Author: Bradley Martinez
The Dunk has often been used as a platform to represent meaningful courses to get people thinking and talking, you only need to look to the recent Nike Dunk Low ‘Community Garden’ and the Dunk Low SB ‘Crater’ to see this.
Both of those iterations used a host of materials that have been reimagined and reused to create one of the sneaker heads favourite silhouettes.
Now for 2021, Nike return with these ideas for another brand new take on the Low silhouette, the ‘City Market’. Featuring a bold, bright design, the upper has been constructed using eye catching visuals to celebrate durable materials and their role in Nike’s innovative heritage. Graphics nod to the brand’s Blue Ribbon Sports roots, as well as industrial rice and coffee bags that are frequently upcycled from urban markets for a wide range of uses.
Within this bold design, there also lays small unique details like on the tongue where a small, zipped compartment nods to reusable grocery storage with an accompanying grocery bag that pays its respects with a simple commendation: “Thank You For Caring!”
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Following on from the recently launched Nike Dunk High Curry, Nike are back for their second take on these curry inspired tones, this time utilising the Dunk Low SP silhouette.
Using slightly light shades, this Dunk Low has been dressed in a host of off whites and light browns, a more subtle iteration than the ‘Dark Curry’ it follows on from. The rough hairy suede on that previous pair has also been replaced an instead, a more traditional fine suede sits across the toe box and heel bringing a softer feel to the theme.
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The past year has seen Jordan Brand put a heavy focus on their Air Jordan 1 silhouette and to kick start 2021 we continue to see this focus on the silhouette with the introduction of more AJ1 Zoom iterations with one that grabs our attention in particular due to what it’s inspired by… London.
Paying homage to the city that Footpatrol calls home, this Air Jordan 1 Zoom features an upper that consists of a mix of grey tones that perfectly represent the architecture and cloudy skies that grace the capital.
Those mix of greys have been fitted out in both tumbled and smooth leathers whilst the tongue and collar are contrasted with an off white exposed foam.
To celebrate this upcoming launch, we reached out to three creatives who base themselves within the city to share their reasons for loving all things London and the Air Jordan 1.
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Footpatrol: Hey guys, firstly we’d like to thank you for joining us for this launch, could you introduce yourselves to our audience?
Remy: Hey, I’m Rémy Bourdeau, a photographer from Paris but have been living in London for around 5 years now.
Jordan: I’m Jordan Dawson, a sneaker customiser, a hyperrealist artist and graphic designer. My most recent work has been customising footballers boots. My commercial design experience includes co-designing Nike’s 2018 London Air Force 1 campaign and designing EA Sports Fifa 20 Volta Pitch with the two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Sonny: My name is Sonny Bigland, 24 years of age. I grew up in and still currently based in London where I’m in the early years of my first fashion brand – SonnyByName. The brand began with the making of one offs and commissioned pieces and from this I developed my practice and progressed my craft. SonnyByName is currently running from a studio in Bank, London where I have the space to explore traditional dyeing techniques and fabric manipulation which are some of the distinct design features of the garments of the brand. The brand currently has lots of projects on so I am very excited to see where SonnyByName will develop to over the next year.
FP: One of the reasons why we’re here, what is it you love about the Air Jordan 1?
Remy: I grew up around Hip Hop culture and Jordans have always been a part of that… they’re a classic and they’re definitely within my top 3, probably my favourite! I cycle a lot, not so much performance but more street and find they’re a great shoe to cycle with, unlike a running shoe these get better with age. They’re perfect, they can be worn with anything, even when it’s raining so they’re useful for London.
Jordan: The Air Jordan 1s for me shout premium and quality and are without a doubt the holy grail of any Nike silhouette, that’s why I love them.
Sonny: The Jordan 1 is a trainer I can wear on special occasions or as an everyday beater, making it a versatile wear and for that reason, they’ll always stay in my rotation. Over the years my style has changed and the adaptability of the Jordan 1 really caters to this change allowing this shoe to constantly be a part of my wardrobe. I think this collaboration, in particular the colours represents London well.
FP: With the shoe being inspired by London, we wanted to know what London means to you?
Remy: Quite a few things, I’m originally from Paris and people are surprised when I mention it but London is much bigger than Paris. In London you get a bit of everything, so to me it means: more, quicker, and obviously it’s very cosmopolite and I love all the differences I can see and experience and if you take pictures and like to shoot portraits, it’s great here. London is also culturally interesting, there is always a lot of interesting things happening and it’s not bad for worldwide food!
Jordan: London is where I grew up, its so unique in the aspect of its diversity and culture wherever you go. There’s still so many parts of it that I haven’t even seen and that’s the beauty of it.
Sonny: London for me means possibilities and opportunities, I really see it as a city where there is a lot to experience and I try to make the most of this. The vast amount of talent which this city contains provides me with so much inspiration and gives the feeling that connections aren’t far out of reach. It is a city I have grown up in and the rich culture which London contains is something you can’t find in many places around the world.
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Ever since its introduction over 30 years ago, the AJ4 has become a firm fan favourite steeped in history. After a strong focus was brought to the silhouette in 2020, it seems to be continuing into 2021.
After last years Air Jordan 1 ‘Dark Mocha’ becoming an instant hit amongst Jordan fans, Nike continue with the rich brown hues with a mixture of Taupe Haze, Oil Grey and Off-White dressed across this AJ4. With these subtle tones, a contrast has been implemented with the use of materials. Alongside a fine suede sits a cracked leather which adds a slight shine to the silhouette for that extra pop.
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The YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 Ash Stone features an upper composed of multi-toned re-engineered Primeknit with a post-dyed monofilament side stripe woven into the upper. This model explores a special stone washing process that creates a one-of-a-kind Primeknit upper for every pair. The midsole utilizes adidas ́ innovative BOOSTTM technology.
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The READYMADE take on the Nike Blazer Mid brings with it many different aspects, bringing the very much on trend deconstructed, DIY approach to its aesthetic whilst also hitting us with slight hints of nostalgia by looking back to Nikes history and design of their earliest basketball shoe.
Building on READYMADE’s design ethos and their upcycling philosophy, the rubber outsole is made with about 15 percent Nike Grind, a mix of recycled materials originating from Nike manufacturing scrap and worn-out sneakers that would have otherwise entered the waste stream.
This detail also lend themselves to the midsole and the splotched foam beneath that reminds us of Nike’s recent Space Hippie range however, the midsole has actually been developed using clay molds that were altered during a few trials to balance the shoe’s side profile, bringing a sense of volume to the design.
Aside from those more subtle details, the most stand out feature has to be the thinner, longer, half-stitched Swoosh that’s been pulled straight from the logo’s 1971 version.
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When it comes to the best in outdoor footwear, sometimes the answers are in front of you. Salomon have been creating outdoor tech since the 1940’s, beginning with skiing technology which has since filtered down into trail running shoes and hiking footwear and at Footpatrol, we love the technology and design processes that go into these products.
With Salomon’s new season starting to arrive at Footpatrol, we thought we’d take their XA-Pro Fusion Advanced out on to some trails to see just how they held up.
When it comes to hiking and trail running, one of the key factors you need from your footwear is confidence in traction, the XA-Pro Fusion Advanced is equipped with a Contagrip outsole which provides expert grip which with it’s geometry of the 3D Chassis, the sneaker provides just the right amount of cushioning and stability for a secure ride that’s capable of tackling a number of terrains.
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Extending on their vast range of past collaborations, Nike and Jun Takahashi’s UNDERCOVER team up once again bring his unique eye for details to one of Nike’s most recent silhouettes. Bringing through inspirations that extends the concepts explored in the label’s SS21 collection.
The Overbreak delivers head-turning style and unrivalled comfort by merging the iconic athletics aesthetic of Blue Ribbon Sports with hyper-modern OverReact tooling.
The design probes the interplay of fluid movement with fixed environment. A textile-based upper is buoyed by synthetic suede overlays and a Kurim eyestay, while embroidered rose graphics and UNDERCOVER branding elements underscore the look’s premium craftsmanship.
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OG colour ways will always be supreme within true fans however, over the years there are some colour ways introduced that also fall into this category and one of those is the 2007 ‘Cool Grey’ Air Jordan III. Now re-releasing for the first time ever, this retro AJ3 returns with true-to-form colouring and upgraded materials.
With hits of Sport Red and Orange Peel on the tongue, eyelets, Air bag and heel tab, the upgraded construction features a genuine leather upper, matte-finished midsole and elephant-print overlays on the forefoot and heel.
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A stand out model from an amazing 2020 from New Balance had to be their introduction of the Niobium silhouette with their Tokyo Design Studio division.
Wanting to create a sneaker for any situation, TDS and NB and come up with a fascinating way of exploring the world of hybrid sneakers. For this example, the Niobium is actually a 3-in-1 sneaker that covers all boundaries it may have to deal with.
To kick start, we have a boot that is ready to explore any outdoor trail/hike. For the easy life adding a great sense of comfort, you can unzip the boot and you have a mule (see imagery below) which allows you to just slip in and out of the silhouette but keeps the rugged outsole from the boot. Lastly, unzip from the mule and you will have an indoor slipper.
After first being introduced to the silhouette through a collaboration with the outdoor gurus Snow Peak, a handful of colour ways followed suit. To kick start 2021, New Balance and TDS continue to explore the possibilities of this silhouette with the introduction of their trusted all grey colour way, a staple for any New Balance and one that is always a winner.
Shop here! Sizes range from UK7 – UK11, priced at £270.
