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Kicking off our ongoing feature series ‘When Footpatrol Meets’ is illustrator and friend Quincy a.k.a Kwills.

Hailing from the Netherlands and founded in 2011, Kwills over the years has made his name and climbed up the ladder throughout the art and sneaker industry. Kwills took both his interest in sneakers and art, combined them together and creating unique Kwills artwork, which is raw and full of character. Kwills has worked on many different projects with brands and stores around the world, including Asics, Puma, Overkill Shop, Sneaker Freaker and a lot more. Seeing as he is a good friend of ours we approached Kwills and asked him to create something special for us.

When Kwills visited London to hand deliver the piece he did for us (as seen on the Footpatrol website), we caught up with him at a local coffee shop talking about sneakers, films, politics and a whole lot more.

Kwills started off by showing us some of the art he’s brought along with him going through some of the pieces he’s done and what inspired him to do it. While going through his art that he had brought along with him, the conversation swayed to what inspires his artwork, which he expressed â€˜â€™Sometimes, it feels like I’m almost waiting for something to happen but that’s when I go online and check Facebook or surf a little bit more and check different websites… any little thing would spark an idea. From that idea on, I just can go to any direction from there’’.

We spoke about what the scene was back then and how it’s changed now. Kwills explained that back in the day he would skate and destroy his shoes and needed a new pair every few months, â€˜â€™I never had the funds then and mom said they were too expensive so you’re not having them’’. To the Internet generation now on social networking sites trading or selling sneakers and clothes online. Kwills explained that social networking sites, celebrity endorsements and stores pushing products out to masses are helping the scene grow bigger.

Special thanks goes out to Soho Bikes and of course to Kwills for the illustration and also for sitting down with us to have a chat!

Check out more of Kwills work here!

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Next up for Nike Sportswear’s ongoing ‘City Pack’ collection is the Free OG ’14 QS ‘Tokyo’.

Inspiration for this colourway comes from the bustling streets of Tokyo – combining the dark tones of the city whilst incorporatinh the harmonious nature of Japanese Gardens. 

Featuring a black coloured suede upper with bright pink & volt accents running on the heel pocket and tongue label. Nike branding features on the heel, medial side panel & tongue label. The words ‘Japan’ are embroidered in blue into the tongue with a yellow elephant print ‘esque’ heel pull-tab. This elephant print continues in black around the heel.

The Nike Free OG ’14 City QS ‘Tokyo’ is available now in-store & online on. Sizes range from UK5.5 – UK12 (including half sizes) priced at £90.

For more information on in-store size availability please call the store on 020 7287 8094.

Japanese streetwear brand X-Girl collaborate together with New Balance on the Womens’ MRT580 silhouette.

X-Girl (sister brand of X-Large) come together with New Balance on the collaboration of this ladies edition of the MT580. The make-up is reminscent of old school hiking/trail shoe colourways with the use of muted colours and vibrant pops. The base colour is grey suede with white mesh underlays featured on the toe-box, tongue and ankle collar. Bright pink and teal accents can be seen on the ‘N’ logo, side panels, heel and inner lining. The off-white midsole compliments the colourway adding an ‘old school’ feel to the model. Finally, X-Girl branding can be seen on the lace lock attached to the star printed laces.

Nike drop another fitting colourway of their popular ’91 runner for Summer ’14.

Originally released in 1991 designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Nike Air Huarache has seen an onslaught of colourways since its’ latest re-issue. This latest colourway features an Ash coloured upper with a Hyper Pink coloured mesh toe-box and inner lining. Cactus coloured accents feature on the thermoplastic heel strap and rubber tongue label.

The Nike Air Huarache Hyper Pink/Cactus/Ash is available now both in-store & online. Sizes range from UK6 – UK11 (including half sizes) priced at £85.

For more information on in-store size availability please call the store on 020 7287 8094.

An ambassador for adidas running technology in the mid 80s, the Boston Super is back with a new colourway for Summer ’14.

adidas have had a long association with the Boston Marathon, marking the event in 1984 with the release of the Boston Super. The Boston Super has now been given a make over with a new colourway. The Boston Super is seen in a clean University Red & Metallic Gold colourway, which features Nylon upper with vintage suede overlays and leather lining. Premium touches are added such as leather stripe decals as well as original details like the Ghilly lacing system. 

The adidas Boston Super University Red/Metallic Gold is now available in-store & online, sizes range from UK4 – UK13 (including half sizes). Priced at £77. 

For more information on in-store size availability please call the store on 020 7287 8094.

Jordan Brand return with the latest colourway in the Air Jordan Future.

Still sticking to the same elements of the Air Jordan Future with the one-piece upper and full-length air outsole creating a futuristic & minimalistic look. The upper this time is replaced with a smooth & reflective finish replacing the woven seen on previous colourways. The upper sits on an all black midsole & clear outsole. Gold metal lace tips complement the muted colourway.

The Air Jordan Future Black/Clear is available now IN-STORE ONLY. Sizes range from UK7 – UK11.5 (inc. half sizes), priced at £110.

For more information on in-store size availability please call us on 0207 287 8094.

ASICS re-release another gem from their Gel archive for Summer ’14 that is the GT-Quick.

This latest edition of ASICS cross-training silhouette features a combined suede and mesh upper with leather accents on the side panels. Dressed in a ‘typical’ ASICS colourway featuring blacks, greens and purple with a contrast white and grey speckled midsole/outsole. The other colourway is simple featuring black, white & grey with a hint of red on tongue & outsole. Carbon fibre styled details feature on the heel panel which runs along the lateral and medial panels. ASICS branding features on the tongue and heel. 

The ASICS GT-Quick Black/Shaded Spruce & White/Red is available now both in-store & online. Sizes range from UK7 – UK11 (not including half sizes) priced at £95.

For more information on in-store size availability, please call the store on 020 7287 8094.

Inspired by astronauts bounding weightlessly on the moon is back & more stable than ever.

Since the first release of the Lunarlon cushioning six years ago, the technology has been adapted across eight different styles & categories. This time sees the Nike LunarGlide 6 which features a lightweight & responsive Lunarlon foam, a newly redesigned outsole pattern, Dynamic Support stability and an all-new engineered upper which helps mimic the way your foot moves while running. Nike Flywire is added on the upper for an adaptive fit & supportive heel clip for comfortable lockdown. The upper is an all white colourway with hints of black on the swoosh & red, blue & yellow on midsole. 

The Nike LunarGlide 6 White/Crimson is now available. Sizes range from UK6 – UK12 (not including half sizes), priced at £95.

For more information on in-store size availability please call us on 0207 287 8094.

Two classic models are sharply juxtaposed by lavish materials on this latest Nike release.

In this rendition, the Air Max 1 & the Tiempo ’94 Lunar Mid receives a futuristic look. The two silhouettes have iridescent leather overlays making it change colour from bronze to green depending on the angle you look at it from. The Air Max 1 has black leather added on the collar & toe, red splashes the top eyelets & tongue tag & finished off with an off-white midsole. Unlike the Air Max 1, the Tiempo ’94 Lunar Mid has a predominately black leather with the iridescent leather overlays found on the mid-foot, heel & swoosh. Finishing off the look is the stitched toe box & white Lunarlon midsole & black rubber outsole. 

The Nike Air Max 1 SUP QS Bronze/Black and NSW Tiempo ’94 Lunar Mid is now available. Air Max 1 SUP QS sizes range from UK5 – UK12 (including half sizes) priced at £120. Tiempo ’94 Lunar Mid sizes range from UK6 – UK11 (including half sizes) priced at £120.

For more information on in-store size availability please call the store on 020 7287 8094.

With the Summer Football events, Nike releases the Brazil Pack, a collection of sneakers inspired the new generation of performance football & two Brazilian cities, seen on timeless silhouettes.

Inspired by the hills of Rio De Janeiro & the dense foliage, the Rio pack prints boasts leather & synthetic overlays in a spectrum of greens. Representing the colourful orchids, wildlife & the vibrant sense of colour by the cities residents, a multi-coloured embroidery is added throughout the pack. Sitting on a clean white sole, this drop sees the Nike Air Max 97 with a full-length & visible pressure air unit. The Nike Lunar Air Force 1 Mid feautures a clean white Lunar sole for maximum comfort.

The Nike Air Max 97 JCRD SP is now SOLD OUT. The Tiempo Zoom Mid JCRD SP sizes range from UK6 – UK11 (not including half sizes) priced at £120. The Lunar Air Force 1 Mid JCRD SP sizes range from UK5.5 – UK12 (including half sizes) priced at £180.

For more information on in-store size availability, please call the store on 020 7287 8094.