Special Sneaker Club joins the crew taking part in the 30th anniversary celebrations for the Diadora N9000, a favorite among sneakerheads and protagonist of iconic releases in partnership with major brands and sneaker stores worldwide. The result of this exciting collaboration is a pack consisting of two fine new Made in Italy colorways expressly devoted to Milan’s Porta Ticinese neighborhood, home to the Club these last two years.

“Tri Scagn”

The three legged stool is part of the Porta Ticinese Coat of Arms since the 12th century. While according to Milan culture and tradition the symbol has religious origins, among the Milanese this stool is much better known for having given its name to the famous “Alle tre scranne” (Ai tri scàgn) Osteria, a tavern which on the threshold of the ancient city walls welcomed travelers from all over Italy who approached Milan from south walking the road coming from Pavia. For centuries, the sestiere di Porta Ticinese marked the margins of the growing metropolis, representing a sort of skid row full of pubs and brothels. Legend has it that the Milanese nickname for Porta Ticinese — Porta Cicca — derives from the fact the neighborhood was home to many “chicas” or, in less poetic terms, that the gate to the city was the smaller one.

“Porta Ticinese”

Place of saints and sinners, Porta Ticinese has remained a borderline neighborhood, popular among people with little inclination to follow the rules that govern society. So, the few steps that separate the Columns of San Lorenzo from the Darsena and the Navigli have become a refuge for poets, artists and musicians who have found inspiration in the contrasts of the ever vibrant old district. Today Porta Ticinese is a reference point for fans of Street Culture, whether they are Milan natives or not. The neighborhood represents a door to the world and to the crossover elements that make the city a multicultural metropolis.

Both pairs are releasing on June 4th, through a raffle you can find at the link below (€200):

If you're a member of the Diadora Talk Facebook group, you'll get an extra shot at the raffle - head over to the group for more info