"What has happened to you? When I first knew you, you were all stout brogues, nice suits and turtle neck jumpers. Now it is, well, this..."
I was admittedly wearing a pair of somewhat distressed Mambo shorts that had seen better days. My new T-shirt however was in immaculate condition. My shoes however...
Let me put it this way. The Birkenstock is a comfortable item of footwear and certainly when I'm in a more 'mindful' state of dress I will happily pair them with a 'Zen not Zen' t-shirt and shorts. However, the incident did raise the question about summer footwear.
On the assumption that the perennial brogue is, for the purposes of this discussion, not to be included. What can one wear? Trainers can be worn but a GOACA* has to be very careful. Please note only the following 12 trainers are acceptable as day wear:
- Adidas Gazelle
- Adidas Superstar (white/navy only)
- Adidas Handball Spezial
- Adidas München
- Adidas Italia
- Adidas Japan
- Adidas Samba (5 a-side football only)
- Puma Suede (Black & White)
- Reebok Classics (only to Association Football matches)
- Gola Harrier (Mods only)
- Onitsuka Tiger
- Chad Suede (As inspired by Terry 'Chad' Kennet on the Quadrophenia album cover)
No other trainer will be permitted.
Of course, 'exercise' training shoes have their place but solely for the purpose of exercise. But be very diligent, these are interesting times.
Next time around, proper shoes!
*GOACA > Gentlemen of a Certain Age
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