Author: Bradley Martinez
Following on from an already successful partnership, New Balance team up once again with Joe Freshgoods for a unique and eye-catching collaboration on what is a lot of peoples favourite New Balance silhouette.
Based upon the iconic New Balance 990 V3, this latest collection between the duo has been dubbed ‘Outsiders Clothes’. For this latest take, the Chicago based designer takes inspiration from summery based days from his childhood back in the ’90s with the upper a blend of earthy tones with contrasting vibrant bursts of blue sky mesh.
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With the continuation between Nike and Chitose Abe’s Japanese fashion label Sacai, this year has seen the duo return once again to their LDWaffle silhouette. After briefly leaving the silhouette alone and concentrating on the likes of the VaporWaffle and the revisit of the Blazer, sacai have once again turned their attention back to the LDWaffle whilst also inviting a third collaborator to the table to bring their unique takes to the even more unique shoe.
After linking up with Jordan brand and Travis Scott for a three way collaboration, Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design was the first one of these partners to come on board and now, we get a chance to look at the latest and its none other than streetwear favourite, CLOT.
Still featuring that iconic double up of everything from the Swoosh, to the laces and down to the tongue, CLOT bring one of the most dramatic changes to the silhouette with the change in materials. Where the mesh usually sits across the toe, this has been scrapped and in its place is now a semi translucent ripstop like material which pays a slight tribute to their iconic Air Max 1 and its fully translucent toe box. Along this, signature dual branded touches appear to the tongue and heel whilst the overlaid Swoosh now appears in a snake skin. Sure to be a collaboration to remember, get your entries in below for your chance to purchase!
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A silhouette that has cemented itself as a firm fan favourite from the adidas YEEZY offering, the SLIDE returns once again with its injected EVA foam providing lightweight durability whilst the soft top layer within the footbed offers the immediate comfort you’d expect! The outsole utilises strategically mapped grooves for optimal comfort and traction.
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1991 was a small but good year for vintage wines, they say. Just like those vintage wines, the Mowabb was just as good if not better.
This Tinker Hatfield designed masterpiece is dubbed the brand’s best and most successful hybrid running/trail shoes. Tinker wanted to work on a project like this to see how much he could get away with in terms of design elements. Fusing pieces from the Huarache bootie, which was also released that year (1991), and the Nike Wildwood. It created a whole new feeling of enjoyment when wearing a hiking shoe. Lightweight, supportive and cushioned all in one glorious mix!
During the early days of ACG, Nike reps would take frequent trips to Moab, Utah to test new ACG products, putting them to the test in a range of hard wearing outdoor activities. Moab, with its wide variety of terrain and heritage that it holds, helped influence Tinker more with the design process with colours and also the name of the shoe itself. Starting with concepting a Native American inspired moccasin.
Between 1991 and 1992 the Mowabb had a minor design change when releasing their Limited Editions line. The once plain sock bootie with ACG branding on the ankles changed from the ‘91 OG was later adapted to don the Huarache logo and ‘Air Mowabb’ motif most popularly seen on the OG ‘Gravity Purple pair from ‘92.
To celebrate this anniversary. Nike has brought back 2 colour ways to tickle your taste buds! Making another comeback, the OG ‘Birch’ colourway paired with its classic blue and orange collar. And the long-awaited return of the ‘Gravity Purple’ which hasn’t seen the light of day since its initial release in the 90s! Both bearing the ACG ankle branding, there have also been some new additions to the designs itself. Both being bestowed with additional pull tabs to improve accessibility and mini swoosh detailing on the lateral part of each toe box.
Launching online on Friday 3rd September (Available online from 08:00AM BST), priced at £145.
When it comes to adidas, a stand out silhouette has been the Forum. Gaining a bit of a resurgence this last year, adidas has continued to experiment with the basketball classic with a host of inline features and collaborations. One of those stand out performers and most sought after has to be the collaboration with Bad Bunny.
After lending his unique design style to the silhouette previously in the year, the duo return once again to build on a time of year that for many signals the time, ‘Back to School’. Building on inspiration from his own childhood and his experiences of growing up, Bad Bunny aims to reimagine the everyday uniform.
Aiming to build on individual expressions, Bad Bunny takes the traditional black shoe form to the Forum for a blacked out silhouette that brings small details to make everyone and anyone stand out from the crowds! The triple black premium leather upper has been overlaid with suede and the Forum buckle fastening. Co-branded sock-liners, polka-dot laces, and Bad Bunny’s instantly recognisable logo are just some of the details that make this Forum unique.
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For the first time ever, the sought-after Air Jordan IV ‘Lightning’ is set to retro. For avid Jordan collectors, this iteration of the timeless AJIV is deemed as a “grail” due to its limitedness, colour and time of release.
In 2006, the AJIV Lightning released alongside the “Thunder” version which were inspired by MJ’s motorcycle teams. This commemorated Jumpman’s move to online retail as well as a push for LS – Lifestyle releases. Both exlsuive to online, the Lightning 4 released with a t-shirt whilst the Thunder came alongside a rare jacket.
Ever since 2006, the Lightning never saw a retro whilst the Thunder did in 2012. This kept the demand for the Lightning high and calls for a retro were coming thick and fast.
Now in 2021, alas, the wait is finally coming to a close. With a monochrome upper of nubuck ‘Tour Yellow’, the latest iteration is close to its original predecessor with keeping the grey hits and further nubuck on the wings. Grey details on the Jumpman tongue and heel as well as the outsole whilst black contrasts are on the netting. An updated look on the box is an addition to celebrate the return of a classic.
To celebrate the launch, we met up with collector Tom Ray who’s collection… archive is one to behold! Turning up in a rather fitting Chevy Camero, Tom couldn’t wait to see what Jordan Brand could achieve with this retro.
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Footpatrol: Tom, long time no see. How have you been?
Tom: Hi. Thanks for having me! As well as can be really in these mad times we currently live in. I’ve been fortunate enough to stay fit and well over the past however months, and glad to see that things are starting to get back to some form of normality. Good to finally get out and talk about sneakers to someone, and have a reason to wear something nice on foot once again. I know it doesn’t pale in comparison to what some folk have had to deal with, but it’s the small things!
FP: We normally ask everyone that we interview to give a little intro on themselves. You though, you are a pretty well known face in the UK sneaker scene! So for those enthusiasts who haven’t quite yet been blessed with seeing your collection. Could you give them a bit of a run down?
Tom: I’m just a normal guy from the Midlands, who really loves sneakers! You’ll find me at the majority of sneaker events up + down the country, and I’m always willing to discuss absolutely anything, whether that’s sneakers, sports or even the weather! As for my collection, I’d like to think I have a pair for everyone’s taste, whether that’s the latest “hyped” release, or an OG release from the 90s. Unless you’re looking for black pairs. Anyone who knows me, knows that I like colour, whether that’s on feet, or what I usually wear.
FP: What got you into collecting?
Tom: It started whilst I was at University in Chester, which feels like a VERY long time ago. I was a very shy/quiet person before then, and I’d say I struggled to express myself really. I met some weird + wonderful people during my time there, who really shaped me to who I am today. During my time at Uni, I developed an interest in brands such as BAPE, BBC + Almost Famous. My choice in clothing got loud, colourful and unique, and my choice in footwear soon followed.
FP: You brought a really nice mix of pairs down to the shoot! In terms of specifics though the Nike Zoom FP in the Transformers packaging… Where did you manage to find those?
Tom: I’m a HUGE Transformers fan, mainly Bumblebee, so much so, I have a tattoo on my leg of the great robot! They were released to coincide with the release of the second live action film back in 2009, and they have always been a pair I’ve had my eye on. From what I read, they only released over in US, meaning I had to buy via other means. Thankfully, I got what I deem a great price in the end. The packaging alone made it a bargain! I have always felt we needed more Nike x Transformers collaborations, even more so when the son (Travis Knight) of the co-founder of Nike (Phil Knight) became the director of the latest Bumblebee movie. Alas, nothing came of it, apart from a good, fun film!
FP: What about Jordans, you got some crazy wild pairs! Tokyo 5’s just to name one of them. Where did the appreciation for that start?
Tom: I’m no basketball fan. I’ve seen Space Jam more times than I have basketball games. However, I know full well that Michael Jordan is the GOAT. Can you even be into sneakers if you do not have even a slight interest in Jordans? I love pairs you do not see often. I love having a story behind them too, like the Tokyo 5s, a pair I picked up over in Japan whilst I was over there on a trip. Also, no matter what the “current trend” is, Jordans are timeless. They will never “go out of fashion”. That’s mighty impressive considering how quick trends can change!
FP: Now we have to talk about the car! Would you say the Camaro you brought down to the shoot is your dream car?
Tom: Dream car, yes. I’m no car fan, I’d struggle to tell you much about them. Probably not the best sort of car to have then, as some of the questions I get asked, I’m clueless! It gets me from A to B, is about as much as I can tell you! It’s the car I’ve always wanted, and I’m grateful to have it, and grateful to friends and family who helped me sort it out. You know who you are. x
FP: Can’t help but make an instant connection to Bumblebee, was this an intentional thing when it came to speccing?!
Tom: Yes. The only way I’d have had a Camaro, was if it looked like Bumblebee. It’s actually a Transformers Edition Camaro, styled after the vehicle seen in the “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” Movie. Unfortunately, no Megan Fox came with it.
FP: Let’s revert back to shoes. The AJ4 Lightning. What are your thoughts now having seen the retro?
Tom: I’m just glad they have actually released! I think every year, for the past however many years, it’s been rumored, and I’ve had my hopes dashed when nothing came of the rumors. I did not actually believe it this year, until I had them in hand! I’m also pleased that everyone can have a chance at having a pair. It’s been a while since the last release, and there are a lot of new ‘heads out there now. I expect these to do well.
FP: Compared to the OG would you say you’re happy with how these came out?
Tom: I’d say Jordan Brand has done a tip top job! Very minimal changes, but nothing you’d really notice unless inspecting closely! And that box is stunning! I’m just happy to get a fresh pair on foot. Now if only we had nice weather to truly show these off…..
FP: Is there a AJ4 you would like to see make a return?
Tom: DB4. Not only for a good cause, but also some great little features on them. That Superman tongue tab gets me every time. Another pair that was released much more recently, is the OW4. Lovely pair, and I’d love another chance to grab!
FP: What about a Tom Ray AJ4 collab, what would that look like?
Tom: Oh man, the choices! I’d say the Lightnings are very close to what I’d do, colourwise at least. Maybe some premium materials on there, faux-fur upper would be right up my street. Autobots logo on the outsole, which i know can be done! Seen it on the Mark Wahlberg x Jordan 5. Speaking of which, if he wishes to part with a pair, drop me a message please! Worth a shot eh?
FP: Tom, thank you so much for coming down and spending time with us! Before we let you go, is there anything you would like to share to the Footpatrol readers and followers?
Tom: Thank you for having me, and letting me showcase some pairs. As I said, it’s been a long time since I’ve been able to talk and just let loose about sneakers. As for everyone else, keep doing your thing, buying pairs you like, and I hope to speak to + see many of you over the coming months.
Peace.
One of the most favoured silhouettes within the YEEZY line up, this latest adidas YEEZY BOOST 250 v2 ‘Light’ features an ultra-violet, re-engineered Primeknit upper which, combined with the UV mono stripe, houses UV yarns within its construction. Once displayed in sunlight, the UV yarns will become activated and will display a hidden, brighter colour underneath.
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This year, we’ve seen a continuation of the collaboration between Nike and Chitose Abe’s legendary Japanese fashion label Sacai. With a brand new take on Nikes running archive resulting in the VaporWaffle and the revisit of the Blazer, sacai have continued to create some of the most enjoyed collaborations.
Since working as a pattern cutter at COMME des GARCONS and Junya Watanabe, Abe has successfully become one of the most influential mens and womenswear designer with her brand sacai since its introduction in 1999. Known for her technical ability, Abe’s designs has she her become well known for her reworking of garments, taking multiple pieces reimagining them into one new piece… and it’s this idea that’s been brought into all of her Nike collaborations.
This time however, we see a noticeable change… after linking up with Jordan brand and Travis Scott for a three way collaboration, Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design have now teamed up with Nike and sacai to bring their ideas to life on the much loved LDWaffle silhouette.
Still featuring that iconic double up of everything from the Swoosh, to the laces and down to the tongue, Fragment add their own signature branded touches to the double stacked midsole and tongue. Sure to be a collaboration to remember, get your entries in below for your chance to purchase!
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when it comes to streetwear and those creatives that have moulded themselves within it, you don’t need to look far to find Joshua Vides. Having become well known within the scene for his black and white illustration style graphics, his playful nature was an easy concept for us all to get on board with and enjoy.
Taking this one step further, back in 2018, Vides began a new avenue with the launch of his design studio, ‘Reality to Idea’. This served as a platform where his graphic design background and his love of streetwear could come together as one for projects such as this latest one with Havaianas.
Inspired by the spirit that surrounds Venice Beach, the Reality to Idea team have reworked the Tradi Zori and Flip Flop styles bringing in that instantly recognisable black and white illustration style.
Launching online on Saturday 21st August (Available online from 08:00AM BST), priced between £40 – £80.
The dunks ‘True To Your Crew’ story reigns supreme over the sneaker world. With Nikes Dunk range continuously growing with new colourways, materials, designs, retros. You name it, it’s happened. Each bringing a story of their own.
For this latest rendition Nike have brought back the original shape that the dunk once came in. Dressed in an acid washed styled upper, these Dunk 85 retros are a serious show stopper.
Celebrating the launch of the Nike Dunk 85. We wanted to showcase a story that many in Soho may recognise. We met up with the father & son duo, Brian and Sean owners of Soho Joe and Cookhouse Joe. Spending some time with them we wanted to find out more about the family business and how they found themselves tidied up in the world of hospitality.
Available in-store and online, priced at £115.
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Footpatrol: Guys, welcome! After spending most of my lunches here it’s nice to sit down and have a chat properly! How are you both doing?
Soho Joe (Brian) : We are good thank you!
FP: You are both well known faces in the Soho area. How did you find yourselves in the hospitality industry?
Soho Joe (Brian) : Living in South Ken. Cafe Nero was new, we looked at what they were doing and how they were operating. We used to go in there to buy coffees and croissants and just decided we could do this much better! So we opened our first place in South Kensington.
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : For me. I have grown up all my life around parents in the catering industry. It inspired me to open my own restaurant and have been here ever since!
FP: Have you always been big foodies?
Soho Joe (Brian) : We’ve always been into food!
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : My mums a really good cook!
Soho Joe (Brian) : A master cook!
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : She has a Maltese background and makes loads of Mediterranean food. We have just grown up having these great family dinners. We just love food to be honest with you.
FP: Is mum the instigator for what goes on the menus then in that case?
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : I would say she probably gets the final say definitely haha!
FP: Is that the same at Soho Joes?
Soho Joe (Brian) : YEP!
FP: What encouraged you guys to have a father/son lead joint business?
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : It evolved naturally. I have always helped out in my mum and dad’s restaurant. It felt like there was a natural progression for me to go and open my own place. It’s been good though! Being closer to mum and dad is nice as they have always given me loads of support, helped me get set up and guided me through the process of running my own place.
FP: What’s it like having your son jump on board the family business? Must be quite a nice feeling.
Soho Joe (Brian) : It’s awful……. I only joke, it’s great!
FP: And are you both happy with how it’s been going? I know just before we did the interview you mentioned this was only meant to be a 2 year venture and it’s been close to what 9 years now?
Soho Joe (Brian) : Yeah it has been really good! I must admit though, Covid has marred it a little bit.
FP: Well hopefully that won’t be the case going forward and it all picks up properly again.
One thing I always noticed is that you both are incredibly talkative and involved with your customers. How important is that to you guys?
Soho Joe (Brian) : Yeah I mean we are just social people anyway. Some customers the other day said they went to a restaurant in Brewer Street, they mentioned that the food was great but the staff were cold and didn’t bring them a good overall experience. We don’t do it for those reasons so much, but being naturally social people we just want to talk to everyone and anyone doesn’t matter if they’re a customer or not a customer. We will talk as much to a bin man as we would a customer.
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : I think Soho, although it is in the centre of London, does have a real community. You can walk down the street and wave to 10 people that you know just on Berwick. It’s just nice that everyone knows everyone and creates that almost village atmosphere.
Soho Joe (Brian) : Here’s a story for you. There’s a chap who lives in an enormous and probably the most expensive house in Soho. A big agent knocked on his door and said to him we got someone that would like to buy your house off you. He said to me that he thought about it for about 10mins, thinking about maybe buying a Lordship of the Manor in the Cotswolds. I said to him, you are already Lord of the Manor in Soho! Who do you know in the Cotswolds, this is your village. – I think that says it all really about the area.
FP: Did he keep the house in the end?
Soho Joe (Brian) : He is still there now!
FP: Amazing!
FP: What about this then. Do you guys ever have any friendly competition with business or is it more to do with supporting each other?
Soho Joe (Brian) : No, it’s different.
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : Nothing. It’s more the support as it’s a whole family thing. My two brothers, my sister who lives in Madrid still help out from time to time on online stuff and my mum does as much as we do.
FP: How did you piece together the menus?
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : We used to live just off Edgware road, so I grew up eating at all of those Lebanese restaurants. Through that we knew the chef Habibi, who makes all the chilli sauce, garlic sauce, houmous, falafel and all that using his family recipes. We actually got our rotisserie oven from the London Olympic village! They were selling all their equipment.
Soho Joe (Brian) : There’s a good story about the one that came before that.
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : Haha yeah! So we actually used to have two rotisseries. One was so big and when we switched it on as a tester to cook some chickens, it completely melted the ceiling and you can still see it there now! But yeah just through knowing Habibi that helped guide the direction in what the menu was going to be. It’s changed a lot over time, things have been added and taken off as we have found out what people like and don’t like.
FP: What about the business names, how did you come up with both Cookhouse and Soho Joes?
Soho Joe (Brian) : We had about 20 or 30 names to start. Between us we thought about which would be the best fit. Soho Joes really stuck with us off the back of the 1950s record by Andy Williams – ‘ The House of Bamboo’. It’s almost become a mini brand, I see our stickers all over the place. It wasn’t the initial plan but that’s how it panned out.
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : We really just wanted to keep the link. Soho Joe being the first one, we wanted to make sure people knew it was the same brand and same family. Cookhouse is just another word for Kitchen and there are already 3 of those in London!
FP: Let’s run through some burning quick fire questions then!
Who’s the better cook between you two?
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : Me.
Soho Joe (Brian) : *points at son*
FP: Best thing on the menu?
Soho Joe (Brian) : We got a Buffolina pizza that everybody raves about!
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : Halloumi Wrap is probably the most popular thing we do.
FP: Who’s got the best chefs?
Soho Joe (Brian) : That is a difficult one. In Cookhouse, you have Habibi who is such a supreme and an icon Lebanese chef. In Soho Joe at the moment, in the 20 years I have been doing this, the pizzas have never been this good before.
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : Yeah the chef in Soho Joe as the moment is the best they have ever had. Whilst Habibi has been with me here since forever! We get people coming in saying the Garlic sauce is like no other!
Soho Joe (Brian) : Habibi is his second father haha!
FP: Choice of drink with a meal?
Soho Joe (Brian) : I am a man of simpler taste, just a beer.
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : I would say a Negroni.
FP: Thank you so much for letting us come by and talk to you both. It’s been amazing to hear about the backstories you guys have! Before we let you go, is there anything you would like to share with any of the Footpatrol readers and followers?
Cookhouse Joe (Sean) : Anything else you wanna say dad?
Soho Joe (Brian) : The day is made much easier wearing Nike trainers!
