Do you remember treads?
A friend of mine posted something last week about treads. What a blast from the past. Some of you will not even know what treads are, but it took me back to 1976, proudly wearing my blue and grey treads to see ABBA at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne.
I thought they were so cool but looking back they were quite bizarre sandals made from recycled tyres and suede that were so heavy you sort of dragged them around. I'm not surprised it was my sister who bought them for me and not my mum. Mum and dad did not approve.
Delving into the phenomenon of treads, it all seems a bit of a mystery. Were they just a Victorian fashion statement? Were there manufacturers or were they home-made in backyards across Melbourne? Search on the internet and you will find a bit of a resurgence so if you want to buy that 'fashion mistake' again, you can.
Did anyone have a pair of treads?
No, but what they lack in style, they make up in durability. Ideal footwear for the homeless in hot weather!
Good for the environment maybe.