My daughter was preparing a skit for the camp she is attending and one of the songs they were going to use is “Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer. She had NO idea who MC Hammer was, so I made her watch the video. I told her she would have to do the MC Hammer dances, but she thought that would be too embarrassing.
On YouTube I found a great parody of the song – it is too funny! Aren’t you glad that parachute pants are no longer popular?
When Air Jordan shoes first came out in 1985, they became extremely popular all due to the endorsement by Michael Jordan who was then recognized as one of the best basketball players of all time. The problem was that the shoes were very expensive. There were many rumors floating around about kids beating each other up just to get their hands on a pair of the shoes.
I hadn’t heard much about the shoes recently, but they are still being manufactured and are still widely popular. Now they come in many different styles and colors. And, of course, they are still very expensive!
Saddle Shoes first gained popularity in the 50s and 60s when you could pick up a pair for about $3.00. Saddle Shoes are two-toned leather shoes most frequently seen in black and white. Other popular colors have included brown/white, blue/white, red/white and pink/white. Both the toe and the back are white. The name comes from the saddle of leather that is in the middle. This part also has the eyelets and laces.
The Saddle Shoe became less popular in the 70s (but the cheerleaders still wore them) and have gone in and out of popularity over the years. Today, a good pair of saddle shoes will run about $80.00.
Gym uniforms have definitely changed over the years! My first gym uniform was at middle school in 7th grade. It was a one piece cotton (not knit) green gym suit. It was so ugly and uncomfortable. We used to roll-up the shorts and arms just to be a little comfortable. In 8th grade we changed to twill shorts and green and white striped t-shirts. The shorts were so stiff and heavy.
On to High School. As a freshman we wore polyester shirts and shorts. The shirts were sleeveless and the material was that old 100% polyester that snagged and was just hideous. Eventually we changed to black shorts and black and white stripped t-shirts.
Today, my daughter, who is in 7th grade, is allowed to wear her own gym shorts and shirt. They have the option of purchasing a reversible t-shirt that is black on one side and gold on the other. The shirt is a little heavy but it is great for team play. The stuff they sell today to schools is much better at moisture management and much more fashionable! The variety is better and the gym shorts and shirts are actually made differently for girls and boys.
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Ahh, the 70s! I grew up in Southern California where there were a lot of hip fashions – bell bottoms, peasant shirts, peace signs. All of those come and go over the years, but there is one that has persisted. The Rainbow Sandal was created 35 years ago after Jay Longley noticed that there were a lot of broken plastic sandals on the beach. He decided to make a beach sandal that would stand the test of time.
In San Clemente, California, Jay manufactured rainbow sandalswith spongy soles and long lasting straps. How to you know they are rainbow sandals? The little rainbow tag on the strap of course!
No not the animal, the shoe! These shoes were very popular in the 70s. I had a pair of chocolate brown ones, but the most popular color was a tan. They only had two lace holes and the bottom of the shoe was a crepe rubber. These were the most comfortable shoes that I have every owned! I was so sad when I wore them out.
The shoes went out of fashion for a while, but you can still get them today! The original manufacturer was Clarks, a UK based store. The Wallabee was introduced in 1965 when Lance Clark sketched out a moccasin based on other Clark shoes. The price has gone up, but the style remains the same!
