K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: Wouldn’t have been seen dead in NB mate, they have had a complete U turn when it comes to being in trend and another You can say you wouldn't have been seen in it all you want, that's a personal preference but no-one can tell me it's a crap make and on a par with Hi-Tec ... there's loads of makes I wouldn't be seen dead in because I don't like but I wouldn't say they are crap makes or anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie76 15,356 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 minute ago, gruggs said: Remember when I was 18 seeing British knights in the US. They were well pricey and I was standing scratching my head thinking they were shite growing up. Looking back they were horrendous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 minute ago, K.A.I said: and it get's even more ridiculous because even the couple of guys who said it was a shite make years ago, admit it's a good make now and you are trying to say it's a shite make now you wouldn't be seen dead in this place is mental ... “Wouldn’t have been seen dead in” past tense “I wouldn’t be seen dead in” present tense. ?? mental right enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Reeboks another example of the original trainer that’s fell out of fashion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, Courtyard Bear said: “Wouldn’t have been seen dead in” past tense “I wouldn’t be seen dead in” present tense. ?? mental right enough I know, I mis-read but I edited. I hate to see what you consider a good brand to be honest you probably cut about in Superdry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Unpopular it seems but Hummel designs are really nice to look at. I welcome this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Courtyard Bear said: Reeboks another example of the original trainer that’s fell out of fashion Yeah but you can't argue that Reebok aren't a good make/decent quality ... just because it's not in fashion at that point doesn't make it a shit make and on a par with HiTec for example that's my point. Of course New Balance wasn't popular as it is now, in the 90's but that doesn't mean it's a shit make - far from it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, K.A.I said: I know, I mis-read but I edited. I hate to see what you consider a good brand to be honest you probably cut about in Superdry ?? I’m in the more Jacamo age range and size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, K.A.I said: Yeah but you can't argue that they are a good make/decent quality ... just because it's not in fashion at that point doesn't make it a shit make and on a par with HiTec for example that's my point. Of course New Balance wasn't popular as it is now, in the 90's but that doesn't mean it's a shit make - far from it Agreed mate, it’s got nothing to do with are they any good it’s simply what’s in fashion these days. NB were always a well made brand but you would’ve been laughed at all day for wearing them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1690 1,064 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 3 hours ago, ronniescu said: When actually playing or watching us play, are the only times strips are allowed.... and that goes for all ages. IMHO obviously. I also wear them in the house am I allowed to do that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, Courtyard Bear said: Agreed mate, it’s got nothing to do with are they any good it’s simply what’s in fashion these days. NB were always a well made brand but you would’ve been laughed at all day for wearing them. I don't agree with the laughed at part, but if someone laughs at someone for wearing a well made brand - then surely that says more about them than the person wearing it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBufalo20 7,875 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 17 minutes ago, K.A.I said: It's not my corner. I'm not the New Balance CEO I just think you're talking pish. I don't think we'd even be having this debate if they weren't the taigs kit-make. Nothing to do with that at all. I know you're the big chief on here but the majority agree it was shite back in the day I dunno why you can't admit you're wrong. We're not all making it up. No one ever wanted New Balance trainers or gear . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, K.A.I said: I don't agree with the laughed at part, but if someone laughs at someone for wearing a well made brand - then surely that says more about them than the person wearing it? Did you grow up in some sort of unjudgemental utopia. NB back in the day would’ve got you a fair amount of slagging. ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, Sasa'onlyPLGsuccess'Papac said: Nothing to do with that at all. I know you're the big chief on here but the majority agree it was shite back in the day I dunno why you can't admit you're wrong. We're not all making it up. No one ever wanted New Balance trainers or gear . Because I'm not wrong, you 3 are wrong. Not only wrong, but talking utter dog shit. You's are 3 decent posters, but you's are simply talking absolute pish - and anyone else that wants to butt in and try and say it too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Courtyard Bear said: Did you grow up in some sort of unjudgemental utopia. NB back in the day would’ve got you a fair amount of slagging. ?? No, I was a judgemental bastard. Anyone wearing HiTec at my school would have got ripped to bits but never New Balance. In primary school it was popular actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 minute ago, K.A.I said: No, I was a judgemental bastard. Anyone wearing HiTec at my school would have got ripped to bits but never New Balance. In primary school it was popular actually. Hi Tec Gola Mitre NB Slagging is a coming and that’s only the ones I remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgowrangersafc 432 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Some laugh that this has de railed into some bizzare arguments about what sports brand was shite in school ????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie76 15,356 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 45 minutes ago, cushynumber said: KAI obviously has a wardrobe full of new balance gear. With K.A.I you can slag anything you want but don't dare go near his NB's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, Courtyard Bear said: Hi Tec Gola Mitre NB Slagging is a coming and that’s only the ones I remember. New Balance in amongst that lot jesus ... thanks for making that post tho. It's an eye-opener. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,073 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 hour ago, KWBear said: I worked in private equity M&A with a focus in the retail sector for 12 years. Hummel is a budget sportswear brand. adidas is not principally distributed through sports direct and has a global presence and is marketed / distributed through multiple channels in order to access as broad a demographic as possible. Adidas has a distribution network which covers premium, mid range, and budget retailers - its model allows for it to do so in order to maximise the brand potential globally.. hummel has a t/o of ca 100m per annum if I am not mistaken and is finds itself distributed PRINCIPALLY through sports direct, therein lies the difference. Your reference of adi being cheap on the basis of one distribution channel flowing through sports direct is plainly stupid. Hummel gear costs less and operates in a market that does not include premium sportswear brands. you will not find Hummel gear alongside saucony or new balance, nike or adidas, in the likes of Size? nor will you find a hummel concession in Harvey nicks. You can reference the Scandinavian market all you want, talking about how it is the best sportswear brand in Scandinavia is utter bollocks as well... it is pretty much the ONLY sportswear brand in Scandinavia. If you want to talk about outdoorwear, then there are plenty of premium brands across the Nordics - Norrøna, Fjällräven, Haglöfs, WeSC, polar skate, Sandqvist - even fucking Helly Hansen (concession that helly Hansen is largely shite though). None of them make football taps. it is a fact that Hummel is a cheap make targeting lower budget markets in the UK, exemplified through its arrangement with sports direct. we can take this offline into PM if you would like to discuss further and spare the rest of the forum from having to read shite posts like this one. You are incredibly agressive in this... I never said any of the sort! I just said that they make a good quality product. I own some of their products, along with Adidas, Nike, Puma etc... The quality is good compared to those. You are talking about a completely different thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, K.A.I said: New Balance in amongst that lot jesus ... thanks for making that post tho. It's an eye-opener. NB was what your Grandad wore. ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 My wardrobe only has gimp suits and rubber sexual asphyxiation suits ... and a long coat that I wear to go shopping Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Vandenbroucke 26,133 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 People who are getting their knickers in a twist over Hummel being our kit maker are fucking idiots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellshill_Bear 1,105 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Would rather 2 stripe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,373 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: Hi Tec Gola Mitre NB Slagging is a coming and that’s only the ones I remember. Wait, Mitre actually made stuff that wasn't fitbaws? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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