History was made, but not at a track or in a car one would normally assume it to be made. Back then, these bikes were more of a symbol of the lifestyle than anything else. Seattles cafe racer, site of mass shooting, up for sale. Constructed of suede and nylon mesh, sitting on the iconic waffle sole, this shoe is an exact replica of the vintage style. The shoes were made by nike cofounder bill bowerman, who used his wifes waffle.
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