If every Russell Group uni was an Adidas trainer, here’s exactly which one they’d be

Adidas trainers are always in – unlike the trend setters who jump from shoe to shoe, there are too many styes of Adidas trainer for them to ever go out of fashion. Everyone you know has at least one pair, whether that’s your cousin or your mum. They’re just cool. That being said, each style is inherently different. From Sambas to Hamburgs, each shoe has its own vibe. So here are all the Russell Group unis as Adidas trainers, based on vibes.

Exeter – Sambas

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You are that girl. You are all that girl, because you are all the same. Hated, adored, but never ignored. There’s something impressively effortless about you. Genuinely timeless. The classics are the classics for a reason and you should never change, no matter what the rest of the world tells you.

Durham – Spezials

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Put together, sophisticated and a little bit controversial. Unfortunately, the white edition would be ruined by the mud, the rain and the esteemed Jimmy Allen’s. These are also giving south west London which is quite fitting seeing as almost every Durham student seems to come from there.

Bristol – ROMs

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Bristol is the edgiest uni out there. These shoes are Sambas but cooler. In a world that’s always changing with the times, these shoes will always be fashionable.

Warwick – Hamburgs

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Admittedly, the bright colour scheme here is not very Warwick. I imagine they’d prefer a muted grey to reflect the vibe of their campus. However, there’s something industrious and decent about both Warwick and this trainer. Nobody’s first choice, but largely respected and tolerated.

Edinburgh – LA’s

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It’s giving golf. St Andrew’s isn’t in the Russell Group, so Edinburgh is the closest thing possible. Definitely been repped by a few Pollock boys aiming to look a little more down to earth, but ultimately failing. Kind of charming to some extent – not in the way you’re trying to be, but I can see the appeal.

Manchester – Superstars

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Let’s be so real, both Manchester and Superstars are well past their prime. What was once a cultural icon is now merely a fifth choice for bright 17 year olds on their UCAS forms and in the Adidas store. What a fall off.

York – Bermudas

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You are the most beige, bland and inoffensive thing to hit the UK since John Major. Literally nobody has an opinion on York or Bermuda’s. You’re harmless and go about your business quietly. When the most famous thing to come out of this university is an overly-sized duck, something pretty safe and boring feels like a good fit.

Sheffield – SL72

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You’re actually pretty cool. You’re not trying too hard, you have your own style and there is a charming authenticity to you. However, these are also giving “I think I’m the next Alex Turner, and I’m going to make sure you know about it”.

Nottingham – NMDs

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Ah, the bright lights. Colourful yet still a little bit raw. There’s a bit too much going on in both of these places but it is what it is. That red and blue is blurring my vision more than a few too many cheap Jägerbombs in Stealth. Don’t hate the player, hate the game.

Leeds – Jeans

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The sesh dungeons and party life of Leeds pair perfectly with Jeans. You could wear these to any leeds occastion. Christ, even your lecturers would be jealous.

Loughborough – Adizero f50s

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Why is Loughborough on this list, they’re not Russell Group? Adizero f50’s are sexy, and so are Loughborough students. Could definitely see these being sported at the university known best for being annoyingly good at sport. Give someone else a chance, why don’t you?

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