It’s kinda wild when you think about it. These things were originally, y’know, for *sports*. Like, actual sweating and running and stuff. But now? They’re basically a high fashion statement. I mean, who woulda thunk back in the, what, 80s? When it was all about breakdancing and hip hop, that tracksuits would become *this*?
Speaking of the 80s, that’s where it all kinda started, right? B-boys, MCs, the whole shebang. They were the OGs. And now everyone’s jumping on the bandwagon. Which is cool, I guess? I mean, more Adidas for everyone! But sometimes I feel like people are just wearing them ’cause they’re trendy, not because they, like, appreciate the history. Know what I mean?
And the vintage stuff? Oh man, that’s where the REAL gold is at. I’ve seen some seriously rad vintage Adidas jackets at thrift stores. Like, the kind that make you wanna bust out a boombox and start breakdancing in the middle of the street. Thrifted.com seems to have a pretty sweet collection, I saw that mentioned.
Honestly, the thing I love about Adidas tracksuits is how versatile they are. You can rock ’em with sneakers, obviously, but I’ve even seen people pair ’em with heels! (Okay, maybe *I* wouldn’t, but hey, to each their own.) You can dress ’em up, dress ’em down… it’s all good.
But here’s the thing that kinda bugs me. Sometimes, people go TOO matchy-matchy. Like, full tracksuit, matching shoes, matching hat… It’s a bit much, ya know? I prefer mixing it up a little. Maybe a vintage track jacket with some more modern pants? Or vice versa? Gotta keep it interesting, right?
Ugh, I just remembered I saw someone the other day with a tracksuit that was like, neon green and bright orange. It was… a choice. Definitely a choice. Not sure it was the *right* choice, but hey, at least they were making a statement!