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Tokyo Mayday Scooter Run

Started this discussion. Last reply by khalid arabi Mar 7. 1 Reply

You may have already caught this on youtube, but it warrants an airing, what a  way to glimpse at a great city with the mods tearing through it, the bikes are awesome and as for the mods..... Too…Continue

' We Are The Mods ' .... America's answer to Quadrophenia ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by KK Akuoku Mar 12. 15 Replies

I'm trying to get hold of a film called 'We Are The Mods' , an american film indie film released in 2009, judging by the trailer it does seem all that but its MOD and deserves a checkout.Has anyone…Continue

First Ever Gig .... 1977

Started this discussion. Last reply by khalid arabi Feb 27. 2 Replies

The Jam with support from the new hearts [who later became secret affair] december 1977 at the hammersmith odeon.i was 15, a mixture of excitement and dread, i was out of my comfort zone.i'll never…Continue

 

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Adrian Stern replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"My all-time favourite is still my penny-loafers from Barkers - even though they changed the hide from a natural to a plastic "high-shine" finish (picture below). And I'm quite fond of my Rockport machine-washable suede loafers…"
Mar 24
Adrian Stern replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"Well Doc Marten used to only produce the soles for other manufacturers to fit to their boots and shoes. The Regent sho company (I think) in Nottingahm in my mind made the best boots and shoes with Doc Marten soles - I've a black pair still…"
Mar 24
Adrian Stern replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"I tried to buy a pair of new Calrk's and maybe my feet have changed but they not only didn't fit in any way at all but were decidedly nasty - old age?"
Mar 24
khalid arabi replied to Laurent Bof's discussion 'What's on your turntable right now?'
"Andy Williams - music to watch girls by , absolute killer !!!"
Mar 23
khalid arabi replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"the classic gola"
Mar 23
khalid arabi replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"At last i've got them , these gola trainers, the gola brand was very big in the 70s , i had a pair of football boots but never got round to buying a pair of these until now , my only pair of trainers, right up there with the adidas samba !!!"
Mar 23
Dave Fahey replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"I've never liked desert boots, always favoured brogues, oxfords and Milano cuban heel jobs."
Mar 22
Kai Ahland replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"No chance to get my big shovel hands in there, Phil, lol!"
Mar 21
Phil Thomsen replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"ah yes.. Samba, i see! I like them in black and yellow! Lol. If these shoes were yours, they would only cover your hands... That makes me remember the german word: "Handshuhe"! ;D"
Mar 21
Kai Ahland replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"They´re Adidas Samba, Phil, I have 2 more pairs of them, one black/white and one sand suede with red stripes. All bought new, though. Also missing in the pic are my favourite pair of summer shoes, light suede "Camper" ones:Not too…"
Mar 20
Phil Thomsen replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"Nice collection Kai! You really needed these Chelsea boots! Really good looking! And i also like your Adidas VERY MUCH!!!! What is the exact name for these? Are they vintage ones or "new vintage" collection?"
Mar 20
Kai Ahland replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"Here are my current ones:"
Mar 20
Bobby Charlton replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"...Or Douglas Bader."
Mar 18
hubert davenport replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"i like those baracuta loafers with the tartan lining !"
Mar 18
Nicky Bubbles replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"Alright unless you're Jake the Pegg of course."
Mar 17
Axel Wall replied to khalid arabi's discussion 'Essential Mod Shoewear : what is your fave footwear'
"Oxblood Doctor Martens or beige or black Desert Boots."
Mar 17

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About Me:
i have been a fan of the jam since i saw them back in 1977, started to dress like them not knowing what mod was , wasn't until quadrophenia hit the streets that i became aware of the mod genre, have never looked back since.
Top 5 tunes at the moment:
don't go back - the chords , the theme to department s , shifting gears - lalo schifrin , heavy water - ray davies , esp - buzzcocks
Vespa, Lambretta or other?
vespa et4

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