Bata Bullets - Revealed

NarendZORCE · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 4:58 pm Post subject: Bata Bullets - Revealed

Bata Bullets was a nickname for some of the most popular shoes of our (those of us prob 24+ in age) primary school life. I belive that Bata was a Canadian co. that was like the "Payless Shoe Store" of T&T back in the 70s and mid 80s.

I remember going into the store as a child and seeing these huge baskets of shoes.... all black shoes in one basket, all brown in another etc. It was the most popular brand of school shoes because they were fairly cheap and monotone which was good for the then strict school rules about dress code.

They carried the nickname Bata Bullets becasue somehow, perhaps because they were light, fellas figured they could outrun anyone wearing any other shoe.

These and many other experiences I believe are the elemental things that are part of the fabric of our psyche that from childhood contribute to our love of the Speed Lifestyle.

Freelander · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 5:17 pm Post subject:

they still have the company up here(canada that is) lol

they also have a bata shoe museum in downtown torornto
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worksux101 · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 5:42 pm Post subject:

NarendZORCE · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 5:57 pm Post subject:

Well I know it sounds corny but I think that this one is something that many can identify with. In fact, the shoes were actually scorned by some so in a sense it was the rat fink, underdog shoe (owner) that was out to disprove the rest. There are many, many other experiences that make up the sources of our inclinations to experiment with speed and competition. But yeah now it sounds corny, back then those fellas were serious about it lol...

I'm sure we all have some similar elementals to share... might be playing with corgi cars or hitting up Outrun in the Arcade. Feel free to add.
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NarendZORCE · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:03 pm Post subject:

Why do people (who like speed) like speed? This is a question I've been wanting to hear everyone's answer to. Did their mothers drive or were driven fast while they were in the womb? That was the case with me (and my bro & sis), so speed feels VERY natural Very Happy

and I'm actually not joking.
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worksux101 · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:00 pm Post subject:

Hmm good question - let's see....Dad was totally into cars, so its prolly genetic in that respect. He's prolly the only one in my entire family that was really into it to the level of hardcore tuning etc. When i was small i grew accustomed to his spirited drives..use to luv 'em really..wind the window down and feel the breeze while he's pumping a lil 160 or 180 or so. He luved the old school babies...had everything from Escorts to Capris, so that grew off on me as well. Generally love for racing and cars kinda comes partly from him and his driving, i guess partly from genes and partly just myself watching and loving the experience and thrill of racing and cars! Very Happy

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Freelander · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:06 pm Post subject:

scientist · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:12 pm Post subject:

My dad got me initially into cars...then i cyah remember wat else hit me but when i get close to getting my licence i got more car minded

Kwissywissy · Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 2:09 am Post subject:

i wanna know what the bata shoes loook like :S
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notorious scullman · Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 12:15 pm Post subject:

I think the Bata that got the brand the name Bata Bullets was the "shell-toe" type shoe...kinda like the Adidas version, but VERY plain. Jus a kinda canvas material with this big rubber "bullet tip" over yuh toes. lol

I've seen Bata stores in St. Lucia and I think Dominica in the last couple years.
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wagon r · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:15 am Post subject:

narend bring back memories now oui.....

...but i feel it's genetic, my father used to race in wallers back in the 70's and that where i got it from.

....not to mention my neighbours were all into cars so i grew up around it and will always be involved somehow.
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ignorant ignis · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2005 1:47 pm Post subject:

tegracer · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 6

de original sheit grabbers Smile

Ah use tuh have de two tone ones. red and black
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Sanctifier · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 3:02 am Post subject:

horsepwrjunki · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 7:57 am Post subject:

yuh know narend that theory actualy makes sence.. my mom was in to sports cars liek the austin healy sprite in fact had one.. or was it two... daymm... ..she was the first person i saw make maracas to port of spain in 20 mins in a 4x4 nor a "suv" eh a 197* dihatsu rocky...no p/w s 4spd..245 50 80 15's/... daym.... oh shiet.., fuh reall lookin at the kinda cars i like and what both my mom an dad like.. it is true
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