Nowadays, we all seem to look back and Bally puts its best foot forward by bringing back four of its classic silhouettes namely the Super Smash, the Vita Parcours and two cult favorites, the Galaxy and the Competition.
Bally has been making sneakers way back since the 30s, with a myriad of styles beginning from tennis shoes, sporty runners, golf shoes and plimsolls. The brand was also renowned in the mid-80s in the hiphop scene, making it a favorite among rappers and sports stars.
THE COMPETITION
A cult favorite, the Competition was a hit in the 80s. 30 years after its introduction, the silhouette remains iconic and stands the test of time. The rehash stays true to 1983, but the angular sole and curved toe channel 2018.
THE SUPERSMASH
The Super Smash is the oldest among the retro sneakers, originally designed to withstand the gritty streets of the Bronx, making it a favorite among the b-boys and b-girls who would take out their boomboxes and free style to the beats of 80s rappers Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh.
VITA PARCOURS
The Vita Parcours is an urban-friendly shoe, that retains its iconic checkerboard motif since its production in 1974, keeping its nostalgic spirit intact. Its high-top structure and modernized sole makes them ideal for weekend escapades in the city and comes in a variation of hues both for men and women.
THE GALAXY
The Galaxy is the lightest sneaker that Bally has ever made due to its original lightweight, treaded rubber sole and breathable modern cotton canvas upper. Much like the Milky Way, the Galaxy keeps on spinning and remains the cult sneaker it always has been. View photos from Bally’s Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign below:
In the Philippines, BALLY is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza, and Newport Mall. Visit ssilife.com.ph or follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information. (Additional photos from bally.eu)
Frequently Asked Questions
Bally brought back four classic silhouettes: the Super Smash, the Vita Parcours and two cult favorites, the Galaxy and the Competition. MEGA says the brand has made sneakers since the 30s, covering tennis shoes, sporty runners, golf shoes and plimsolls, and was renowned in the hiphop scene in the mid-80s.
The Bally Competition was a hit in the 80s and is described as a cult favorite. The reissue stays true to 1983, according to MEGA, while its angular sole and curved toe channel 2018, and the silhouette is said to have remained iconic 30 years after its introduction.
The Bally Super Smash is the oldest of the retro sneakers and was originally designed to withstand the gritty streets of the Bronx. MEGA says it became a favorite among b-boys and b-girls, who free-styled to the beats of 80s rappers Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh.
The Bally Vita Parcours keeps the checkerboard motif it has carried since its production in 1974. MEGA describes it as an urban-friendly high-top with a modernized sole, offered in a variety of hues for both men and women, and suited to weekend outings in the city.
In the Philippines, Bally is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., with stores at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza and Newport Mall. MEGA also describes the Galaxy as the lightest sneaker Bally has made, with a treaded rubber sole and a breathable cotton canvas upper.
