Fashion
buy these sneakers and you’re bound to win gold
Not an athlete but you still find yourself on the couch will your boy every evening watching the Olympics? And do you continuously listen to your boy when the throws one Olympic story after another your way? To be honest, you don’t care all too much, but I might just help you get a little more excited. One that’ll make him hand on every word you’re saying rather than that of the entire USA gymnastics team. Because. Did you know that Stan Smiths were originally tennis shoes and Adidas Gazelle were also meant as sportswear? Probably not, huh? Well guess what, I’ve got a way to help you impress your boy. And make you head straight to store because you’re going to want these bad boys on your feet too.
No. 1 Air Jordan 7
Michael Jordan ‘Dream Team’, Basketball
In 1998 the American male basketball team was legendary during the Olympics. They were even given the name ‘Dream Team’. Michael Jordan scored one basket after another. And he did so wearing these red white and blue babies on his feet.
No. 2 – Adidas Grand Slam
Steffi Graf, Tennis
Steffi Graf was the first woman to win the Golden Grand Slam in 1988 and did so wearing these gold Adidas sneakers. So evidently these sneakers are worth gold.
No. 3 – Nike Gold Track Spikes
Michael Johnson, Track & Field
Michael Johnson went for gold. Every aspect of what he was doing had to be a part of his win, and so he even spray painted his shoes gold. Look, that’s a way to stand out in the crowd! And a smart move too, because the gold on his feet helped him set world records for 200 and 400 meters back in 1996.
No. 4 – Nike Zoom Track Spikes
Carl Lewis, Track & Field
Carl Lewis wrote history with these shoes on his feet in 1984. He won a grand total of four gold medals for the Olympics track & field.
No. 5 – Converse Chuck Taylor
Team USA, Basketball
These Converse All Stars might just be the most iconic shoes ever. Where they came from? Another iconic image of basketball. Team USA used to wear them during the Olympics.
No. 6 – Nike Air Force 180 Low
Charles Barkley, Basketball
The Dream Team from 1992 didn’t only win wearing Air Jordan’s, they also had another pair that made it’s way to street style. Charles Barkley had the lightest and softest models, and wearing them feels like you’re walking around in a pair of slippers. And who doesn’t want to take home a gold medal with slippers on their feet?
No. 7 – Adidas SL72
Team Germany, Soccer
When I had just met my boyfriend, I really wanted to get him hooked on either Adidas or Nikes. All he wanted was to go to the Munich store. Why? Because those were the shoes which helped the German boys obtain their spot on the podium. So, if you’v got sneakers from Munich, you’ve got success on your feet.
No. 8 – Puma Complete Theseus II
Usain Bolt, Track & Field
Usain Bolt took note from some of Michael Johnson’s tactics. His shoes were also attention grabbers: it brought him one success after another. His Puma Spikes were a hit in Beijing in 2008.
No. 9 – Onitsuka Tiger Runspark
Lasse Virén, Marathon
Onitsuko Co. Ltd. is the forerunner of what we all know today as Asics. Back in the 40’s they were already known to be a light fitted show; long distance runners had underestimated the brand. But Lasse Virén made use of the situation. He won the marathon even though he even tripped in the process.
No. 10 – Nike Flyknit Performance Track Spikes ‘London’
Dathan Ritzenhein, Track & Field
It seems like forever ago that the Nike Flyknits were a hit, but what if I tell you it was just a mere four years ago during the Olympics in London? Team USA were allowed to try out the lightweight new shoes and a silver medal for the 10.000 meters only proved how great they were.
No. 11 – Puma Tempo 1
Armin Hary, Track & Field
Back in London in 1960, sneakers that were regular sports sneakers for Armin Hary, because a hit on the streets. Unfortunately no world record for the German, but he did win something. He might not have won what he came for, but he did win when it came to making a pair of shoes popular.
No. 12 – Fila 96 (GH2) ‘Olympic’
Dream Team II, Basketball
So in 1992 the Americans had a dream team and in 1996 dream team number two entered the scene. Evidently with another pair of successful sneakers.
No. 13 – Nike Air Max BW ‘Atlanta’
Team USA
Four years after the success of the Nike Air Force, team USA had to show up at the Olympics with another successful pair of shoes on their feet. The Nike Air Max. Up until this day, their hard to miss on the streets.
No. 14 – Adidas LA Trainer
Team Germany
Another sneaker icon which dates back to 1984; the LA Trainer. These shoes had adjustable cylinders on its heel. Smart move, because they allowed you to change the weight of it depending on how you ran in them. Success guaranteed.
Source: Stylelounge.nl
