The tattiest trainers I have ever owned

Back in the early 90s when I was spectacularly broke, these are the shoes I trudged around town in.

Lady Luck dealt me a good hand a few weeks after this photo was taken when I found a brand new, box fresh pair of  rather trendy trainers left by Embankment tube station.

I looked around to make sure that they didn’t belong to anyone, but there wasn’t a soul in sight, so I picked up the bag: and they fitted me perfectly!

Result. And thank you Mr Forgetful Trainer Buyer Person.

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