Euro Pics; Street Shots

As you'll hopefully know, I love street photography and try to work it into the body of IDYSM's work as much as I can - so while on my Euro travels I was looking for those unique street moments and sights as much as I could, so as we say goodbye to Europe here are some of my favourite shots capturing some Euro moments

Euro Pics; Street Story Selects

So my European journey comes to an end this week.  I was lucky enough to visit some amazing places, walk some inspiring streets, and meet some even more inspiring people.

I can't list everyone, but above are some of my favourite - and each is favourite for differing reasons - maybe it was the shoe, the story, their shoe, their look, how the shots turned out, the backdrop, the street, or even just the person - but as I wind up this leg of the IDYSM journey I didn't want to sign off by saying a thanks to these, and everyone who I met along the way - without people on the street wanting to share their story there would be no project - so thanks one and all! 

Danny & Matt x Nike; Manchester

While the Manchester scene often seems to represent classic, old-school classic style, Danny and Matt are some out of towners looking to inject some colour and swagger with their idea of feet heat.

Both from London, they were visiting Manchester for the weekend and each rocked colourful, contemporary Nike's that worked perfectly against the edgy graf laden streets in Manchester's fantastic Northern Quarter.

First up is Danny on the left.  Sharply dressed, and accessorised with headphones, he was keen to enjoy some music while he soaked up the Mancunian surroundings (possibly like Aden earlier this week). Danny works in naturopathic medicine and day to day always wears Nike Air Max due to the fusion of comfort and style that he craves.  These Nike Air Safari's are colourful enough (here in Black, Pink Foil, Deep Royal Blue, and silver) but he's also into grey - well, I guess he is as he seemed very interested in my greying hair.  I guess it was a compliment?

As for his partner in crime,  Matt is a self employed labourer who is an avid kicks collector.  He was keeping his eyes open for new styles in Manchester but was only finding good vintage in retro styles.  No matter though, as his Nike Footscape Woven Chukka's in 'Night Stadium' were able to give his surroundings a modern twist.  The shoe has an ardent following, all committed to the innovation, kookiness and comfort of the unique looking silhouette.

2 guys with a bold approach to colourful kicks...I just wish my greying hair hadn't been of so much interest to them!

Lauren x Duffer & Ben x Nike; Manchester

Manchester’s past is well documented, but I was interested to see the future generations and what inspires them, and when I met Lauren and Ben it showed that even street fashion pays a respectful look back to Manchester's past.

Lauren and Ben are both from Manchester, and I found them while taking a break to have a cheeky cigarette.  As a young couple in love they find their tastes inspiring each other, with them both into a head to toe retro sportswear look.
Sportswear was a big deal in Manchester when I was growing up in the UK.  Classic shoes like the adidas Gazelle, the Nike Cortex, the Reebok Classic were hugely popular; all clean, simple timeless styles fused with sportswear as streetwear, and it seems that the appeal for this look is still strong now too (some 15 years later - yes, I'm showing my age).

In terms of footwear, both were wearing lo-fi vulcanised kicks; Lauren some Duffer of St George (a UK fashion label) and Ben some simple Nike's but with both inspiring each other to adorn their shoes with streetwear too they showcase a true Manchester street look, that gives a firm nod to the past.