Author: Bradley Martinez
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of “GEL-LYTE III”, the three-way collaboration between Atmos x Sean Wotherspoon x ASICS Sportstyle finally comes to fruition.
Sean Wotherspoon, owner and founder of the States-based vintage consortium “Round Two”, has experience in shoe design as a partner, and unless you’ve been living under a rock you will know just how well his previous projects have been recieved.
He has dedicated his life to bringing positive change to both the environment and the people, by choosing fashion as his medium of expression, Sean has gone on to do projects with some of the biggest brand names in the world with a statement towards sustainability, creativity, up-cycling, and, most importantly, peace among all.
Intentionally mismatched, the individual palettes draw influence from Tokyo and LA, respectively the latter portraying a Californian Summer and the former a dusk metropolis of Tokyo. While the material used on the upper showcases Sean’s signature choice of fabric, corduroy.
Possibly the most unique detail of this pair is the overlaid tiger stripes, made removable by way of velcro backing, meaning both the orange/blue and purple/green backdrops can be customised with a total of five different shades.
Another subtle detail for the GL3 is that of a small set of form stripes adorning the medial side of the toe-box, a first for the silhouette. Additional SW Peace and atmos patches also come with this pair that the owner can chose to position where they desire.
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With 110 years of history behind it, the Converse Skidgrip is finally back and ready to rejoin the Converse line up.
To welcome this comeback, Converse team up with Jerry Lorezo’s Fear of God ESSENTIALS line to bring their take of this Converse classic.
A sneaker whose history began back in 1910, the Skidgrip which was originally known as the Converse Circular Vamp Oxford. After various iterations, the CVO made its way on to tennis and basketball courts as well showing face on the decks of some boats but it wasn’t till the 1960’s where the shoe gained the title “Skidgrip” thanks to its no-slip soles that were designed for boating. After this journey from court to ocean, the Skidgrip mades its way back on to land and two decades later, the shoe became a Cali favourite within the BMX, skate and surf scene… It was here that Lorenzo first encountered the shoe.
Now for 2020 and with his hands firmly on the collaboration, Lorenzo takes it back to 1980’s California with a heavily print focussed upper that is dressed in ’87 graphics that bring a welcome burst of energy.
Coming soon to Footpatrol stores!
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To enter, you’re required to sign up via the above form, this WON’T be available in-store to sign up on.
Online raffle winners will be contacted with further information on how to purchase their pairs. The raffle is limited to one entry per household! Multiple entries will be cancelled!
Nick Glackin. A name that hardly needs introduction within the sneaker world, having worked and created some of the most recognisable content in the industry.
With his team of infamous Microdudes, Nick has put together some of the most interesting to look at imagery with his miniature set ups and stages incorporating a whole new spectrum of creativity.
We sat down with Nick and his crew to find out how these ideas came into reality and as well as talk about his collections.
Footpatrol: First off we want to thank you Nick and also the microdudes for coming to spend some time with us! How are you all?
Nick: Hey there, and thanks for inviting us along, we’re excited to be included. We’re all doing pretty good, cheers. Personally, I’m hiding my pasty white Scottish skin away from this sun & heat, while the little folks are relaxing in the shade of some desk drawers.
FP: Your work has been used and seen across the world and has no doubt become one of the most recognisable aesthetics out there. How did you come into photography and footwear?
N: I’ve always been a bit of a footwear fan since I was young. Probably like most, longing after shoes that my mum couldn’t afford. Once I got a job most of my money would be spent on skate shoes and trashing them, that was prior to shattering my knee and femur from falling off a S-rail snowboarding. Whilst I wasn’t allowed to skate I’d buy runners, so I guess it was roundabout then that I found myself gathering footwear. I suppose it’s not until you get a little older (in my case anyway) and have some disposable cash that maybe you start to realise you’ve built up what some might consider a collection
As for the photography element, prior to joining Instagram I’d be actively photographing snowboarding mostly. A friend suggested joining Instagram and it took me a while to actually sign up. When I did, I wasn’t sure what exactly to post photographs of, so I opted for sneakers as I’d always enjoyed the TIA page on the Crooked Tongues forum. I guess it just developed from there and I’ve been super lucky to get involved in various global campaigns with a few of the main footwear brands. I certainly never saw that coming.
FP: We wanted to focus on the Microdudes photo shoots that you put together and the sets that you create. When did this idea of creating these setups come from?
N: It was quite a fun thing. It was round about 2013, when Nike had launched an Air Max competition in conjunction with Size? to meet Tinker Hatfield at the Centre Pompidou – the location where Tinker had originally drawn his inspiration for the visible air unit. It was an Instagram photography contest to showcase Air Max in a creative way.
I tried several different approaches. I tried light painting with an Air Max 95, I had friends walking up the glass windows outside of the Size? store front, amongst a whole lot more. But none of that was working. I thought ‘how can I show people that Air Max is big?’ Like it’s a big shoe. It’s not just a 90, not just a 1 – Air Max as a whole is massive. It’s huge in the UK. It’s got such a huge following, so how can you demonstrate that it’s big, within a photograph. I couldn’t think of anything.
Then one day I was in Manchester and I was walking past an architectural shop and I saw these little scale figures. And I was like, ‘oh, I’ve got it’. Straight away what came to my mind was a scene from Gulliver’s Travels. All of the little people running around a giant, pinning him down on a beach. That’s perfect, so I’ll just make Air Max big. So, I got the little folk, cut up some toothpicks, tied string to the toothpicks, stuck the toothpicks in the ground in my back garden, threw all the string over my legs, positioned the Microdudes (including Harold & Maud) and took the image. I think the strapline was: ‘Air Max a big shoe in anybody’s world.’ That was really the first ever Microdude image.
FP: Did you think it would become as popular and recognisable as it now has?
N: Short answer; No, never. It’s always just been a fun way to bring sneakers a little closer to the lens, whilst giving your eye another (hopefully fun) reason for being so close. Plain close-up product images are pretty dull and uninteresting for me. I’m genuinely not entirely sure why they’ve gained as much traction as they have, perhaps others see the light-hearted nature of the images too and that’s why they engage with them as much as they do. All I know is, they make me smile during the process and at the end result.
FP: You also have 2 front runners within the Microdudes, your spokesmodels if you would call them that – Harlod and Maud, what made these guys the centre of attention?
N: I guess in a way, Harold and Maude are the antithesis of cool. They’re old, they’re not trying to follow any trends, they just like footwear. Granted, they do seem to appear on quite a lot of highly desirable pairs, but I think they complement each other well.
FP: Are they still the main instigators now or has there been any new additions to the crew?
N: The little crew are constantly growing and taking over desk space, but Harold & Maude kind of run things. The rest of the crew take directions from them. They’re certainly not adverse to sharing the stage with others, but Harold & Maude will always be the headline acts.
FP: Moving on to some of the projects you’ve done. Some of my favourite ones that you did are the Nike Lunar Flyknit 1+ and the Nike Airmax 1 ‘Uwara Dragon’ could you explain briefly how these concepts came into fruition?
N: The majority of the scenes are like little lightbulb moments, I don’t really spend time dwelling on the creation of concepts, unless it’s for a specific commission. The Urawa one simply happened because the outsole started to fall off that pair when I was wearing them one day. I was just about to get the clamps and glue ready when I thought that it would make a nice mini construction scene, where something was actually broken and needed to be fixed. Nothing had to be manipulated for that set up and I had the crane and scaffolding from an earlier project. It was a basic little scene but told a story, I guess.
The Lunar Flyknit 1+ was a scene that I had wanted to make for a Flyknit pair for a while, using various needles and threads, it just suits the construction of the shoe. The colours and the sculpted/detailed tooling made that pair a really easy one to create the scene for. The little sculptor working away at the outsole area is my favourite element and generally the fact that it’s just a nice colourful image.
FP: How long does it take to make the sets?
N: Each set is completely different. If I already have the figures and it’s just a simple set of images with some easily adjustable/obtainable backdrops, then maybe a day or 2 to pull it all together. If it’s a larger set where I have to make and paint the figures, including creating the backdrop/scenery, that can take anywhere from 1 week right up to 6 weeks, which has been the longest so far. They definitely take longer than most people think.
The recent Amsterdam scene actually took me 4 months. But that was me just dipping in and out of the set when I had time and partly because I kept accidentally breaking elements and people. If I was to condense that timeframe down, it was probably in the region of 7 or 8 days solid work.
FP: Am I right in saying that you also got to create a set for Nikes release of Jasmine Lasodes – Nike Airmax 97 ‘London Summer of Love’?
N: Yeah, that one was super fun. I met Jasmine the year before the shoes launched, we had worked together at the Stock X London launch event where I had created 6 Microdude installations to be displayed. We talked about creating something with the little folk in the future, several months later Nike knocked on my door and asked me to draw up some concepts for her new AM97 release.
The shoe and the story behind the design really made for a fun concept and I’m still surprised by how amazing it turned out. The whole scene just tells the story so well, it even includes Jasmine and Lauren sitting together on the bench at the top of Primrose Hill Park, wearing the exact outfits they wore on their date for that day. I had to get all of the details just right.
FP: How did that feel to see your work used for the launch of that shoe?
N: It was definitely a great feeling seeing it front and centre in the shop window of Size? on Carnaby Street. The little folk have been very lucky to be involved in various projects throughout the last few years, with brands such as Nike, adidas, Reebok, Stock X and a few others, but seeing them on display like that has been a highlight for sure.
Even now, I still smile at the fact that they’re living life on display in Nike’s London Office. Friends will send me random photo messages or DM me a photo of the installation when they visit the Nike office, it’s nice to know they’re still there and being appreciated.
FP: Now just side tracking I wanted to ask you some questions surrounding your collection. Your followers will know that you have some insanely crazy pairs!
Are you able to give us a Top 5 of what you got, if not at least 5 of some of your favourites within your collection?
N: Ooft, that is always something I struggle with. I don’t think I have ever been able to narrow it down to a top 5. There are few pairs that will never fall far from rotation and I guess by default they could be classed as being in some sort of top 5.
As a compromise, let’s say we go for a combination of top 5 & top current most worn pairs, if that makes any sense?
1. Always, always, always going to be there is the Air Max 90 – Infrared (or to give it its original moniker, appropriate for the current releases, the Air Max III) At the moment I’m wearing my 2005 HOA pair a lot, I started to refurb my 2008, which actually turned into a Microdude scene and then I stopped after I had done 1 shoe. I need to get my finger out and get the other midsole painted.
2. Another that gets a fair few pavement miles are the 2003 Air Max 1 B – Atmos Safari. I’m fortunate enough to have 2 pairs of those, 1 pair is signed by Tinker as I was wearing them on my trip to the Centre Pompidou with Nike & Size? I had to take the chance to get them signed. That particular pair has lost all pressure from the air units, so doesn’t get worn.
3. The Air Max 90 KAWS is a firm favourite. I’ve always been partial to clean white shoes, the hits of volt on these, the mesh and baseball stitching really make this pair stand out for me. I have to say though, they are the biggest pain to keep even remotely clean.
4. New Balance x WTAPS 992WT. Another colour I love on shoes is olive green, especially if there are some orange accents thrown in there. The 992 is such a comfortable shoe and the way this shoe has been pulled together is just stunning.
5. The Salomon XT-6 gets a lot of wear, they’re such a solid pair for all day comfort and due to the construction, they clean up super easy. I’ve generally always worn Salomon footwear when out in the mountains, either for hiking or for Snowboarding, but got to admit I’ve only really discovered their cross-over range in the last few years. Favourite XT-6 at the moment is the green/denim blue/lime green pair, best colourway in a while for me.
FP: Well Nick thank you again for sharing your story we really appreciate it, before we let you go is there anything you have coming up or anything at all that you would like to share to the Footpatrol Community?
N: Nothing more from me really, I have a few new Microdude scenes that I’ve been wanting to make for a while now, but they either need a big budget and/or a lot of my time to make them happen, I’m sure I’ll round to some of them eventually. I’d definitely like to say a big thank you, Footpatrol, for asking me over to have a chat, really enjoyed it and hopefully see you when I next visit London, FP is a standard must visit each time I’m down. Cheers again!
An icon, a legend, many words can be used to describe Kobe Bryant and the impact he had within not only the basketball community but the world in general.
With a career spanning 20 years, Kobe Bryant was relentless in everything he set out to achieve, even after retiring in 2016, Mamba Mentality cemented this and was something he wanted to install into everyones minds whatever age, Mamba Mentality is something that to this day and beyond will be something that will inspire the lives he touched.
Continuing to build on his legacy and continuing to inspire the millions of people around the world with his work ethic and his ability on the basketball court, Nike celebrate with a special collection which from August 23rd has become known as Mamba Week.
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Mizunos archive is rich with untold history and stories which over the last couple of years we have had the pleasure to learn more about through the brands Kazuko line, retroing some of the brands hard hitting stand out classics like the Mizuno Sky Medal.
Released in 1993 the Mizuno Sky Medal is a post exercise shoe commonly used by their athletes during competitions and training around that time. The reason being went down to the construction and design of the shoe which focused itself on comfortability. Mizuno built the Sky Medal with a super soft neoprene sock liner, breathable mesh, soft leather and a wide open tongue so that the athlete was able to slip their foot in and out of the shoe with minimal effort. The shoe also sat on top of an EVA midsole and incorporated the brands TranStab Cushioning system that went on to be one of the inspirations for their well known and high tech Wave Technology.
Although not being made directly for sporting use, the Sky Medal belonged in the limelight for other reasons. The shoes name actually was derived from its purpose of being a podium wearing shoe worn by athletes on the to receive their medals during competitions
Bringing the past into the present, Mizuno refresh the silhouette with two new iterations. Blurring the lines of the 90s retro runner, it provides a perfect base for an unprecedented mix of both new and vintage, sport and lifestyle.
For these newest colour ways, Mizuno play on the traditional black and white uppers whilst introducing a burst of vibrant reds and blues. Swapping out the midsoles, the black midsole works its way on to the predominantly white version whilst the black receives a crisp white midsole. What connects these two together is the iconic Runbird on both the medial and lateral sides. Stripped back and deconstructed, it now appears in a clear translucent material making the uppers cleaner and shows off those retro lines perfectly!
Now available online, sizes range from UK7 – UK11, priced at £115.
2020 so far has proved to be the year of the Dunk with Nike revisiting some of the most iconic colour ways to grace the silhouette whilst mixing in a few collaborations of course.
Next in line, Nike are back with a fresh, present day version of the Nike Dunk Low ‘Samba’. First brought to life in 2001, the ‘Samba’ was originally just a Japanese exclusive that quickly became a favourite amongst collectors due to its simple use of colour blocking.
Reviving this classic, that OG colour blocking that made it so popular is kept intact with shades of hyper blue on the pearlised leather toe box whilst the mid-panels are complemented by overlays of silver. Bold accents of samba red on the sole, Swoosh and heel combine with clean white laces and midsole to put the finishing touches on this classic makeup.
To celebrate, we tracked down an original pair from 2001 and put it up against this newest iteration to see how well it does!
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This week, we brought you the introduction of our newest platform ‘Ask TEAMFP’ which you’ll now able to find live on our website.
In an effort to bring you, the community closer to our team, over the next couple of weeks we’ll be introducing to you some of the team members that will be on hand to offer you in-depth looks into product, in-store sizing guidance and styling advice whilst also being able to offer you a greater insight into our local community.
This week we meet Vince. Passionate about sneakers for several years, Vince talks to us about Footpatrol and his particular relationship to the cities of Paris and London
To start things off, tell us a bit about yourself and where you’re from?
My name is Vincent, I am 26 years old, I am from Cergy in the Paris suburbs. Where would you say you got your style influences from? i would say firstly that my dress style was influenced by my brother who had a great hip hop culture as well as street basketball (and1), then later in my teens 50 cent was the first to influence me and followed by Tyga, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, I would say today that my style is influenced by a European, American and Japanese cultural mix.
Who is your most listened to artist right now?
The artist I listen to the most for the past five years has to be Frank ocean.
What’s it like to be a part of the Footpatrol Family and what made you want to join?
I am very proud to be part of the footpatrol team, more than a team I would say a family and that’s what I like about this job. When I was younger when I travel to London it was essential for me to go to the store, which has always been a reference in London but also in the world in my eyes the universe, the logo the fact of having lived in London and of being half English myself has always made me want to work for Footpatrol.
What makes Soho / La Marais so important to you?
As for Soho, it has always been a must-see for me in London, a melting pot of my favorite stores and my favorite restaurants. These two places are both very different but also very similar, they both hide a side to them that differentiates them from the rest of the city.
If you had to pick one brand to wear, what would it be and why?
This is a question that is very difficult to answer because there are plenty of parameters, having a fairly diverse style, it is difficult for me to focus on a single brand knowing that I do not have a brand of basic which I always refer to. If I could choose from all of the brands without budget or affordability I would definitely choose Comme Des Garçons
Favorite shoe?
Air Max 1 parra x patta “cherrywood”
What’s the most common question you hear when you’re with a customer?
If I had to choose a question that comes up quite frequently, its “do you have this pair of shoes in my size”.
What does Footpatrol mean to you?
First of all if I have to talk about the entity I would say that footpatrol represents for me a pillar, a benchmark. Second, if I have to talk about my personal experience in the store I would say that it represents for me the freedom of expression as well as the definition of the pleasure of working with such a great team!
Top 3 pairs you own?
- Air max 1 B atmos viotech
- Bape Roadsta x Pharrell Green / purple
- Chanel Ankle strap white / orange
Does London / Paris have a special meaning to you?
It’s very simple, I was born in Paris, my father was born in England so I’m half English, I went there many times when I was little. I even lived there a few years ago so these two cities mean a lot to me.
Where is the best place to go in Soho / La Marais?
Soho:
First of all I would obviously say Footpatrol which is an important place of pilgrimage for all sneaker lovers who are in London!
For those who love music right in front of the Shop but also on the street there are several really cool vinyl and book stores!
For those who love clothes there is Dukes Cupboard, I love going in this store!
Le Marais:
I will only give one place to go in the Marais le Clos des Blancs Manteaux, a small park that is located behind a fairly Lowkey nursery, really relaxing and quite exotic.
If you had to pick one place to get food in the area where would you recommend?
Soho:
Without hesitation, I would say Shake Shack A fast-food chain that does not exist in France and which has a vegetarian burger with a breaded mushroom that I have to eat whenever I have the chance to be in London.
Le Marais:
Still without hesitation, I would say Carré pain de mie, a French sandwich restaurant revisited by a Japanese chef who uses traditional Japanese sandwich bread, just a delight.
How important is it to get to know the customer?
Knowing what he or she likes, what he is looking for, what might make him happy.
If you had to describe yourself in 1 word what would it be?
Grumpy
Cette semaine, nous vous avons présenté notre toute nouvelle plate-forme ‘Ask TEAMFP’ que vous pourrez désormais trouver directement sur notre site Web.
Dans le but de rapprocher la communauté de notre équipe, au cours des prochaines semaines, nous vous présenterons quelques-uns des membres de l’équipe qui seront sur place pour vous offrir un aperçu détaillé des produits en magasin ainsi que des conseils.
Cette semaine, nous rencontrons Vince. Passionné de basket depuis plusieurs années, Vince nous parle de Footpatrol et de son rapport particulier aux villes de Paris et de Londres.
Pour commencer, parle nous un peu de toi et d’où tu viens ?
Je m’appelle Vincent, j’ai 26ans, je suis originaire de Cergy en banlieue parisienne.
D’où tu tires tes influences de style?
Je dirais premièrement que mon style vestimentaire a été influencé par mon frère qui avait une grande culture hip-hop ainsi que Street basketball, puis plus tard dans mon adolescence 50 Cent a été le premier à m’influencer, suivi par Tyga, Wiz Khalifa et Mac Miller. Je dirais aujourd’hui que mon style est influencé par un mélange culturel Européen Américain et Japonais .
Quel artiste tu écoutes le plus en ce moment ?
L’artiste que j’écoute le plus depuis ces cinq dernières années est Frank ocean.
Qu’est-ce que ça fait de faire partie de la famille Footpatrol et qu’est-ce qui t’a donné envie de nous rejoindre ?
Je suis très fier de faire partie de l’équipe footpatrol, plus qu’une équipe je dirais que c’est une famille et c’est ce qui me plaît dans ce job. Plus jeune quand je voyageais à Londres il était indispensable pour moi de passer au magasin. Ça a toujours été une référence à Londres mais aussi dans le monde. L’univers, le logo le fait d’avoir vécu à Londres et d’être moi-même à moitié anglais m’a toujours donné envie de bosser pour Footpatrol.
Qu’est-ce qui rend La Marais/Soho si important pour toi ?
Pour ce qui est de Soho ça a toujours été pour moi un quartier incontournable à Londres un melting-pot de mes magasins préférés et de mes restaurants préférés. Ces deux endroits sont à la fois très différents mais aussi très ressemblants. Ils ont tous les deux cachés et atypique. Ça les différencie du reste de la ville.
Si vous deviez choisir une seule marque à porter, quelle serait-elle et pourquoi?
C’est une question à laquelle il est très difficile de répondre car il y a plein de paramètres en compte, ayant un style assez diversifié il est compliqué pour moi de m’arrêter sur une seule marque sachant que je n’ai pas une marque de basic sur laquelle je me réfère toujours. Si je pouvais choisir parmi toutes les marques sans une question de budget ou d’accessibilité je choisirais sans hésiter Comme Des Garçons.
Ta paire préférée ?
Air Max 1 parra x patta “cherrywood”
Quelle est la question la plus courante que vous entendez lorsque vous êtes avec un client?
Si je devais choisir une question qui revient assez fréquemment et qui en soi n’a pas vraiment de sens je dirais “avez-vous cette paire de chaussures en ma taille”
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Qu’est ce que Footpatrol signifie pour toi ?
Premièrement si je dois parler de l’entité je dirais que footpatrol représente pour moi un pilier, une référence de la basket. Deuxièmement si je dois parler de mon expérience personnelle au sein du magasin je dirais qu’il représente pour moi une liberté d’expression ainsi que la définition du plaisir de travailler.
Top 3 des paires que tu possèdes?
Air max 1 B atmos viotech
Bape Roadsta x Pharrell Green/ purple
Chanel Ankle strap white / orange
Est-ce que Paris a une signification particulière pour toi ?
C’est très simple, je suis né à Paris mon père est né en Angleterre donc je suis à moitié anglais. J’y suis allé de nombreuses fois lorsque j’étais petit et j’y ai même vécu il y a quelques années. Donc ces deux villes représente beaucoup pour moi.
Quels sont les meilleurs endroits de Soho et du Marais ?
SOHO:
Premièrement je dirais évidemment Footpatrol qui est un lieu de pèlerinage important pour tous les amoureux de baskets qui sont à Londres ! Pour ceux qui aime la musique juste en face du Shop, mais aussi dans la rue, il y a plusieurs magasins de vinyles et de livres vraiment cool ! Pour ceux qui aiment les vêtements il y a Dukes Cupboard. J’adore aller dans cette frip.
Le marais:
Je ne donnerai qu’un seul lieu où aller dans le Marais, c’est le Clos des Blancs Manteaux, un petit parc qui se trouve derrière une crèche. Assez Lowkey, vraiment reposant et assez dépaysant.
Si vous deviez choisir un endroit pour trouver de la nourriture dans le quartier, que recommanderiez-vous?
SOHO:
Sans hésiter je dirais Shake Shack. Une chaîne de fast-food qui n’existe pas en France et qui possède un hamburger végétarien avec un champignon pané que je m’empresse d’aller manger à chaque fois que j’ai la chance d’être à Londres.
Le Marais:
Toujours sans hésiter je dirais Carré pain de mie. Un restaurant de sandwich français revisité par un chef japonais qui utilise un pain de mie traditionnel japonais, juste un délice.
Dans quelle mesure est-il important de connaître le client?
Savoir ce qu’il aime, ce qu’il cherche, ce qui pourrait lui faire plaisir.
Si tu devais te décrire en un mot ?
Grincheux
This week, we brought you the introduction of our newest platform ‘Ask TEAMFP’ which you’ll now able to find live on our website.
In an effort to bring you, the community closer to our team, over the next couple of weeks we’ll be introducing to you some of the team members that will be on hand to offer you in-depth looks into product, in-store sizing guidance and styling advice whilst also being able to offer you a greater insight into our local community.
This week we meet Clems. Born in Paris suburb, Clems has worked in the sneakers industry for over 15 years. Clems will talk about his influences, Paris, and his relationship to Footpatrol !
To start things off, tell us a bit about yourself and where you’re from?
Hi there, I’m Clems, Footpatrol Paris store manager. I’ve been working in the Sneakers/Streetwear industry for the last 15 years or so. I’m from Paris and I love my city!
Where would you say you got your style influences from?
I was a teenager in the 90´s, so I’d say I’m a product of my generation: I grew up on Hip-Hop and Basketball.
Who is your most listened to artist right now?
Anything that’s Kaytranada related is probably on heavy rotation in my ears.
What’s it like to be a part of the Footpatrol Family and what made you want to join?
It’s great man! A real Family state of mind. I always admired the Footpatrol entity and had some friends in the team, so I knew we could do a great job and have some good times together.
What makes La Merais so important to you?
Le Marais is the creative, forward thinking and feel-good area in Paris. It’s also the area where you can have the most interesting shops and the best places to eat within a 15 minute walk. I’ve been working in the area for 10 years now, it feels like home.
If you had to pick one brand to wear, what would it be and why?
Tough one !
Only one brand means you have to find everything in it. So I’d probably go with Carhartt.
If I have to pick my favourite brand at the moment, I’d probably say Noah. I like the philosophy Brendon Babenzien has implemented within the brand.
Favourite shoe?
Air Force 1 all the way !
What’s the most common question you hear when you’re with a customer?
“You have every sizes on these?”
As long as I have yours, it’s fine right ? 😄
Can you explain the benefits of the Ask Team FP service?
You have the same level of service as if you were in store, but sitting on your couch or walking around in your city ! It’s like personal-shopping from distance !
What does Footpatrol mean to you?
La crème de la crème ! Exclusive sneakers, knowledge and culture, friendly customer service.
Top 3 pairs you own?
It could be different if you ask me again tomorrow, but for today and in no particular order :
- Asics Gel Lyte 3 x Patta
- Air Jordan 1 Chicago
- Air Force 1 Barcode
Does Paris have a special meaning to you?
I grew up in Paris’ Suburbs, but Paris became my playground very early. This is the only place where I see me living. I love its rythm, its diversity at every level, its food offer, its vibe and its football club : PSG !
Where is the best place to go in La Merais?
You mean after visiting FootPatrol ? 😄
Grab a typical brasserie lunch at Le Cœur du Marais. Have an ice cream at Pozzetto. And finish your day with a cocktail at La Candelaria.
If you had to pick one place to get food in the area where would you recommend?
You should definitely check le Marché des enfants rouges. So many options ! And everything is so tasty !
How important is it to get to know the customer?
Most of the people who come in store have a few interests in common with us. Sharing is then natural and allows everybody to spend a better moment, and probably make a happy customer.
If you had to describe yourself in 1 word what would it be?
Zen
How does the Ask Team FP feature work?
Get on the website and ask us a question !
If someone is available at the same time you could have a live discussion including photos and videos. If not we’ll answer you when someone from the team will be connected.
Cette semaine, nous vous avons présenté notre toute nouvelle plate-forme ‘Ask TEAMFP’ que vous pourrez désormais trouver directement sur notre site Web.
Dans le but de rapprocher la communauté de notre équipe, au cours des prochaines semaines, nous vous présenterons quelques-uns des membres de l’équipe qui seront sur place pour vous offrir un aperçu détaillé des produits en magasin ainsi que des conseils.
Cette semaine, nous rencontrons Clems. Né à Paris, Clems travaille dans l’industrie de la basket depuis plus de 15 ans. Clems nous parle ci dessous de ses influences de Paris et de son rapport à Footpatrol !
Pour commencer, parle nous un peu de toi et d’où tu viens ?
Bonjour, je suis Clems, directeur du magasin Footpatrol Paris. Je travaille dans l’industrie des baskets / streetwear depuis environ 15 ans. Je viens de Paris et j’adore ma ville!
D’où tu tires tes influences de style?
J’étais un adolescent dans les années 90, alors je dirais que je suis un produit de ma génération: j’ai grandi avec le hip-hop et le basketball.
Quel artiste tu écoutes le plus en ce moment ?
Tout ce qui est lié à Kaytranada tourne en boucle dans mes oreilles
Qu’est-ce que ça fait de faire partie de la famille Footpatrol et qu’est-ce qui t’a donné envie de nous rejoindre ?
C’est top ! Il y a un véritable état d’esprit familial. J’ai toujours admiré l’entité Footpatrol et j’avais des amis dans l’équipe, donc je savais que nous pouvions faire un excellent travail et passer de bons moments ensemble.
Qu’est-ce qui rend Le Marais si important pour toi ?
Le Marais est le quartier créatif, avant-gardiste et où il fait bon vivre à Paris. C’est aussi le quartier où tu peux avoir les magasins les plus intéressants et les meilleurs restaurants à moins de 15 minutes à pied. Je travaille dans le quartier depuis 10 ans maintenant, je me sens chez moi.
Si tu devais choisir une seule marque à porter, laquelle ce serait et pourquoi?
C’est dur !
Une seule marque ca veut dire qu’il faut tout y trouver. J’irais donc probablement vers Carhartt.
Si je dois choisir ma marque préférée en ce moment, je dirais probablement Noah. J’aime la philosophie que Brendon Babenzien défend avec la marque.
Chaussure préférée?
Air Force 1 à fond !
Quelle est la question la plus courante que tu entends lorsque tu es avec un client?
“Vous avez toutes les tailles dessus?”
Tant que j’ai la vôtre, tout va bien, non? 😄
Peux-tu expliquer les avantages du service Ask Team FP?
Vous avez le même niveau de service que si vous étiez en magasin, mais en étant assis dans votre canapé ou en train de vous promener dans votre ville! C’est comme avoir un personal-shopper à distance!
Que signifie Footpatrol pour toi ?
La crème de la crème! Baskets exclusives, connaissances et culture, service client agréable.
Top 3 des paires que tu possèdes ?
Cela pourrait avoir changé si tu me posais la question à nouveau demain, mais pour aujourd’hui et sans ordre particulier:
Asics Gel Lyte 3 x Patta
Air Jordan 1 Chicago
Air Force 1 Barcode
Est-ce que Paris a une signification particulière pour toi ?
J’ai grandi en banlieue, mais Paris est vite devenu mon terrain de jeu. C’est le seul endroit où je me vois vivre. J’adore son rythme, sa diversité à tous les niveaux, ses restos, son ambiance et son club de football: le PSG!
Où est-ce qu’il faut absolument aller dans le Marais ?
Tu veux dire après être passé chez FootPatrol? 😄
Il faut aller déjeuner dans une brasserie typique au “Cœur du Marais”. Prendre une glace chez Pozzetto. Et terminer la journée par un cocktail à La Candelaria.
Si tu devais choisir un endroit où manger dans le quartier, que recommanderais-tu?
Il faut absolument essayer le Marché des enfants rouges. Tellement d’options! Et tout est tellement bon !
Dans quelle mesure est-il important de faire connaissance avec le client?
La plupart des gens qui viennent en magasin ont les mêmes centres d’intérêts que nous. L’échange est alors naturel et permet à chacun de passer un meilleur moment, et probablement de faire un client heureux.
Si tu devais te décrire en un mot, qu’est-ce que ce serait?
Zen
Comment fonctionne Ask Team FP?
Accédez au site et posez-nous une question!
Si quelqu’un est disponible en même temps, vous pourrez avoir une discussion en direct avec des photos et des vidéos. Sinon, nous vous répondrons lorsque quelqu’un de l’équipe sera connecté.
Founded in 2006, JJJJound began life as a digital mood board designed to examine and document recurring themes and patterns within timeless pieces of Design.
In recent times however, JJJJound have become more of a collaborative design studio that focus their attention heavily on longevity and construction and looking back to that word of timeless. With the help of their own projects, JJJJound have also found themselves working in collaboration with numerous brands and artists that seem to share these same philosophies. This is no different for 2020 with the welcomed addition of their take on the New Balance 992.
Built with the idea of the everyday sneaker at mind, JJJJound and New Balance look towards the days of the week with a take on a ‘weekday’ and ‘weekend’ sneaker.
The iconic New Balance Grey has been made to look aged and worn through continuous amounts of wear throughout the week, resembling an everyday sneaker. The green borrows inspiration from vintage walking sneakers, hinting towards your weekends with forest green hues flowing across the upper.
Both take New Balance’s highest levels of craftsmanship with the uppers being constructed from premium materials such as a rich pig skin with bespoke design details like the JJJJound heel branding and custom inserts.
To enter the LONDON IN-STORE raffle for the Grey colourway, CLICK HERE!
To enter the LONDON IN-STORE raffle for the Green colourway, CLICK HERE!
To enter the PARIS IN-STORE raffle, CLICK HERE!
To enter, you’re required to sign up via the above form, this WON’T be available in-store to sign up on.
In-store winners will be contacted via email informing them of their win and pick up dates. Due to current government laws surrounding Covid-19, the store is working on an appointment only basis. You will need to contact the store to make an appointment for a time during the stated pick up dates.
This week, we brought you the introduction of our newest platform ‘Ask TEAMFP’ which you’ll now able to find live on our website.
In an effort to bring you, the community closer to our team, over the next couple of weeks we’ll be introducing to you some of the team members that will be on hand to offer you in-depth looks into product, in-store sizing guidance and styling advice whilst also being able to offer you a greater insight into our local community of Soho.
This week, we meet Kendra. A self confessed collector of anything and everything who regularly supplies the baked goods, Kendra is one of our longest standing team members who has seen the sneaker community grow and keep growing over recent years.
To kick things off, tell us a bit about yourself and where you’re from?
I’m from the outskirts of London. I collect stuff I have no need for, I bake, sit in fields and create.
Where would you say you got your style influences from?
It’s a tumbleweed of styles I’d say some days are femme others are quite masculine mostly it’s me trying to leave the house in pyjamas that don’t look like pyjamas.
What makes Soho so important to you?
I’m relaxed here and there’s a sense of community.
If you had to pick one brand to wear, what would it be and why?Favourite shoe?
Really depends I would probably go for a vintage Adidas model.
Top 3 pairs you own?
Pair that I’m scared to wear – Chicago’s
Pair that I pull out from the back – Ardwicks
Pair that are comfy beaters – Pirate Blacks
Does London have a special meaning to you?
Yes I grew up here, I enjoy the diversity.
If you had to pick one place to get food in the area where would you recommend?
Cha cha roll or vantra.
If you had to describe yourself in 1 word what would it be?
Ermmm…
