must have been at least 20 something years ago that i was so exited to get my first adidas. back then - it was the best - called adidas alround - and having all your mates sign your sneakers with a black edding. ever since - passing by the masses of brands - thousands of choices, i always prefered my adidas. of course, i tried some other ones. nice, good and quite comfy, too. but my heart remained with adidas.

today should have been another day, exchanging one of my old ones - and felt for a quick shopping at the originals store, here in berlin münzstrasse. "great shoes" i thought browsing through the shelfs.

but then the shocking news - didn't wanna believe it - "sorry my friend - i am really pissed, too, but unfortunately i don't receive any shoes in your size 13" the guy, who really wanted to and could have sold one or even two pairs to me within only ten minutes!

ok - that was quick and sad. where are all the basketball stars - with big feet - my former idols - wearing adidas?

on my way back into the PLATOON, i stopped by the asian onitsuka tiger store, stylewise almost more a sushi restaurant. and within another few minutes i tried on several pairs in my size 13.

and - went out and spent 100 bugs for a new pair of sneakers.

as it is with long lasting friendships - of course you will give a second, sometimes a third chance, but then you might wanna start looking for new friends.

by the way - they are celebrating their 60th birthday this year, too.









old and new friends