Author: Tom
Often fusing its street elements atop the performance of adidas footwear, Undefeated is back for its annual performances, ushering in both their standout branding motifs alongside the 1.0 Ultra boost pattern coveted by devoted fans of the silhouette.
While last year’s iteration was much more literal in its forefoot print, 2019 brings just a bit more flair. White knit, much like the past, is quite true to the original icon while the boldfaced graphics adorns the vamp with the “5Strikes” logo held so dearly by the 2002 originated label.
Slightly opaque cages along the profiles modify the tooling ever-so-slightly to discern itself from oft-done tropes while the asymmetric execution as red hits touch up the right foot and blue cools down the left, further signs off their fiery touch with a typography filled speciality insole.
Launching online on Thursday 30th of May (23:00AM BST) & in-store Friday 31st of May. Sizes range from UK6 – UK12 (including half sizes), priced at £170.
For further information on in-store stock availability please call 020 7287 8094.
Founded back in 2002, Sneaker Freaker is the first and only international footwear magazine. From its roots as a DIY-style fanzine to today’s global coverage, its pages have documented every colab, custom, limited edition, retro reissue, Quickstrike, Hyperstrike and Tier Zero sneaker released over the last decade and a half.
The GEL-LYTE III ‘TIGER SNAKE’ has a fearsome reputation as a predator. With its luxurious sandy belly and stripey black upper, the snake’s natural camouflage is perfect for hiding in plain sight. Its buttery beige cowhide is emits opulence, while micro-perf toe panels and suede stripes add subtle sprinkles of texture. On the medial side, pink reflective 3M adds a dazzling counterpoint to a blacked-out midsole laced with neuro-toxic splatter. Solid gold text across the nubuck heel is a final touch amongst the mayhem.
The Sneaker Freaker x ASICS Gel Lyte lll ‘Tiger Snake’ is Available in-store. Sizes range from UK6 – UK12 (including half sizes), priced at £130.
To celebrate the release of the Limited Edition Pack along with the 30thAnniversary of the 1500. We travelled north to Flimby, UK to take a closer look inside the ‘made in UK’ factory and to learn more about all that is Cumbrian craftsmanship.
The 1500 is one of the most beloved and coveted New Balance silhouettes in modern sneaker culture. Becoming synonymous with the factory in Flimby since its birth in 1989, the 1500 has been immortalized through an array of collaborative projects. Hanon, Colette, Solebox, Starcow, Crooked Tongues and 24Kilates are the retailers amongst some of the most sought-after pairs that today still sell for exorbitant sums of money.
The ‘Made in UK’ line is renowned for its focus on using quality materials with exquisite construction. Engineered meticulously by each of the staff on the production line, every measure is taken to ensure no shoes end up being wasted due to manufacturing errors.
Producing over 28,000 pairs of shoes every week, to the highest level of detail it is an inspirational operation with an overwhelming sense of team work, evident within a small team.
The process starts on shelves stacked with heavy fabrics, utilising the very best quality calf, pig and hide leathers/suedes. The collection of fabrics is vast, and the colour choice is endless. It’s then taken to the cutting templates which are then used to accurately cut out and shape all the many unique pattern pieces that make up each and every style of trainer.
Moving onto the cutting corner, The skill involved in this process isn’t about speed but also accuracy. The fabric can only be cut once therefore the fabric must be used to its full potential with as little waste as possible. Positioning and speed are key skills here, specialist embroidering machinery is used to make light of the workload for the ‘Made in England’ strapline and ‘N’ logo.
The machinery they use is very specialised for each process. The process of sewing the pieces together such as the Tip, Vamp Lining and O’Lay, Saddle, Collar Strap, Foxing and Heel Tabs can look like a grewling process but for the team on deck at the Factory, no job is to difficult.
The shoe is then heated in a machine so the glues in the shoe are warmed, ready for shaping in the next process on the other side of the oven. Once removed from the oven there is little time before the shoe starts to cool, so speed, strength and accuracy are key skills at this stage.
The shoe is put into a machine which pulls all the pieces together and glues them to the insole. Then the shoe is quickly taken off the machine and fitted to a ‘shoe last’. Once positioned on the last, the shoe is then passed to the next stage where it is prepared for adhesive to be added to the bottom of the shoe ready for the outsole to be attached.
Final production stages included lacing, boxing and running the shoes through a metal detector, this is to ensure that no tiny bits of metal i.e needles have been lost within the shoes during any part of the manufacturing process.
M15000PRA ‘Limited Edition Pack’ will be launching soon at Footpatrol…!
Following on from the highly anticipated LDV Waffle Racer LDV release, Nike and sacai present their unique take on the Blazer Mid.
Originally seen on the runway of sacai’s SS19 Paris Fashion Week show, the Blazer will soon be available to purchase.
Fusing together elements of the Nike Dunk and Nike Blazer 77, the shoe features a double tongue and lacing system as well as an oversized outsole.
Arriving in either a Varsity Red/Midnight Blue or Black/White/University Blue colour-way, the shoes will be available to purchase through a raffle Thursday 30thMay.
Click HERE to enter! Strictly one entry per colour per person, raffle closes Tuesday 28th May 9:00AM BST.
Nike SB and Jordan Brand partner up once again on the timeless classic Air Jordan 1 silhouette. Having a few iterations created together with skateboard connoisseur Craig Stecyk in 2014 and legendary professional skateboarder Lance Mountain for a wear and tear pack, Nike SB create a new release with the same inspiration.
This release sports a combination of Defiant Bone and Grey upper with black accents on the Swoosh, tongue, and ankle collar. Whilst fusing basketball with skateboarding has become a regular feat, sharing the passion of both sports between two cities is just as important. ‘NYC to Paris’ highlights two cities with iconic skate styles. NYC’s grittiness is represented through a Light Bone and Sail colourway, while Paris’ vibrancy is represented through a Hyper Pink and Crimson tint. The wear and tear feature was inspired by the sole purpose of wearing your sneakers which was also featured in the aforementioned Lance Mountain collaboration.
Nike SB x Air Jordan 1 ‘NYC to Paris’ | Launching in-store and online on Saturday 25th May (available online at 8:00AM BST). Sizes range from UK3.5 – UK12 (including half sizes), priced at £130.
The FP DAIHYO contest is our way of celebrating the creatives in our community, and as it begins to draw to a close, we feel it’s done just that. People from all over the world have taken to the streets with their camera in hand and favourite ASICS on foot, to be in with a chance of winning.
If you have yet to enter or you’ve just be waiting for the exact right lighting, you still have up until Friday 31st May. To enter, simply take a photo of your favourite ASICS, in-line, collaboration or deadstock, it doesn’t matter. Just make sure you’re showing off your best photography skills.
Upload the photo to Instagram with the hashtag #FPDAIHYO, tag @footpatrol_ldn, @footpatrol_paris, @asicstiger and @asicseurope. The winner will be chosen by our team of judges on 31.05.19. Our judges include Footpatrol photographer and ASICS connoisseur Tom Silvester, London based photographer and sneakerhead J_Rago, ASICS designer Thor and French photographer Bisso, who we recently went to visit in his home of Toulouse.
Known as ‘The Pink City’ due to the amount of redbrick used it’s construction, Toulouse was full of perfect photography spots, that Bisso took full advantage of. Check out our visit below!
Le concours FP DAIHYO est notre façon de célébrer les créatifs de notre communauté, et comme il commence à tirer à sa fin, on a le sentiment que c’est exactement ce qu’il s’est passé. Des personnes du monde entier sont descendues dans la rue, avec leur appareil photo en main et leur paire d’ASICS préférée aux pieds pour tenter de l’emporter.
Si vous n’avez pas encore participé ou si vous attendiez la lumière parfaite, vous avez jusqu’au vendredi 31 mai pour participer. Pour cela, il vous suffit de prendre une photo de votre paire d’ASICS préférée, GR, collaboration ou deadstock, peu importe. Assurez-vous juste de bien mettre en avant vos talents de photographe.
Postez votre photo sur Instagram avec le hashtag #FPDAIHYO, taggez @footpatrol_ldn, @footpatrol_paris, @asicstiger et @asicseurope. Le vainqueur sera choisi le 31 mai 2019 par notre équipe de juges composée du photographe de Footpatrol et grand amateur d’ASICS Tom Silvester, le photographe et sneakerhead londonien J_Rago, le designer de chez ASICS Thor et le photographe français Bisso, que nous sommes allés voir chez lui a Toulouse dernièrement.
Connue comme ‘la Ville Rose’ par les couleurs de son architecture typique, Toulouse regorge de spots photogéniques, dont Bisso tire toute la quintessence. Jetez un coup d’œil à notre visite ci-dessous!
One year ago Footpatrol Paris opened it’s doors in the vibrant Rue De Temple district of Paris. Since opening, the store has gone on to become a hub for Parisian sneakerheads and a must-see spot for those visiting the city.
To celebrate the store’s first year anniversary we present two limited edition T-shirts available exclusively at Footpatrol Paris (as worn by Vince and Kevin of FP Paris).
The first is the FP Celeb T-Shirt, which features the instantly recognisableGasmask logo adorned in the colours of the French flag. The second is the FP Fascia Tee which features a minimalist illustration of our Paris storefront.
The Celeb Tee is limited to 100 pieces and the Fascia Tee is limited to 50, all of which are available exclusively at Footpatrol Paris on Saturday 25th May. Sizes range from S – XXL, priced at €35.
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Il y a un an, Footpatrol Paris ouvrait ses portes dans la dynamique Rue du Temlple. Depuis l’ouverture, la boutique est devenue un point de rendez-vous pour les sneakerheads parisiens et un passage obligé pour ceux qui viennent visiter la ville.
Pour fêter le premier anniversaire de la boutique, nous vous présentons deux T-shirts en édition limitée, disponibles exclusivement chez Footpatrol Paris (et portés ici par Vince et Kevin de la team FP Paris).
Le premier est le FP Celeb T-Shirt, qui arbore le fameux logo Gasmask orné des couleurs du drapeau français. Le second est le FP Fascia Tee qui affiche une illustration minimaliste de notre devanture parisienne.
Le Celeb Tee est limité à 100 pièces et le Fascia Tee est limité à 50 pièces, qui seront disponibles exclusivement chez Footpatrol Paris le samedi 25 mai. Les tailles vont du S au XXL, et ils seront au prix de 35€.
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Paris has an especially close relationship with Nike Air Max. A quick walk through the city and you’ll see almost every model on the market, worn by all kinds of different people.
The Centre Pompidou quite famously inspired Tinker Hatfield to include visible Air Technology in the first place, and since then Paris and Air Max have been synonymous. Due to this, we could think of nowhere more fitting to re-introduce the Nike Air Max Tailwind IV.
Originally released in 1999, the Air Max Tailwind optimised the progression of the Air Max line. The silhouette was a unique, chunky shape, much like the ’95, yet still aerodynamic like the ’97. In many ways the Max Tailwind IV signalled the start of the 2000’s (at least in terms of sneaker trends at least).
To mark the 20th anniversary of the shoe Nike are set to re-release OG colour-ways and some new iterations. The rollout began with the highly anticipated Supreme collaboration earlier this year, however as of tomorrow the Air Max Tailwind IV will be back!
Paris is a city of unique style which lends itself well to the Air Max Tailwind IV silhouette. To commemorate this release, we wanted to celebrate our Parisian customers and the community in which we reside. This area has welcomed openly us over this past year and for this we introduce our ongoing campaign: Les Pépites Du Marais.
The goal of the project was simple: to celebrate the creatives, community figures, local business, consumers and friends we have in the Rue De Temple area. Each feature will be in their natural environment and photographed wearing one of the upcoming Air Max Tailwind IV styles.
Rounding out the re-introduction to this classic Nike shoe is the Air Max Tailwind IV ‘Navy/Orange’. For this colour-way Nike are perfectly channeling the OG aesthetic of the shoe. The classic leather and synthetic blend is back, and the pops of orange and white found on the upper have very strong retro vibes. Rounding off the motif are coloured air bubbles in the sole unit.
Keep an eye on the Footpatrol Paris instagram for more ‘Les Pépites Du Marais’.
The Nike Air Max Tailwind IV ‘Navy/Orange’ will be available in-store and online 30.05.19, priced at £140/€170.
Paris entretient une relation particulièrement proche avec Nike Air Max. Une promenade rapide à travers la ville et vous verrez presque tous les modèles sur le marché, portés par toutes sortes de personnes.
Le Centre Pompidou a inspiré Tinker Hatfield à rendre visible la technologie Nike air, et depuis Paris et Air Max sont synonymes. Pour cette raison, nous ne pouvions pas penser à un endroit plus approprié pour réintroduire la Nike Air Max Tailwind IV.
Initialement sortie en 1999, la Air Max Tailwind a optimisé la progression de la gamme Air Max.
La silhouette était unique et trapue, un peu comme la ‘95, mais toujours aérodynamique comme la ’97.
De plusieurs façons, la paire de Air Max Tailwind IV a marqué le début des années 2000 (du moins en termes de tendance sneakers).
Pour le 20e anniversaire de la paire, Nike va ressortir les coloris OG ainsi que de nouvelles versions. Le déploiement a commencé un peu plus tôt cette année avec la collaboration très attendue entre Nike et Supreme. Toutefois, à partir de demain la Air Max Tailwind IV sera de retour !
Paris est une ville au style unique qui se prête bien à la silhouette de la Air Max Tailwind IV. Pour commémorer cette sortie, nous voulions célébrer nos clients parisiens et la communauté dans laquelle nous résidons. Cette région nous a ouvertement accueillis au cours de cette année et c’est pour cela que nous voulions vous présenter notre campagne en cours : Les Pépites Du Marais.
L’objectif du projet était simple : célébrer les créatifs, les personnalités de la communauté, les entreprises locales, les consommateurs et nos amis de la rue De Temple. Chaque feature sera présenté dans son environnement naturel et photographié portant l’un des futurs modèles Air Max Tailwind IV.
Toujours dans la ré-introduction de ce classique de chez Nike voilà la Air Max Tailwind IV ‘Navy/Orange’. Pour ce coloris, Nike canalise parfaitement l’esthétique original de la paire. Le mélange classique cuir / nylon est de retour et les pointes d’orange et de blanc sur l’empeigne lui donnent une vibe très rétro. Et pour compléter cela, la semelle accueille des bulles d’air colorées.
La Nike Air Max Tailwind IV ‘Navy/Orange’ will be available en boutique chez Footpatrol Paris et Londres et en ligne, 30.05.19, au prix de 170€.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Ivory Snake’ iteration is set to return in 2019 after almost 25 years since its first release. Initially released as an Asia-Exclusive in 1996, the release follows on from past iterations that were once Asia release only to now being available globally like the Air Force 1 ‘Hong Kong’ and ‘Taiwan’ respectively.
This rendition stays true to its original aesthetic, keeping a sleek white on white midsole to upper combination in leather with a contrasting Swoosh and heel counter in an Ivory Ball Python skin texture. Including matching Nike tube socks, the Air Force 1 is finished off with ‘Nike Air’ text as opposed to the iconic logo and with a black tongue tab.
Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Ivory Snake’ is Now Available in-store and online on Wednesday 22nd May (available online at 8:00AM). Sizes range from UK5.5 – UK12, priced at £115.
Paris has an especially close relationship with Nike Air Max. A quick walk through the city and you’ll see almost every model on the market, worn by all kinds of different people.
The Centre Pompidou quite famously inspired Tinker Hatfield to include visible Air Technology in the first place, and since then Paris and Air Max have been synonymous. Due to this, we could think of nowhere more fitting to re-introduce the Nike Air Max Tailwind IV.
Originally released in 1999, the Air Max Tailwind optimised the progression of the Air Max line. The silhouette was a unique, chunky shape, much like the ’95, yet still aerodynamic like the ’97. In many ways the Max Tailwind IV signalled the start of the 2000’s (at least in terms of sneaker trends at least).
To mark the 20th anniversary of the shoe Nike are set to re-release OG colour-ways and some new iterations. The rollout began with the highly anticipated Supreme collaboration earlier this year, however as of tomorrow the Air Max Tailwind IV will be back!
Paris is a city of unique style which lends itself well to the Air Max Tailwind IV silhouette. To commemorate this release, we wanted to celebrate our Parisian customers and the community in which we reside. This area has welcomed openly us over this past year and for this we introduce our ongoing campaign: Les Pépites Du Marais.
The goal of the project was simple: to celebrate the creatives, community figures, local business, consumers and friends we have in the Rue De Temple area. Each feature will be in their natural environment and photographed wearing one of the upcoming Air Max Tailwind IV styles.
Initially releasing in the eye-catching OG ‘White/Volt’ colour-way the shoe is now taking a more subtle approach with the new ‘Black/Wolf Grey’ and ‘Digi Camo’ iterations
Steering away from the traditional mesh/leather blend, the ‘Digi Camo’ features a canvas upper and tonal sole. Coming dressed in a khaki camouflage. The shoe features a speckled sole unit and hits of volt throughout.
Continuing our Les Pépites Du Marais series we wanted to highlight one of our favourite customers and Footpatrol Paris ‘mascot’, Liam. Liam is a very respectful, nice and curious kid. He comes to say hi everyday after school, and comes to hang out with us on the weekend when it’s quiet. So it was natural for us to have him on our campaign.
Keep an eye on the Footpatrol Paris social channels to see more Les Pépites Du Marais.
The Nike Air Max Tailwind IV ‘Digi Camo’ will be available in-store at Footpatrol Paris and London and online, Sunday 26th of May, priced at £150/€170.
Paris entretient une relation particulièrement proche avec Nike Air Max. Une promenade rapide à travers la ville et vous verrez presque tous les modèles sur le marché, portés par toutes sortes de personnes.
Le Centre Pompidou a inspiré Tinker Hatfield à rendre visible la technologie Nike air, et depuis Paris et Air Max sont synonymes. Pour cette raison, nous ne pouvions pas penser à un endroit plus approprié pour réintroduire la Nike Air Max Tailwind IV.
Initialement sortie en 1999, la Air Max Tailwind a optimisé la progression de la gamme Air Max.
La silhouette était unique et trapue, un peu comme la ‘95, mais toujours aérodynamique comme la ’97.
De plusieurs façons, la paire de Air Max Tailwind IV a marqué le début des années 2000 (du moins en termes de tendance sneakers).
Pour le 20e anniversaire de la paire, Nike va ressortir les coloris OG ainsi que de nouvelles versions. Le déploiement a commencé un peu plus tôt cette année avec la collaboration très attendue entre Nike et Supreme. Toutefois, à partir de demain la Air Max Tailwind IV sera de retour !
Paris est une ville au style unique qui se prête bien à la silhouette de la Air Max Tailwind IV. Pour commémorer cette sortie, nous voulions célébrer nos clients parisiens et la communauté dans laquelle nous résidons. Cette région nous a ouvertement accueillis au cours de cette année et c’est pour cela que nous voulions vous présenter notre campagne en cours : Les Pépites Du Marais.
L’objectif du projet était simple : célébrer les créatifs, les personnalités de la communauté, les entreprises locales, les consommateurs et nos amis de la rue De Temple. Chaque feature sera présenté dans son environnement naturel et photographié portant l’un des futurs modèles Air Max Tailwind IV.
D’abord sortie dans un coloris flashy, le OG ‘White/volt’, la paire reviens maintenant dans une approche plus subtile avec son coloris ‘Digi Camo’.
S’éloignant de l’habituel mix mesh/cuir, la ‘Digi Camo’ et la ‘Black/Wolf’ ont une empeigne en canvas et une semelle dans les mêmes tons. La première est habillée d’un camouflage khaki tandis que la seconde arrive dans un coloris Black/grey, tandis que la seconde. Les deux paires ont une semelle tachetée et quelques details de volt.
Pour continuer avec notre série Les Pépites du Marais, nous voulions mettre en lumière l’une de clients préférés.
Liam est ce petit qu’on appelle notre ‘Mascotte’. Un gamin très, respectueux, gentil et curieux. Il vient nous dire bonjour tous les jours après les cours, traîne un peu avec nous le week-end quand c’est calme… Il était donc naturel pour nous qu’il fasse partie de notre campagne d’anniversaire.
La Nike Air Max Tailwind IV ‘Digi Camo’ et ‘Black/Wolf Grey’ will be available en boutique chez Footpatrol Paris et Londres et en ligne, le Dimanche 26 Mai, au prix de 170€.
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