Everyone probably knows the German brand adidas , which is characterized by the world-famous three-stripe logo. The brand was founded in the German town of Herzogenaurach, and its beginnings date back to 1924, when, after returning from World War I, a certain Adolf "Adi" Dassler , began producing the first sports shoes in his mother's laundry. That same year, in July, his older brother Rudolf joined the company, to work together under the name Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik . After a quarrel between the siblings, their paths diverged for good in 1947, and since then Adi himself has been in charge of adidas.

A long time has passed since adidas was founded, and as a result, the brand's portfolio has grown significantly. Today, the German company offers thousands of different products available in many categories, in which they have specialized to perfection over the years. Currently, adidas moves with considerable freedom in many sports areas, such as: running, football, basketball, cycling, climbing, skateboarding, golf and others, and also does great in the broadly understood term lifestyle - a lifestyle where the rebellious adidas Originals reigns supreme.

What is Football Casual and how did it come about?

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adidas kingsman for sale on youtube today Football Casual style/trend, we need to go back to the late 60s, when British fans, in addition to rooting for their favorite team, began to pay much more attention to the outfit they wore in the stands. A moment later, rolled-up trouser legs showing off heavy Dr. Martens boots, polo shirts and harrington jackets proudly presented with club scarves began to dominate the stadiums. Due to the increased violence at matches, constant fan conflicts and police surveillance, who were increasingly finding it easier to recognize members of hooligan groups, it was time for restructuring.

The typical hooligan look required an immediate change, which forced a transformation among the die-hard fans, and so in the late 70s the Football Casual style was born. The typical hooligan, eye-catching styling and the rebellious, thug look of the skinhead were abandoned in favor of something more in the style of a 'good boy'. It was then that brands such as Burberry, Lyle & Scott, Fred Perry began to dominate the stands.

With the development of the Football Casual style, casuals began to proudly wear their neat clothes, paying more attention to what they were wearing than ever before, setting new stadium trends. What's more, during their trips abroad they got to know new brands, bringing to the islands products of such European manufacturers as Fila , Sergio Tacchini, or Lacoste, and on their feet reigned the timeless Sambas from a didasa .

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It is probably the beginning of the 90s and the appearance of clothing brands such as Stone Island and CP Company on the British stands, which you will most associate with the Football Casual style. It is the clothing created by the outstanding, boundary-pushing Italian designer Massimo Osti (1944-2005) that is associated with British casuals. The well-known, detachable flap with a compass rose proudly worn on the left shoulder of a really expensive, quality jacket immediately took over the stadiums, becoming a kind of 'uniform' of the conscious fan. In the case of the twin brand CP Company, the most famous was the already iconic Mille Miglia jacket, which is distinguished by characteristic goggles implemented in the hood.

Still from the movie 'Hooligans'

Today, the Casual style is still developing, and new brands are appearing on the market, which are being accepted by the fan subculture with greater or lesser success. Those that have been on the market for years are only strengthening their position and are still eagerly chosen by casuals. They cannot imagine themselves without an SI jacket or their favorite adidas City Series shoes, adidas climawarm techfleece hoodie black friday.

adidas byxor adibreak blue dress boots | Gary Aspden - lover of archival three-stripes shoes and curator of the adidas Spezial capsule collection.

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Die-hard fans, loyal collectors, true enthusiasts of shoes with three stripes, surely know the figure of Gary Aspden - a branding expert who has worked for the adidas brand for years. He is the designer and curator of the adidas Spezial capsule collection, and privately a connoisseur and collector of archival shoes with three stripes.

Gary was best known for finding models of shoes on the market when he was working in the adidas product team that the brand for some reason did not have in its extensive archive. Later, they were used to create re-editions of the most iconic models, thanks to which each subsequent retro was perfected, pleasing the eyes of sneakerheads.

Gary transformed his love for adidas archive models into a special adidas Spezial capsule collection, which he passionately and successfully co-creates to this day. adidas SPZL are products inspired by the fan style that has evolved on the stadiums over the years , as well as paying tribute to the football underground subculture. To the delight of casuals, the limited adidas Spezial series introduced in 2014 returns almost every season. The refined, quality products are mainly classic shoe models and carefully thought-out clothes, as well as accessories inspired by the last three decades of the 20th century.

'I also believe that when it comes to creating archive-inspired collections, you need someone with an adidas sensibility to do it well. Whether it's reggae artists in the '70s, hip-hop artists in the '80s or indie kids in the '90s, adidas has always seamlessly integrated into popular culture

adidas byxor adibreak blue dress boots | 2014 and the first adidas Spezial collection

The long-term, classic and above all reliable adidas Spezial project, which does not pretend to be anything, first saw the light of day in 2014, and as part of the debut collection, five unique shoe models appeared on sale. Among them was the adidas Boston, drawing inspiration adidas ultra boost triple silver necklace Boston Super silhouette in bright colors with a modified upper set on the sole from the adidas ZX 710. The next style was the new adidas Topanga , whose appearance and subdued, chestnut colors refer to the old adidas California from years ago . The next, hybrid silhouette was the adidas Hand-Burg made of quality white grain leather, combining the features of the iconic Handbal Spezial models, and Hamburg associated gilet adidas femme shoes clearance code for sale. The penultimate model available was the controversial adidas Touring , adidas team basketball sneakers size chart 2016 model from 2006. The shoes were characterized by a brushed green nubuck upper set on a chocolate midsole, finished with a unique Spezial insert. The last and most special style was the limited to 500 pairs produced adidas Ardwick designed with the participation of the oi polloi store team - one of the unique distributors of adidas products pelota adidas real madrid live. Although they were actually green adidas Topanga, the name was changed in them, commemorating the district / park Ardwick Green in Manchester , which Nigel Lawson - the founder of oi polloi - holes from his youth.

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The latest adidas Spezial Spring/Summer 2021 collection at Warsaw Sneaker Store

Despite the fact that some time has passed since the beginning of the unique adidas Spezial project, it still has the same scenario. It is still the same adidas SPZL, which is passionately nurtured by the person responsible for it and despite the most diverse opinions, regardless of anything, it still follows the initially chosen path, and we give it due respect. Over the years, products with the unique logo of this line are still classic, archival or strongly inspired by them silhouettes, the implementation of which requires a lot of work from specialists and true enthusiasts, such as the previously mentioned Gary Aspden .

In the latest limited adidas Spezial spring/summer 2021 collection, which you will get at the Warsaw Sneaker Store , you will find several classic, casual sneaker silhouettes complemented by thoughtful clothing and accessories in a unique style. The whole is an expressive reference to the last three decades of the 20th century, a fan climate and careful finishing and impeccable quality that each element represents. In the footwear category, you will find, among others, such classics as the adidas Blackburn Ewood SPZL paying tribute to the hometown of Gary Aspden and the Red Rose of Lancashire, a unique silhouette from the City Series - adidas Malmo Net SP ZL in Swedish colors , adidas Marat h on 86 SPZL inspired by the Italian fashion style Paninaro from the 80s , vanzari haine adidas sneakers shoes for women adidas jeans trace blue and pink dress summer bluza adidas pomara czowa shoes sale girls boots made of white quality leather with a vintage design.

Adidas Spezial is not just about shoes. In the latest capsule you will also find refined clothing and accessories. The key place in the collection is occupied by adidas return order form printable template word, known from the stands, combining vintage style and luxury, to which you can match perfectly tailored trousers to complement your relaxed look in the Paninaro style, which appeared on the streets of Milan in the 80s. When looking for outerwear, you can opt for a hoodie and partly a Todmorden jacket inspired by fans' outfits from years ago or an Aldrington jacket with bright accents. There is also no shortage of quality T-shirts and shorts, as well as an adidas Portslade bag with the SPZL logo adidas superstar youth australia soccer tournament.

'With adidas Originals x Spezial, I wanted to identify the adidas design language beyond the three stripes and create a modern collection that had the comfort of sportswear but was more mature and subtle in its presentation. Each model uses old adidas products as a starting point, but especially in the apparel, it takes them to a completely new place. It nods to all three areas without being rooted in any one.'