Don't forget your footwear by vikdaddy

Don't forget your footwear

I intended on going to the gym this evening. However, it dawned on me as I went to get my gym bag that I think I'd forgotten my trainers. A quick check inside my bag only confirmed it. Annoyed with myself for driving all the way in to town for a workout that could not happen, I went shopping instead!

I got home and thought about what to shoot. Inspired by today's annoyance, I thought why not get my oldest but trustiest pair of trainers out and take a few photos of the mangy old pair?

I do wear a more appropriate pair of Adidas running shoes at the gym, but these old Asics have done well by me, and I think the age and texture make for a better picture.

I bought a new suit today in one of the sales. I haven't bought a new suit in a while, and with a new job around the corner I thought it was time to invest in some smart attire. The thing with sale shopping for suits is the difficulty in purchasing both pieces of the suit. It's so irritating finding a jacket you love, only to be unable to find the trousers in your size!

Canon 7D, f/8, 1/100, ISO-100
very good proccesing
January 22nd, 2011  
Nice. I'm a fan of grimey kicks shots, and this is ace. But... Asics? Onitsuka Tigers, surely?
January 22nd, 2011  
@eyebrows Onitsuka Tigers and Asics are one and the same my friend (the stripes are the giveaway)!
January 22nd, 2011  
Oh my, I had no idea they were an Asics brand. I guess I'm not as much of a sneaker freak as I thought ._.
January 22nd, 2011  
I like how rough this looks...or maybe worn in is a better description
January 22nd, 2011  
I agree with @chelmck. Is this an editing technique?
January 22nd, 2011  
Just LOVE the gritty processing - well done!!
January 22nd, 2011  
old and mangy and comfy and beautiful!
January 22nd, 2011  
LOVE what you've done with this. Looks well loved. Nothing like a comfy pair of shoes, whatever brand!
January 22nd, 2011  
Great shot. love the texture and light. What is it about old trainers that won't allow us to throw them away? - maybe moments like this!?
January 22nd, 2011  
This is great. Looks like a sketch. One of these days I will be about to do work like that. Yeah Right!!!!
January 22nd, 2011  
cool shot
January 23rd, 2011  
Nice shot... Yep.. Here you on the suit business and especially when finding a jacket that fits but no trousers... I eventually found what I was looking for but took ages.......
January 23rd, 2011  
Such a fun subject to capture in your project! Love the texture in this photo. Very nice, as always.
January 23rd, 2011  
Would you share your secrets? What did you do in pp to get that gritty look? If you don't want to devulge your technique I understand. Either way it's fantastic.
January 23rd, 2011  
Love the "dingy" look to this. Very cool photo!
January 23rd, 2011  
Good strongly contrasted shot. Gives it clout.
January 23rd, 2011  
Oh! This is fantastic! Love all the light and shade. Love it. has a grungy feel to it.
January 23rd, 2011  
Very nice shot..... i love the lighting... speaks volume....
I ahve tried a few times to take this type of shot with my trainers but just cannot get anything close to how nice this one is.....
January 23rd, 2011  
Nice capture!
January 23rd, 2011  
Nice. Did you run a high pass filter in this?
January 23rd, 2011  
great composition
January 23rd, 2011  
Great shot. Love the texture.
January 23rd, 2011  
Your awesome! This is amazing!
January 23rd, 2011  
Love it! Great shot
January 23rd, 2011  
Great treatment in this shot!
January 23rd, 2011  
Lovely shot. Gave me an idea to try shooting my shoes.
January 23rd, 2011  
Awesome processing...
January 23rd, 2011  
Very nice!
January 24th, 2011  
WOW nice theme
and for ur info i love old shoes i hate getting rid of them
but greatt shot
January 26th, 2011  
lol, it's good that you've hung onto these instead of throwing them away - they make for an intriguing and beautiful photo subject.
January 28th, 2011  
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