Air Jordan complete history guide.

This is a great reference point for all your Jordan needs! 

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/2013/04/19/complete-air-jordan-retro-cards-guide/

Air Jordan 1 1985

When starting on such a journey as this, one should start at the first possible moment. (Lol) 

So here is the first instalment of the Jordan story. 

These were the first of the brands distinctive ikon's.

Michael Jordan caused a controversy in the NBA for wearing the banned colour way but all this did was spark more and more demand for the shoe. 

Many colour ways have popped up since the originals. But luckily they have never made a mockery of the style like some others 

Keep it classic! 

To see a few of the colour ways.....

 http://www.flightclub.com/air-jordans/air-jordan-1

KKAS Kicks care advice (washing Machines)

Should you put your prized pair in to a washing machine?????

Well..... there is a lot of debate about this. Unlike clothes, trainers do not come with washing instructions on the labels. This is a good indication that they really should not be put in washing machines or washed at all. lol
Personally cleansing wipes do the job for most and even some hardy stains. But if you decide to wear your beloved kicks on a building site or to change the oil in you car.... Your asking for the obvious trouble.
I admit that I have washed trainers in the past and had no trouble. But even on low heat, this can cause structural issues with the glues that bond the fabrics together and the fabrics themselves can become brittle or damaged. The water penetrating the soles can cause the cushioning technology's to fail or become water logged.  Neither is a good look.
I have heard of Air cushions expanding and destroying the trainers. Trainers themselves melting, shrinking or even falling apart in the machines. There are horror story's all over about this kind of thing.
My advice...
Don't wash them in a machine for these reasons...
1.The temperatures are not that accurate and can easily cause damage to Air soles, gel systems and even the specialist waffle sponges used in lots of soles.
2. The violent spins can damage the trainers and the machines.
3. The water penetration is not controlled and will saturate the shoe, combined with the heat, this could cause structural issues.
4. The soap used in machines can be harsh and corrosive to some fabrics used in trainer manufacture and this can cause structural issues.
5. Washing shoes will not always rid them of smell. The best policy for this is to remove the insole and place rolled up news paper or tissue paper into the shoe and leave them for a good few days or a week. If this does not work. Maybe use a fabric cleaner and a light/soft/tooth brush and scrub the inside of the shoe making sure you rinse the cleaner out by wiping with cleansing wipes or damp cloth.
then repeat above step.
if this don't work..........Id throw them away and seriously consider changing your feet. lol

There are many specialist fabric and shoe care product on the market. Unlike most clothes, trainers have can have many different specialist fabrics in their construction, so its best to check every product is suitable before use. this may seem excessive, but if your like me and very proud of you collection of vintage kicks, then this is no biggy if you want to keep them in tip top condition.
I have used products from footlockers range and was quite impressed. Although they were not great on every fabric they are good value for money.

http://www.footlocker.eu/en-gb/Accessories/Foot-Locker-Fl-Nylon-Foaming-Cleaner.aspx/9535047900
http://www.footlocker.eu/en-gb/Accessories/Foot-Locker-Suede-Foaming-Cleaner.aspx/9535045300


If you dont mind shelling out a bit of cash for a better more specialist product, Try this stuff....

http://www.urbanindustry.co.uk/brands/jason-markk.html


If you decide to ignore this advise and insist on putting your trainers in a machine. Please wrap them in a pillow case and tie it up. Only use a little washing soap, and put them on a short cool/cold delicate wash.

KKAS is against cruelty to trainers. any such ill treatment will be reported to the WSPCT. World Society of the Prevention of cruelty to Trainers and may result in confiscation of all trainers. LOL

Air Jordan 5's 1990 (introduction to Jordan's)

Where are all the classic Jordan's I hear u ask! 

The reason is I've just not got around to them yet. 

But to keep you quiet I will start with my personal favourite.....5's. 

The Jordan 5's were the first pair of classics that I never owned. Can't say why other than they just were not for back then. But now.......OMG my problem is that it has to be strictly originals for me and you all know what that means ££££££££££.

Nike Air Pressure 1989

Nikes arnswer to The Pump problem.

So.... Reebok was dominating the market with its fancy new pump it up designs and Nike being Nike did not like that one little bit. So.....these were developed using a similar idea, except that these had a separate inflating device (not built in like the reebok ones) and u had to keep carrying around a plastic fish to pump them up with.

Personally... Reeboks technology was far superior and mor practical. But these look like they were worn by astronauts, so they still win hands down. 

Nike Air Max Racer OG 1995

Well.......

Had to search under every rock to get an image of these baby's. Finally eBay pulled through! 

These are a hybrid cross breed ifs few classics. Air sole from the Air Max 93, details from 180's, structure, and a hint of classic BW 95's.

I love these and want a pair. 

A beautiful design well worthy of any cool feet! 

If the ones on eBay were my size.....I'd have um! 

Just in case anyone wishes to donate me a pair....I'm a UK size 11😀

Nike Air Grunge 1995

Not the most attractive trainer in the world, but these are rare as the proverbial rocking horse poop.

I had a pair of these back in the day (think I left them in Spain after a holiday)😦

They certainly stand out. The oversized logo was defiantly a prominent feature. In case you were not sure what brand they were! Lol

These may set you back £200 if you can find a pair nowadays. 

Nike air trainer 3 (re-issues) 1988

This classic has been re issued recently and is sure to be seen on the coolest feet out there. 

This classic was worn by Bo Jackson and was worn in the movie Do The Right Thing by Spike Lee.

Looking forward to getting these.

Available at SIZE

http://m.size.co.uk/product/nike-air-trainer-3

And JD SPORTS 

http://m.jdsports.co.uk/product/nike-air-trainer-3

Adidas Suisse 1987 Re-issue

A truly classic shoe has been re released from the Adidas archive this week. Until now these were a available in suade, but now they are back in leather and available from www.size.com.

Originally designed for football, this shoe was more at home on cool feet in the streets than on a court or pitch, although it was well suited for the sports because of its almost indestructible design. 

German engineering built to last. 

A must have for true trainer lovers.....

This is the cool advertising from the Size campaign. 

Thank you SIZE!