What's your oldest item of commuting clothing?

Gavin Gilbert

This morning I am sporting a Specialized micro-fibre shelled Roubaix jacket I brought from Evans in 1996, when Evans was still 'an excellent touring bike shop in The Cut'. I have 2 flo-yello Roubaix jerseys I brought during the same period in regular use.

That's what I call VFM 8)

phil_ss1

I have some Specialized SPD shoes (trainer style) that are now around 20 years old, they have been everday I use my bike including Sunday runs on the Felt.

They're an old friend, know them longer than my wife.....

Not bad value eh?

Phil

gtvlusso

10 pairs of green and white striped rugby socks - stolen from rugby club!

GyatsoLa

Gore goretex jacket I bought in 1998, in Brixton Cycles I think. It cost me £120, which I thought was outrageous at the time (but I decided to treat myself as I'd just got a tax refund). It still looks good as new and is smart enough to wear off bike. Far better value for money than the 'bargains' some people seem to love.

simple_salmon

Small t-shirt used as a base layer that I got at the Mod-Aid alldayer in 1985!!! Another similar base layer t-shirt from the National X-Country champs at Newarke in 1988.

Gussio

Shimano spd shoes bought in 1998 and they really smell like they are ten years old...!

redvee

Oldest in my cycling wardrobe is a red/white Fagor top and the elastic in the waistband has now perished and the top has shrunk over the years :oops: now used as a sleeveless top, other old and wearing well items are a Karrimor Kalahari jacket and a Goretex jacket both in purple. The Karrimor has needed a new zip and stitching on the rear pockets but apart from that lasted very well, both bought well before 2000.

don_don

A blue Buffalo pertex windshirt, bought in Cotswold Camping, Betws-y-Coed in 1988!

Its a bit faded and has a few snags in the fabric, but is otherwise going strong

squired

Although I don't use it that often now on my commute, a Look Carbon bike from 1990ish - still rides well. I also have quite a few trade team jerseys from around 1990 onwards that are almost as new looking as the day they were bought, but still get regular commuting use.

simon_e

Buffalo windshirt ca. 1994 just like don_don (even down to snags and fading) though mine's purple. I keep meaning to reproof it with some TX10 but never get round to it.

Belv

A grey and white sweatshirt. It must be 15 years old.

pst88

I've only been bike commuting a year so nothing really to brag about. Probably first cycling specific clothing was a pair of Trek full finger gloves, shortly followed by Nightvision jacket.

jjojjas

My helmet must be about 6 years old, maybe more. I'm guessing thats the oldest I still have.
Jas

redvee

Further to my earlier reply, the oldest bit of commuting clothing I've got is my skin. Now 37 years old.

fossyant

My Adidas MTB shoes - possibly 12 years old.... not used too heavily until the last few years. Still going strong (no not whiffy) !!!

crossborderreiver

Ron Hill tracksters bought 1984 for running. Now worn on the bike . They just don't seem to wear out. Perhaps new ones wouldn't e the same quality

lizro

I have a pair of Pete Salisbury shoes - bought in Southampton approx 1976 - still going strong - 100% leather. They have been re-soled but otherwise 'perfect shoes' - as per the logo. Only for the summer tho as they are well ventilated. And no they don't smell at all and yes I am that old!!

chewa

Thought I was doing well. I occasionally still wear a Castelli top my wife bought me as part of an engagement present in 1985!