KS Sport Mockba Sneakers

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 cowhide blue suede upper
• Spetsnaz-correct 4-striped pattern
• Reflective gold "SPORT" print
• Woven mockba 'e' tongue tag
• Custom molded rubber outsole with "MockBa" lettering
• Outsole tread pattern inspired by timeless "track & field" pattern.
• Printed mockba logo on heel
• Double stitched "Arrow" shaped toe cap
• Includes hang tag & box (so you can flip it on stockx?)

Additional notes:

• May increase kvass consumption capacity
• Cyka Blyat
• May aid in slav squat and flying-door-kick abilities (user discretion is advised)

Size & Fit

We worked tirelessly to make sure that the foot shape is more contemporary while remaining true to the original contours of the shoes we based these off of.

If you know the size you typically order in adidas, the overall fit is going to be just ever so slightly narrower than that.

Break-in can aid this, but it's better to be safe and contact customer service as soon as possible if you have any doubts.

If you do need a different size we offer easy exchanges as part of our standard a 30-day return policy.

Care Guide

As with most things, prevention is the best step to keeping suede shoes clean. A spray-on suede protector will help protect the leather from dirt and stains.

Regularly brushing the leather with a suede brush or a soft bristle brush removes loose dirt from the surface, prevents said dirt from getting matted into the fibers over time, and keeps the fibers looking fresh.

Small scuffs are usually just spots in the leather where the fibers have become matted down. If brushing isn't lifting the fibers, running a knife or a thin edged object lightly over the area will help reduce the matting.

For water stains, the best removal method is to lightly wet the affected area and dab with a rag, until the color and texture is even. Place it on a shoe/boot tree or fill it with paper to hold the footwear shape as it dries. Once it has dried, brush over the surface with a soft dry brush.

For tougher stains like salt and mud, use a mix of 2 parts water to 1 part white vinegar to lightly wet the leather until the color and texture are even. After letting it dry, brush with a soft bristle brush.

These are the most common methods for caring for suede footwear, and more in-depth, niche guides can be found through a quick search on the web.