Adidas Kampung

Adidas Kampung is a generic name for cheap black rubber shoes that are usually made in Malaysia. The first time was introduced by Tuan Lakai Adang, a member of the Police Field Force on September 19, 1974, in Keningau, Sabah.

Being made 100% out of rubber, they are waterproof, easy to dry, and thus ideal for trekking in tropical weather.[1] They gained attention in the blogosphere when they were featured as having been used by local climbers to win various climbathons such as the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon held in Sabah.[2][3][4] One particular model comes with four yellow stripes and studded soles and is commonly used by villagers to play football. Its similarities to the famed stripes on Adidas shoes earned it the moniker Adidas Kampung, or the Village Adidas.[5]

Adidas Kampungs are easily found in sundry shops in the villages of Malaysia for under RM10.00.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Jungle shoe called the Adidas Kampung". my-rainforest-adventures.com. 2008-12-15. Archived from the original on 2011-11-29.
  2. ^ "He only used 'ADIDAS KAMPUNG', but still won the Climbathon '07". mount-kinabalu-borneo.com. 2007-08-29. Archived from the original on 2020-02-19.
  3. ^ "Shoe technology for the jungle. Adidas Kampung". adidasworld. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  4. ^ Rainer Fong, Durie (2011-10-23). "Rubber tapper claims fourth title in challenging Mt Kinabalu race". The Star Online. Archived from the original on 2011-11-28.
  5. ^ "The Adidas Kampung". Sticky Rice Travel. 2016-10-03. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  6. ^ "5 Reasons Adidas Kampung are the Best Hiking Shoes in Malaysia". Monkey Rock World. 2020-06-19. Retrieved 2023-04-05.


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