It’s all about the 3-Stripes for the most recent episode of size? collections, where we catch-up with Scott Ptolomey – Mancunian adidas collector and historian – whose collection has amassed around 400 pairs of vintage, limited edition, and reissued models. When it comes to all things concerning adidas, Scott’s the ultimate aficionado. Let’s get into it.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - What was your first interaction with Adidas?
2:29 - Can you remember your first pair from the label?
4:29 - Do you have a preference of style from adidas, if so why?
5:20 - Is there a silhouette that you have the most variations of, and why is it one of your favourites?
6:49 - What is it about adidas in particular that has such a draw for you?
7:44 - adidas Originals Tahiti
8:40 - What was it about the OG Dublin that stands out so much to avid adidas collectors as a whole?
10:20 - What other colourways stand out to you from the wider Dublin releases?
10:51 - What is it about the tonal tongue on the OG Dublin that stands out so much?
11:12 - Is there one shoe in your collection that hasn’t had a bring back that you would love to see make a return?
12:20 - Is there a particular era that you’re most interested by, and what shoes do you have within the collection that fall within that period?12:49 - Can you tell us the rarest pair in your collection?
13:55 - Can you show us the notable differences on the OG Bali compared to its contemporary rendition?
15:05 - Island Series or City Series?
15:39 - Out of the models that you personally own, what’s the hardest hunt that you’ve ever been involved in for an Adidas shoe?
16:21 - Out of all the models you own, what is the biggest grail in your collection?
17:34 - How did your involvement in The Dassler come about?
19:25 - Outro
