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Long since the unsung hero of Australian footwear, the Godfather of all trainers the Dunlop Volley (DV), is making a fashion comeback. Developed by Adrian Quist (Australian Tennis Champion) the shoes were intorduced in the 30s and have remained evergreens (that is, ever gold and green - if you are Australian).
I remember the Dunlop Volleys being very popular with roof carpenters and tilers because they have zero shank stability but very good grip on awkward surfaces - ideal for those occupations. They'd be frowned on now as giving no stability - also no heel counter. For the non-Aussies, thay had rubber soles and canvas uppers.
So, like as for many other shoes, pods would say OK as long as you don't walk in them all day!!!!
When I first graduated I was a consultant Pod to the Australian Army. DV's were the standard issue 'sport' shoe, and used for many a long distance run. It took a lot of convincing to get any change. I am happy to say that our Soldiers are better shod today - mind you a saw a few lovely cases on shin splints back then....
And don't ask me how long ago that was, I already get enough piss taken from me on this site for my rambling reminiscences....
Dunlop Volley's are back
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