Street Feet

Superga-lifragilisticexpialidocious

Trevor — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:22:20 +0000

(If you say it loud enough, you’ll always sound precocious)

I have been reliably informed that this is pronounced “Soo-pair-gah”. It’s named after the place in Italy. Near Turin. When I say ‘reliably informed’ I mean, I Googled it…Oh, Google, how did I ever live without you? …Without you I’d have to read books and memorise things and accept questions about 80s children’s TV just couldn’t be settled… (What was that show that was like Thunderbirds but with flying robot balls? Terrahawks. Google says so. Phew, now I can get on with my day.) Anyway, I digress. My point is, I’ve heard lots of people pronounce it in different ways, “Syoo-purr-jar”, “Super-gay”, “Super G.A.”, etc. But now I know the correct pronunciation I can rest easy and so can you.

From this little opener you’re probably guessing that I know very little about Superga. You’re right, I’d never heard of them until fairly recently. I saw them, thought they were great looking shoes and assumed they were a new thing. (Clearly, if I’ve never heard of them they must be new!!) Apparently though they’ve been around for nearly a hundred years and are “Long a favourite for taking Italians from the city to the beach on weekends”. Fantastico.

A possible reason for this new discovery for me is that Superga have recently had a major celebrity injection with the likes of fashionista Alexa Chung both modelling for and becoming creative director of the company…and looking enviably laid-back whilst doing so. And I suppose while I’m throwing in the names, the Olsen twins have designed a range for this spring/summer and other glam ladies such as Sienna Miller, Liv Tyler and Fearne Cotton have been spotted wearing these classic shoes.

Don’t worry though – if you thought this was all sounding a bit girly, never fear boys, the manliest of men are also sporting superb Superga! Only last month England Captain Scott Parker was photographed for FHM wearing a pair (Useless fact: Scott Parker and I share the same birthday. Ha! Best chat up line ever huh?! Sadly, this would probably be my opening gambit if ever I were to meet him. I know, I’m just the epitome of cool) and lad-flick director Guy Ritchie has also been snapped looking rather dapper in a pair of black 2750s.

England Captain Scott Parker for FHM

But, whether you think these people are to be reviled or revered, what they’ve got on their feet speaks for themselves. The Superga 2750 Cotu Classic is…classic and…dare I say it?…A must-have this season…there, said it! They come in a range of brilliant colours and sizes for both guys and girls (sizes 3-12). So, all you ladies who thought we had nothing in our wonderful Chichester StreetFeet store but men’s shoes, come and have a look at our selection of Superga, pop a pair on your feet and you’ll instantly feel like grabbing a cornetto and sauntering down to the beach (weather-permitting).

The perfect partners

Bellissimo.

That’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat, that’s neat – I really love your Onitsuka Tiger feet.

Trevor — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:58:21 +0000

So, I can tell you’re dying to hear what I’ve learned about trainers this week but before I start gabbing on I just need to light some incense and play some Japanese-pipe music to set the tone and then I’ll be right with you. There. So, I’m going to tell you about Asics Onitsuka Tigers. It’s a bit of a long tongue-twister of a title really, (and that’s before you’ve even got to the style name of the shoe) but it’s all important stuff though:

Asics: An acronym for ‘Anima Sana a In Corpore Sano’ which, for those of you whose Latin is a bit rusty means, ‘A sound mind in a sound body’. Deep, huh? So, in wearing Asics Tigers you’re helping balance your mind and body – who knew it was that simple?!

Onitsuka: The man who incorporated this philosophy into making trainers – Mr Onitsuka of Kobe, Japan who founded the company in 1949. He believed that sports were the best way of educating the young intellectually, morally and physically and that he could best help achieve this by making training shoes.

Tiger: Obvious really – The distinctive trademark stripes down the sides of the shoe. Plus, it’s a really cool name. Tigers are cool. No-one would wear trainers if they were called ‘Asics Hamsters’ now would they? Saying that, I probably would…they’d have little pouches in the sides that I could store Cadbury’s creme eggs in. I must write to Asics and tell them my idea.

Asics Onitsuka Tiger Fabre - Red/White

Anyway, this range of Tigers echo Mr Onitsuka’s early designs which carried a multitude of world-class athletes to victory. The Asics Tiger Fabre in red and white are reminiscent of the shoes runner Derek Clayton wore in 1967 when he became the first man to run the marathon in under 2hrs 10mins.

Derek Clayton with the trophy he won for his first world record in 1967 and the red running shoes he wore. Picture: Paul Trezise. Source: The Daily Telegraph

Or how about the now iconic Asics Tiger Mexico 66 in yellow and black as worn by Uma Thurman in Quentin Tarantino’s fantastically bloody film, Kill Bill? Hm…suddenly it’s not looking like wearing these shoes is so zen…she does kick a considerable amount of ass in that film though and I think the trainers are mainly responsible.

"Wiggle your big toe..." - Asics Tiger Mexico 66 - Black/Yellow

However, if marathon running and voyages of revenge aren’t your thing then there is still the more understated Asics Tiger Kohaku. No tiger stripes here. There is a picture of a tiger on the side though in case you feel left out…I can’t work out if he’s roaring or yawning though…

Rooooar....yawn... - Asics Tiger Kohaku - Grey suede

Whichever you decide is more you, come to our lovely StreetFeet store in Chichester* and try some on and see how sound of mind and body you feel with a pair on your feet.

Go on, try a pair of Tigers – they’re grrrrrrrrrrrreat! [groan]

(*No Samurai swords allowed.)

You don’t have to be a massive deck-head to wear Vans.

Trevor — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:44:24 +0000

Only skaters wear Vans. At least that’s what I thought until very recently. Vans have been around since 1966 and whilst I haven’t and never skated myself (I don’t think even magic shoes could keep me on a board) have been used to seeing a pair of Vans whizz past me on the feet of an uber-cool skater atop a battered deck for as long as I can remember. Vans came about when the Van Doren Rubber Company of California decided to manufacture shoes to sell directly to public – the first style of shoe they produced are now their signature style known as Authentic.

Vans Authentic - True White. (Warning: do not look directly at them without wearing sunglasses)

In the 1970s Vans became the skater shoe of choice due to their ‘superior board-feel and grip’ (sound like I know anything about skating yet?) and soon after that they were the first company to design shoes especially for skating, developing the style we now called Era.

Vans Era Herringbone - Desert Palm/Cornsilk

So, I guess that it wasn’t an entirely stupid assumption to make…they were originally made for skaters. However, from spending time in our glorious StreetFeet store in Chichester, I’ve come to realise that it’s not just springy skateboarders who love these shoes. Why? Because not only are they designed for performance they are an extremely good-looking shoe that can be worn anywhere – dressed up or dressed down. I’m seeing the classic Era (the ‘Gingerbread‘ is a personal favourite), Madero and Authentic catch the eye of so many different people and love seeing how Vans adapt to each person’s individual style. So, we’ve got a great selection in store and online so have a look and judge for yourself. As for me, I shall be donning a pair of Old Skool and taking myself down the skatepark to practise my ollies, nollies, kickflips and liptricks…ok, ok you got me…slippers and cuppa it is.

Vans Era Gingerbtead - good enough to eat.

StreetFeet is right up your street…literally.

Trevor — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:51:15 +0000

So, here we are – it’s been a week since our new store opened in Chichester and the response has been terrific. So many of you have popped in to wish us well, tell us how how nice you think the shop looks and compliment us on our great selection of shoes. It’s true, we do sell great shoes. We have, amongst other labels, a really interesting range of Adidas, Diesel, Puma and Vans that you won’t find in most of the other local stores. Also, at StreetFeet you have the added bonus of not having to wade through piles of shoes and boxes to find a style you like followed by the trauma of finding a place to perch in order to avoid toppling over as you attempt to try on a shoe whilst standing on one leg…basically, it’s lovely in here – it’s spacious and uncluttered and shows these fantastic shoes off to their best.

Our shiny new shop

So, huge thank yous to those of you who have come to see us already and as for those of you who haven’t…I cant imagine why?! Perhaps you’ve been on holiday for the past week? Perhaps you live on the other side of the world and are booking your flight here as we speak? Perhaps it’s because you don’t have the right footwear for the walk down? If this is the case we can help you out so you never have to worry about your feet not being impeccably dressed ever again. Most likely it’s because you don’t know where we are so I’ll help you out.

Our address is: 3 Baffins Court, Baffins Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1UA

If you take a little stroll up East Street and turn into the road between Cafe Nero and the Grecian temple that is a Next store, we’re a little way down on the right. Or for a better description click the link below to see a map. Look forward to seeing you soon.

View Larger Map Our Shiny New Store

New StreetFeet Trainers Store Open In Chichester

Trevor — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:53:22 +0000

It’s been a tough time for the retailers of Chichester recently. I’m beginning to lose count of the amount of times I walk past a shop window and see a closing down sign being put up. In fact in the last week 4 major retailers in Chichester have either closed their doors or are about to. For this reason I can’t help but feel a new shop opening in Chichester is now something to celebrate. StreetFeet.co.uk, Chichester’s biggest online shoe retailer, has just made a very permanent public appearance in Baffins Lane. StreetFeet.co.uk has officially opened its doors to the public and is offering one of the largest ranges of branded trainers and shoes to the people of Chichester. With brands as diverse as Adidas, Puma, Asics Onitsuka Tiger, Vans, Ted Baker, Diesel and New Balance StreetFeet.co.uk will definitely have something to suit everyone. StreetFeet.co.uk offer a wide range of branded trainers and shoes all at affordable prices so this is the perfect time to introduce yourself to this vibrant new store. Forget about the recession. Forget about the doom and gloom. Come and join StreetFeet.co.uk and help them celebrate the opening of their new store. At times like these it’s great to have something to smile about.

Come and say hello to Trevor at the new StreetFeet store.

The new Streetfeet.co.uk store is open now at:
3 Baffins Court, Baffins Lane
Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1UA

Don’t Worry! It’s Not The End Of The World.

Trevor — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:07:10 +0000

Forget all that stuff about the Mayan calender coming to an end. This isn’t the end of the world! This is the start of the great StreetFeet sale and, if you get in quick, you may just find the bargain you are looking for.

Many other retailers often buy in stock just for the purpose of a sale. This definitely isn’t the case at StreetFeet. All of the styles we have on offer are all genuine reductions on major brands of shoes and trainers. Many of our prices are actually over 70% off of the original retail price so if it’s a bargain you are looking for then the StreetFeet sale is most certainly the place to be. For great offers on fantastic styles of Puma, Asics Onitsuka Tiger, Adidas, Vans, PF-Flyers, Nicholas Deakins, Fred Perry, Penguin, Reebok, Diesel, Ted Baker, Superga, Sebago, Tretorn and Gola check out the great StreetFeet sale.

Happy New Year, everyone. This is the start of something big.

The Great StreetFeet Sale

15% Off All Trainers With Our November Discount Promotion

Trevor — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:11:24 +0000

15% OFF ALL STYLES AT STREETFEET

As good old Noddy Holder from the popular beat combo Slade has often shouted from music halls up and down the country ‘It’s Christmas!’ and if it isn’t quite there yet it’s certainly as close as it can possibly be. This being the case and also due to the fact that it’s the end of the month and we’re feeling generous we have another one of our mighty promotional discount code offers available to all our lovely customers. If you’re thinking of buying your loved ones a nice pair of trainers this Christmas then it might be worth taking advantage of this great offer as we are currently giving you a whopping 15% off all our styles at StreetFeet with the voucher code NOVEMBER15PC. That’s right folks any style you would like with a whopping 15% off. This offer does exclude the sale section on our website but will work on every other section. Whether you are looking for a new pair of Adidas Trainers, a slick new pair of Puma trainers, Ted Baker, Diesel, Vans or whatever your preference then we feel sure you’ll find what you’re looking for. To take advantage of your discount simply go to our website, make your purchase and enter the discount code NOVEMBER15PC at the checkout stage. This offer will end on the 5th December 2011.

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The Great StreetFeet Sale Is Now On

Trevor — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:21:36 +0000

That’s right, folks. Christmas has come early and here at StreetFeet we are giving you the best gift of all. The great StreetFeet sale is now on. This month we have many great offers for you all on top quality brands. All of our shoes are genuine and are bought directly from the labels themselves. Great deals can be found on Adidas, Asics Onitsuka Tiger, Ted Baker, Vans Off The Wall, Penguin, Diesel, Reebok, Tretorn, PF-Flyers, Hush Puppies and many more. Prices start at £10 and go on from there. Best hurry though if you want to make the most of these fantastic offers as we only have limited stock and, as you can imagine, it is selling fast.

Check out all of our great offer from the Sale section of this website.

Great offers on selected styles.

Vans Off The Wall trainers

Trevor — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:30:08 +0000

Skating their way back on to the StreetFeet store this month are one of our most popular brands. Vans ‘Off The Wall’ trainers are a popular trainer with the skating fraternity which might go to explain in some part their all over popularity. They are also a classic shoe style in their own right and it is that inimitable style that gives the Vans ‘Off The Wall’ brand its recognisablity all over the world. So if you’re a skater looking for a regular, goofy or mongo foot (skater’s will know what this means) then kickflip your way over to the Vans trainers section on our website and check out the great selection in new styles.

New styles at StreetFeet this month include the Vans Authentic trainers in Port/Shadow. This style is already becoming one of our more popular styles and is selling out fast. Get in quick if you want a taste of this honey.

Vans Authentic Trainers in Port/Shadow

The Vans 106 Vulcanized Fleece trainers in Teak are another new style to the StreetFeet store. This style is great if you are preparing for the upcoming colder months with its warm fleece lining which should keep your tootsies warm whilst still giving your feet the street cred they deserve.

Vans 106 Vulcanized Fleece Trainers in Teak

Another example of our new selection is the fabulous Vans 106 Suede trainers in Espresso. This trainer is presented in a moccasin style with a rich espresso coloured suede leather upper with a contrasting stitch trim. The Vans 106 Suede trainer is another stylish example of excellence from this classic brand.

Vans 106 Suede Trainers in Espresso

To see these great new styles and more please visit the Vans trainers section of the StreetFeet website.

Vans Trainers

Another Winner From StreetFeet

Trevor — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:09:57 +0000

Nope! Not a pair of shoes this time although all our shoes are winners of which I am sure you are all aware by now. No, I am talking of none other than Maltby’s very own Cricket Club which, as you might be aware, are sponsored by none other than yours truly. We’d like to congratulate all the members of Maltby who not only beat Normanby Hall at Richmond but were also filmed by Sky Sports doing so. A great win for a great team. Well done, guys.

Maltby Cricket Club

Maltby Cricket Club are a family friendly club that is open to all regardless of age or ability. They have 3 senior teams for 2010. The 1st XI play in the North Yorkshire and South Durham (NYSD) League while the 2nd XI play in the Langbaurgh League. A brand new 3rd XI plays Sunday League cricket in the NYSD. The club has a thriving junior section with almost 80 youngsters aged from 7-18. Teams compete at under 17, under 15, under 13 and under 11 age groups.

To find out more about Maltby Cricket Club please click here