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OG SHOES THATS BEEN FORGOTTEN 🥀
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Once the streets’ crown jewel, these OG sneakers defined an era with bold silhouettes, vibrant colorways, and unmatched presence. Worn by trendsetters and hype crews, they ruled the malls, taxi ranks, and skateparks, only to fade into nostalgia as ne...
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P FLYERS
 
Palladium
 
G-Star RAW
 
Cesario
 
Buffalo shoes
 
Supra

P FLYERS

(2000s retro of 1944 OG)
 
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Once popular after the movie The Sandlot revival. Clean canvas/vulcanized design like Converse but with a chunkier vibe.
The Center Classic Basketball Sneakers in High-Top and Low-Top Cuts
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Palladium

(’90s/2000s)
 
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Military-inspired canvas boots with rugged soles. Had a streetwear moment in the 2010s, then disappeared.
Pampa HI HTG Supply Range
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G-Star RAW

(mid-2010s)
 
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Futuristic, industrial-inspired sneakers. Sleek, minimal, very "techwear-core."
Rackam Tonal Sneakers | Black | G-STAR® ZA
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Cesario

(2004–2012 peak)
 
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The ultimate “party sneaker” of the late 2000s. Leather strap across the laces gave it a unique look.
CESARIOS
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Buffalo shoes

Buffalo is a German footwear brand founded in the late 1970s, but they blew up in the 1990s.
 
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Their chunky platform sneakers (the Buffalo Classic) became iconic — huge midsole, thick rubber outsole, and exaggerated proportions.
Buffalo Shoes for Women
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Buffalo Shoes Origin: Buffalo is a German footwear brand founded in the late 1970s, but they blew up in the 1990s. Signature Look: Their chunky platform sneakers (the Buffalo Classic) became iconic — huge midsole, thick rubber outsole, and exaggerat...
Buffalo Shoes for Men
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Supra

(2006–2012 peak)
 
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Worn by Lil Wayne, Chad Muska, Justin Bieber in the late 2000s. High-top, flashy colors, had huge streetwear impact but then vanished.
SUPRA SKYTOP SHOE
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NIKE

 
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The first full-length visible Air model. Futuristic for its time, but got left behind. Now, its “space-runner” aesthetic feels on-trend again.
Air Max 360
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Not as available everywhere, but Cape Town heads who had them were flexing. Loud, chunky ’90s-style basketball sneakers.
Air Force 180
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Sock-fit sneaker, very comfy, bright colorways. Rare in Cape Town, but those who had them stood out.
NIKE Air Presto
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PUMA

 
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Low sneaker with strap closure + spiky sole. Once a Cape Town party/club shoe, now basically forgotten.
Mostro | PUMA South Africa
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Reebok

 
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The all-white Reebok Classic was kasi uniform at one stage. Lost hype, but still clean drip if styled with baggy denims.
Classic Leather
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New balance

 
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Before NB blew up in 2020s, they had a small Cape Town following. Mostly Obs/Woodstock hipsters & sneaker heads. Faded, but now NB is trendy again so the old pairs are gold.
574 styles New Balance
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Converse

 
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Not Chuck Taylors — the actual skateboarding CONS line. Available at surf/skate shops (Canal Walk, Gardens, Sea Point). Skaters rocked them, but then they faded
Converse CONS Skate Line (2000s)
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Vans

 
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The skate shoe alternative to DC & Osiris. Less common in Cape Town than the Authentic/Old Skool, but real skaters rated them.
Vans South Africa | Skate Half Cab Shoe
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Fila

 
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Chunky basketball shoe, often white or bold colorways. Super popular in township basketball courts, hip-hop flex, and matric dances
Fila Grant Hill 2
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