Fashion & Lifestyle L.A. Gear L.A. Gear was the hot footwear brand of 1983. Based in Los Angeles, the brand is currently owned by Stock Aficionados, LLC. Just another example of how the 80s live on today. How important was your footwear in the 80s? Not important Not important 1 ( 10 % ) Somewhat important Somewhat important 3 ( 30 % ) Important Important 4 ( 40 % ) Very important Very important 2 ( 20 % ) My entire life and social status depended on footwear My entire life and social status depended on footwear 0 ( 0 % ) Post Views: 230