Author: Bradley Martinez
Picking back up our discussions series, we sit down with fellow Soho resident and artist, Robi Walters to get a little more understanding on his journey manoeuvring the art world and becoming the Artist in Resident at Aston Martin.
A long time Footpatrol friend, Robi, with his own studio and gallery within the heart of Soho, we wanted to also take a moment to look away from the year that has been 2020 and discuss with Robi the importance of spreading positivity and the reassurance with everyone around you.
Take a read below and have a look at some one off T-shirts Robi made for us at Footpatrol!
Footpatrol: Robi welcome, It’s a pleasure to have you here. Just as a quick introduction could you start off with sharing a bit about yourself to the Footpatrol readers?
Robi: Firstly thank you Footpatrol for working with me on this project, I’ve known you for a good few years now and a real pleasure to create together. I am a London born artist who has a gallery and studio in Soho. I represent myself and don’t know anyone else doing this in the west end.
FP: Your work has an extremely recogniseable look and aesthetic which instantly makes you think of you when you see it. Where did this love and passion for art come from, has it always been something you were always interested in growing up or did it develop overtime?
Robi: My love and passion for art has always been there but has also grown over time. As a young boy I always loved to create things and as a teenager I got more into graffiti. My current style and body of work has developed over the last 12 or so years. I think it’s difficult to pinpoint when inspiration starts. It’s now an obsession.
FP: Now it is essential we ask about your experiences within the footwear scene as you have seen it grow. I read that you were heavily into your hip-hop and graffiti, did either of these influence your footwear at the time?
Robi: I was really into footwear in my late teen and early twenties. There was a sneaker store in Kingston called Cobra, that was the spot! I even remembered the smell. A real moment for me was when I first went to New York by myself in September 1995. I was working with a friend Ebon on Def Jam records, Source magazine and a clothes label called 555 Soul. These were the early days of Stussy and Supreme. I bought a pair of Nike 95 the week they came out. This is when the internet was just beginning so forget social media or knowing what was happening in any city let alone country. When I brought them back to London no one had seen anything like them as they didn’t come out for months later.
FP: You are also the artist in residence for Aston Martin which must feel amazing! How did this partnership come together?
Robi: I bumped into a dear friend Mark Faulconbridge in a hotel in Mayfair – he is a global ambassador for Aston Martin. Mark invited me to the factory and to meet the senior executive Aston Martin team. We plotted from there and started to work together. I love the brand, car and what they stand for so much. It’s automotive art and it’s made right here in the U.K..
FP: Have you had the chance to work on any other exciting projects since working with them?
Robi: I continually work within a friend and chef Tom Kerridge creating art for his restaurants. Tom introduced me to Formula One. I made artwork to show with them at their Grand Prix’s, then Covid kicked in so that’s on pause.
FP: How important is it to you to be able to spread a message of positivity and reassurance to those who have been struggling with their own battles?
Robi: This is a very important subject to me. I’ve personally been through some very tough times, especially in my childhood. I’m still learning, making mistakes and self correcting. For me most of this comes down to the mind. How you think is the most important. The quality of thought can be trained but you have to do the work. Eliminate distractions and ask yourself what do you want in a no excuse world. I am currently working on my most ambitious artwork to date. If I stop and think about it it’s terrifying but I have to go beyond my mind’s fear (false evidence appearing real) and keep taking action. I believe we all have something very special inside us – it’s time to wake up and access it and show the world.
FP: Do you have anything you would want to say to anyone who may be stuck facing these battles and isn’t sure where to go?
Robi: This question may have many answers, a good place to start is with a book that has helped me so much called Psycho Cybernetics. Which means, ‘Steering your mind to a productive, useful goal’. This is a book about the self image and how to use one’s own mind. I listened to the audiobook on Youtube.
FP: You even have a well being podcast also, how has that been received have many people reached out to through it?
Robi: I have a series called “Wha Ya Chatta Bout”. So far I’ve recorded 5 podcasts Tom Kerridge, Mo Gilligan, Jake Panayiotou, Dj Spoony and Rob Rinder. I still have a few more to record and then will be releasing them in December. I’m also creating short animations for each podcast and something which I am very excited about. There will be a sneaker episode in the first season.
FP: What was the main goal you wanted to create through the podcast?
Robi: The Podcast is really to reach out to different people in different fields of work and really share about their life and whatever comes up. It’s really about the art of converstaion.
FP: Thank you for joining us today, look forward to working together going forward! Is there any last words you would like to give to the readers?
Robi: Its really important to find your own voice and work on it and share it. My message is simple meditation, transformation, love and light. We’re here to find our way home.The name of the body of work I based the t-shirt design is from a Joni Mitchell song:“we are stardustwe are goldenand we’ve got to get ourselvesback to the garden”
Ten years on from its debut, we welcome back one of New Balance’s famed runners, the 2002. With this welcome return of their iconic 1000’s series, the 2002R returns with slight updates to its technology whilst keeping those all important original colour grey and black colourways.
We welcome London creatives Frenzy and Kodj to the Frequent Players channel to tell us about their story!
Born and bred in London Frenzy has built his name up for being a conscious rapper that not only cares for his music but also his community putting together sessions for young artists to make their mark with their own sounds.
Like Frenzy, Kodj’s creativity is a free flowing form that has helped him shape his career behind the scenes making sure that message is shared to all the listeners.
Having worked together for many years now, they have been able to work together to create some powerful moments of which London locals can relate to. We sat down with them to find out more on their career as well as talk about the launch of the upcoming New Balance 2002R.
Footpatrol: Guys welcome to the Frequent Players Meets series! It’s great to have you here, how have you both been?
Frenzy: Ive been great man, giving thanks daily, self affirming myself that things are great, staying inspired by my environment, friends, family, and trying to live a New balanced (Pun intended) lifestyle, Although this balanced lifestyle is about 2 years old now lol.
Kodj: Yo! Thanks for having us, I’ve been well man, healthy, aligned – Just had my bday so you know, keeping a nice and balanced Libra spirit.
FP: Let start from the top and begin with both your stories, how did you guys find yourselves in such creative careers?
F: Mine starts from instrumentals on loop from a Sony Ericsson W810i and 8 punchline bars in the boys changing room in Hackney Free (now Urswick Academy) that got a reload selecta lol. It then transpired into a popular grime crew called ‘SOS’ or ‘SOStreet’ ‘from secondary to college almost like One Direction but just with grime and in the ends. After being torn between high level football, education and music I then took a break during college through all that adolescent confusion and returned to music in University with a crazy mixtape ‘Kareem Mclean’. Since then I have never looked back 6 projects deep with my brother Kodj guiding me all the way and now we arrive at my latest EP ‘Council Estate’ which is being received very well. Overall i think God gave me this ability to be outspoken and articulate and it seems to really do well with some story telling over amazing production.
K: damnn, I’ve been slyly on this creative journey forever it feels like, I began exploring design since the tail end of primary school, msn displays then eventually on to myspace all the y2k layouts and that. Music has been heavily enforced through my Mum and older brothers. It’s been my vehicle really in navigating my way to this point, I started music blogging back in 010 and prior to that had been doing odd mix cd covers and enjoyed being around the likes of S.O.S and other super talented peers in Hackney back in the day, taking pics, getting creative and stuff like that. I’d say that period really put the battery in my back to pursue music and A&R’ing in particular. Studying music business and crossing paths with some real life legends has allowed me to now use my vast experiences together with design & UX to collaborate with start-ups and individuals from fashion, music, film, games, comedy – any and everything. Low-key I’m just finding ways to stay a kid for as long as possible.
FP: Besides your guys careers, we have brought you guys down for the launch of the New Balance 2002R. What do you guys think of them?
F: 2002R’s trainers are cold! Personally me and kodj come from a trainer/runner community so its right up our street, this shoe seems to me like a hybrid where fashion/running have birthed something pretty cool. Dad shoes have come full circle so to be able to spark some life into a classic whilst keeping the very essence of what the 2002R’s mean i think is a winning formula.
K: They’re hard man! As Frenz said, we love trainers and for me personally NB have too many crazy silhouettes intended for running that I would just rock standard lol. I love the original 2002, the sole unit was out of here! and I really like what they’ve done with this version. The upcoming collabs for the 2002R’s look wild. I’m here for it.
FP: What’s your favourite colourway out of the two?
F: Tough one, grey & black are like my favourite colours. Nothing beats subtle! But since you’re forcing me to pick ill say grey because you can see the details of the shoe and i think grey and autumn go together like Frenzy & Kodj, Aubemeyang & Lacazette, MJ & Pippen.
K: Lol, frenz is nuts. I Love them both, it’s a tough one but I have to agree, the Grey is straight militant, there’s a real harmony.
FP: Now there may be some readers asking why we are interviewing you both together, but if I’m right in saying you guys have been working together for a while. How did you guys end up crossing paths?
F: Kodj called me after my first ever mixtape ‘Kareem Mclean’ just to tell me he heard it, he loved it and wanted to know how i pieced it together! At this particular time in my life i was on an internship in Uni and i was driving in Dagenham, the reason i will never forget is because i didn’t really have faith in my craft or ever see it was a career. It was just fun and the competitive nature of wanting to release the best tracks with the best bars whilst telling my authentic story is why I even made that mixtape. Kodj gave me confidence that i could do more, since that moment in 2013 we have been focusing on raising our game with each instalment whilst leaving footprints on our local community, to ensure sustainability for young creatives around the borough. As a Rapper/MC, designers/Creatives like Kodj are priceless. We need more Kodj’s.
K: This guy’s trying to flatter me! Love bro. As Frenzy said really, the ‘Kareem Mclean’ project was just instantaneously classic to me. Seeing his journey from Grime and 140BPM hearing this project I could tell he was just a rounded guy and he spoke many things in his lyrics that represented “us” and our story coming from East London. Hats off to him, he still does that to this day. Since then really we’ve always checked in and for a little while I looked after him as a part of the collective/roster IDREAMBIG(IDB) – (when I was getting my mogul on). We’ve now done so many projects and grown a strong relationship that just spurs the whole operation. That’s my guy.
FP: Frenzy, you are also known as London’s ‘Community Driven Rapper’. How does it make you feel being dubbed that and how important is it for you to give back to the community?
F: I just feel as if i play my part as an older person should. I feel as if when you grow in a close knit community you should be able to knock next door for some butter if you have run out. Community seems to have lost its meaning in this new gentrified London but originals like myself, who are old enough should take pride in guiding the youth through so they don’t get lost. Too many people are lost out here and the last thing we need is young people with no purpose. My Uncle once said to me ‘A elder man sitting on his rocking chair can see more than a young man on a mountain’
FP: I read also you run a safe space for young artists to record their own music, how did this idea come about?
F: Again Kodj had a massive part to play in this & i cant take all the credit, I give a massive thanks to my team for helping me unravel my brand and put our finger on exactly what makes us tick. My album ‘Murder Mile’ really helped us understand not only what we love about our community, but why we love our community and how we can really impact the people closest to us. Working with Kodj & Dominick Prosser we identified an area within Hackney/London where the next generation of artists may need assistance. We look back at our journey of people misleading us, exploiting our ambitions and lying to us and we were just hungry for an opportunity. So as a team we decided we would never want to follow these ways and any information we gather we want to share with the next gen of artist and give them confidence. Now we are sitting down and speaking with Footpatrol which is a blessing! We will share this experience and be transparent about how it came about so young people have more insight into how this industry works.
FP: Moving quickly back to both you guys. Kodj could you tell us both your guys creative processes when it comes to working together, do you guys work similarly or do you guys ever have a split of opinion when it comes to working together?
K: haha, we always have a difference of opinion and I think that is what makes the link up work. We both bring ideas to the table and almost sell it to each other. Its sick cause really life dictates 90% of it. We both strive for excellence in our lives so it usually spurs organic ideas which we can then develop gradually. For instance Frenzy told me he wanted to incorporate sport into his brand at least 4 or 5 years ago and I had no idea other than ‘Go do sport’ And now it manifests so much in both of our lives that we run weekly with RTB and it’s almost synonymous with us (more him though lol) without even forcing it.
FP: What about your guys favourite project, out of all the stuff you guys have done together was there one that stood out the most for both of you?
F: I would say i love all of our projects and they all serve different purposes, but because of the scale, time and finances involved it has to be ‘Murder Mile’ because essentially we were our own label and we had to move like the majors, we employed PR, Consultants, Promoters. And literally from the ground up we were able to release an album, sell various merch, work with big brands, tour our project. All independently with no backing.
We just emptied our bank accounts and scared our girlfriends but we believed in ourselves. The main thing we know now is that we can do ths on a high level even without any clout.
K: Yeah, ‘Murder Mile’ definitely, I think that was like the combination of 10 years of figuring things out and owning independence. We called it an ‘Album’ from the jump to ensure we didnt limit ourselves in any way. We were able to work with some great people and seeing the whole thing come together was crazy. Without it there would be no ‘Council Estate’ (EP Out now btw!)
FP: Well guys its been a pleasure thank you so much for coming to spend some time with us! Before we let you go is there anything you’d like to share to the Footpatrol and Frequent Players readers?
F: Big up Footpatrol and Frequent players for having us. I spent some of my hard earned money from my retail shifts whilst working at Schuh in Footpatrol’s W1 store so this is a 360 moment for us. To the kids out there ‘SPEAK IT, BELIEVE IT, RECEIVE IT’! My EP ‘Council Estate’ is out now on all streaming platforms and my brother ‘AyChibs’ directed a bad boy video for ‘48th Floor’ Ft BlazeYL.
K: I back that! Also hold on to those dreams and promises you made to your younger self, they can ground you and in time become more valuable than you imagine. Love
Thank you!
#TEAMFP
Longtime Footpatrol friend and sneaker lover HighGraid has been making music and DJing for long enough to make himself known worldwide! Since leaving #TEAMFP, HighGraid has been working on his craft and perfecting his skills making him the body moving DJ that he has built himself up to be today.
We spent some time with HighGraid to talk about his journey, his DJing and also his music which he recently dropped back in May. Not only that we asked him to put together a hard hitting mix that will keep you your body popping throughout the weekend.
Take a read at what HighGraid had to say and listen to the next installment of the Frequent Players Guest Mix series.
Footpatrol: Highgraid welcome! Thank you for being here with us, how are you?
Highgraid: Yes #TEAMFP! All good here – trying to stay safe and healthy!
FP: Everywhere we see your name we are always reminded about your eclectic music selection. Before we get into that though, could you give us a breakdown of your story and how your journey led you here?
H: Well, it’s quite funny actually because it all started when I used to work in Footpatrol. Most Saturday’s in the store we would be listening to mixes all day and my guy Shets would gas me up telling me to buy a little DJ controller and at that time I knew Sheebs had one as well so I thought, you know what let me grab one. Ever since then I was hooked with DJing, spent years trying to master the craft and never looked back since.
FP: Let’s talk more about your music, now you are known for playing a mix of genres from UK Funky, Afrobeats, Hard Drum, UK Bass you name it you play it! What was it about these genres that attracted you?
H: Well, I remember back in the day my sister had this little pink JBL Cassette, CD and Radio all in one player and we would sit there and listen to a station called De Ja Vu. Then we came across a show by DJ Perempay he was playing UK Funky Bangers for like 2 hours straight, so we recorded it on a cassette tape and I remember just listening to that tape all the time, making sure my sister wouldn’t record over it (LOL!).
After a few years of experimenting with DJ’ing and producing I kept coming back to this particular sound. I think what attracted me the most with these genres was the power they had in the drum pattern, the catchy melodies and it brought everyone onto the dance floor no matter if you knew the songs or not.
So, I guess subconsciously it was my sister that helped me with my sound today – so shout out to Jeh!
FP: You released some new music and an EP back in May, who were your influences growing up were there any artists or DJs that you looked up to that conraged you to want to produce?
H: Well, I already mentioned DJ Perempay and I would say DJ Oneman was a massive influence when I was starting out. I would be in awe of his technical ability and the way he would move the crowd in the direction he wants them to go.
However, I’d say my biggest influence was my crew The Spot LDN. We are such a tight knit group and we just fed off each other’s energy. So massive shouts to Cherry B, E-Fit, Siimonster, Kiina, JUJU, Shets and Mimi!
FP: We know also you were a part of the MMH Radio, Copenhagen family. They are known for covering the underground sounds of the Copenhagen music scene, for those people who may not know about them could tell them a bit about your involvement with the station and how it helped you solidify yourself within the underground scene?
H: Unfortunately, due to lack of funding we had to close the radio station (RIP MMHRADIO). MMHRADIO has been a part of Copenhagen’s music scene for the last 3 and a half years so it has definitely helped shape the environment and the dynamic, diversifying the outlook. For me personally, it has been a different kind of experience, putting things into perspective, accommodating growth and exposure for other DJ’s and producers, while working on my craft and navigating the scene myself.
FP: I can imagine DJing at venues, producing music and doing a radio show has so many positives between them all. How has having all these creative outlets to showcase your sound and play the music you love help shape you?
H: I think the biggest thing I can take away from this is that I believe in myself and my product a lot more. I feel that I have more confidence in putting out the tracks and mixes a lot more than I used to. That’s why when I play out, I’m always dancing around and hyping myself up because if you don’t believe in yourself, why should others?
FP: Highgraid it’s been a pleasure and we are super grateful for you spending time with us, before we let you go is there anything you want to get the Footpatrol and Frequent Players family excited for, or would like to share?
H: The pleasures mine! I hope you enjoy the mix that I made for you! Massive shout out to #TEAMFP crew each and every time!
Make sure you keep streaming the Give Me More EP which is out via INDEXLIFE and all major platforms and look out for the Give Me More Remix EP which I previewed some of the tracks in the mix!
Remember that real G’s move silent like lasagna!
Paris’s love for the game of basketball is unrivalled and Jordan Brand acknowledges the emotions the fans and consumers alike give in, so its only right for the brand to give back.
As football giants Paris Saint Germain being the only European club to be sponsored by the Jumpman, the results to show their appreciation is paramount. With an Air Jordan 1 OG High, air Jordan V and an Air Jordan VI having already been released, both entities are back with another silhouette in the form of cult classic model, Air Jordan IV.
This iteration of the fan favourite silhouette takes on a white premium leather upper, combined with subtle neutral grey hits on the toe in a soft suede material. Black takes on the midsole, wings, lining and Jumpman tongue tab. Further details include a sophisticated bordeaux hue along the wingtips, midsole and on the heel. Personal touches are the PSG logo on the heel, ‘PANAME’ tag on the lateral side of the foot which is the nickname of the city as well as ‘75’ on the heel tab for the area code.
One for our French followers, we caught up with manager of our Paris Store, Clems to talk all things PSG!
Head over to the Footpatrol_LDN & Footpatrol_Paris Instagrams for all launch information!
Footpatrol: Hi Clems, thanks for being with us. Can you introduce yourself ?
Clems: Hi, I’m Clems, director of Footpatrol Paris, I love sports in general and I’m a PSG fan.
FP: Can you tell us more about your relation with PSG ? How long have you been a fan ?
Clems: I love PSG since almost 30 years ! I fell in love with that team at the very beginning of the 90’s. First and foremost, it was my city’s team, but there was something special around that team. The “Commodore” jerseys blew my mind, so beautiful, so different ! But it was not only about style, the results were huge too! The team reached the european semifinals 5 years in a row in the mid 90’s, they even went in finals twice and won once! The Lama, Ricardo, Weah, Ginola, Rai… gave me so many goose bumps ! And since then I always followed the team.
FP: Tell us about your first time at Parc des Princes.
Clems: I found the ticket a few weeks ago. It was in 96, first round of the UEFA Cup Winner’s cup against FC Vaduz, a club from Lichtenstein.We were invited by the Regional Council. It was awesome to actually live this. It was not a difficult game, obviously, but we saw a good show and a few goals. A good memory !
FP: Your best moment in the stadium ?
Clems: I didn’t make it a 1000 times to the Parc, for many reasons, but in 2000 I lived an amazing moment.In the 2000-2001 season roster, there were players who were from my generation, who seemed to have the same interests as me, at least from what we could see from them, way before the social networks. I’m talking about Nicolas Anelka, who just came back home, Bernard Mendy, Peter Luccin, Stéphane Dalmat… so I could somehow relate. In short, that team was exciting.
In Champions League, at group stage, PSG hosts the Bayern Munich. Good game, but we’re heading to a sad 0-0, but at the 90th minute, Laurent Leroy, who came in a few minutes earlier, scored ! The Parc literally exploded !! A great moment !
FP: Your best and worst memory with PSG ?
I think that my best memory is Antoine Kombouaré’s headed goal in 1993 against Real Madrid. There were many great moments since then, but I think it still is my favorite one to this day.
To put it in context, PSG plays against Real in quarter finals of the UEFA Cup. On the first leg, in Madrid, we lost 3-1.In the second leg, at home, at the 80th minute, the score is only 1-0, but we score 2 goals in less than 10 mn, so we’re qualified ! But Zamorano scores in extra time to force overtime. The referee lets the game keep on a bit. At the 96th minute, free kick for PSG and Kombouaré scores !His joy is crazy, he’s in transe ! And he qualifies PSG for the semis.
For my worst memory, no I won’t talk about Remontada ! It’s a huge disappointment, a slap I would even say, but on a single match anything can happen.
No, my worst memory is the 2007-2008 season. A pure catastrophe ! Only 10 wins on 38 games ! It makes a lot of draws and losses…2 games from the end of the season we were even relegable. It was not easy to love this team on this year !
FP: What do you think about the Air Jordan 4 PSG ?
Clems: If somebody told me 10-15-20 years ago that there would be an Air Jordan 4 PSG some day, I would never believe it!
I’m a big basketball fan and obviously slightly sneakers obsessed and the Air Jordan 4 is one of my favorites.I think they’re really well done ! Quality is on point, materials are nice and the colorway works well.It remains very simple with this bordeaux touch to remind the Qatar flag, it does the job.
And of course seeing the logo of my favorite club on the heel of an Air Jordan 4 is pretty dope !
FP: Thanks Clems for spending some time with us !
Clems: Always a pleasure !
Footpatrol: Salut Clems, merci d’être avec nous. Est-ce que tu peux te présenter ?
Clems: Salut, je suis Clems, directeur de Footpatrol Paris, passionné de sport en général et aficionado du PSG.
FP: Tu peux nous parler de ta relation avec le PSG ? Depuis combien de temps tu es supporter ?
Clems: J’adore le PSG depuis quasiment 30 ans ! Je suis tombé sous le charme de cette équipe au tout début des années 90.
Déjà c’était l’équipe de ma ville, mais elle dégageait quelque chose de plus.
Les maillots “Commodore” m’ont marqué, tellement beaux, tellement différents ! Mais il n’y avait pas que le style, les résultats suivaient !
L’équipe à quand même fait 5 demi-finales européennes d’affilée au milieu des 90’s et même deux finales, dont une victoire !Les Lama, Ricardo, Weah, Ginola, Rai… m’ont donné tellement de frissons ! Et depuis j’ai toujours suivi l’équipe.
FP: Parle nous de ta première fois au Parc des Princes.
Clems: J’ai retrouvé le billet, il y a quelques semaines. C’était en 96, pour le premier tour de la Coupe des Coupes contre le FC Vaduz, un club du Lichtenstein.On avait été invité par le Conseil Régional. C’était génial de vivre ça en live. C’était pas un match bien compliqué, comme on peut s’en douter, donc on avait eu du spectacle et des buts. Un bon souvenir !
FP: Ton meilleur moment au stade ?
Clems: Je ne suis pas allé 1000 fois au Parc, pour plein de raisons, mais en 2000 j’ai vécu un moment énorme.Dans l’équipe de la saison 2000-2001 il y avait des joueurs qui étaient de la même génération que moi, qui semblaient avoir les mêmes délires que moi, du moins de ce qu’on pouvait voir d’eux à l’époque, bien avant les réseaux sociaux. Je parle de Nicolas Anelka, qui venait de re-signer au club, de Bernard Mendy, Peter Luccin, Stéphane Dalmat… Donc je pouvais en quelque sorte m’identifier. Bref cette équipe me faisait vraiment kiffer.En Ligue des Champions, en phase de poules, le PSG reçoit le Bayern Munich. On se dirige tout droit vers un 0-0, mais à la 90e Laurent Leroy, qui était rentré peu de temps avant, marque. Le Parc a littérallement explosé !! Un grand moment !
FP: Ton meilleur et ton pire souvenir avec le PSG ?
Clems: Mon meilleur souvenir je crois que c’est la tête d’Antoine Kombouaré en 1993 contre le Real Madrid. Il y a eu pas mal de moments très forts depuis, mais je crois que ça reste mon moment préféré.
Pour re-situer, le PSG joue le Real en 1/4 de finale de Coupe de l’UEFA. A l’aller, on perd 3-1.A la 80e minute, on ne gagne encore qu’1-0, mais en met 2 buts en moins de 10mn, on est qualifiés ! Sauf que Zamorano marque dans les arrêts de jeu pour provoquer les prolongations. L’arbitre ne siffle pas tout de suite et les arrêts de jeu se prolongent. 96e minute, coup franc pour le PSG et Kombouaré marque de la tête.
Sa joie est incroyable, le mec est en transe ! Et il qualifie le PSG pour les demis.
Pour mon pire souvenir, non je ne te parlerai pas de la Remontada ! C’est une énorme déception, une claque même, mais sur un match il peut se passer plein de choses.Non, mon pire souvenir c’est la saison 2007-2008, une saison catastrophique !! Seulement 10 victoires sur les 38 matches ! Ca fait beaucoup de matches nul et de défaite.
A deux journées de la fin, on était même reléguables ! C’était pas simple d’aimer cette équipe cette année là !
FP: Qu’est ce que tu penses de la Air Jordan 4 PSG ?
Clems: Si on m’avait dit il y a 10-15-20 ans qu’un jour on aurait une Air Jordan 4 PSG, je n’y aurais jamais cru !
Je suis aussi un passionné de basketball et bien évidemment de sneakers et la Jordan 4 est l’une des mes préférées.Je trouve la paire réussie ! Elle est très quali, les matériaux sont beaux, le coloris aussi.
Il reste très simple avec cette touche de bordeaux pour rappeler le drapeau du Qatar, je trouve que ça marche bien.Et bien sûr de voir le logo de mon club préféré sur le talon d’une paire de Jordan 4, ça me fait kiffer !
FP: Merci Clems d’avoir passé un moment avec nous !
Clems: Toujours un plaisir !
Building on from the recent launch of our ‘Take Flight’ tee, we’re excited to announce the launch of our next T-shirt collection.
For this latest collection, we continue to look back at the heritage of sportswear and its origins within the world of streetwear as this has been something that’s always inspired us at Footpatrol. The 80s and early 90s sportswear brand logos have become cemented within streetwear history and a band of colours often associated with these graphics stood the test of time.
Launching In-store and online on Friday 9th October (Available online form 08:00AM BST), sizes range from S-XXL, priced at £35.
Hot of the heals of the QNTM, adidas and YEEZY are back with a surprise new colour way of their latest silhouette that’s been dubbed ‘Teal Blue’.
Slowly stepping away from the previous monochrome approach, this latest iteration features an upper with Teal Blue hits that have been composed of jacquard providing a soft touch yet resilient thread with suede overlays providing toe protection and durability.
Utilising adidas’ famed Boost technology, the YEEZY QNTM receives a re-engineered full-length drop in Boost midsole which provides the optimum levels of comfort that consumers have come to know and love from the YEEZY line up.
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To celebrate this weekends 40th London Marathon, New Balance once again commemorate this prestigious event with a celebratory take on their 1500 silhouette.
Made to honour participants in the Virgin Money London Marathon, this 1500 comes dressed in its finery with a mixture of premium pigskin and mesh draped across the upper which has been finished in a predominately monochrome colour way. Subtle hints of a rich red can also be seen, maybe hinting towards the iconic red telephone boxes that’ll be dotted around the streets of London.
Get a closer look at this latest London Marathon 1500 and make sure to sign up for the raffle below!
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In 2018, Naija changed the game with a collection for the ages that set a new standard for how Nike approaches federation design. In 2020, Nigeria picks up right where they left off with their football kits but also with their lifestyle footwear.
With players like back-to-back NBA MVP winner Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Nike roster, embracing his Nigerian roots is an integral part of his footwear as seen on his Nike Zoom Freak 2. Now, the Nigerian influence is being brought to the table once more to outfit another modern-day Sportswear silhouette in the Air Force 1 React.
The Nike Air Force 1 React is a modern day take on one of Nike’s longstanding and timeless models. Falling against its solid black background, vibrant accents of “Pine Green” and “Green Strike” attract all of the attention as they are evenly distributed among the shoe’s intricate patterns. With exaggerated deconstructed-like stitching on the tongue, the nickname of Naija is present on the tongue tab and the medial sides of the heels. An oversized Swoosh is displayed along both sides of the shoe as well as enlarged detailing on the midsole. The outsole features a mixture of green hues with react traction.
Another model receiving the Naija treatment is another fan favourite in the form of the Nike Presto. With the South Korea and Australia iterations released already, Nike have kept the tradition going by keeping this release in its original form too. The Nike Presto Naija takes a Pine Green approach along the upper with tribal patters pulled straight from the Nigeria football jerseys. The cages also take on a lighter green with ‘Naija’ displayed subtly on the heel. Green Strike hues along the Alpha Project dots on the black midsole whilst white is used on the outsole.
No doubt the standout release out of the pack for most is the Nike Air Max 95. Bearing one of the most recognisable patterns in the world of football, Nigeria’s take on the Air Max 95 is no different. The side profile, whose layers mix together various materials of different texture and shade, cascade downwards with patterns of illusory lines and a multitude of different geometric shapes. Elsewhere, black midsoles are marked with matching green air units and toe caps of similarly dark suede fabric. Tongues opt for the same neutral though in ripstop, contrasting that of the eye stay loops whose saturated green webbing bears even more symbols.
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Having debuted earlier in the year, the Nike x Off-White Rubber Dunk brings one of Nike’s most famed silhouettes, the Nike Dunk and brings it head on with elements taken from the Nike Pegasus line.
Virgil Abloh’s latest take is a tribute to Nike’s technical innovation whilst also nodding towards skateboarding’s history of experimentation. With skateboarding due to feature at the Tokyo Olympics for the first time, this collaboration is very much built on celebrating the past and the future.
Bringing these ideas to life, their first step was to expose the Air unit within the flexible, cored out sole. The upper now brings with it inspirations taken from late 90’s, early 2000’s technical runners with a host of mesh and leather overlays with a striped pattern that hark back to the trainers of those days.
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Having focused on other models like the Yeezy Boost 380 and the 700 V3, adidas and Kanye West’s YEEZY line come together once again for another take on their famed 350 V2 silhouette.
Sticking with traditions, you can see a colour palette that has become cemented within the YEEZY range. The multi-toned reengineered Primeknit features a host of navys and soft purples against the traditional sands. Creating a contrast against the darkened lower of the upper and more lighter tones wrapping around the laces sits it’s post dyed monofilament side stripe.
Known as one of the most comfortable shoes thanks to its innovative BOOST system within its semi transparent midsole, the laces feature a no-tie stretch laces allowing for easier on and off wear (but don’t worry, you’ll still received a standard pair if that’s more your thing).
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