KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers
KS Sport Mockba Sneakers

KS Sport Mockba Sneakers

Ivan Says: Mockbas run slightly narrow!

Consult size chart before ordering.

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Size: US 8.5
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Product Details, Specs, & Guides

Those Shoes.

The "Mockba" sneakers have long been a white-whale of soviet spetsnaz obscura. An unobtainable bootleg that's arguably more desirable than what it cloned. 

We all want the special-forces-cool-guy gear and when we started our hunt for what seemed to be a cheap pair of sneakers, we found ourselves down one of the deepest rabbitholes yet. The "Mockba" family of bootlegged sneakers stems from an unconditional love of that one company with the three stripes, their Olympic representation in Moscow 1980, and the subsequent theft of a lot of tooling when Adidas step foot into Russia.

Instead of just throwing a pair of sneakers at a factory and asking for a redux, we went far to make these the best of both worlds. A sneaker you'd actually want to wear, but one that pays homage to the Russian copies worn by their special forces during the occupation of Afghanistan.

The result is something that is unmistakably a German-trainer styled shoe but with just enough spun off that people are definitely going to ask a few questions when they see them. 

Whether you're matching them with your KLMK or you're wearing them every day, we've tailor made our Mockbas for historical enthusiasts and sneakerheads looking for a budget banger alike, avoiding China for higher quality production in Pakistan and making a totally one-of-a-kind shoe from heel to toe. 

Specs

  • Made in Pakistan
  • High quality cow suede upper
  • Custom-molded "KS Sport Mockba" Outsole with classic track & field inspired tread pattern
  • Retuned "modern" fit vs. originals (see size chart)
  • Custom insole, heel print, and tongue-tag featuring mysterious mockba "e" logo based off original bootlegs
  • Double stitched "Arrow" shaped toe cap
  • Reflective gold printed "SPORT" lettering
  • Hang tag & box included

Care

We highly suggest you invest in a suede-specific cleaning kit for optimal care. Take extra care with the logo printing on the heel when using chemicals or alcohol-based cleaning products as it can tarnish/lift the print. The insoles can be removed and cleaned separately.

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Free Size Exchanges

The Complete Package.

Only the KS Sport mockbas will feature our markings - we comissioned a totally bespoke outsole inspired by the original shoes with high quality emblems on the bottom and sides of the shoe.

The result of all the details & upgrades are a pair of shoes that go far beyond "Costume" use. You can slav squat or run ops in them all day long without hurting a collectible original (or your wallet).

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How This Russian "Knockoff" Became a Cult Classic

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Kicking Things Off...

Sometimes all it takes is an iconic photo or a scene in a movie to lead your Imagination into wild new territories. As the great Jeremy Clarkson once said, "I went on the internet, and I found THIS."

For us, this image sparked our interest many years ago. It's been posted all over forums and imageboards, even inspiring some to re-create it. The posts would go something like this:

"That flying-karate-kick of the door is equally insane and badass."

"Was this in Chechnya? Probably."

"Is this another classic appearance of Adidas on a man of Russian or otherwise Slavic Descent?"

So we started digging.

It's "Reps" All the Way Down.

We were fooled. These aren't Adidas at all, but that was just the beginning. Enter the "Mockba" Sneaker.

In English, it's pronounced "Moskva", which is Moscow. It just so happens that the shoes have an accidental joke in English, that they're "Mocking" the originals.

Designed after you-know-whos best-selling silhouette, these grey-market knockoffs of the real deal were made cheaply and distributed widely.

And they hit the Russian market just in time for a major conflict to demand a different kind of footwear.

It was Russia's turn to try (and fail) to occupy Afghanistan. And this shoe was everywhere.

Shoes Of The Spetsnaz

Russia had a problem with letting their old stuff go. Just look at the Kalashnikov. The occupation of Afghanistan involved a lot more mobility than the stuffy & tall boots of the Russian military could handle.

The most mobile troops of all were the special forces, and they decided to completely ditch them all together.

Cheap & practically disposable tennis shoes were way more comfortable and agile.

Like many fighting forces of the 60s-80s, photos would emerge of the toughest men on the planet bearing their uniforms & kit, their trusty rifle, and off-the-shelf tennis shoes on their feet.

But there were plenty of shoes on the market, why Adidas specifically? right before the occupation of Afghanistan was one of the most controversial sporting events in history, and one brand would make itself seen the most.

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Reviewed by Nykolai V.
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10.5
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  • High Quality Construction
  • Unique
Bought For:
  • Clone-Correct Cosplay
  • Cool-Factor Collectible
Rated 5 out of 5
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Great for the mountains of Afghanistan.*

*I don't live anywhere near Afghanistan and cannot provide legitimate feedback on their performance when worn in said country.

These are honestly pretty beautiful. I'm not some sneakerhead, but I feel a little guilty about my intentions to use these for airslop larping. The suede fabric looks really nice and all the stiching seems solid. Soles are grippy but not too soft, and the shoe flexes well as you step, run, and change directions.

They do seem a bit narrow, as other reviewers have said. I normally wear a 10, but bought 10.5, and they hug the sides of my feet pretty snugly while I still have a bit of dead space in front of my toes. Also, the insoles have a relatively high arch. If you have flat feet or a thick instep these might be a bit uncomfortable.

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  • High Quality Construction
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  • Cyka Blyat
  • Everyday Wear
  • Clone-Correct Cosplay
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Heels to the Ground

Had to exchange these for half a size larger, originally thinking I'd fit them fine with my usual Adidas size as those have alright room for me, but going up the half size on the mokbas fit pretty nice!!

The sizing exchange was pretty simple and easy too.

Good construction! Will see how they break in with time!

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  • Cool-Factor Collectible
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Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Great look!

You feel like a true Comrade when you wear these. Do run a little small.

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  • High Quality Construction
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Контрреволюция!

My new go-to for seldom, if ever, reported counterrevolutionary actions disguised as humanitarian missions. The 'plausible deniability' aspects of these are off the charts. Solid buy. Thank You

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Rated 5 out of 5
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I purchased these and have now started using them for for weightlifting. They have a nice flat sole for use on heavy lifts (gotta perfect these deep squats) and are very comfortable and well made. I haven’t tried running in them, but I don’t run, it panics the troops.

High quality and beat the price on other options like nobull. It comes to function and comfort and I’ll stick with these for future workout shoes.

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