[ether_joe]

lads it's been real fun. But I fear The End Is Near.



Strolling down market st on a sunny San Francisco afternoon. Enjoying a break in the rain. Pulled into a clothier of some repute to inspect the merchandise. . . OMFG what the hell is a Ferrari emblem doing on a PAIR OF SHOES!!??!?!??!!!



Mein Gott, the dudes running the show seem to have struck a cross marketing deal with. . . PUMA???!!!



So now we can all start to cringe when we see decked out teenagers strolling around with. . . Ferrari emblems on their feet.



<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/blink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wacko.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/mad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



emoticons don't sufficiently express my shock, remorse, disappointment and regret

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[wjk_glynn]

Porsche Design does similar stuff. See http://www.porsche-design.com/



Necklaces, belts, shirts, shorts, etc. No sneakers though...



Karl.

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[ether_joe]

see, that Porsche site IMO is tasteful, looks like they have limited distribution - you really have to be an enthusiast.



Now I walked into a Puma store and was surrounded by Ferrari badges. Sumpin just ain't right there.

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[ds968]

I have shoes by Pirelli - does that count ?



wonder if they're run flats ? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[sasilverbullet]

I'd never buy Pirelli shoes - I'd have to keep getting myself balanced! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

ayn was out shopping the other day, and said she saw porsche shoes at the porsche design store - i have yet to see them - i'll confirm that one later today

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[Greimann]

Ha, you don't want to be "that guy".

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[flash]

i am in the market for a pair of tan or white low top driving shoes just for fun runs - i already have my hightop racing shoes for real driving (still gota grab a new suit - old one long gone, and was only a one layer anyway) - i picked up a pair of the black pumas - comfy, but not what i wanted

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[ds968]

I'm surprised you haven't thought of this - Ron, the Zagat of shopping, can easily point you in the right direction for the perfect pair... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Ron ? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[ether_joe]

you know here's where I'm at with this. A small-distribution, tastefully-designed shoe for showing off at concours events, or a little stylish driving, is fine with me.



I just resent the fact that I walked into some random retail store with no car/Ferrari association whatsoever (Puma???) and all of the sudden I'm surrounded by Ferrari badges.



I mean I have so much respect and lusting over that symbol. to see it as the latest tommy hillfiger bling just broke my heart.

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[ds968]

Drivings shoes for the Flash :



Ok, follow my lead.. I have a few pairs of the ( obligatory & perennial ) JP Tod's driving shoe - I'm.. like, soooo James Coburn <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ..but not quite that horsey looking <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />, one pair of Piloti REAL driving shoes, and these Pirelli ( pix ) I just bought a couple of months ago from Saks - and yes they do they have them for you in White, Beige and a variety of other colors - about $ 220 , IIRC. But you could wear them while not driving as well, as opposed to your high tops which might raise a few eyebrows if you go to dinner with them on . Oh wait, it's L.A. - never mind, you'll get away with anything there <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Rushed out to take the photo in decent light <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



   

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[flash]

ok - you're scaring me now

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[ether_joe]

[quote name='ds968' date='Mar 24 2006, 08:28 AM']Drivings shoes for the Flash :



Ok, follow my lead..  I have a few pairs of the ( obligatory & perennial ) JP Tod's driving shoe - I'm.. like, soooo  James Coburn  <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ..but not quite that horsey looking  <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />, one pair of Piloti REAL driving shoes,  and these Pirelli ( pix ) I just bought a couple of months ago from Saks - and yes they do they have them for you in White, Beige and a variety of other colors -  about $ 220 , IIRC.  But you could wear them while not driving as well, as opposed to your high tops which might raise a few eyebrows if you go to dinner with them on . Oh wait, it's L.A. - never mind, you'll get away with anything there  <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Rushed out to take the photo in decent light  <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />[/quote]



forget mods, I GOTTA HAVE THOSE SHOES! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



wait - they're not Pumas are they?

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[ds968]

<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

I have some top end, very limited production, Pumas also ( you DON'T want to know the cost on those <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> - told my wife they were on sale <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ... )

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[tom968]

Puma is a big sponsor in F1.



Most of the drivers wear them, including the Ferrari drivers, Shumacher and Massa.

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[porsche]

I didn't think the Puma/Ferrari shoes were all bad.



I've always liked the Puma "Speed Cat" shoes. Add a Ferrari badge and you're just making a good thing better.



Anyway, I was in Vegas last week checking out the new Ferrari dealership in the Wynn Casino. Next to the car showroom, the dealership has a goodie store filled to the brim with stuff crested with a Ferrari badge.



I continued onward to Nordstroms and bought a pair of the Puma shoes with the Ferrari Badge in Fly Yellow for my Vegas trip companion. Those skinny little shoes go great with long tan legs. As such, I kinda like the Puma/Ferrari shoes.



Porsche



   

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[ether_joe]

[quote name='tom968' date='Mar 24 2006, 08:11 PM']Puma is a big sponsor in F1. 



Most of the drivers wear them, including the Ferrari drivers,  Shumacher and Massa.[/quote]



hmmm I was not aware of this.



This changes things a bit. That there is an arrangement of substance between the two entities.



Perhaps the world is *not* coming to an end quite yet. . . thank you my lads for I can now get to sleep tonight.



. . . zzz . . . long tan legs . . . zzzz . . .

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[ds968]

   



here kitty, kitty..



ok, granted these would look a lot better on Rachel Hunter's legs than on my old, scarred, stocky soccer palyer feet, but they are featherlight, cushy..and I have an identical pair in black as well... yeah, I know SCARY ! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Might trade the white ones to Fash for some wine tasting... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

lol - i am SOOOO going shopping after i finish DJ's and Ron's cars today

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[tsj9197]

adidas monaco shoes



I picked up a pair of these shoes for cheap.

not a bad driving shoe.



a little too racey to wear without the porsche around.

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