6 Dec 2015

Outfit | Kickers 40th Anniversary Denim Kick Hi




Russell wears - Kickers Denim Kick Hi | Universal Works Jacket | ASOS Shirt | Barbour Chinos | Urban Industry T-Shirt | Form + Thread Socks

Growing up in the 90s was full-on awesome times. There were a few stand out things from my days in short trousers; inline skates, Pogs, Panini football stickers (trade you for a shiny?...) SM:TV, Zap ice lollies, WWF wrestling and Super Nintendo. But one name which you'll find high on many peoples' list is Kickers.

It was almost a rite of passage to get a fresh pair of Kickers come September time, and even from an early age I was more enthused by footwear than actually turning up for class on time. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Kickers Kick Hi boot, the brand have gone and created something to mark the occasion; a limited edition all denim Kick Hi. The Kick Hi's creator Daniel Raufast, originally designed the shoe to be worn with denim, and as a tribute to that sentiment the Kickers team have switched the meaning of the silhouette.


 Russell Wears - Same as before, with Harry Stedman Jacket | Reigning Champ Sweatshirt | Chronograph Watch c/o Timex

We've teamed up with the French brand to celebrate this milestone. As the Kickers boot reminds us so much of our childhood we thought we'd visit the location where those school days used to begin - the bus station. But not just your regular bus station, one which was named one of "Britain's ugliest buildings" - which happens to be one of my favourites. I love those razor-edged balconies. We also stopped by the city's newest coffee shop, Ham & Jam.

Thanks to my buddy Russ Erwin for letting me photography him. Look out for Part Two of our collaboration with Kickers, coming soon! #mykickers #kickhi40th

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18 comments:

  1. Awesome look man and love your Sneaker. :)


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  2. Ha, I thought I recognised that building from my uni days! It is ugly - but I kind of like it's shamelessness too.


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  3. Gemma S21:23

    I HAD to have Kickers for the new school year. I remember swapping the tag for a different coloured one on the yard...

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  4. Well you've definitely found beauty in one of the ugliest buildings! I love the urban grime! Haha


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  5. Thats a cracking pair of Kickers, I most definitely had a black pair when I was younger

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  6. Kickers must be a pretty British thing because this is the first I've ever heard of them! That being said, nice looking shoes!

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  7. Full on nostalgia, I used to love Kickers at school and POGS. What ever happened to POGS?... great pictures too dude

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  8. These shoes are awesome...great look!

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  9. Cheers Valerie, we're pleased too!

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  10. ha are Pogs even still going, and was it all in capitals? I have no idea, but I know I loved them. Doubt many people remember them now. Cheers man.

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  11. Ham and Jam08:56

    Love the new independent coffee shop Ham and Jam opposite the Town Hall :)

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  12. They're actually French, but have been a staple for kid's school shoes since the 70's and were really popular with the music seen in the 70-90s too. Glad to see them coming strong for their 40th.

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  13. Aren't they just. We have another pair to style, so hopefully we'll get that sorted soon.

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  14. It's an interesting one, I'd say most people seem to think it's horrible, but it did just get saved from a demo, so maybe it's not as bad as we thought!

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  15. that's it! I remember having some red versions, with the tags but hiking style laces. Good days.

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  16. You went to uni in Preston? Me too! I like it for all its ugliness.

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  17. Meghann Robbe04:20

    I just got the 40th anniversary kickers from a thrift store and im in love!! Do u know how much these sold for?? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/ddf00572be259f2e4016b90c2323a6c8bf4245f9bfd7b13d576444de0055b2f4.png

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