2008 saw the launch of Kickers 'Sounds of Style' range, which was inspired by key dates in the brands forty year history.
FAC51 HACIENDA one of the world's most popular nightclubs until it closed in 1997 launched a pair of kick-hi boots in 2008 to celebrate the 1980's; the club had a strict no trainer policy and Kickers quickly became the unofficial uniform for anyone that attended. The club was owned by factory records and new order frequently had live sets from acts such as Oasis, Happy Mondays and Blur to name a few.
The boots are covered with the 88/08 logo to represent the years of the collaboration and the opening of the Manchester hotspot, with original Kickers contrasting stitching and red tabs the boots represent the retro brand in many ways. While the collaboration wasn't as fashion worthy as Henry Holland it bought back memories to the original acid hous ravers.
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