The Kung fu shoes were made popular in the late eighties and early nighties in Nigeria with the popularity of Chinese movies especially with the most famous of all actors, Bruce Lee. The simplicity, flexibility and lightness appealed to young teenagers and the fact that it could be easily and cheaply replicated by local shoemakers because it was made of fabric was a financial bonus. Pretty soon you were seeing your mates wearing ‘Bruce Lee’ shoes made with old denim (from castoffs), in Ankara and Kente. It was cool, it was hip and everyone had to have one. My second teenage shoe obsession. Check here for some Ankara fashion inspiration.
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