13 Dec 2015

Outfit | Kickers 40th Anniversary Kick Hi Part Two

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kickers kick hi boots in manchester, buckets and spades blog
kickers kick hi boots in manchester, buckets and spades blog
Wearing - Kickers Kick Hi | Peacoat c/o Wolsey | Denim Shirt c/o Whistles | Albam Jeans | Form & Thread Socks | ASOS Beanie  | Paulin Watch

In Part One of our collaboration with the Kickers, which celebrates the 40th Anniversary of their Kick Hi boots, we talked about our memories of growing up in the '90s, and what Kickers meant to us. The Kick Hi boot was originally designed - back in the late '60s - as a boots which could be worn with denim, so for our second look I thought I'd do just that. As a big lover of denim this wasn't too much of a push to muster up something suitable - with this awesome denim overshirt by Whistles, and much-worn jeans by Albam.

kickers kick hi boots in manchester, buckets and spades blog
kickers kick hi boots in manchester, buckets and spades blog
kickers kick hi boots in manchester, buckets and spades blog
kickers kick hi boots in manchester, buckets and spades blog
kickers kick hi boots in manchester, buckets and spades blog
Wearing - Same as before, with Denim Shirt c/o Whistles | Fair Ends Cap.

I took the classic Tan Kick Hi down to Manchester, where I meet up with Photographer Jake Millers, to explore the area in which I first worked in after graduating from Uni. It was a blast-from-the-past, as I don't tend to get to Manchester as much these days, but it's great to see the community constantly expanding and evolving. Foundation Coffee House has become my main stop for coffee in the city.

40 years on and the Kickers Kick Hi are still looking fresh. With the brand commemorating their anniversary with the limited edition Denim Kick Hi, it's clear that sometimes evolution doesn't need to be about cashing in to trends, rather by sticking to the classics, and improving your staples.

If you missed Part Two of our collaboration with Kickers you can see it here. #mykickers #kickhi40th. Photography by Jake Millers.

This post is in partnership with Kickers. Thank you for taking the time to support the brands + businesses that make this blog happen.


18 comments:

  1. Emil Charles Langston Pedersen17:07

    The beanie on the first picture makes the whole outfit so street-wise.. That's really cool! :)

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  2. shannan jessie19:34

    cool

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  3. Aw looks like it was a fun shoot! Thats a great pair of kicks

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  4. I love this photo shoot and how you styled your look...those shoes are so cool!

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  5. Love the versatility of this style. Good pairing, and great look friend!

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  6. The red beanie is perfect here!

    Mr Essentialist

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  7. Oh I remember Kickers so well - they were the ONLY shoes to be seen in at school. The chunkier the better. I didn't even know that they were still around. These look awesome Mat!

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  8. We're a similar age I think, so yeah they were so IN back then weren't they. Turns out I still love 'em!

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  9. Just around Manchester, it's a nice area, very varied. Thanks Vanessa, hope you're good in Philly.

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  10. Thanks Anna, and thanks for stopping by once again.

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  11. Have always love the look of these shoes but I am not sure if I would wear them myself though. I am more of Dr Martens gal. Great photographs and you look great as always x

    Katrina Sophia

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  12. B. Cox16:52

    Great photos, have yet to try kickers but am considering a pair. Can I ask which for of album jeans those are? Interested in purchasing some. Thanks!

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  13. Thanks Valerie, kinda don't think I had my hat on right but I was happy with the images.

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  14. That's too kind Kat. Yeah I usually a Red Wing kind of guy myself but nice to switch it up every so often.

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  15. Thanks for commenting. Those are the Albam Slim Jeans:

    http://www.albamclothing.com/product/18155/japanese-denim/ss14-slim-leg-jean.asp

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