li ning X lei feng trainers ::
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
:: “为人民服务” is a classic revolutionary Chinese phrase meaning “to serve the people.” Lei Feng is legendary historical figure and model citizen / comrade who dedicated his life to serving the people and the Chinese communist party / government.
Chinese mega sports brand 李宁 (Li Ning) has combined the man / myth and the unforgettable phrase in the release of a new limited edition shoe, the “为李宁服务” 雷锋 001 (”To serve Li Ning” Lei Feng 001) – a cheeky play on words that capitalizes on the retro-military look of Lei Feng-era design. A cross between classic and over the top, but carried off with panache.
“为李宁服务” 雷锋 001s are not cheap. A pair will cost you RMB 2800, and that’s only if you can find them.
If you liked these, there is plenty more shoe pornography at Dunk.com.cn to check out. // XD
[Xiao Du (小杜) is a guest contributor on 56minus1]
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Monday, March 16th, 2009
:: this is a follow up to a few previous posts I’ve done on Chinese brand sneakers (here, here, and here). On my way back from (one of my many trips to) the water cooler today, I spotted the office Ayi (custodial staff), Zhang Ayi, sporting these rad trainers. Check them out below. Maybe a hybrid shanzhai’d effort of the and (so cool if so) ? Oh the memories, K’roos’ zip-pocket sneaker design dominate my youth. Two words: milk money. But, who would shanzhai Mizuno? Maybe. Unlikely. At any rate, Zhang Ayi informed me that she purchased these for RMB 20 at a shop in Shanghai on Jiangning Rd. // AjS
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