There was a time in life when having a pair of Pro-Keds meant something. This was many moons before million dollar endorsements, technological advances, advertising campaigns…hell, it was right after tennis shoes came to be.
Whatever, Bobbito’s linked with the company for the reissue of the Royal Flash. When Bob’s name is attached to something, it’s generally legit because he’s made it fairly clear he doesn’t give a rat’s ass about corporate checks. Over the years, any of his involvement has been admirably authentic & distinctly hands-on when he’s involved with a brand. Not saying I’d rock a pair but it’s important to show respect to the architects, of which Bob & Pro-Keds are two names who laid the foundation for the culture.
In the video below, KATC sits down with Bobbito, allowing him to kick the Willie Bobo on the history and significance of the Pro-Keds brand as well as droppin’ info regarding the Royal Flash release.
Seen @ Hypebeast
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shout to the Henry Ford (HS) Trojans in Detroit, i remember being a lil’ tike and going to watch a few of my babysitter’s brother high school basketball games and damn near the entire team were wearing the gold joints. i later went to school there too…
those burgundy joints was tough.
Very nice selection indeed.
pro-ked will NEVER be on my feet.. even in death
The mustard joints is nice too.
Thorough post. You know much on the case. And might you actually be thrilled when I told you that my own most youthful son (age 7) seriously enjoyed your page as well? I suppose it is more than likely the picture(s) ;-) I realize that, when he’s completely ready to walk out the nest, I’ll be so retro that I are going to use the very same reasons of thinkings as well. Anyways… I have to think of V for Vendetta, “Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an thought, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are incontrovertible.” Ideas can be powerful.