Author: Bradley Martinez
With Gyakusou traditionally being an Urban running line, Jun Takahashi has taken it out into the country to create the first trail Gyakusou x Nike range using the new and updated Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail.
The Pegasus 36 Trail has been designed not only for stability and comfort, but also for a smooth transition from trail to road running. Unlike the previous Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo which featured a Zoom X sole, the Pegasus 36 Trail features a full length Zoom midsole. Not only that, the upper has been adapted to improve the durability, stability and breathability for the runners needs. The shape of the mesh upper and placement of the seals has been positioned according to a heat map of the runner’s foot and treated with a water-repellent coating to ensure their feet keep cool and dry fast. They also feature a quick tie lacing system instead of standard lacing making it more in line with the anatomy of the foot, reinforced thermo plastic seals around the toe and stretching along the side of the foot towards the heel for increased support and durability, and a visible heel counter on the back.
The Nike Gyakusou Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail also features in 2 colours red/white and the already familiar earthy yellow which has been used throughout the Gyakusou range. Both also feature a rose on the sidewalls of the shoe, which ties in the iconic Balance & Chaos ethos followed by Takahashi himself.
Available online, sizes range from UK6 – UK12, priced at £140.
adidas and YEEZY return with a new iteration of their famed 700 V2 silhouette.
Featuring a heavy-gauge canvas dressed in a subtle blue suede overlays, the ‘Hospital blue’ is a welcome new addition to the 700 V2 family. Bringing subtle hints from other colour-ways, the ‘Hospital Blue’ has a blend of the ‘Static’ and ‘Inertia’ about it.
Known for its comfort, the 700 V2 still receives adidas’ iconic BOOST technology built within its midsole making it an obvious choice for everyday wear.
This is definitely one to add to the collection.
The adidas YEEZY 700 V2 ‘Hospital Blue’ is now SOLD OUT
Going into fall, we have teamed up with well-known Parisian café Paperboy for a capsule collection.
Known for their experimental menu items Paperboy manage to fuse different influences from around the world and bring them together.
Paperboy have successfully managed to bridge connections between the Parisian culinary and streetwear scene building an almost cult like following. Paperboy have managed to create a space where people can arrive and feel instantly at home, a place where like minded individuals can come and hang out a feel a part of something.
Since the introduction to our first bricks and motor store in the heart of the Le Marais district, the collection sees two like-minded brands at the heart of their communities collaborating together, creating a unique offering to their audience.
The collection is a mash up of the instantly recognisable Paperboy ‘Running Boy’ graphic with the Footpatrol Gasmask incorporated into the mix. The Footpatrol logo has been reworked on the front to resemble our collaborators Paperboy.
To celebrate the launch of this collection, we’ll be hosting two events at both our Paris and London stores. Please come and join us for food supplied by Paperboy and drinks at the Paris store, 26th September 2019 from 7PM – 10PM and the London store, 27th September 2019 from 7PM – 10PM.
The Footpatrol x Paperboy capsule is Now Available in-store and online, sizes range from S – XL, prices range from from £30 – £60. With each in-store purchase, you will receive a free gift.
Showing no signs of slowing down, adidas and YEEZY bring us two new iterations of their iconic 350 V2 silhouette.
Both dressed in super clean colour-ways known as ‘Cloud’ and ‘Citrin’, they both stick to the traditions of using a re-engineered prime knit upper with the distinct side stripe cutting through the tones.
One of the stand out features on the 350 v2 is the inclusion of adidas’ famed BOOST technology built within its midsole making it perfect for everyday wear.
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Rewind to 1991 and you will see the first Nike Huarache being introduced. Known for its extreme look of neoprene blended with an exoskeletal upper. This combination allowed for a snug fit that gave an almost constant hug feel which became iconic with the Huarache.
Fast forward to 2019 and we have the Nike Adapt Huarache. Using the Adapt technology, this ‘constant hug’ effect has been cemented even more. By using the latest in FitAdapt technology, this allows for this intelligent platform and the user to evolve together and create a wider array of personal preferences that fits the user’s needs depending on the environment and situation.
Sat on top of the Adapt Huaraches upper is the Adapt lacing system. Ran by a motor inside the midsole, this is controlled by the app where your preferences can be set up and saved to your personal account. The Adapt Huarache arrives in two colourways which hark back to the original’s aquatic inspirations, whose original neoprene was derived from a water ski.
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For fall, Nike has once again teamed up with Chitose Abe’s legendary Japanese fashion label Sacai to bring us three new iterations of their now iconic LDV Waffle Racer. For many, these silhouettes have become one of the most sought after ever since its debut on the runway at Paris Fashion week making the Nike x Sacai LDV Waffle Racer an instant classic.
Ever since her days as a pattern cutter at COMME des GARCONS and Junya Watanabe, Abe has become an influential mens and womenswear designer with Sacai since its introduction in 1999. Known for her technical ability, Abe has become well known for taking garments and reworking them into one new piece.
This ability is no different when it comes to her collaboration with Nike. Taking two classic silhouettes from their archives, Abe in return brings a futuristic approach to these classic shapes with a doubled-up effect. Everything down to the Swoosh has been doubled, from the sole, the laces, the swoosh and the tongue.
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Coming off the back of a couple releases featuring blue hues such as the WMNS ‘Blue Chill’ and Nike SB iteration of the AJ1 Low ‘UNC’, Jordan Brand return the latest ‘Obsidian’ version.
Dressed in mainly sail and obsidian, the addition of Michael Jordan’s alma mater colours of university blue is featured on the heel for an added pop.
Featuring tumbled leather throughout the upper for a signature look and the iconic ‘Wings’ logo on the ankle, this release is sure to be another hit amongst the AJ1 line.
The raffle is now closed… winners will be contacted via E-mail
Created in collaboration with Liam Gallagher, the LG SPZL is the latest exclusive release from adidas SPEZIAL.
Liam Gallagher has stayed true to his roots since his first ever pair of adidas trainers, a pair of Kicks in which he wore religiously so for the two to come together has been a natural process as Gary Aspden explains…
‘I have known Liam for over 20 years and we have always got on. He is one of the people who has worn and supported what we do with adidas Spezial since day one so this collaboration evolved organically.’ explains Gary Aspden. ‘He liked the silhouette of the Padiham SPZL on the whole but said he wanted it to look neutral and understated. This shoe became foundation for the LG SPZL.’
‘We made a few tweaks to the upper pattern along with a different tongue – as anyone who is a fan of gum soled, suede adidas trainers knows it is all about those subtle details. Liam gave comments on each sample until the final version which we held off on showing him until we presented them to him for the first time backstage at his gig in Hackney. We filmed that moment as we wanted to capture his honest reaction. Anyone who has worn the three stripes loyally for as long as he has will understand that excitement.’
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For the second time in 2019, Nike have returned to the story of the Viotech with a second iteration of the Nike Air Max 90 Viotech 2.0.
The Viotech story began back in 2001 in Japan, during this period Nike had a co.jp initiative which allowed for consumers to access colourways that were exclusive to that specific region. During this time a pack known as the ‘Ugly Ducking’ pack was launched alongside a Nike Dunk which was became known as ‘Rainbow’. This Nike Dunk became the stand out of these launches and has since become an icon.
One of the stand out features on this Dunk that made it so popular was the dash of purple, this shade was known as Viotech. Now a more prominent feature on this AM90, the Viotech story can be carried on with the help of another of Nikes iconic silhouettes.
For this special launch, we have once again teamed up with our good friend and illustrator, Mark Ward to create another set of artworks further telling this story.
We paid a visit to Mark’s studio to sit down and discuss his story and inspirations behind his latest piece of work for us.
The Nike Air Max 90 ‘Viotech’ 2.0 is now available on Footpatrol.com
Coming off the back of the Nike Air Max 90 A Side/B side release, Nike return with another musically inspired iteration of the coveted silhouette. Dubbed ‘Vinyl’, this version continues the legacy of music and Air Max, this premium AM90 embodies the hardware used by DJs all over the world.
Dressed in an all-black upper combining premium materials with leather, nubuck and mesh, red hits are present on the eyestay and mudguard logo to resemble the turntable lights. Standout elements feature a unique 3D-casted mudguard inspired by vinyl grooves as well as on the tongue. Icy blue soles finish off with neutral balance as everything is expertly mixed together.
Nike Air Max 90 PRM ‘Vinyl’ is now available in-store and online in select sizes. For further information on in-store stock availability please call 020 7287 8094.
Shop the Nike Air Max 90 PRM ‘Vinyl’ now over at the Footpatrol Webstore.
