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Our story today takes us back to the Soviet Union, where we’ll take a look at government-produced bootleg sneakers, worn and loved by Russian commandos. Presenting the “Adidas” Mockbas – considered by many to be the most iconic bootleg shoe of all time.
Soviet women’s team at the 1980 Olympic Summer Games
Mockba sneakers
Soviet / Russian soldiers wearing Mockbas
Look closely (soldier in the middle sporting Mockbas)
Soviet specialist in Afghanistan
Music Credits:
- “Kalinka,” – Ivan Larionov (performed by the Red Army Choir)
- “Russian Sailor’s Dance”, from the Red Poppy – Reinhold Glière
- “Мама, мы все тяжело больны” – Kino
- USSR national anthem
- “Peter and the Wolf”, Op. 67 – Sergei Prokofiev
- All other music from the YouTube Audio Library and the Immortal Soles Podcast
