over there and cast your votes for the pairs you like best!

Latest Acquisition

2011-12-21T19:31:00.002Z

Adidas Tygun 2, in blue. More soon!

Real Pro Wrestling

2011-12-21T19:24:00.001Z

Adidas Boxing Boots - youtube video

2011-12-15T13:39:00.001Z

This excellent youtube video shows a female boxer working out in adidas gear, with a special focus on her pair of Box Champ Speed 2. Great boots, great gear, great work!

Adidas Elite International

2011-12-15T13:11:00.000Z

A tour of these vintage Adidas wrestling shoes, in white/grey/yellow, purchased about 10 years ago.
Please note: these shoes are not for sale or trade.

On the Ropes

2011-12-14T20:11:00.002Z

A pair of original Tyguns apparently getting the better of a pair of Tygun 2's!

Converse XXhi - custom design

2011-12-14T11:08:00.007Z

I designed these at http://www.converse.com These could go well with my black/red wrestling tights!

From the Back of my Sneaker Cupboard #31

2011-12-11T19:55:00.002Z

Classic Adidas Tygun. The original and the best!

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-12-06T20:13:00.002Z

... my new Adidas Decade hitops. White leather with blue trim, there take me back to a similar (but not identical) model I had when I was about 17.

Black Chuck portrait

2011-12-05T21:04:00.001Z

Day 71 of My 365 Project, a photo by Jase Hoad on Flickr.

Nice work! Nice sneaker!

Blue and Silver ASICS

2011-11-20T11:10:00.001Z

Picture 396, a photo by patrick 1974 on Flickr.

Wow again!

Red and Gold ASICS

2011-11-20T11:09:00.001Z

Picture 397, a photo by patrick 1974 on Flickr.

Wow!

Adidas boxing boots in action

2011-11-17T09:45:00.001Z

BOXINGBWIMG_9779, a photo by Pompeypete on Flickr.

Great photo of great shoes in the gym. I'd love to add a pair of these to my collection. Can anyone help! :-)

Rare Wrestling Shoes - Adidas

2011-11-08T20:34:00.002Z

If anyone can help me get hold of a pair of these in size UK7 or UK8, I could offer good money and a good home to a pair of these classic wrestling shoes: original version Adidas Tyrints in red!

Adidas Decade Hi

2011-11-08T20:19:00.001Z

Here they are, my latest acquistion. Adidas Decade Hi in splendid white and blue - very similar indeed to a pair of basketball boots I loved wearing in the 1980's. More soon!

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-11-06T20:39:00.001Z

.... PF Flyers Sumfun Hi. Stupid name, great sneakers!

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-11-05T21:02:00.003Z

....Classic black hitop Converse All Stars!

Awesome Wrestling Shoe Collection - for sale!

2011-11-02T20:47:00.002Z

How's this for an awesome selection of wrestling shoes (not mine!) and they are all for sale! See more here on Flickr.

Adidas Boxing Boots SOS!

2011-11-02T20:45:00.001Z

A fellow Adidas boot fan has asked me to name this model of boots, but I don't know the answer. Can anybody help please?

100,000 visits!

2011-10-19T18:46:00.003Z

Thanks for your interest! 100,000 hits is a knockout!

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-09-30T13:55:00.002Z

... classic unbleached white Converse All Star hitops. USA-made, of course!

American Flag in Converse All Stars

2011-09-24T13:48:00.001Z

American Converse, a photo by I'm Loving It on Flickr.

I'd love to visit this store!

From the Back of my Sneaker Cupboard #30

2011-09-20T20:04:00.002Z

These great chucks deserve a lot more wear!

A pile of Feiyues

2011-09-18T15:16:00.002Z

Since I have so many pairs, it's a shame not to get a few out!

Ninja Tabi Boots (New)

2011-09-15T18:30:00.003Z

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-08-16T07:24:00.001Z

...hitop black Feiyues.

Converse All Star Xhi's in black

2011-07-28T20:13:00.001Z

My latest acquisition.

Asics the Gable

2011-07-26T07:47:00.001Z

Asics the Gable, a photo by eatsleepwrestle on Flickr.

Converse Jack Purcell Toecaps

2011-07-19T18:05:00.001Z

JACK PURCELL®, a photo by K.Keino on Flickr.

Nice!

Name Those Toecaps

2011-07-04T13:15:00.001Z

Can you name the shoe that bears these excellent toecaps? :-)

I'll post the answer - and some more photos - in a day or two!

Reebok Boxing Boots

2011-07-04T08:17:00.001Z

knockdown, a photo by Ruan Niemann on Flickr.

I really wish I could find out how to get a pair of these black and white Reebok boxing boots!!

A wall of wrestling shoes!

2011-07-04T08:04:00.001Z

Dirt McGirt!!, a photo by vhate420 (finally got red oes!!!) on Flickr.

An awesome collection!

Adidas "Wrestling"

2011-06-25T08:41:00.001Z

Picture 354, a photo by patrick 1974 on Flickr.

Reissued for the fashion/street market. I have a pair in black.

Adidas wrestling shoes in action

2011-06-23T18:42:00.001Z

hairy men wrestling mats canvass pro ring shows, a photo by menwrestling on Flickr.

Adidas Absolute (blue) versus Adidas Pin (red).

Circle of Converse

2011-06-23T18:39:00.001Z

17., a photo by puciate on Flickr.

Great collection!

Lifting

2011-06-17T07:44:00.001Z

Lifting, a photo by lars62 on Flickr.

Check out those cool vintage adidas wrestling shoes!

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-06-15T18:30:00.002Z

ASICS Dan Gable wrestling shoes - mint condition black with gold details.

Objects of Desire - PF Flyers Emea

2011-06-11T05:07:00.002Z

As seen at http://www.brandosa.co.uk/pf-flyers/emea-pf-pm10sh1w-beige/a14651 To my eye, these seem to be no different to PF Flyers' Sumfun Hi, but either way I think they're great.

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-06-07T20:25:00.003Z

...classic black hitop Converse All Stars.

White Converse Xhi's - a video

2011-06-07T18:07:00.003Z

It seems I am not the only one who enjoys the sight of a pair of full-height Converse All Star Xhi's.I'm really feeling this mint condition white pair. Thanks so much to dmboots for sharing this!

Converse Xhi's

2011-06-06T20:31:00.003Z

At last, I've got around to taking some laced-up photos of my new Converse All Star Xhi's in grey. Loving these!

Hangin' out at ringside

2011-05-30T13:09:00.001Z

Hangin' out at ringside, a photo by highchucker on Flickr.

Boxing gloves and black Converse All Stars. A great combo!

Vintage Adidas wrestling shoes in action

2011-05-29T16:21:00.001Z

big fat man being dominated, a photo by menwrestling on Flickr.

Great shoes!

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-05-15T18:32:00.002Z

...yellow hi-top Converse All Stars.

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-05-14T12:39:00.001Z

...New Balance ProCourt Hi.

River Island slip-on plimsolls

2011-05-14T12:28:00.004Z

Not everybody likes them but I'm delighted to see River Island selling these neat slip-ons. Also available in black.

Shoe library

2011-05-14T12:19:00.001Z

Shoe library, a photo by hadley78 on Flickr.

Is this the biggest collection of Converse ever?

From the Back of my Sneaker Cupboard #29

2011-05-14T12:10:00.003Z

Classic ASICS wrestling shoes: the Reflex IV. You can't beat black wrestling shoes with white detailing.

In Memoriam #1

2011-05-09T11:24:00.002Z

Alas, these once pristineASICS Mexico 66's are now no more. I'll be getting a new pair soon though!

Mid-height Converse All Stars

2011-05-09T09:50:00.003Z

As seen at www.schuh.co.uk

What do you think of these? Hmmm. I'm not liking. Why waste time with these when you can have proper hi-tops? And can I just say, British retailers, that the price of a pair of Chucks these days is ludicrous...

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-05-08T08:33:00.002Z

....classic white Feiyue lowtops.

Boxing Action

2011-05-04T20:45:00.001Z

Ellis Boxing Enterprises - Western Showcase (158), a photo by rockfingrz Photography on Flickr.

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-04-29T07:03:00.004Z

...white slip-on plimsolls.

Today I am Mostly Wearing

2011-04-27T07:42:00.004Z

For Mike :-)

The uneven piping around the toecap of the nearest shoe is a good example of the kind of wonderful flaws that you used to get with classic USA-made Chucks, and which gave each pair its own individuality. Not like the mass-produced clones of today :-(

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-03-22T19:54:00.002Z

Mint condition Adidas Melbourne.

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-03-15T20:26:00.001Z

...A fresh new pair of white Feiyue lowtops.

New Chucks! Xhi Grey

2011-03-02T20:53:00.002Z

Just in! More soon!

Chucks That Suck

2011-03-02T20:42:00.003Z

Oh dear. I just don't think the world needs these "mid height" Chuck Taylors, as seen at the Office website.

Adidas Rival 2 boxing boots

2011-02-24T20:25:00.001Z

Adidas Rival boxing boots
Originally uploaded by lars62

What do you think? I love 'em!

Boxing Boots in Action

2011-02-23T20:53:00.001Z

_IFS1664
Originally uploaded by IF Fotografo

And now for some adidas boxing boots in combat!

Wrestling Shoes in Action!

2011-02-23T20:51:00.001Z

-
Originally uploaded by matticgn

Adidas v ASICS. ASICS seem to be getting the better of it!

Random Sneaker Pile of the Week

2011-02-19T10:31:00.002Z

Some of my Converse All Stars!

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-02-14T13:16:00.001Z

...yellow hitop Converse All Stars

Allfighters

2011-02-14T13:11:00.001Z

This new online wrestling/boxing directory is well worth a visit if you are looking to hit the mats or step into a ring any time! Maybe I'll see you there!

These Boots Were Made For Fighting

2011-02-14T11:21:00.003Z

A small selection from my collection of Adidas boxing boots.

Upside Down.

2011-02-06T14:05:00.002Z

5/52, Upside Down.
Originally uploaded by TessOlivia,

A brilliant and funny photo showing off these extra-hi Converse.

From the Back of my Sneaker Cupboard #28

2011-02-05T10:38:00.002Z

....ASICS "Wrestling '81" wrestling shoes in black, with silver detailing.

Chuck Destruction

2011-02-04T16:08:00.001Z

Chuck Destruction
Originally uploaded by nikon4me

:-O

More New Palladium Boots

2011-02-04T15:54:00.002Z

...Well I just couldn't resist them! This time, the mustard/putty version of the Palladium Baggys. Again, I'll be wearing them with the tops at full height. Palladium boots are up there with the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

Converse Xhi's

2011-02-02T21:29:00.001Z

Converse x-hi 15
Originally uploaded by dmboots

Great xhi Converse, in immaculate white leather, and beautifully laced!

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-02-01T20:29:00.003Z

...classic unbleached white (USA-made) Converse All Star Chuck Taylor hitops. (Inspired by the previous post!)

Chucks Detail

2011-01-29T08:49:00.001Z

Chucks
Originally uploaded by nikon4me

This is an excellent detail image of the much-missed USA-made Chuck Taylor.

Trapped

2011-01-26T21:11:00.001Z

trapped
Originally uploaded by wrestlingfr2000

Feiyue

2011-01-24T20:35:00.001Z

Feiyue
Originally uploaded by Javon Simms

These well-worn Feiyues are most probably the property of a parcour free-runner.

Adidas Box Hog

2011-01-23T11:58:00.003Z

A chance to look in more detail at these excellent new mid-height boxing boots, a recent addition to my collection

Another New Model

2011-01-20T20:52:00.006Z

Another new model of Adidas boxing boot makes a discreet appearance here on ebay!. This is a new version of the classic Adidas Box Rival. Click here to see my pair of the originals. Familiar features include the classic adidas 'white stripes on black' look (unbeatable, in my opinion) but the addition of neon to the boot and soles is very eye-catching! What do you think?

Adidas Adistar boxing boots

2011-01-20T19:19:00.001Z

Adidas Adistar boxing 3
Originally uploaded by lars62

Boxing boots don't get more hi-tec (or expensive!) than these. What do you think? These are great boots, but I can't help hankering after the classic older stye of adidas boots.

Colourful Chucks combo

2011-01-18T20:20:00.001Z

Comparison
Originally uploaded by jimshooz7

Great chucks line up by my buddy Jim. Great work Jim!

Adidas Boxing Gear In Action!

2011-01-17T19:25:00.001Z

Punch
Originally uploaded by Jazz in Black 'n White (et autres choses...)

New Gables!

2011-01-15T14:19:00.001Z

Those excellent people at Worldwide Sports Supply have completed their second colorwway survey and are now selling these excellent Gables. For sure, they'll sell fast!

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-01-15T14:14:00.003Z

New Balance Pro Court Hi.

I Need A Wrestle!

2011-01-09T21:30:00.001Z

Today I Am Mostly Wearing

2011-01-06T19:13:00.001Z

...Adidas Volley plimsoles.

A Bunch of Feiyues

2011-01-03T08:05:00.001Z

A bunch of white Feiyues to start the New Year in retro plimsoll style!

A Wrestler at the Ballet

2011-01-02T15:50:00.001Z

Scottish Ballet - Petrushka
Originally uploaded by Edinburgh International Festival

Happy New Year everyone. If they had costumes like this, I think I'd start going to the ballet more often! A wrestling singlet and adidas boxing boots!