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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Marathon 80 trainers get a light blue reissue

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Probably not the best shoes for running a marathon in these days, but the Adidas Marathon 80 trainers are still a handsome Adidas reissue, this time in a light blue colourway.

This lightweight running shoe, first seen back on 1980, opts for that slightly more unusual shade of light blue for the suede and mesh upper, dark blue being added for the stripes and heel piece and black used for the sole.

A good all-rounder with plenty of comfort, it's available for the price of £59.99. See another shot over the page.

Find out more at the Size? website

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1980s Nike Vengeance Vintage trainers reissued

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Looking for an old school running shoe? You might be interested in the reissue of the Nike Vengeance Vintage trainers.

Dating back to 1985 (but actually looking even older), it's a lightweight running shoe with a mesh and textile upper, as well as what's described as 'unparalleled support', should you be considering hitting the road or track in a pair.

All of that is finished off with the Nike 'swish' and a blue and silver/grey colourway. If you want a pair, £59 is the price.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Low-mileage 1980s Lotus Excel SE car

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Fancy doing the rounds in an extravagant drive of a bygone era? Check out the Lotus Excel SE that's on eBay right now.

Amazingly, this car has had just two owners since being built in 1986 and has done just 60,081 miles in that time. Emigration means the current owner is looking for a third owner to take it on. Just 100 miles ago, it underwent a £1,000 service, along with new discs, pads etc. It's also currently undergoing re-commissioning work and an MOT and comes with a full service history plus a recent AA/RAC inspection.

Possibly a future classic (they just don't make cars like this anymore), it's available for £3,995 on a 'buy it now' or you can make an offer.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / eBay watch

Braun ABK 31 modernist-inspired wall clock

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A stunning design from the 1980s, but this Braun ABK 31 wall clock probably owes more to the 1930s for inspiration.

It's a stunning, modernist-inspired wall clock, produced in 1985, the work of Dietrich Lubs under the design directorship of Dieter Rams. In terms of detail, it has an off-white face, glossy red bezel and a matt grey body, with the numerals adding that modernist touch.

Battery powered and in 'excellent' condition, the current price is £50.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Books, Film and TV, Toys and Games

80s colouring book by I Love Mel

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80s colouring book

We've featured a surprising number of colouring books on the site over the years: architecture, sneakers, Warhol and even Joy Division. Now you can get out your favourite felt tips, and maybe a few fluorescent markers too, for this 80s colouring book by I Love Mel. 

The latest in Mel's Colour Me Good range of colouring books, this book features some of the decades most famous symbols of pop culture: there's the Brat pack, Simon Le Bon, Jim'll Fix It, Phillip Schofield and Gordon the Gopher, alongside favourite 80s toys such as Mr Frosty and the humble roller skate. 

All those memories and the book costs just £7. 

Buy it online

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1980s Puma Whirlwind Classic trainers get an archive reissue

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Reappearing on the shelves some 30 years or so on from their debut are these Puma Whirlwind Classic trainers.

This is an 'archive' reissue in a very eye-catching white and surf blue colourway, keeping the spikes for the sole, not to mention the original shape, this reissue is offered in a soft suede and mesh upper and in very limited numbers.

Grab a pair while you can, £49 is the asking price.

Find out more at the End Clothing website