Senna's boots?

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djones
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Senna's boots?

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Does anybody know if Senna actually ever wore these boots:

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I can only find pics of him in red, blue or black ones yet these are meant to be a limited edition of his :?:

manchild
manchild
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As much as I can recall, Senna was wearing Adidas while he was in Lotus, I'm not sure about Mclaren days but I'm pretty sure that he wore Asics in Williams. Perhaps I’m wrong about the Williams days, but those shoes on pic. seam to me like something freshly designed.

DaveKillens
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To commemorate the tenth anniversary of Ayrtons death, the sportswear company Reebok has launched a limited edition racing boot in the colours of the Brazilian flag. Created in conjunction with the Senna Foundation, there will only ever be one production of this boot. Only around 2000 pairs are going to be made. The boot is a mid-cut design with custom-engineered heel clip. Ayrtons signature is embroidered on to a panel on the velcro fastening leather strap. The boot can be used in most forms of racing, although it is envisaged that most boots will be snapped up by the collectors. Available in UK sizes.
http://www.dealclick.co.uk/product/1093 ... g-boot.php

This appears to be just a commemorative product, endorsed by the Senna Foundation
http://senna.globo.com/institutoayrtonsenna/

Despite the incredibly honourable and laudable efforts by Senna to create such a foundation, they are involved in commercial deals. Such products as books
http://www.grandprixlegends.com/F1Legen ... e%5Ftest=1
watches, and helmets
http://www.users.bigpond.com/vladf1/senna.html

This is a great organization, and I hope the money they make goes towards the wonderful goals Ayrton planned.