Author: praveen.pendurthi

Frank the Butcher of BAU (Business As Usual) is back with another co-lab under the Reebok ‘Certified Network’ with these two interpretations of the Pump Fury OG.

Frank Approaches the task at hand head on with these two unique make ups of the Pump Fury OG. Available in two eye popping colourways (Black/Chino and Black/Pink Fusion), the BAU branding is seen throughout the design. The shoe features a black nylon upper – the underlay features a stamped splatter graphic, whilst the pump air bag features the same splatter graphic in 3M detail. The BAU lightning bolt replaces the Reebok branding on the Pump mechanism on the tongue. Contrast Chino and Pink Fusion accents feature on the toe-box, heel, midsole and oustole with further BAU brand logos on embroidered on the heel and printed on the in-sole. The shoe comes complete with a Reebok Reserve and BAU logo rubber hangtag.

The BAU x Reebok Pump Fury OG Black/Chino and Black/Pink Fusion is available now both in-store and online. Sizes range from UK3 – UK12 (including half sizes), priced at £135.

Click here to shop!

ASICS Gel Lyte III model has been the centre of attention over the past 6 months, this predominantly black and turquoise take on the silhouette is an eye catching rendition of a classic.

Black leather panelling frames heavy mesh of the same tone. Turquoise touches across the shoe’s brandinh, inner-liner and lacinh are met with red finishes on the heel panel and eyelets. A pan-asian inspired pattern rolls across the collar, down onto the liner. A grey and white split midsole sits upon an outsole tha samples all of the aforemenioned colour touches.

The ASICS Gel Lyte III Black/Black is available now both in-store and online. In-store sizes range from UK7 – UK11 (not including half sizes) online sizes may vary, priced at £90.

Click here to shop!

It’s important to keep your eyes open; to be aware of what’s going on around you, and often, preying on you. We would like to introduce this Fatima Mid ‘Giraffe’ in collaboration with UBIQ Japan.

During a recent trip to Japan, we were left in awe of the intrinsic sense of worship that surrounded the country. In stark contrast to the streets of London that we walk everyday, the breathtaking Shinto and Buddhist Temples were an eye opener, and it was this insight into these mindsets and practices that left us inspired. With that in mind, coupled with the want to design a product with our friends at UBIQ, we introduce the Footpatrol x UBIQ Japan ‘Giraffe’ Fatima Mid.

Taking inspiration from the giraffe’s (or Kanji) representation as a mythical and magical creature in numerous Asian countries, including Japan, the mammal is believed to have signaled greatness and power. With this in mind, we took a staple giraffe pattern and wrapped it around the Fatima Mid silhouette. Furthering that, we implemented a faux-fur texture to sure up the details.

Continuing to enforce our newfound education of Japanese culture, we chose to include a Yoshida Shide, a laser etched mark into the heel panel. A mark of purification within Japanese culture, within Shinto temples, we felt it should have rightful place on our shoe. The inclusion of suede touches across the model’s tongue ensured both party’s [ourselves and UBIQ Japan] attention to quality remained intact, whilst further Footpatrol branding appears on the thin tongue tab.

Coinciding with the release of our collab’, we’ve also teamed up with UBIQ’s parent brand Atmos Japan, on a small apparell collection, consisting of a Five-Panel Camp Cap and Worker’s Overshirt. The five-panel camp cap features a black canvas base with a brown peak. The giraffe faux fur patch is stitched in the centre of the front crown, with Atmos branding embroidered on the back. The Worker’s Overshirt is made up of a heavy cotton material in a Safari Brown colour. Contrast brown panels are added to the sleeves and pockets. The faux fur giraffe patch features above the right pocket with Atmos branding on the left. A large Footpatrol gas mask logo graphic is emblazoned across the back.

The five-panel camp cap and worker’s overshirt will be available as a free gift with purchase to the first few IN-STORE ONLY customers (available while stocks last).

The Footpatrol x UBIQ Japan Fatima Mid ‘Giraffe’ is available now both in-store and online. Available online from. Sizes range from UK4 – UK12 (not including half sizes), priced at £70.

*PLEASE NOTE* The Fatima Mid shoe fits large, we would suggest going down a full size.

Click here to shop!

Inspired by New Orlean’s famed festivals, the “Crescent City” Pack is Nike’s latest off court inspired offering.

The collection comprises of three styles, an AFI CMFT, classic Air Up and Flystepper 2K3. From the Air Up’s Crawfish inspired red [crustacean like] upper to the Flystepper’s perforated, all black body, the collection embodies variety in abundance. This variety is no less evident across the eclectic AF1 CMFT though leading the line, embodying New Orlean’s festive persona. The mix of foamposite cork, pony hair, safari and gator motifs come together eccentrically, as the classic basketball low is re-appropriated accordingly.

The Nike Sportswear “Crescent City” Pack is due to release on Friday 14th March.

The Flystepper 2K3 PRM QS is available now IN-STORE ONLY with sizes ranging from UK6 – UK12 (not including half sizes), priced at £105. The Nike AF1 Low PRM CMFT QS is available now in-store (online soon). Sizes range from UK7 – UK11 (not including half sizes), priced at £115.

Newcastle’s own, END., introduces their own take on Reebok’s Insta Pump Fury, coined the ‘Claret’.

Likening the vintage runner to that of a fine red wine, END. explain “The Insta Pump Fury, like a fine wine, is proof that things get better with age”. The Insta Pump Fury model, in it’s 20th anniversary, is met with the luxury retailers wine inspired ethos upon of the eclectic model. Deep burgundy and red accents are the notable features, met with gold foil accents and a transparent bottle-green outsole, as well as a stained cork insole and gold speckled midsole.

The END. x Reebok Insta Pump Fury ‘Claret’ is due to release IN-STORE ONLY on Friday 15th March. Sizes range from UK6 – UK11 (Not Including Half Sizes), priced at £140.

With adidas’ most recent model continuing to gather pace, we see this Dark Violet/Black Chalk Consortium version of the ZX FLUX.

The lightweight runner borrows significantly from the ZX8000 model, being deconstructed . The largely one piece build features a mesh upper, in a Dark Violet. Black three stripes, as well as a minimal black rubber cage across the model’s heel contrasts the upper well, as well as a bright white sole unit and black lacing system.

The adidas Consortium ZX Flux Dark Violet / Black Chalk is now SOLD OUT.

Packer Shoes joins an illustrious collective of collaborators, as the silhouettes  20th anniversary continues to get hit with fresh approaches.

Legendary street artist Stash links with Packer Shoes and continues to work with the streetwear brand Reebok, with his third take on popular Reebok styles, this year alone. The palette includes a selection of pale and navy blue tones, as they wrap the iconic silhouette, utilising numerous materials. A blue speckled midsole integrates the  same colours as the upper, whist Stash and Packer branding appears across the left and right heel panel, respectively.

The Packer Shoes x Stash x Reebok Insta Pump Fury 20th is available IN STORE ONLY on Saturday 15th March. Sizes range from UK6 – UK12 (not including half sizes), priced at £140.

Barcelona’s 24 Kilates continue the Insta Pump celebrations with this 11 by Boris Saberi, monochromatic take on the model.

Geometric cuts, overstitching and a fully black and white body announce the Spanish retailers take on the 20 year old silhouette. A dominant black wraps the shoe, as a white strip rolls across the shoe’s toe box. Black stitching continues across the white panels, as a black hexalite cut out remains a subtle touch of detailing.

The 24 Kilates x 11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi x Reebok Insta Pump Fury is available IN STORE ONLY on Friday 14th March. Sizes range from UK6 – UK12 (Not including half sizes), priced at £140.

The Puma Trinomic XS850 is reintroduced this Spring, in its original 1992 colour way.

A mix of mesh, suede and leather, maintains the vintage look of this Puma runner, over a decade after its original release. A quilted pink heel grabs the central focus of the model, whilst a black on white splatter print enforces the retro feel. A wide, thick white and grey trinomic midsole rests beneath the vibrant upper, as the model features Puma branding throughout.

The Puma Trinomic XS850 is due to release both instore and online on Saturday 15th March (online from 8:00AM London Time). Sizes range from UK7 – UK11 (not including half sizes), priced at £85.

Yohji Yamamoto continues projects with adidas, this time with this black and white rendition of the Stan Smith.

Noticeable cross stitching down the style’s medial panels, is the shoe’s central focus, as grey the thread used, lingers, hanging untied to create noticeable stylistic features. The grey threads sit upon a majorly black upper, with grey panelling framing in the aforementioned medial panels. Large ‘Y’s’ branding sits upon a white leather tongue, topping off a monochromatic colour palette across this classic style.

The Y’s by Yoji Yamamoto x adidas Stan Smith is due to release Saturday 15th March. Sizes range from UK5 – UK12 (not including half sizes), priced at £125.