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Gli indiani avevano invece l’abitudine di spalmarsi la pianta del piede con del lattice ricavato dall’incisione della corteccia di caucciù, a scopo protettivo. Le migliori giocatrici al mondo lo sanno, e anche i loro sponsor lo tengono ben presente, cercando sempre di dotarle dei migliori confort possibili. E’ però intorno al 1850 che dall’Inghilterra arriva la prima scarpa sportiva. Quanti calli e quante vesciche ai piedi prima di trovare la scarpa giusta. Nome che ancora oggi indica questo modello di calzatura sportiva”. Eppure la scarpa, oltre a essere un bell’accessorio, dovrebbe rispettare criteri tecnici ben definiti per non causare problemi. “Già all’epoca degli antichi Greci gli atleti durante le Olimpiadi usavano particolari calzature prodotte da artigiani locali, che li avrebbero aiutati nei loro esercizi fisici. Inizialmente si chiamava Plimsoll, ma quando sbarcò negli USA prese il nome di Sneakers.

Source: Tennis.it

can the adidas stan smith be used for tennis?

Posted by dosankocooking in Tennis @ Feb 09, 9000

Q: i recieved adidas stan smiths as a gift from my uncle and i was wondering if they can be used in the court? Will they break easily? Did people in the 80s use them as real tennis shoes or are they just some gimmick shoes slapped on with "stan smith" name?

A: I have played for the last two year with these shoes, and like them a lot. They hold up as well as various shoes that I have worn before. In fact, I recently bought two more pairs at an Adidas outlet store at a good price. When they first came out they were a high quality shoe, and as far as I can tell, still are. There are others that may be better, but more costly.

Additional: As long as you have them, try them and see.

How can I clean my adidas stan smith shoes? Can i wash them?

Posted by H in Cleaning & Laundry @ Oct 04, 2008

Q: I think this happens to everyone: shoes stink after a long summer vacation.
I heard that washing shoes can remove their odor. I would try this but I'm afraid this might damage the material. I once had these leather shoes that got wet by accident and they just started deteriorating since then. The shoes justfell apart! I know that the adidas are a different story but still I'm afraid this happens to them.

Are there any other ways to clean them and remove the odor?

Please answer only if you have actually tried this.

A: If you are just wanting to get rid of the odor you can pour vinegar into the souls of the shoes. Then let them dry outside or on a register. I have done this & it works. Hope this helps.