I just bought a pair of Etnies for £17.49!

[ChrisFilter]

I'm going to Neals Yard at lunch then

 

[H.Dot]

I used to wear Etnies in the mid-90s, mainly because I was still sk8ing back then lol. though this thread has reminded me that I ought to get some new Air Force Ones.

 

[Skim]

I have never been on a skateboard in my life... but I do like the shoes

 

[rabid_skink]

suggest you get them then! Bit pricey, but well worth it.

 

[Biddlybee]

I have never been on a skateboard in my life... but I do like the shoes

There's a shop in covent garden, I forget which one, which gives you a discount if you do a trick on a skateboard

 

[Skim]

suggest you get them then! Bit pricey, but well worth it.

What, I should get a skateboard? I'd look like a right knob.



Edited to add: I don't think skateboarders are knobs, but 34-year-old women in Topshop hoodies might look a bit... well, suspect.

 

[rabid_skink]

You can get a skateboard if you like, but no, I was talking about the shoes!

 

[pinkychukkles]

I need new trainers - I wanted a pair of Converse 'Loose Fit' but I can't seem to get them anywhere in (UK) size 11 maybe I'll consult the fanatics on http://www.sneakerfreaker.com

 

[Skim]

You can get a skateboard if you like, but no, I was talking about the shoes!

Oh I see

I'd prefer a BMX anyway

 

[Skim]

I need new trainers - I wanted a pair of Converse 'Loose Fit' but I can't seem to get them anywhere in (UK) size 11 maybe I'll consult the fanatics on http://www.sneakerfreaker.com

I saw Converse everywhere yesterday – Schuh, Office, Offspring... they might have them.

 

[rabid_skink]

I used to BMX, Had a fly bike spanish fly frame with profile cranks, it was amazing, then I got drunk one night with it and sold it for a tenner. =[ I would still be BMXing as I love being out on the street but because of lack or funds I stuck with a skateboard.

 

[Skim]

Yeah, I used to love my BMX when I was a kid. It wasn't even a particularly great BMX, but I customised it lovingly and worshipped my wheels

 

[rabid_skink]

Thats all you really need to do, a good bike helps though. =]

 

[butterfly child]

I know Office are doing buy one get one half price (how tempted was i today by a pair os postemistress shoes but at £90 ) but if they are not in the same location how does the offer work?

Herbsman I want those trainers - cant wear Etnies, or Stan Smiths, or other flat trainers cos my instep is too high.

That's why I always end up in Nikes!! And they're the best anyway

My podiatrist told me that Reeboks were the best "high street" trainers to buy, because you can take the insoles out and put in your NHS insoles *embarrassed*

 

[rabid_skink]

You can rip out any old insoles from shoes, I have puma insoles in my nikes and adidas insoles in my pumas and no insoles in my adidas shoes. mix and match. =]

 

[zenie]

I know Office are doing buy one get one half price but if they are not in the same location how does the offer work?

*waits for skim to answer question*

 

[Skim]

*waits for skim to answer question*

Well, I can't speak for all their branches, but in Neal Street I saw the trainers in Offspring first and the woman there told me about the offer. I said I was planning on buying boots in Office across the street so she just told me to come back with the boots/receipt, which I did after buying the boots, then they arranged the discount. I don't know what happens when you see items you want in different Office/Offspring branches in different parts of town – perhaps if you talk to the management they can sort out something?