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Sneaker showcases like the Afew Vintage Gallery don’t come around very often. If you’ve been to a major sneaker event like Sneaker Con, chances are you’ve been impressed with massive Air Jordan and Nike SB Dunk collections, but a mass gathering of vintage originals is a rare treat that is likely a near-extinct event here in the U.S., where the sneaker game is dictated by new releases and re-issued classics. As you may be well aware of by the now, the footwear scene overseas is not what you might be used to; it’s heavy on classic runners from the early-1980′s to mid-1990′s from a wide array of brands like Nike, Asics, Reebok, adidas, and a few more that some of you may never have heard of.
This past weekend, the Afew Vintage Gallery showcased some of the greatest running sneakers from that era – one that some may argue is the greatest of all-time. Lining the walls are original running models that may either look familiar to you or look too plain – it’s likely you overlooked them back then when a handful of brands were pumping out some real quality goods. We’ll just throw a few names out there: Nike Air Skylon 2, Asics Gel 120, Nike Air Tech Challenge Huarache. Ring a bell? The Afew Vintage Gallery is about as close shoe porn there is, so sit back, dim the lights, and enjoy viewing some of the sickest sneakers to have ever graced the planet. Thanks to EuKicks for the pictures.
TAGS: adidas, Asics, Asics Gel 120, Nike, Nike Air Skylon 2, Reebok
13 Responses to “Afew Vintage Gallery Event”
September 27th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Yo, I see a lot of HEAT!! But, I need those Air Base II's like right now, ASAP!! Killin' the game!
September 27th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
And another thing… Nike y'all use to have some dope ass running shoes back in the days, what the hell happened?
September 27th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
old nike>new nike
September 27th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
seriously love the sneaker game in europe. i share mostly the same interests as they do across the pond with air maxes, it's cool to see something other than jordans
September 27th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
This is why I've been holding up from shitty SBs. Not expecting to cop the OG versions of the runners but just to have the same model or what, and it's all good. Comfy and nice silhouette.
September 27th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I was just reminiscing about that the other day. Function wise, Nike running shoes have vastly improved and become much lighter. But with all the flywire and lunar technology comes a loss in swag. What used to be function and form has become function over form.
September 27th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
bs
you dont need flywire and lunar crap to run
tell the kenyans they need shoes to be good runners…….
a fun fact for you: you are way more likely to sprain your ankle in a pair of shoes than barefoot
September 27th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Good lord, look at those Agassi's! How are those in such good condition?!
September 27th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Runners > Jordans
September 28th, 2011 at 1:16 am
Props.
September 28th, 2011 at 1:21 am
MAD FRESH … if you like the 90' trainers style, just wake up sneaker head, cause there's more out there !!!
September 28th, 2011 at 1:48 am
The event was dope, took me back into time. Check out this video!! http://youtu.be/AN02pz5HAX8
September 28th, 2011 at 1:50 am
the only thing I dont like about the new nikes is the printed on logos. Those will wear off eventually. I wish Nike would sew on the swoosh like these old shoes and incorporate it in the new shoes.