Usually when I am out for a vacation or other social activities, I use my "red shoes". A confrere asked me: KSP ka ba? I answered with a question: Why? And he responded with: You will be easily recognized by the color of your shoes.
In 2001, Fila and Ferrari signed an agreement for the distribution of athletic footwear and sportswear apparel. In 2002, Fila unveiled F2002 which was obviously red with the prancing horse symbol. The shoe includes an outsole that looks like a tire tread and an upper made of material that resembles a Ferrari's glossy paintwork. It retailed for about 130 USD in the US and 25,000 Yen in Japan. I bought a pair at Fila US Store in the internet. My sister, who is in the US mailed it to me.
After the F2004, Fila and Ferrari terminated their agreement. Puma signed with Ferrari as the new distributor. Puma came out with the limited edition of SF Future Cat GT. My sister gave me a pair of this edition.
That was my last pair of red shoes... Puma made many SF Editions and I found it confusing which of them is the real Ferrari Replica Shoes. Puma 2007 edition is in the market but I do not have a pair of it. Pity on me? I do not think so.
Anyway, I gave my F2002 to my eldest brother which in turn gave it to his son. I gave my F2003 to one of my nephews who appreciated it so much. When I went to the Philippines for a short respite, my nephew liked my SF Future Cat GT. I gave it to him. What is left with me now is my F2004. Maybe when I go home for a vacation in the Philippines, I will pass it on. And soon probably my confrere will ask me: Why are you not wearing your red shoes?
NOTE:
1. KSP - Kulang Sa Pansin (A person who needs an attention; lack of attention)
2. Fila-Ferrari Replica Shoes are no where to be found if you want one.
3. F2002 resembles Spiderman (Red and Black), maybe a Yellow Spiderman will come out of nowhere next time.
4. There are Ferrari Spiderman series: F355, F360, and F430. If Z3 had been called Spidey, Ferrari would be having 4.
