A Breed Apart – The adidas Gazelle
The adidas Gazelle was the very first 3 stripes silhouette to be made from suede, 50 years later and it’s still as relevant as ever. There’s only really a handful of 3 stripes silhouettes that have stood the test of time and the adidas Gazelle is most certainly one of them. First launching in the late 1960s, the shoe was … Continue reading
The adidas Continental 80 x TFL Trainer Celebrates Different Lines Of The London Underground
adidas Originals team up with Transport For London for a very special London Underground inspired Continental 80 trainer. The very first underground rail network in the entire world, the London Underground now boasts 11 lines across 270 stations covering 402 km of track. The heartbeat of the ‘Big Smoke’ that keeps daily commuters on time and tourists changing lines to … Continue reading
The adidas Montreal 76 Trainer Was Originally Released For The 1976 Montreal Olympics
Like a lot of 3 stripes styles of the era, the adidas Montreal 76 was designed as a leisure shoe for the German athletes competing in the Montreal Olympics. There have been quite a few different versions of the adidas Montreal 76 trainer released since the 3 stripes brand decided to stamp the Canadian city onto their footwear catalogue. Just like … Continue reading
Classic 3 Stripes & Retro adidas Styles
Our adidas wall features an assortment of classic 3 stripes and retro styles, brought back to life from the archives for the modern day trainer fanatics. Collecting classic 3 stripes is like a religion to some people and if you’re reading this then you’re probably the same. Collectors and classic adidas fans go absolutely mental for the original silhouettes from the … Continue reading
Step On – A Classic Style Returns With The Fila Trailblazer
The Fila Trailblazer was born from the mountains of Biella, Italy as a trekking shoe, however it was more raving than walking that the Trailblazer got its name for. Following on from the success of their White Line tennis collection as worn by the likes of Björn Borg throughout the 70s and 80s, Fila set out to diversify their ranges with … Continue reading
Updated Classics & Original 80s Fitness Styles From Reebok
Footwear styles like the Classic & the Reebok Phase One Pro trainer were originally launched in the 80s era for the gym goers of the new fitness revolution. The 1980s gym revolution paved the way for sportswear brands like Reebok to stamp their “classic” style on the new fitness market. Throughout the 80s the traditional gym transformed from the dirty … Continue reading
The PUMA Red Star Trainer is Revived From The PUMA Archives In True Retro Style
Classic casual style trainers like the PUMA Red Star were first released in the 1980s for athletes and indoor training. Rewind back to the late 70s and early 80s for a second. Dance crews were spinning around on their heads, blasting out the latest tracks from Afrika Bambaataa, whilst the original casuals were spreading their wings across the UK. Both … Continue reading
The Asics GEL-LYTE Trainer Was Born Out Of The 80s Sole Revolution
The ASICS GEL-LYTE trainer marked the first of the GEL-LYTE legacy, a lightweight running trainer and still one of the greatest. The running trainer revolution of the 80s reached new levels with brands like adidas, Nike, New Balance, PUMA & Saucony all fighting for a place at the top of the athletic footwear podium. Asics were also a sportswear brand … Continue reading
The adidas Forest Grove Trainer Might Remind You of Something Else…
The adidas Forest Grove trainer revives the legacy of a classic 3 stripes 80s running silhouette and all that Bill Dellinger design inspiration. Whether or not you have already laid eyes on the newly released adidas Forest Grove silhouette, you are still probably thinking that it looks awfully familiar. That’s because it does. The Forest Grove comes as a very … Continue reading
The adidas SPEZIAL Trainer First Originated As An Indoor Handball Shoe
The adidas Handball Spezial trainer celebrates the original casual era and the classic indoor handball silhouette. Like the majority of classic 3 stripes trainers released throughout the 70s and 80s it was all about performance and function, generally coming with some form of athletic inspiration and story. The casual era really saw the birth of where unknown European silhouettes started … Continue reading
The addias Gazelle Is A Classic Super Suede Silhouette
The latest adidas Gazelle trainer celebrates an era of Britpop, classic 3 stripes and the colourful 90s era. Ask any trainer nut to tell you one of the most well known adidas trainers of all time and the Gazelle will always be up there. The history of the iconic 3 stripes style spans all the way back to the 60s, … Continue reading
PUMA Revive The Whirlwind From The Herzogenaurach Archives
The PUMA Whirlwind trainer is a classic 80s running shoe and is now revived from the PUMA archives. Following on previously from big releases like the Clyde and the Suede, the 80s saw the Herzogenaurach based German sportswear brand continue their research and dedication into the world of sports and performance footwear. Like a lot of trainers from the era it … Continue reading
The New Balance 574 Is An 80s Trainer Icon
The New Balance 574 trainer was originally released in an era of road running, one-upmanship and the start of a footwear revolution. There’s always been something a bit different about New Balance that will always stay true to its original fans. The 1980s not only saw the rise of the casuals but also the yuppies who were prepared to pay … Continue reading
The adidas Samba OG Trainer Was Designed By Mr Adi Dassler Himself
We’ve got some new colourways landing of the adidas Samba OG trainer, an original 3 stripes classic courtesy of Adi Dassler. First introduced back in the early 60s, in an era when the adidas brand were really starting to show the world what they were made of, the adidas Samba OG started its own legacy. Like a lot of the … Continue reading
Holiday Essentials This Summer At 80s Casual Classics
The World Cup might be over for another 4 years but that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy the summer season with our massive selection of holiday essentials. This one goes out to all the lads holidays, the Ibiza weekenders, the summer road trippers, the island hoppers and the all inclusive pool side loungers. Whatever your plans are for the summer … Continue reading
Diadora Borg Elite – The Original 80s Tennis Classic & Still The Best
If a single pair of trainers could sum up the 80s casual era it would probably be the Diadora Borg Elite, as famously worn by the tennis legend himself. It would be very surprising these days if for example the likes of Novak Djokovic was to endorse a pair of trainers and create a cult following in the process. In fact … Continue reading
We’ve Got Some Brand New Colourways Of The Diadora Sirio Trainer Landing
The Diadora Sirio trainer looks back to the 80s era of running silhouettes, casual sportswear and retro style. Over the last 40 or so years Diadora have really made their mark on the world of sports from football to tennis with legends such as Roberto Baggio and Björn Borg waving the Diadora endorsement flag. Athletics and running have also been a … Continue reading
The adidas Continental Is Revived In All Its OG 80s Glory
The adidas Continental 80 is brought back to life from the 3 stripes archive with all its original European tennis court style. The adidas Continental trainer is one of the latest silhouettes to be revived from the 3 stripes archive. The 80s era really saw some of the top adidas releases of all time and will always be remembered as … Continue reading
The adidas Indoor Super Was First Born On The Squash Courts
We’ve got some brand new colourways landing from the 80s squash court classic trainer, the adidas Indoor Super. Throughout the 80s, adidas released a selection of racket sport trainers that were well…super. Signature styles like for example the Barrington Super, the Squash Super and the Indoor Super were designed for the indoor courts and racket sports such as badminton and … Continue reading
Retro Runners – Classic 80s Styles Designed For Distance
Our selection of retro runners celebrates an era of 80s casual style, marathons and running nostalgia. Just like a lot of trainer styles, the 80s also marked a significant period for running trainers, with certain styles becoming synonymous not only to the era, but also getting recognition as some as the best running silhouettes of all time. Designed for distance, … Continue reading
Slip Into These Summer Slides With 80s Casual Classics
We’ve got a massive selection of retro summer slides with the likes of the adidas adilette slides for the ultimate poolside style. When it comes to summer staples at 80s Casual Classics they’ve usually got some retro story or sportswear heritage to brag about alongside their cool swagger style. From classic Fila High Tide shorts to retro England shirts we … Continue reading
The adidas Bermuda Trainer Is Now Available In Some Brand New Colourways
The adidas Bermuda trainer first surfaced in the trainer world as part of the 3 Stripes Island Series back in the early 80s. As far as modern day trainer re-issues go, they don’t really get much better than the original 3 stripes releases from the early casual era. As new adi’ styles are introduced its always the classic 3 stripes … Continue reading
The adidas Deerupt Trainer Celebrates The 3 Stripes Running Archives Of The 80s
Mixing modern style with classic 80s archive runner inspiration, the adidas Deerupt trainer combines the old with the new. As modern trainer technology evolves its always the classic archive stuff that people like to shout about. With adidas for example, their recent releases have been all about mixing the old with the new, with a clear vision that 3 stripes … Continue reading
Check Out These Fresh Italian Retro Runners From Diadora
Packed full of Italian sportswear heritage and classic 80s runner looks, you’ll love our latest selection of Diadora Tokyo, Birmingham & Sirio trainers. Diadora has played a vital role in the 80s Casual Classics story from the very beginning, alongside other fellow Italian sportswear labels such as Ellesse, Fila & Sergio Tacchini. An Italian sportswear label rich in 80s nostalgia … Continue reading
Fresh New Colourways Of The adidas Bermuda & The Jeans MKII Trainers
Check out our latest selection of classic 3 stripes styles including the adidas Bermuda and Jeans MKII updated in some fresh new colourways. So first of all lets talk about the adidas Bermuda trainer which revives the original Island Series legacy from the 70s and 80s. As far as highly collectible 3 stripes styles go, the Island Series is arguably … Continue reading
Trainer & Tracktop Combos The 80s Casual Classics Way
We’ve paired up some iconic Sergio Tacchini, Fila, Ellesse & adidas Beckenbauer track tops with our selection of classic trainers. As many classic sportswear collectors will tell you, getting the trainer/tracktop combo right takes a lot of thought. You’re not going to pair up some bright red trainers with a green track top are you? Paying care and attention to … Continue reading
The adidas Los Angeles Trainer Is One Of The Greatest Running Styles Of All Time
We’ve got more OG colourways of the adidas Los Angeles trainer landing at 80s Casual Classics. Its styles like the adidas Los Angeles trainer that remind us just how good the 80s really were for classic runners. As the adidas European City Series took its grip across the continent with the likes of the Munchen, the Malmo and the Milano, … Continue reading
Time To Get Serious With These Saucony Originals 80s Running Classics
80s classics like the Saucony Originals DXN trainer were built for performance with one particular sport in mind…running. For trainer collectors and fanatics there will always be a continued admiration for classic 80s running styles. These styles weren’t just designed for posing about in, they were made to run in, and that’s exactly what the likes of Saucony aimed to … Continue reading
We’ve Got Even More Colourways Of The adidas New York Trainer Arriving At 80s CC
The adidas New York trainer has already gone down a storm at 80s Casual Classics and we’ve got even more colours available to pre-order. The adidas New York trainer has become somewhat of an icon to the 3 stripes collectors of the world, packing more nostalgia and running heritage than your average silhouette. The highly celebrated Cities series took its … Continue reading
The adidas Samba Trainer Gets The Premium Rich Suede Treatment
We’ve just had some premium suede versions of the classic adidas Samba land at 80s Casual Classics in an assortment of new colourways. Over the years, the adidas Samba trainer has built a reputation with 3 stripes fans and a followers as an all time great. The Samba first made its mark on the world as a football trainer back … Continue reading
PUMA Revives The Rainbow Retro Runner & The TK Indoor Tennis Trainer
From the PUMA Rainbow retro runner to classic court trainers, we’ve got a great selection of PUMA styles landing at 80s Casual Classics. There has always been something unique about that classic PUMA look. The Dassler brothers have become two of the most influential people to ever exist in the trainer world with Adi pursuing his own 3 stripes path and … Continue reading
We’ve Got An Exclusive Diadora Borg Elite Trainer Dropping At 80s Casual Classics
From the words of Björn Borg himself, “If I were in your shoes, I’d want to buy my shoes”. If you had to list one of the greatest tennis trainers of all time, the Diadora Borg Elite trainer would come very close to the top. Released in an era where tennis fashion had swept the nation thanks to the likes of Björn … Continue reading
From The Beastie Boys To Britpop – The adidas Campus Is An All Time Casual Classic
The adidas Campus is a classic 3 stripes trainer having close connections to music and subcultures since the 1980s. There has always been something effortless and honest about the adidas Campus that has made it a firm favourite in the 3 stripes family over the last 30 or so years. As far as classic adi’ goes, aesthetically it doesn’t get … Continue reading
The adidas Stan Smith – A Tennis Legend & All Time Casual Classic
The classic tennis trainer, the adidas Stan Smith, is one of the best selling 3 stripes styles of all time. The connection between casual classics and tennis has always been close with legends like Stan Smith himself endorsing what would go on to become one of the best selling 3 stripes trainers of all time. What started its life as … Continue reading
It’ll Be All White On The Night With These Classics From Reebok
Check out our huge range of crisp white Reebok classics from the Workout Plus to the Club C 85. The 1980s marked a new generation of fitness fanatics and the rise of the global gym goer from Manhattan to Manchester. As other sportswear brands were dominating the tracks and the terraces, Reebok saw huge potential in the gym industry and … Continue reading
The adidas N-5923 Trainer Puts A Modern Twist On The 70s Running Style
The N-5923 combines modern trainer technology with classic 3 stripes running heritage. The adidas N-5923 trainer comes from the recently introduced Iniki family, where classic casual style was fused with a futuristic look and the latest 3 stripes technology. Combining different aspects from the 3 stripes archive and modern catalogue, the design went down a storm with classic 3 stripes … Continue reading
The adidas New York Trainer Is Back With A ‘Big Apple’ Bang For 2018
The classic 3 stripes runner makes its highly anticipated debut at 80s Casual Classics for January 2018 delivery. Following on from last weeks news of the adidas Jeans MKII arriving in some brand new colourways we are very excited to announce the arrival of the adidas New York trainer to 80s Casual Classics. If you know your stuff when it … Continue reading
We’ve Got Some New Colourways Arriving Of The Adidas Jeans MKII
The highly celebrated adidas Jeans MKII trainer makes a return for 2018 in some striking new colourways. Right then, its probably about time we all started to think about 2018 with the ‘new year’ quickly creeping upon us. January isn’t exactly the most exciting time of the year, so what better way to beat them January blues than a brand … Continue reading
Its An 80s Casual Classics Samba Thing…
The adidas Samba has been a big hit on the ever growing trainer world pretty much since it was first released. 3 stripes connoisseurs of the world may know which exact year a certain City Series style came out from the early 80s, however even someone with a minimal trainer knowledge has heard of the Samba. Some people may argue … Continue reading
Winter Dressers #2
Our next installment of Winter Dressers focuses on mixing quality knitwear with cords, denim, classic trainers and winter boots. If you managed to catch up on our last Winter Dressers feature, you may now be starting to get the gist of the whole concept. Its that time of year to get the best gear out from the world of classic … Continue reading
An 80s Casual Classics Xmas Of Dreams
We’ve put together some great Xmas gift ideas at 80s Casual Classics from crocodile boxer shorts to classic 3 stripes. The holiday season comes around pretty quick each year so its better to be one step ahead than battling the bustle on Xmas Eve. If you are reading this and looking for ideas for yourself or that special someone, forgot the … Continue reading
Winter Dressers #1
The winter season is all about getting the best gear on without sacrificing your casual tastes. With a title like ‘Winter Dressers’, we could start rabbiting on about glitzy party frocks, but that’s not very likely is it. However, for those who know their stuff and understand what we’re all about, ‘Winter Dressers’ is basically a concept of winter gear … Continue reading
“At Last! The Shoe That Fits More Than Your Foot”
The adidas Los Angeles trainer revolutionized the world of running and quickly became an all time 3 stripes classic and collectable. The adidas Los Angeles trainer made its debut in 1984 in celebration of the 1984 Olympics. The adidas trainer was one of the first of its kind in the world of athletic footwear earning its ‘stripes’ on the tracks … Continue reading
Check Out Our Great Selection Of PUMA Trainer Classics
From the latest PUMA Liga trainer to OG leather iterations of the Te-Ku, we’ve got all your classic PUMA needs covered at 80s CC. For those of you who weren’t aware, PUMA was born out of the Dassler brothers, 2 of the most influential people to ever exist in the trainer world. In 1948 the two Dassler brothers decided to … Continue reading
The adidas Jeans Trainer Gets The Neon Treatment With These Striking Colourways
The adidas Jeans MKI trainer was first released in 1975 and was closely followed by the MKII in 1979. When it comes to classic adidas silhouettes and selections we certainly don’t mess about here at 80s Casual Classics. When alls said and done its the classic stuff that always seems to get people talking, whether you were knocking about in … Continue reading
The adidas 350 Originated As A Super Rare Japanese Exclusive Tennis Trainer
The adidas 350 trainer makes a celebrated return from the 3 stripes archive with a global release. Originating from the 3 stripes heydays of the early 1980’s the adidas 350 trainer was first released as a Japanese only exclusive. Part of the AS series the 350 was a court trainer, becoming a highly sought after classic due to its rarity. … Continue reading
This Latest Version Of The adidas München Originated As A Japanese Exclusive
The original adidas München trainer first made its mark on the trainer world as part of the celebrated city series. Cities have been widely celebrated when it comes to classic 3 stripes collectors and admirers. From Malmo to Milano and of course Munich, the adidas City Series explored some of the top European locations, their colours and their football teams. Drawing inspiration … Continue reading
The adidas Gazelle – A True 3 Stripes Icon And 80’s Casual Classic Trainer
When it comes to classic 3 stripes trainers, they don’t come much better than the adidas Gazelle, and we’ve got everything you need! Collectors and fans of the 3 stripes brand all share a common admiration for the adidas Gazelle. Not only is it one of the original and biggest styles to come out of the 80’s casual era, but … Continue reading
The PUMA Te-Ku Makes A Come Back In True OG Format
Classic PUMA doesn’t get much better than the re-release of the Te-Ku straight from the sportswear archives. Originally released back in the late 70’s, 1978 to be exact, the PUMA Te-Ku makes its comeback with a very exclusive UK release. Back in an era when PUMA were really making a name for themselves on the courts, silhouettes like the Clyde … Continue reading
The 80s CC Guide To The Ultimate Trainer Protection
When it comes to splashing out on your favourite footwear, sneakers or ‘trainees’ as some may call them, it makes perfect sense to give them the right protection. We are all guilty of stepping out in a pair of new brand new box fresh trainers to have them covered in dirt, mud and any other substances you come into contact … Continue reading
The Reebok Classic Club C 85 Is A True 80’s Casual Classic
During the 1980’s Reebok introduced a range of athletic inspired trainers that would go down in sneaker history. As the fitness revolution took its hold on the everyday consumer in the 80’s, the likes of Reebok were at the top of their game. As people took to fitness equipment trying to try to look like the guys in the ads … Continue reading
Franz Beckenbauer, A Football Legend & adidas Tracksuit Icon
As far as classic 3 stripes goes, the Beckenbauer adidas tracksuit is one of the most iconic pieces of sportswear ever made. When it comes adidas nostalgia, we always seem to go back to the 1970’s or 80’s. An era of the first revolution of sportswear as we know it today, where athletic apparel became cool to wear off the courts … Continue reading
Adidas Hamburgs in 11 colourways!
The Adidas Hamburg is a much loved silhouette by casuals around the world. This trainer has always been a favourite of ours here at 80s Casual Classics and we’re proud to say that we are now currently offering this great trainer in no less than 11 colourways! This classic made a welcome return last year in one of the biggest … Continue reading