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#OnTrackNights London Night of the 10K PBs, a yearly event that brings together passers-by and running enthusiasts alike. A day running festival that gets faster year on year with some of the most elite athletes racing
FPRC had the pleasure to go down and watch the day’s events unfold with On Running and it was safe to say we weren’t left disappointed! With a host of family centric activities, food & drink and track side tunnels which lit up the races as the day progressed into night. The Night of the 10k PBs was fast, furious, and energetic as ever!
Hosted at Hampstead Heath Athletics Track, runners were almost levitating round the bends with the first race of the day finishing in a staggering 31:06:10.
As the night the sun came down the Mens and Women’s British Olympic Qualifiers began. A spectacular performance from Megan Keith punched in her ticket to the Paris Olympics, speeding across the finish line with a time of 31:03.02. Whilst the mens race was comfortably won by Mohammed Ismael finishing his race with 27:22.38.
Congratulations to all the athletes that took part. A great day for running and we look forward to next year!
Here’s a roundup of what went down.
Last week saw the first of this years Footpatrol Run Club community runs. With the PUMA Fast-R NITRO hitting the shelves at Footpatrol, we teamed up with PUMA for an activation that got the Fast-R on the feet of our running community.
Built for race days, the cutting-edge technology within the two-part midsole features PUMA’s PWRPLATE for ultimate responsiveness. This helps ensure maximum running efficiency and stability to send you on your way to your latest PB.
With the Fast-R’s loaded up into the back of a PUMA branded van, we got them straight on foot before PUMA athlete Jack Rowe took us through a brief warm up before we hit the streets. Not telling anyone where we were going, we ventured on a run through the streets of London taking in the Barbican tunnel before ending at White Collar Factory. Many runners will know this place for its roof top running track and this is where we headed. Taking in the sights of London from above, we completed a few laps before Jack told us his story, what’s to come and how to stay motivated when it comes to running.
Make sure to check out the day below and why not get your PB by shopping the Fast-R online at Footpatrol here!
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 Norvain. Born and raised in French Guiana. Norvain will talk about his influences, Paris, and his relationship to Footpatrol !
FP: To start things off, tell me a little bit about yourself and where you’re from?
Norvain: Hey! My name is Norvain Cajuste, I’m 23 years old. I was born & raised in French Guiana, but I’m Haitian. I grew up in a city called Kourou, not really known by everyone but we are important for spatial technology. I have a big family of 9 sisters & brothers, I left the house when I was 14 to live with one of my big brothers. So in 2014 I landed in the 92, Hauts-De-Seine, in city called Châtenay-Malabry, I went to high school there.
FP: When did you first realise you had a passion for trainers?
Norvain: I always had this link with trainers because it was a part of the journey, my mum used to sell shoes and clothes that she bought in Suriname in my neighbourhood. I remember the first time she bought me and my others sister the Nike Rift, we used to called it ‘Ninja’, I was so happy.
FP: How long have you been working for Footpatrol?
Norvain: It’s been 5 months now
FP: What do you like about working for Footpatrol/ being part of the Footpatrol community?
Norvain: Working at Footpatrol is another face of the retail I didn’t know, I like how we can sell products that we liked also it is more simple to give advice to the customers.
FP: How would you describe your style in three words?
Norvain: Relaxed , Easy & Fresh.
FP: Le Marais is a very lively society with a lot of cultural influence. What does Le Marais mean to you?
Norvain: Le Marais is the centre of Paris, is where I can link with all my friends from everywhere, where I can meet beautiful people.
FP: What’s your all-time favourite shoe?
Norvain: My all-time favourite shoe.. i will say the Yeezy Boots SS3 in black.
FP: What would you say are your top three favourite releases this year?
Norvain: My top release of this year:
-Air Force 1 West Indies
-Asics Gel-1130 Kobe/Copenhagen
-Ambush Air Adjust
FP: How would you describe your music taste? Any favourite music artists at the moment?
Norvain: My music is very versatile. My favourite artist at the moment is Kodak Black.
FP: As you know it is the 20th anniversary of Footpatrol, what is like being a part of the team on such a big landmark year?
Being a part of the team on big landmarks means a lot, it’s like celebrating my debut in the team & the other years we are going to see together, fingers crossed !
FP: What does great customer service mean to you?
Norvain: A good customer service is being aware of the customer demand and taste, the goal is to see the customer leaves the shop with a happy face and a brand new pair of shoes.
-To finish off, Is there anything that you would like to share with the Footpatrol community?
Don’t chase the hype shoes, wear what looks nice on you.
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 Kevin. Born and raised in Paris suburbs, Kevin has worked for several years in the retail industry. Kevin will talk about his influences, Paris, and his relationship to Footpatrol !
FP: To start things off, tell me a little bit about yourself and where you’re from?
Kevin: My name is Kevin, I am 26 years old and I come from the suburbs of Paris (95). After several years in retail I landed at Footpatrol.
FP: When did you first realise you had a passion for trainers?
Kevin: Ever since I was little, I always saw my dad wearing Air Max 90. I thought it was cool, but as a soccer fan since I was little I used all my shoes for playing. It wasn’t until I was a senior in high school that a friend of mine would frequently talk to me about shoes and over time I became interested in them. As soon as I had a little money and after a few purchases, I realised that this was a world I was passionate about.
FP: How long have you been working for Footpatrol?
Kevin: For 9 months now. It seems like yesterday, time goes by so fast.
FP: What do you like about working for Footpatrol/ being part of the Footpatrol community?
Kevin: What I like about Footpatrol is the atmosphere that emerges from the shop: it has its own identity. It favours cultural exchanges linked to a common passion with the customers which can lead to discussions or meetings more than interesting.
FP: How would you describe your style in three words?
Kevin: Street / Mix of influences / Cosy (I like to be comfortable in what I wear)
FP: Le Marais is a very lively society with a lot of cultural influence. What does Le Marais mean to you?
Kevin: It represents the centre of Paris with its choice of stores, restaurants, museums and art galleries. It’s a district that I appreciate because you feel good there. If you have never been there before, I invite you to do it as soon as possible, this area is very lively.
FP: Where are your top three places to visit in Le Marais?
Kevin: Footpatrol of course (come and see us), the Perrotin galleries for the cultural side and the Place des Vosges if you want to relax a bit after visiting the whole area.
FP: What’s your all-time favourite shoe?
Kevin: The choice is complicated but I would say the Bapesta College Dropout, this pair is so iconic.
FP: What would you say are your top three favourite releases this year?
Kevin: I would say:
-Bapesta Jjjjound
-Air Max Sunder Comme des Garçons
-Asics Gel Kayano 14 Jjjjound
These are the 3 pairs that made my year, of course there are many other releases that I thought were cool, but I think these are my 3 favourites (for now).
FP: How would you describe your music taste? Any favourite music artists at the moment?
Kevin: My music taste is varied, I can really listen to anything. I can go from trap to jazz to pop to DMV. It all depends on my mood. The one I’m listening to the most at the moment is Autumn! I really like what he’s doing, second is Kanye (timeless, Donda is in my pantheon of best albums) and then Serane and Boofpaxkmooky who are very talented.
FP: As you know it is the 20th anniversary of Footpatrol, what is like being a part of the team on such a big landmark year?
Kevin: It’s an honour for me, I knew Footpatrol while walking in the Marais 3 years ago, I appreciated the atmosphere of the shop and I met Gabriel, aka Don Emotion, we exchanged and one thing leading to another he passed on his love for this brand.
FP: What does great customer service mean to you?
Kevin: Good customer service is an exchange between the customer and the salesperson: communication and good humour. The customer doesn’t just come to buy or see our products, he also comes for the team and the atmosphere in the shop. People like to come and we have to make sure that we maintain this image.
FP: Can you explain the benefits of the Ask Team FP service?
Kevin: It’s nice for the customer to have someone to talk to for any recommendations. However, being a small team in a small shop we have to keep our attention on it, it is enough that there is a rush in the shop and we can’t answer people because of lack of time. We need a Footpatrol customer service department dedicated to the website and the Ask service.
First releasing back in 2015, everyone will remember how much demand there was for the NMD. What was a originally a limited release, the NMD R1 continued the trend of offering a super lightweight, comfortable sock like upper with a modern streamlined look and feel.
Reimagining the NMD franchise for 2022, adidas Originals introduced us to the NMD S1. A modern day take on an already futuristic silhouette, you can clearly see a new approach has been taken however, there is a clear DNA in place. With its lightweight upper and contrasting, chunkier midsole, it stays true to the original NMD form. Bringing the NMD into the modern day, the visible BOOST has now become encaged within a sleek, aerodynamic midsole with semi transparent properties that follows through into the Three Stripes on within the Primeknit upper.
To celebrate the launch of the adidas Originals NMD S1 ‘Black’, we put together a special performance with @kwakuxasante & @king_kubs.
In collaboration with @adidasoriginals @footpatrol_ldn @cloudx
Crew:
Director: Lorraine Khamali @shotbylorraine
Producer + 1st AD: Delenn Vaughan @dd.vaughan
DOP + Editor: Jovan Stennett @theeonlyjov
Social Media Editor: Pedro Sepúlveda @o__spu
Gaffer: Joe @lightingbyjoe
Sound Recordist: Marco Baldassarre @marco.baldassarre.sound
Photographer: Melody Berkery @melodyberkery
Sound Mix Engineer: Rufus Ambler @rufusambler
Colourist: Matt Butler @mattfuckinbutler
MUA: Amie Harfield @muahlondon
Stylist: Sharufa Yuma @sharufa__
Production Company: @icxnsstudio
Frequent Players has always been a way of bringing the sneaker community closer to those within the world of music. For our latest guest mix, we link up with London based OS Community. Whats been built from the ground up by a group of friends and creatives, each one of them brings the enthusiasm and passion to the table for music whereby everyone can be a part of.
We sit down with ‘Baron’ aka Luis Sabogal Ceballos, Colombian born, London raised who co-founded this fresh community.
Take a read below and make sure to check out Baron’s mix now live below!
Footpatrol: OS Community, welcome! We have been looking forward to this one, how are you?
OSC: All good! Always grateful to be alive and healthy! We’ve also been looking forward to this 🙂
FP: For our community members that may not have had the honor of meeting you, could you tell us a bit about yourself?
Luis: My name is Luis Sabogal Ceballos. I was born in Colombia and raised in S.E London, around the Walworth Road/Peckham area. I’m a co-founder of the collective The OS Community. I DJ under the name Baron, and I love Arsenal 🙂
FP: So what exactly is OS Community?
LC: The OS Community is a London-based collective that showcases underground electronic music and artists, curates music-focused content, and prides itself on creating a sustainable honeybee-like network and community of friends and family within the scene.
FP: What was it that spurred you on to want to do this?
LC: It all started with a group of friends who all had a mutual love for electronic dance music and a good party. We’d typically go to the park with a speaker during the summer, and it would eventually turn into a party. With this happening, we just thought we could do this ourselves, so we started finding different cool locations and putting on free raves. These places included an abandoned kid’s nursery, a skate bowl, and underneath a bridge. We built our community this way, eventually moved more into clubs, and officially organized these events. A place I will always big up, that played a big part in our growth is Venue MOT in Bermondsey, a proper grassroots music venue. They allowed us to hold parties in a good club, which allowed us to book artists we thought were cool, and our own DJs, myself and Joseph, also co-founder of OS. So we owe a lot to them 🙂
FP: One thing I like about you guys is your name; the fact you have a community in there already says to me that there is a larger scope with what you guys set out to achieve other than DJing at events. Could you tell us a bit about the community element to what you do?
LC: So that was mainly spurred by my perspective on electronic dance music, mainly house & Techno, and after seeing how it had impacted my own life. When I was young, I grew up around Walworth Road/Peckham, and I used to get into a lot of trouble to the point I was incarcerated for a year. When I came out, I was introduced to this music and scene and I had found something that let me be myself. So with that outlook on it, we felt we should try and use it as a tool to help young people because if it impacts someone from a young age, it could help them avoid making inevitable mistakes.
FP: Do you guys always work as a collective or do you do these sessions individually as well?
LC: Initially, it was with a youth program called Alchemy that operates in Goldsmiths University on Saturdays. They allow young people from the local borough to create music using the university’s music facilities. When we started, Joseph, a friend Tomas and I organized it. But this was just before the pandemic, so we couldn’t carry on with the sessions. Luckily, I ended up enrolling at the university to do a course called Applied Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work. I ended up working on the Alchemy programme, and while it was virtual, it was mainly mentoring, but since we’ve been back, I usually take my decks in and teach them how to DJ, which has been unreal seeing how quickly they learn. So at the minute, it’s just me as Joseph has now gone to LA to do a master’s degree in Film.
FP: What has the response been like during the courses you’ve been running?
LC: Well, in the beginning, we would introduce ourselves, relate with them and then speak about the history of House/Techno and show them that this music can also be an option for them. The response was great because once they got a bit more comfortable with us, we got them to approach the decks and just let them do their thing and guide them. I would say not every young person there was super interested, but the ones that were for us, that’s a lot, and of course, you can always build with time.
FP: Is there a wider aim with what you guys have set out to achieve or do you think you have reached that target already?
LC: We don’t think we have reached the target. This is just the start because these young people still have to grow up and experience life. So it’s also about guiding them. We also feel that the history of House and Techno should be magnified a lot more, especially within the inner city lower-income areas where the demographic is predominantly black and minority ethnic. Drawing from my own experience, I found that the whole world of this music was utterly foreign. Still, once I knew that this music also came from the struggle created by Black and Latinx people. I could relate to it a lot more, and we feel that this is super important. So it’s all about creating that bridge and accessibility to it. Whether it be DJing or producing and starting from there. The more people we can get through the door, the more opportunities.
FP: What would be the ideal set up for one of your community events?
LC: An ideal setup for us would be to have a space that allows us to bring in young people and offer them opportunities to get involved in music and not only music but also other multimedia skills. We reckon that by accomplishing this, we’re able to create our community and maybe even some sort of conveyor belt where we’re leading young people to succeed in whatever sort of musical direction they go in. I always like to reference Youthville in Detroit, where Mike Huckaby, RIP, used to do a lot of his work by going in and offering his knowledge and experience with music production workshops.
FP: OS team, thank you so much for spending the time with us today. Before we let you go, we like to sign everything off with anything you guys would like to share, that could be gassing up an event, a message of positivity, whatever you guys want really?
LC: I just wanna big up our mix series called ‘The ExpOSe Mix Series.’ What we do is we get an up-and-coming or lesser-known artist and pair the mix with a more established one. This way, the more established artist’s fanbase is introduced to the lesser-known, creating exposure. We just recently released the latest one featuring Call Super and Kiernan Laveaux and should be releasing our next instalment around mid June so keep an eye out.
The YZY FOAM RNR, which is made in the U.S.A., features injected EVA foam to provide lightweight durability. This model is made using algae harvesting technology that helps to keep lakes clean. The soft top layer in the footbed offers immediate step in comfort. The strategically mapped vents around the foot provide air flow and breathability. Additionally, the YZY FOAM RNR will usher in a new box construction that requires less material, which leads to less cardboard material waste.
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The London In-store draw is now CLOSED!
The ONLINE draw for the ‘STONE SAGE’ is live over on the Footpatrol app, CLICK HERE to download!
To enter, you’re required to sign up via the above forms, these WON’T be available in-store to sign up on.
In-store winners will be contacted via email informing them of their win. Within this email, winners will be given a set of dates in which they must collect their win from our London store. To collect, you will need to provide the winning email and a valid photographic government ID matching the winners name. NO ONE can collect on the winners behalf. Failure to provide this, or failure to collect within the given dates will mean failure to purchase your win.
To sign up to the Online raffle, you will need to download the Footpatrol Launches app and complete a pre-authorisation payment of the retail price of the product plus shipping costs. This will be held until raffle completion. Those successful will have their raffle win posted out to the address entered during sign up. Those unsuccessful will see a return of their funds, this can take up to 5 working days from when the winners have been drawn. The raffle is limited to one entry per household! Multiple entries will be cancelled!
Embodying over 40 years of rich history and producing some of the most exceptional running shoes to date, the Saucony Jazz’s testament to quality, fine craftsmanship is simply unrivalled. From the brand’s first coveted release of the 7446 model that fitted the demands of athletes, to its coveted spot as a versatile lifestyle trainer, here at Footpatrol, we wanted to make our own inaugural print on this timeless silhouette. Merging the world of athletic performance with opulent styling, we believe that our take on this retro design is one that we think you’ll love.
Our premium Saucony Jazz rendition arrives in a supple nylon base coated in a black exterior, while both long nap hairy and Wolverine suede embellish the toe cap, heel & lace stay adding a lux touch to this muted aesthetic. The Footpatrol Jazz ‘81 has various design details like the onion quilt-stitched nylon tongue which takes inspiration from the timeless quilted liner jackets, as well as the patent leather heel detail with debossed branding.
The slightly overlapped suede details add an unconventional look to the otherwise accustomed construction. Hints of airy mesh linger on the forefoot with Saucony & Footpatrol branded insignias featured on the woven tongue label and footbed. Distressed frayed detailing follows through to the Originals icon paired with tonal stitch details throughout. Fitted with a full-length, vintage inspired midsole unit that delivers a cloud-like stride with every step. Underfoot, this understated gem is completed with a black grippy rubber outsole – offering multidirectional tread to this lifestyle trainer.
In conjunction with the release of the Saucony Jazz , we have also had the pleasure of working with multifaceted composer, producer and rapper Alfa Mist on a social campaign and interview to support the upcoming debut of our inline collaboration. Alfa Mist will also be performing at our launch event in Jack Solomons Club, Soho on the 25th May.
The Footpatrol x Saucony Jazz is now available to shop in-store and online here!
With a multitude of collaborations and inline specials, the Nike Dunks return a few years back met it with unrivalled amounts of fan fare that meant any iteration was a must have. With that hype having not died down and the need and want for the Dunk silhouette still apparent, Nike continue to deliver the goods with new and intriguing inline renditions of the fan favourite.
Often taking influence from those things that surround us, this time they look towards the worlds oceans. Inspired by their movements the ‘Bright Spruce’ leather upper features a textured finish that mimics the oceans waves on a calm day.
Take a closer look below and make sure to get your entries in for the in-store and online draws for your chance to purchase this sure to be summer favourite.
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THE BELOW!
The London in-store draw is now closed!
All online draws are now housed over on the Footpatrol Launches App, CLICK HERE to download!
To enter, you’re required to sign up via the above forms, these WON’T be available in-store to sign up on.
In-store winners will be contacted via email informing them of their win. Within this email, winners will be given a set of dates in which they must collect their win from our London store. To collect, you will need to provide the winning email and a valid photographic government ID matching the winners name. NO ONE can collect on the winners behalf. Failure to provide this, or failure to collect within the given dates will mean failure to purchase your win.
To sign up to the Online raffle, you will need to download the Footpatrol Launches app and complete a pre-authorisation payment of the retail price of the product plus shipping costs. This will be held until raffle completion. Those successful will have their raffle win posted out to the address entered during sign up. Those unsuccessful will see a return of their funds, this can take up to 5 working days from when the winners have been drawn. The raffle is limited to one entry per household! Multiple entries will be cancelled!
Since Footpatrol’s birth 20 years ago, we’ve always had a strong connection to the adidas Originals Campus. Since our first collaboration on the Three Stripe silhouette way back in 2007 on a set of three colour ways, we revisited the silhouette again in 2012 to complete a pack of four and who knows where we’ll take our love for the silhouette in the future.
To celebrate the adidas Originals Campus and our 20th anniversary, we invited down Superstar and Campus collector Dave Robertson who brought down some of his favourite pairs including those four Footpatrol pairs.
Take a closer look below at some unique, rare and simply out there pairs!
Footpatrol: Dave before we get into everything, how are you?
Dave Robertson: I’m good, very well in fact, I have recently moved back to the seaside where I’m channelling my inner seagull.
FP: For people that are unfamiliar with who you are and what you do, could you tell us a little about yourself?
DR: What? Unfamiliar? I have over 25 followers on Instagram don’t you know who I am? I’m 46 going on 12, my Internet name is Lurky and that’s because 15 years ago I used to hang around on Internet message boards but was too shy to post and was branded a lurker. I tweaked it and here I am, not the best nickname but I had to roll with it. I’m also not shy anymore.
FP: How did your love for trainers, specifically adidas, come about?
DR: One word, the Internet. I had no idea about the styles and colourways available, they only sold cricket bats and fishing rods in my local sports shop but the more you find out the more you want. It’s a very dangerous place, I’m sure many of your followers will understand. What I will say is, you don’t have to have every pair, it’s a marathon not a sprint.
FP: Tell me a little bit about your Instagram page endorsed by Dave, what was the motivation behind starting this? We can see a lot of custom tongue tabs there.
DR: Endorsed by Dave came about because I wanted to do something different. I had a fairly successful account but it demanded a lot of my time so I decided to do something fun for myself and be more creative, it was time to take a step back and a break from the old routine. I decided to design Stan Smith-esk tongue badges for shoes that would probably never see the light of day. It was a way of learning Photoshop and I found it very therapeutic. It also gave me pride that I could make something unique instead of showing off with my collection. I get the odd request for personal badges but I always ask that they make a small donation to a charity and that’s usually The Dog’s Trust.
FP: Why is the adidas Campus silhouette special to you?
DR: The superstar is my first love and always will be! But the campus, the campus 80’s in particular comes a very close second. I wanted something for my non shell days. The first time I held one in my hands I knew they were something special, it was about the shape, the construction, the smell and quality. 90% of campus are suede and the majority are made in the Vietnam adidas plant to a very high standard.
FP: We love that you have collected so many pairs of adidas Campus’ from all eras over the years, what era of Campus would you say is your personal favourite in terms of shape, quality and releases?
DR: The French-made pairs from the Mid-eighties are spectacular. They came in a black with silver stripes; Argentinian blue and burgundy; black with red stripes and also a light grey and a light green. For me, they are the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be. It’s the same silhouette that Footpatrol used for the original collaboration, there’s some good people behind this eighties reissue.
FP: If you could only wear three pairs of adidas Campus from your collection for the rest of your life, what would they be?
DR: House of Pain from 2008 with its shaggy suede upper, Irish accents and embroidered HOP shield on the tongue, limited to 1000 pairs and released for the US market only, they always get a run out on Saint Patrick’s Day. The simple but effective scarlet Footpatrol is my favourite from the 2007 pack with its very tasteful instep snake stripes and butter suede. The iron greys are great also but crazy hard to come across nowadays.
Olive undefeated/ Bape with a subtle camo hint, super soft suede and stripe free design. Only sold in the adidas flagship shop number 6 and the bape store in the Uk. No doubt they will look great with my pyjama bottoms at the residential care home watching a rerun of Love Joy.
FP: If you could design your own pair, what features would you include?
DR: I have already done it, the pair I’m wearing in the feature, I commissioned with a very good friend. There hadn’t been a campus with a full camouflage upper so we went for duck camouflage fabric and who hunts ducks? The Looney Tunes of Elmer Fudd of course. We featured him and added oily leather lace stays and white heel, tongue and stripes, and some very simple detailing.
FP: To finish off we would like to thank you so much for the interview! Is there anything you would like to share with the Footpatrol friends and family? A message of positivity, whatever you like.
DR: Trainer collecting is fun and it always should be.. As my great grandpa used to say “only buy what you like for retail In your size and wear them”
Thank you so much for having me, it’s been A-blast.
