Finely crafted, comfortable, robust and contemporary, this Limited Edition Tube Trainer is made by sweat shop free, European labour. Upper: Restored London Underground seat covers. Trim: 100% recycled or repurposed leather. Sole: 33% recycled tyre rubber. All 100% salvaged UK waste. Remade in Portugal. Features: Retroflective safety strip.

THE FABRIC

This pattern saw service on the District Line during the 1990's. Made up mainly of triangles in red, green and black it is highlighted with white tracing and hints of orange.

THE LINE

The District Railway was London's second Underground line, and originally used steam locomotion. In 1868, the line opened between Westminster Bridge and South Kensington, and soon extended to Blackfriars (1870). By 1884, services had reached New Cross, via the Thames Tunnel. From 1902 onwards the line was run by the U.E.R.L. In that year, services were also extended eastwards to Bromley and Barking. From 1905, electric trains replaced steam on the District line. From 1933, the line was run by the London Passenger Transport Board.