OK, this spot excited me a lot. I sometimes like to try and piece people together from their shoes and go all Columbo on them by working out their backstory from just their shoes, and in this guy I hit the jackpot.
So, the first thing that got my attention were this guys shoes; adidas Campus. This classic shoe had me instantly thinking he was from the UK. Why? Well it's a popular British shoe, and coupled with the hair was something of a giveaway. The feathercut is usually found on guys from the UK of around this age - usually ex-mod's, Paul Weller fans, Oasis/Britpop lovers who coincidentally all wore adidas religiously.
So, that was my snapshot judgement, and I'm pleased to say I was pretty near bang on.
Originally from Newcastle in the UK,Jef is, and always has been an adidas die hard but with a passion for one shoe and one shoe alone; the Campus.
This is an iconic 3 stripe silhouette and Jef is so passionate about it that he goes to great lengths to find them. He struggles to find them in Oz (his new home) so often heads up to Hong Kong for the weekend to stock up on the shoe. He's not too bothered whether he's picking up bootlegs or the real deal as he loves the shoe so much he's happy to rock them.
Personally, I have always favoured the Gazelle over the Campus, but I love this guys commitment and passion for a shoe that is part of his look and dare I say his life, and will go to any lengths to get.
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