I have this weird fascination/obsession with sneakers, even though I mainly wear boring, Vans slip-ons. I think these might be kind of old, but I think they’re really amazing. From what I’ve been able to dig up, they’re a pair of prototype, unreleased Joy Division Nike Blazer Mids, that for some reason were never put into production.

I think they’re so amazing looking! I love how they look like they may have come straight out of the late 70’s with aged looking leather and everything. The Peter Saville-designed pattern on the tongue is also a nice touch. It’s a very minimal shoe, with a lot of little details. On the swoosh, it reads “But I Remember When We Were Young… - Ian Curtis”, and on the inside of the tongues is inscribed, “This Is The Way” and ” Step Inside”. I’m also in love with the box the shoes come in, with the Factory Records logo protruding out of it.

Found through Better Living Through Design

There’s a couple more pictures under the jump.

Bobby

8 Comments »

1. dude, where did you get your blazers from????
   they rock!

   Comment by nathan — November 1, 2007 #

2. STRAiGHT UP CLEAN [:

   Comment by jack'ee — November 11, 2007 #

3. its a shame they did not put in production those are sick

   Comment by jalen — March 30, 2008 #

4. =*[ I want…I want. Dammit.

   Comment by James — May 28, 2008 #

5. these are like the best shoes ever made! where could i find a pair like this in england ? x

   Comment by ben — June 26, 2008 #

6. THOSE R MADDDDDD ILL BILL!!!!!!!!!!! i gotta have some blazers!!!!

   Comment by Moriah — July 17, 2008 #

7. Bella botta di scarpe!!

   Comment by Paolo — August 8, 2008 #

8. …
   I need those.

   I like this design way better than the New Balance one thats on hold for release.

   Comment by Kaht — September 25, 2008 #

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