Author: Bradley Martinez
Think it’s safe to say, the Crocs Clog is in a league of its own, a league which has seen household names within streetwear and art take their own spin to this eye-catching offering. Standalone when it comes to style, divided when it comes to opinions, you can’t deny that the Salehe Bembury offering has caused quite the stir!
After returning a couple weeks back in the ‘Cobbler’ colour way, the Pollex Clog continues its roll out with ‘Tide’.
Crafted from foam, the fit is moulded into an unorthodox fingerprint design – its daring exploration of form is one that is reminiscent of Salehe Bembury’s signature branding. Concaved perforations throughout continues the theme of authenticity as well as keeping things ultra-lightweight. Paired with an adjustable heel strap for added personalisation, while underfoot, the part translucent outsole unit signs off the design with supreme durability made with everyday terrain in mind.
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The London in-store draw is now CLOSED!
To enter, you’re required to sign up via the above forms, these WON’T be available in-store to sign up on.
In-store winners will be contacted via email informing them of their win. Within this email, winners will be given a set of dates in which they must collect their win from our London store. To collect, you will need to provide the winning email and a valid photographic government ID matching the winners name. NO ONE can collect on the winners behalf. Failure to provide this, or failure to collect within the given dates will mean failure to purchase your win.
Recently, we took off on an adventure with The North Face to celebrate their ‘VECTIV’ product range. Continuing this, we now take a look at ‘All Triangles’. Working in partnership with The North Face, All Triangles work with the outdoor giants to help develop and push their trail running offering.
Being a small team of designers and most importantly, enthusiasts All Triangles benefit from the terrain on their doorstep which helps the team design, develop and test footwear concepts in a matter of weeks, not months. And there lies the main reason of our visit,.. Taking an in-depth look into those brains behind the VECTIV Flight Series, we learn more about the development which in turn created the first trail running shoe to house a Carbon fibre plate.
Take a look below at a recap from our visit and click here to shop The North Face offering available at Footpatrol.
The YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 ‘BONE’ features an upper composed of re-engineered PRIMEKNIT. The midsole utilises Adidas’ innovative BOOST technology. The YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 ‘BONE’ is made with a series of recycled materials, and at least 50% of the upper features recycled content, this product represents just one of our solutions to help end plastic waste.
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The London in-store draw is now CLOSED!
The ONLINE draw is live over on the Footpatrol app, CLICK HERE to download!
To enter, you’re required to sign up via the above forms, these WON’T be available in-store to sign up on.
In-store winners will be contacted via email informing them of their win. Within this email, winners will be given a set of dates in which they must collect their win from our London store. To collect, you will need to provide the winning email and a valid photographic government ID matching the winners name. NO ONE can collect on the winners behalf. Failure to provide this, or failure to collect within the given dates will mean failure to purchase your win.
To sign up to the Online draw, you will need to download the Footpatrol Launches app and complete a pre-authorisation payment of the retail price of the product plus shipping costs. This will be held until draw completion. Those successful will have their draw win posted out to the address entered during sign up. Those unsuccessful will see a return of their funds, this can take up to 5 working days from when the winners have been drawn. The draw is limited to one entry per household! Multiple entries will be cancelled!
The YEEZY SLIDE ‘BONE’ & ‘RESIN’ features injected EVA foam for lightweight durability, while the soft top layer in the footbed offers immediate step in comfort. The outsole utilises strategically mapped grooves for optimal comfort and traction.
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THE BELOW!
The London in-store draw is now CLOSED!
To enter, you’re required to sign up via the above forms, these WON’T be available in-store to sign up on.
In-store winners will be contacted via email informing them of their win. Within this email, winners will be given a set of dates in which they must collect their win from our London store. To collect, you will need to provide the winning email and a valid photographic government ID matching the winners name. NO ONE can collect on the winners behalf. Failure to provide this, or failure to collect within the given dates will mean failure to purchase your win.
Some of you may have seen our feature for this years London Design Festival in conjunction with Jason Markk, Mentsen, EPC Studio and Studio Swade. Well now, is your chance to get your hands on the full collection for your own home!
To find out how you could win, head on over to the Footpatrol London Instagram for more details! Entries will close Monday 3rd October.
Good luck!
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Amongst our long list of collaboration offerings from footwear to apparel, at Footpatrol we believe in the key essentials.
With the changing of seasons starting to arise, Autumn is fully on its way so for our latest apparel collection, we wanted to offer a range of basics from sweatpants, sweater and t-shirts that all come with a stripped back approach with a core offering at mind. Consisting of a monochrome colour palette, the collection focusses itself around a premium offering of heavy autumnal pieces with the Footpatrol Bar Logo taking centre stage.
Take a closer look at the collection below and make sure to grab yours, available in-store and online here!
Unveiling another spectacle of our homeware creations for our 20th anniversary, we thought that there would be nothing more complimentary than a sustainable bit of upholstery to crown our cleaning bench station. Reaching out to North London’s very own upholstery space – Studio Swade – that turned our creative vision into a craftsmanship reality.
With the conscious efforts of upcycling old vintage homeware for creating a sustainably viable future for our planet and furniture. Studio Swade is an upholstery workshop run by creative mastermind Beth who integrates her passion for tools and woodwork with her love of sewing to create bespoke pieces of furniture.
Putting Beth’s impressive artisanal skills to the test, Footpatrol tasked Studio Swade her to create a bespoke knee cushion that could be used when sneaker cleaning at the table that also fits harmoniously in the sneaker cleaning table compartment/s. The cushion is predominantly composed of Calico fabric construction, with Hessian material used on the base of the cushion for added durability.
Come down to Footpatrol London this London Design Festival to see what we’ve been working on!
Continuing our relentless slew of homeware products that celebrates our 20th anniversary here at Footpatrol we thought we would delve into another spectrum of the art world . This time teaming up with London based ceramics studio E.P.C. to create a range of timeless stoneware pieces that we are so excited to share with you. Not only is it the perfect keepsake item to your ornament collection it is yet another relational piece to our exclusive sneaker cleaning bench.
A bespoke start-up by artist and ceramicist Emily Procotor, E.P.C is an authentic ceramic studio based in Hoxton, London. Utilising coarse stoneware and natural earth tones to make simple and imperfect shapes that accentuates the handmade nature of objects. Her rustic and real approach to her artwork makes her the perfect choice to produce bespoke earthenware to complement the sneaker cleaning table.
The brief provided for E.P.C was to design a ceramic bowl that served as multi-purpose item and could be used to aid the sneaker cleaning process. To accompany the bowl, Footpatrol also asked E.P.C to design and produce a bottle that could hold the cleaning solution – creating timeless, long-lasting ornaments for those who appreciate design in all its forms and take pride in cleaning their sneakers.
Come down to Footpatrol London this London Design Festival to see what we’ve been working on!
Fostering a culture of premium sneaker aftercare products, Jason Markk has had its feet burrowed into sneaker culture since 2007. A bespoke shoe care brand based in the heart of Los Angeles; their aim was to create natural, biodegradable solutions to sneaker cleaning process. The Jason Markk journey began with their first product – a Premium Shoe Cleaner, to them quickly expanding their product offering to items like the Quick Cleaning Wipes and Repel sprays. Jason Markk has built a reputable name for itself through a prestigious list of clients, with their premium products being stocked in 5,000 stores worldwide.
With our 20th anniversary in full force we wanted to up the ante a little… Delivering something a bit more bespoke to you – our community that has supported us over the years. With sneaker culture deeply etched into our identity, we know it is not always easy to get your hands on the trainers you want and love, and for the lucky ones that do manage to get the latest releases, that pair becomes a prized possession. Therefore, we want to offer a unique solution to keep your high heat kicks clean at home. Working with multifaceted design studio MENTSEN, we wanted to bring the cleaning experience to life with a FP exclusive Bench that is versatile, multifunctional, storable and what could be the ideal spot for your sneaker cleaning station.
MENTSEN is a London-based design practice and partnership between designers Yasuyuki and Risa Sano. Established in 2011, MENTSEN’s aim is to unveil a relentless number of possibilities for design that is authentic, synthesises clarity and thoughtfulness at the heart of everything they do. The name ‘MENTSEN’ resides from the Japanese meaning of ‘surfaces and lines’ that pays continuous ode to their fine craftsmanship.
Footpatrol challenged MENTSEN to incorporate a design that preserved the top surface when cleaning your sneakers. MENTSEN’s solution was to create a reversible plane on the top surface that featured an aluminium sheet to clean your sneakers on. This solution not only preserved the ash timber material surface top, but also granted access to the dual cabinet-style storage space within the table – the perfect place to keep your sneaker cleaning products stored safely.
Come down to Footpatrol London this London Design Festival to see what we’ve been working on!
For our World Photography Competition in collaboration with Vault by Vans, we highlight our in-house photographers who take us through their love of photography, their favourite projects and their dream photoshoots… Kicking things off with Neil Raja.
We have extended the deadline of our World Photography Competition in collaboration with Vault by Vans, until Friday 30th September.
Footpatrol: Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your role within Footpatrol?
Neil: Hi, My name is Neil, I’m a Creative Photographer at Footpatrol. I’ve just finished my first month here and really loving that. Prior to this i was a freelance photographer, specialising in portraiture, mostly working on commercial campaigns and within the music industry.
FP: What first drew you to the world of photography?
Neil: Whenever I travelled, I always had a camera with me. My family often told me it was something I should pursue, so after I graduated from my design degree, I left my job and went into photography full time. I got a lucky break with a hip hop magazine and began working with some of my favourite artists. I loved photographing them behind the scenes and backstage and began getting noticed for my journalistic approach to portraiture. At the same time I also used my photography as a way to give a voice to charitable organisations that didn’t have budgets for big campaigns and through this i produced some of my favourite and most notable work.
FP: How do you visually express yourself via photography?
Neil: Photography is a great way to show people things from an angle or viewpoint that they otherwise wouldn’t usually see. This is what I think about whenever behind the camera. As everyone has a camera nowadays, I use more composed shots to tell a story, to bring to light an issue that society doesn’t think of or to portray a subject in a way that the viewer wouldn’t otherwise expect. I think this contrast is what describes my style best too.
FP: What would you class as your dream photoshoot?
Neil: As I have a real deep love of music, i think my dream shoot would have to be with artists and musicians that are no longer with us. I’d have loved to have been on tour with Hendrix, capturing him live and backstage. One artist I’m a huge fan of but never had thine chance to work with would be Nas. Getting to shoot an album cover for him would certainly be a dream come true.
FP: Tell us about your camera set up, do you have anything on your wishlist?
Neil: I’ve used so many different setups in the past and try to keep my kit utilitarian. When i photographed musicians early on in my career it was with a rather basic set up, a Nikon D50 (which i still have). Last year I shot a portrait of Mo Farah using a Pentax 67 and my digital kit is mostly made up of Sony gear. I love shooting on film and my favourite camera I travel with is a Nikon F3.
Footpatrol: What’s been your favourite project you’ve worked on, Footpatrol or not?
Neil: My favourite projects to date have probably been a campaign is shot for National Centre of Domestic Violence. It was to show how abuse rates rise during the world cup, the images for which were shown around the world before each game and has since been adopted by Fifa and other bodies to highlight the issue. Another campaign which means a lot to me was one i shot for the charity ETC education which had built the first and only secondary school for girls in the Masai Mara. I spent months living in the Mara, getting to know the teachers, students and villagers to capture images and footage of the impact the school has had. These types of projects mean more to me than any celebrity i may have worked with.
FP: Quick fire question… digital or film?
Neil: I love shooting on film as it slows down the process and what you get is what you get. It’s my go to when I travel as I never have to charge my camera and it doesn’t take me out of the moment. However I do appreciate the flexibility digital gives for certain projects and love what’s possible in post production.
FP: How do you think this opportunity with Vans and Footpatrol helps the next generation?
Neil: I think this is a great way for people to see the breadth of what can be done in photography. Our team is so diverse with skill set, I feel genuinely honored to be on the roster. As a brand, Vans has a deep heritage in underground culture, from skate photographers to hand held film makers, they’ve always championed creativity of this kind. I hope people feel inspired with our stories and look to tell their own with whatever medium they choose.
