and where to find them........
From city commutes and gym runs to muddy festivals and school gates — trainers from every corner of the UK have been rescued, restored and revived by hand.
Now they’ve come together in Manchester for their next chapter — clean, fresh, and full of character.
Word is, they’ve all found a new home at the Oxfam Manchester Superstore.
📍 See the full line-up in person at the Oxfam Manchester Superstore
Meet The Line-Up. Can you complete the set?
Each one’s got a past. Each one’s got potential.
Together, they’re guilty of looking too good to lose.
Just six stories here. The full collection? Hundreds of unique, like-new pairs waiting to be discovered at the Oxfam Manchester Superstore.
the usual suspects
deadline debbie
LAST SEEN : Sprinting to hand in a paper five minutes before Turnitin closed.
CONDITION : Creased, emotional, fuelled by panic and Tesco meal deals.
REWARD (if you’re lucky) : A cleaning kit and the respect of every other survivor.
WORKOUT WALEED
LAST SEEN : Leaving PureGym at 6:01 am, claiming it was just a “light session.”
CONDITION : Overtrained, underfed, and permanently mid-protein shake.
REWARD : Street cred for spotting the definition of commitment — and dehydration.
SCHOOL-RUN SUE
LAST SEEN : Sprinting between the school gates, Aldi, and a half-cold latte.
CONDITION : Slightly scuffed, powered by coffee and pure determination.
REWARD :Respect from parents everywhere and maybe a brief moment of silence.
RETRO RHIANNON
LAST SEEN : Browsing Afflecks, preaching pattern-clash perfection and bragging about her £3 finds.
CONDITION : Bold, mismatched, and effortlessly ahead of every trend.
REWARD :Instant style envy and the urge to raid your local charity shop..
FESTIVAL FAYE
LAST SEEN : Somewhere between the main stage and the glitter tent at Parklife.
CONDITION : Mud-splattered, bass-charged, still faintly smelling of dry shampoo and freedom.
REWARD :A flashback to your best weekend ever — minus the lost tent..
BARGAIN BEN
LAST SEEN : Vanishing mid-browse between vinyl and vintage jackets. Rumoured to whisper “I’ll just have a quick look” before every big find.
CONDITION : Frayed but focused — eyes peeled for the next hidden gem.
REWARD :That unbeatable buzz of finding something everyone else missed..
Every Pair Has a Past. Every Purchase Makes a Difference.
The full collection:
Hundreds of unique, like-new pairs to discover at the Oxfam Manchester Superstore.
Every pair have been hand-cleaned, restored and re-laced by hand.
No factory lines. No mass production.
Just patience, pride and a small family team who care about every pair.
Every purchase at the pop-up helps support Oxfam’s mission to fight poverty and inequality around the world — proving that style and impact can go hand in hand.
Two floors. Hundreds of treasures. One big story.
Step inside the Oxfam Manchester Superstore - a space bursting with energy, creativity, and community.
Discover Vintage fashion, homeware, furniture, books, records, and one-of-a-kind finds - all carefully curated and beautifully displayed.
While you’re here, head to the Vintage Trainers Pop-Up: a handpicked collection of refurbished, collectible trainers from Adidas, Nike, New Balance, and Puma. Every pair has been cleaned, restored, and ready to make memories again.
This November and December, Oxfam’s Manchester Superstore welcomes something a little different - a six-week pop-up from Vintage Trainers.
This small family-run business believes that every pair of pre-loved sneakers deserves a second story.
The collaboration kicks off with a special preview night on Friday 7 November, featuring a live DJ set from Manchester legend Clint Boon, before opening to the public on Saturday 8 November.
The pop-up runs until 21 December, showcasing collectible trainers from Adidas, Nike, New Balance and Puma.
“This pop-up captures everything we love about second-hand shopping – unique, stylish finds that also raise vital funds for Oxfam’s work tackling inequality worldwide.”
— Emily Williams, Head of Sourced by Oxfam
“We believe second-hand trainers are more than just fashion – they
carry stories and character, and we can’t wait for shoppers in Manchester to discover them.
As a family-run business, we share Oxfam’s values of sustainability and community.”
— Mat Shaul, Co-Founder, Vintage Trainers