They were absolutely everywhere then disappeared off the face of the earth within weeks. Chances are you've worn a pair of these. It's nothing to be ashamed of, we all have.
Awaydays Author Kevin Sampson was part of the original Liverpool Casual scene , here he recounts his fondness for footwear and how the scene evolved into the college professor look
Reissued today, the Stan Smiths will always hold a special place in my heart for one of those 'almost' moments, which started in a sports shop in Greece...