New Rocks.
I first saw New Rocks in (I think) about 2000. I was in England, in Camden, with the then girlfriend. We saw some cyber gothy people off in the distance. They were wearing these big boots. I was in awe of them...they were tall!!!!! They didn't have anything like new rocks in Australia, and the whole Cybergothy thing was pretty new to the UK, and completely an unfamiliar concept to us.
Anyways, these Cybergoth gals and their big boots wandered off, and we kept shopping in Camden, and came across a shop that sold them. We could look at them close up....they were amazing. We thought they were like a peice of weird art, and I remember saying that they could equally belong on display or on your feet.
We were back in Australia, and the same girlfriend bought me a pair, to make up for a rather major faux pau on her part. Presumably I can keep wearing them forever..the heels are four inches high, so they will never wear off. The boots are solid construction, like armour (and I'm an armourer, so I'm qualified to say that!). I loved them, they were amazing. And they still are.
Only thing is they aren't as unusual as they were when I first bought them.
Then again, what is?
New Rocks, Muy Sympatico.
Eventually New Rock started making girls boots, and corsets and various other things, but as far as I'm concerned, the original big chunky boot is the true New Rock boot. They very much remind me of when the Doctor Martin boot appeared, made a similiar sort of impact, big, weird footwear, except the New Rock Boot was a hellish weird looking thing, and not associated with violence like Docs were. In fact, unusually, for a big chunky, aggressive looking boot, they were very often worn by females.
They are a subcultural fashion icon. In 20 years time, I think we'll probably look back on them and remember of the early 2000's. May be we will laugh..... who knows.
7 comments:
They almost have a life of their own. I've seen some pretty awesome ones but I think they look too rough on me :P
Aww, New Rocks....i remember my first pair about 10 years ago! Apparently they have a life time guarantee, mine fell to bits in the end, and i had lost the receipt! Eek!
Fell apart? Thats a shame. I think the most common thing with them is that the metal bits on the outside break and come off. Mine are 9 years on and still going strong, though a bit scuffed (I could probably treat the leather).
I love them, and if everyone else in the room is wearing them, you have to, otherwise you look short!!!!!! :-)
Aah I love New Rocks :D I wear mine most days, even to work, so I've got through a few pairs now. I've got so used to them I just can't face wearing regular shoes now.
Camden is THE place to go!
I love their girls boots... they look metallically sexy. I should buy a pair some day... but I'm waiting to get some money!
Hmmm.. also very handy if your shorter than your girlfriend!! :-)
Hmmm.. also very handy if your shorter than your girlfriend!! :-)
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