About the Documentary Film
1/100: The Story of the Ostrich Kegler Super
1/100: The Story of the Ostrich Kegler Super is a 15-minute documentary that uncovers the mystery surrounding one of the rarest and most elusive shoes in adidas history. Shot in late June 2025 inside the workshop of shoe designer and restorer Benji Blunt at 1X1Workshop at The Yard, Manchester, and the surrounding areas of Cheetham Hill, the film blends craftsmanship with cultural storytelling to bring this forgotten chapter to life.
Directed by Alexander Bather, the documentary not only traces the origins of the Ostrich Kegler Super 1/100 — created in 2000 to honour Adi Dassler’s centenary — but also explores its cultural significance and the mythology that has grown around it over the past 25 years. The journey begins with one surviving pair, entrusted to Benji Blunt by a mystery collector. Before any restoration work could begin, the shoes were authenticated by Robert Brooks, one of the world’s foremost adidas collectors, whose deep knowledge and experience confirm their place in sneaker history.
The making of the documentary was the result of extensive research and investigation, carried out to ensure that every detail of the story was told with accuracy and authenticity. Information about the Ostrich Kegler Super proved difficult to uncover — with only 100 pairs ever made and no official adidas release or documentation, much of its history existed in fragments, whispers, and collector folklore. Piecing together those fragments became an integral part of the film, revealing not only the shoe itself but also the mystery that continues to surround it.
More than just a restoration project, 1/100 is a meditation on legacy, obsession, and the challenges of preserving history when the past has almost been erased.
Biography
Benji
Benji Blunt, is a UK-based sneaker designer and restorer celebrated for his handcrafted customs and vintage revivals. After teaching art and music technology—including in unconventional settings like prisons—he turned his passion for customising adidas Superstars into a respected creative practice. Now based in Manchester at 1X1Workshop at The Yard, which was co-founded by Gary McClarnan, Benji specialises in handmade restorations, one-of-one creations, and shares his skills through workshops and online tutorials. Benji has a reputation for innovation and design authenticity.
Brooksy
Robert Brooks is a highly respected British adidas Originals collector with nearly two decades of dedication to sourcing and preserving the brand’s most elusive silhouettes. Known for his deep knowledge of archive models like the ZX550 and adidas Boston, he has become both a featured voice in collector media (including Hypebeast’s Retrospect series) and a partner in curated projects such as the adidas Originals Collectors Project and Footpatrol’s ZX BringBack initiative. Steeped in sneaker culture and Caribbean heritage, Brooks brings credibility, passion, and a cultural dimension to any story involving adidas rarity.
Alex
Alexander Bather is a filmmaker from North Wales, now based in Manchester, known for his bold and atmospheric visual storytelling. His work spans short films, music videos, and creative campaigns, often blending striking imagery with immersive narratives. Recent projects such as HONEY (2025) and ENGLISH ROSE (2024) have screened at international festivals from Brazil to Los Angeles, cementing his reputation as a distinctive new voice in independent cinema. Beyond film, Alexander founded Bittersweet Productions, where he applies his creative vision across fashion, music, and brand projects. For 1/100: The Story of the Ostrich Super Kegler, he brings his cinematic eye to one of the most mysterious chapters in adidas history, blending culture, craft, and mythology into a 15-minute documentary.