The enduring appeal of the legendary Adidas Stan Smith
10th February
The Stan Smith tennis shoe is capitalising on the refreshing green wave, with it’s forest coloured detailing it is seeing new levels of popularity for 2016 which will continue into 2017 and on… Being a year on year success and as big as ever it has sparked a surge of imitations. These look a likes often come with an obvious reference to the forefather of this lace to toe.
It’s original form was launched in 1963 but with a name change and tweaked – reborn as the ” Adidas Stan Smith” in 1971. Now a staple with a heritage enjoyed by few equals in footwear. It entered the Guiness book of world records in 1988 after selling more than 22 million pairs. This being just one of the many mile stones set by the unassuming tennis shoe.
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