In a blaze of glory, lifestyle store hanon have collaborated with Italian tastemakers Diadora to champion a night that lives long in the memories of the Aberdeen faithful. The B.Elite '83 Final marks the clubs first European trophy - the 1983 European Cup Winners Cup.
The 1983 final was a win that saw one Alex Ferguson lead his plucky heroes to the final and bring home the silverware. Overcoming Bayern Munich and Gothenburg on route to the final, they toppled titans Real Madrid on that fateful night. This collaboration, the second of it's kind seems lifestyle lend its look to the world of football - hanon and Diadora well and truly bringing back the party with this one.
Handcrafted in Italy at their original factory in the small town of Caerano Di San Marco, it's all about the finer detail with this release. The B.Elite Final takes inspiration from the rain soaked night in Gothenburg and is executed in a thunder grey colour-way with red and white accents. Finished in a plush kangaroo leather upper with buttersoft suede overlays, it's melt in the mouth pinch and finish of the B.Elite Final mirrors the first edition of 2015 and is tailored throughout. Attention to detail includes a laminated kangaroo leather tongue, double layered stitched leather insole and plush pin stripe collar lining. Dual branding features throughout-embossed and printed on each back tab and tongue, whilst the 'Keeps on Burning' fire emblem and '83' are embroidered on opposing heels.
The flames of success marking a proud legacy with the club, it's an on point lock up. Released as a limited edition, the shoes go on sale from Saturday February 20th here. Each pair will come with a special edition customised 83 box dust bag and dual lace set. Tidy.
