So while reminiscing through my childhood, best believe that I would not forget footwear!
In a previous post, I mentioned that I grew up in the Philippines. I also went to an All Girl Catholic School which enforced the students to wear uniforms.
An all-white dress with a thin navy belt were the uniform which would be worn on regular days when classes in session.
Shoes worn on these days were kung fu mary janes.
For P.E., I had to wear a navy Culotte shorts and our school cotton t-shirt.
These white pair of sneakers which looked like the Reebok classic high tops (I think they were called Kaypee) were worn during P.E. Unfortunately, I was unable to find these kicks.
However, I was lucky enough to bump into this link.
Yes, it is! Philippine Air Force Ones!
Okay so lemme break it down to you why I think this is the hottest shoes (and my total obsession)….
Exhibit 1: The color of the Philippine flag once it’s brought up to the sky.
Memory lane – every day after recess (lunch), all the classes would line up to pray then sing “Bayang Magiliw” while 2 people would be in charge of raising the Philippine flag.
Exhibit 2: The leather design on the lace loops! Yes it is checkered design…. but what’s so genius about it is that it resembles the weaving of straws to make banig (here is the Wiki link), handbags and other things.
And finally, Exhibit 3: located by the back next to the sole is the sun and 3 stars (which is also part of the Philippine flag). The 3 stars represent the 3 major islands of the Philippines.
XOXO
No comments:
Post a Comment