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To commemorate the launch of our Footpatrol x Salomon XT-4 OG collaboration, we hosted events in our London and Paris stores.

To celebrate in London we were joined by Talk Nice Sounds with music by ITTMAN and in Paris joined by Playground of Emotions and Le Rouge with music by Yawy, Jayweather, Davy, Bydone, Moustafha and Dalel.

Here’s what went down!

Footpatrol x Salomon XT-4 OG is available now – HERE

Footpatrol and Salomon reimagine the XT-4 OG in a refined ‘Black’ & ‘White’ colourway.

Footpatrol and Salomon join forces for the first time for the release of their XT-4 OG. Utilising a symmetrical gradient across a monochrome palette enhancing the XT-4 OG’s distinctive lines – The mesh uppers are met with TPU film overlays which alternate in colour from lateral to medial to contrast the symmetrical gradient. Combined with Salomon’s DNA features like the speed lacing system, Agile Chassis Skeleton stability and a Contagrip outsole.

Featuring subtle details such as LDN and PAR branding on the toe paying homage to our store locations, as well as co-branded insoles & a bar logo branded tongue tag.

Coming soon to Footpatrol…

Introducing the ASICS GEL-QUANTUM™ 360 I AMP in ‘Piedmont Grey’ and ‘Pale Oak’—a silhouette inspired by the original model to feature 360 GEL technology.

This updated edition features a refined upper with sleek closed mesh, subtle textural detailing, and is powered by FF BLAST PLUS foam alongside the iconic full-length GEL cushioning.

Theodor Black—London-based music artist forging his own path with a distinctively produced sound—invites you into his world through gritty melodies and captivating vocals.

Landing 18.07 at Footpatrol.

On Saturday 21st June we held an event at our Paris store during the iconic annual French music celebration Fête De La Musique in light of the launch of New Balance’s latest model, the Abzorb 2000.

Hosted by Afrobuendia and DJ’d by DJ Racks999, Neko Lean Lean, Dylan Ali, Dalel, Alenjandra and Yawy in the classic Fête De La Musique way of a block party style celebration

Over 17,000 runners showed up to the Saucony London 10k over the weekend, making their way through central London with the backdrop of iconic landmarks along the way.

We had 3 of our FPRC runners enter the race; Freddi George, Bradley Martinez and Jordan Mitchell who took the streets of London in Saucony footwear and with the test of setting new PBs, having fun and reaching personal goals, all of which were achieved.

Well done to FPRC runners and all participants and big shoutout to Saucony, same again next year?

The July Transmission is now here!

A monthly round up of all things FPRC, giving you the inside scoop on whats to come. From ambassador led sessions, branded activations and more.

As we grow the Footpatrol Run Club and our running range in-store and online. We want to push those runners that don’t feel represented by their local running shop, whilst helping you reach your goals and gain access to race days!

We look to bring the FPRC into a more inclusive space with mixed pace groups that allow our community the chance to enjoy and socialise.

Stay tuned as the year progresses, we got more to come!

No RSVP needed and open to all!

Shop the our running range HERE

#FPRC

Last week saw us bring back our in-store events at our London store! For feels like forever, we had the great opportunity of being the UK’s only stockist of The Hartcopy Journal – Volume 1. To celebrate, we invited down creative lead, Sam Le Roy for an in-store launch and signing event.

Acting as a digital documentation of all things within street culture, especially sneakers, Hartcopy became a go to digital platform where you’d walk away having learned something new! Now for 2022, they enter into the world of print with their first publication… because print definitely isn’t dead!

A massive thank you to all of those who came down for the evening, managed to pick up a book, joined us for a drink and said hello! Not only did we have a display on show of some of the footwear within the book, but you all pulled out the stops with your on foot selections. Take a closer look below and we’ll hopefully see you all again soon.

And for those who missed it, we recently caught up with Sam prior to the launch to learn more about Hartcopys journey and how it all began, CLICK HERE to read more.

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we took a trip down memory lane and delved into the history of Footpatrol with Friends and Family. Current team members, past team members of those people that have been passing through our doors since 2002.

With 20 years under our belt and a whole host of memorable faces, we opened the doors to just a handful of memorable people to catch up on old times and to of course, check out our 20th anniversary collection with Rimo.

Jimmy

I took care of retail (and many other bits) of Footpatrol for 10 years from its reopening in 2010 to 2020. It’s been a huge part of my life and I’m thankful for all the lovely people I’ve met and worked with along the way. Peace and Love to all TEAMFP past and present and best of luck for the next 20 years!

Emil

It’s great to see Footpatrol make it to 20 years whilst still being able to keep their integrity and move ahead with the times. 

Kish

Footpatrol is more than just a sneaker store. The team at FP have always engaged with the sneaker community with reverence and integrity.

Dean

My name is Dean and I’ve been shopping with Footpatrol for a number of years now. I’ve always loved the family aspect of FP. They have always made the guys I’ve camped with and myself feel valued and respected. Congratulations on 20 Years. Team FP. ❤️

Benji

A hidden gem in Soho, FP was where many loyal friendships originated. We attended many camp outs throughout the years and most were very memorable, quite often we would meet there just to chill with the staff and the people even when not after a special release. A place we can still call home after all these years. Thank you FP.

J Rago

Footpatrol LDN, for many…… is our community center!!!! In a city which exhibits every culture known to man…FP is THE place where the sneaker enthusiasts amongst us collide. The experiences, memories and friends made over the years will last a lifetime.

So Thank you, & Many happy returns #teamFP

Franklin

Footpatrol has been at the forefront of trainers for the past 20 years and a true staple in the community, plus it’s really good to have a UK based store have elite collaborations with all the major trainer brands. The King wishes Footpatrol another 20 years of success.

We love it when a new brand is added to the Footpatrol brand list and for 2022, we welcome Hoka to our offering. A relatively new brand to the running scene having been founded in 2009, it hasn’t taken long for Hoka to burst on to the scene with a range that spans across running and lifestyle. Their aim? To go faster… How can they go faster whilst improving how a runner performs.

With this overriding goal in mind, Hoka have also found themselves burst on to the lifestyle scene thanks to their extreme comfort levels but also, the aesthetic. With fashion weeks becoming more and more filled with trail sneakers and a more utilitarian approach to design, Hoka along with the likes of Salomon have found themselves a regular feature.

To introduce the brand to Footpatrol, some of the team took the Hoka Clifton 8 on to the streets of London to check out their durability, running abilities and overall comfort to see what all the fuss is about!

Ultra lightweight and with supreme levels of cushioning, the Clifton 8 manages to deliver a more responsive feel with the same characteristics as previous models. With it’s new midsole compound in place, it not only provides that energy needed but also firm enough to feel secure.

Take a closer look below and make sure to check out HOKA online at Footpatrol!

Rimo is a Tokyo born designer, illustrator and art director that started his solo career as an artist that had decided to expand in other creative avenues of fashion, advertising, movies, magazines and architecture. Starting his creative journey as one part of the graphic duo “mocrock” has kicked off Rimo’s passion for art illustration. His contemporary illustrative style showcases a cultural narrative and his own idiosyncratic spin on the value of the community within sneaker politics. Using elaborate graphics, retro-style imagery and hues to provide authentic animated artwork. 

Rimo has worked on countless collaborations with iconic trainer brand Reebok, with one of their most prevalent projects being the animative ‘Reebok Certified Network Vol.7 “Kasina in Korea” being the first ample introductions we had with Rimo.This has not been the first time that he has worked with Footpatrol too, boasting a previous collaboration with Footpatrol on a Reebok Workout collection that showcased our Team FP in creative animation concept that focuses on an in-depth insight into our business and the work we do behind the scenes- as an integral focal point of our brand. Rimo has also worked on society-based initiative campaigns, namely the ‘Back to School’ collaboration with North Face.

To commemorate 20 years of Footpatrol we have teamed up with Tokyo born graphic designer/illustrator Rimo on an anniversary- inspired capsule collection. Diversifying our range of streetwear apparel for an exclusive and cultural offering this year. A little give back and admiration to our niche sneaker community. It will be the first collection launching this year that highlights this important landmark.

The elaborate capsule range of apparel will include a 20-year Gas Mask hood and tee that utilises our distinctive Gas Mask logo as part of the numbered design. Featuring the hoodie in a black upper hue with red printed ‘20’ Gas Mask inspired graphic in the centre of the chest. The T-shirt will indulge in the same Gas Mask design but will also come in White. Our bespoke apparel collection will also feature a 20th Anniversary white Tee with bold graphics in pops of blue and red and a dual selection of PRS Store front tees that emulate the outside imagery and identity of both of our London and Paris stores.

What’s more, to celebrate our close ties with the Paris store, we will be introducing a ‘Unity’ black tee that emulates our bond using trademark UK and Paris flag representation in iconic colour hues of red, white and blue. Showcased within a pictorial graphic formed of two gas masked silhouettes holding hands to celebrate the authentic partnership.

The remaining sizes of the Footpatrol x Rimo 20th Anniversary Collection is now available to shop in-store and online here!

Footpatrol: We have had the pleasure of working with you before in a previous collaboration, but for the people who don’t know who you are or are unfamiliar with your work, could you tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do?

Rimo: Hi, my name is Rimo. I am a graphic designer and illustrator based in Tokyo. I also host gallery exhibitions of my own work on an irregular basis. I’ve been involved in sneaker projects for the last few years. I have created the main visuals for sneaker advertisements that have expanded globally, and have been actively producing illustrations, designs, and directions for videos using animation. Occasionally, I focused on the behind-the-scenes work of collaborations between sneaker companies and sneaker shops around the world, using animation.

FP: At what age did you realise that you had a passion for art and illustration?

Rimo: The first thing I was interested in was illustration. My moms’ hobby was making clothes with DIY, and I had a lot of books about sewing at home. Fashion books at the time used a lot of “fashion illustrations” in which model figures were posed and expressed in bold and fine lines, and I was very much influenced by those illustrations. I was first interested in art when I was 14 years old and was influenced by the graffiti art pieces I saw in magazines. At the same time, the relationship between graffiti and music (HIP-HOP) was connected, I was gradually fascinated by various subcultures. I also bought the Fujiwara Hiroshi “Natural Born Dub” EP at a record shop in Harajuku then. The cover of the jacket features a picture of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and the music video uses Mark Gonzalez’s skating scene. Since then, I’ve been very absorbed in music. I often went to “Rough Trade Records” in Harajuku, Tokyo. I was exposed to the affinity between music jackets and art and design, and I became more and more fond of art and design.

FP: Tell me a little bit about your previous graphic duo ‘moncrock’, how did that come about?

Rimo: When I was about 20 years old, I met Yohey Omori through a friend. He drew illustrations and paintings and we hit it off straight away. When I went to his house, he had music, manga, movies, videos and books that I didn’t know, and I was always inspired by him. We hung out every day and often went to club events. At the club, we met a lot of people, dropped by a lot of events and we even ended up making fliers for events. Gradually, various people started to ask us to design stuff. At that time, our friends had signed a contract to release their music from a major record company. Two of us decided to design for them, and the design duo “mocrock” was born. Meeting him in my career was a big turning point.

FP: If there is any, what artist/illustrators or graphic designers are you influenced by and how has it inspired your own art form?

Rimo: I have a lot of favorite artists, illustrators and designers. It’s such a large list that I can’t introduce everything. lol. Recently, GEOFF MCFETRIDGE, Bráulio Amado have been my favorite artists.

Personally, I’m very influenced by people who are not limited to one title and are doing a wide range of creative things regardless of their field. For example, like movie director Mike Mills, he has done jacket designs, graphic designs for posters, magazines, books and even video. I also want to work in a creative direction regardless of the field while developing my own skills such as illustration and design.

FP: How would you describe your design or creative process as a brand/ individual? 

Rimo: My main job is client work and commercial work. I listen to the request of the client and work “to know”. I get various hints and build an image within me. I think it is important not to swallow all the client’s requests, but to leave a “margin” that I misunderstand, in a good way. After that, while sketching, I embody my image.

When the client gives an OK, I continue to make trial and error until I am satisfied. 

Personally, I‘m doing a creative label called ‘Millnote Books‘. I publish the artwork that I have accumulated every day as zine, and produce t-shirts, cassette tapes or other products. This label is purely pursuing how to create my own artwork, and I enjoy running it. I haven’t made many works recently, but I would like to make various works in 2022.

FP: As you know it is our 20th anniversary here at Footpatrol, could you tell us a little bit about the vision you had for our opening anniversary range?  

Rimo: For Footpatrol’s 20th Anniversary, I wanted to make a better product. As a design source, number 20, shops in London and Paris, and the family and community of Footpatrol. Personally, I think for this 20th anniversary by creating products like this it allows us to shake hands with our community and make that connection stronger than before. 

FP: To finish off we would like to thank you so much for the interview… What advice would you give to our viewers that wanted to start out  in illustration and build their own creative brand? Is there anything you would like to share with the Footpatrol friends and family?

Rimo: I don’t know if I’m in a position to give my advice to others. .. .. but remember your passion and gratitude to others, and always create with love. If you continue, you will surely be connected by the dots. Look at me. I live far away in Tokyo, have the opportunity to connect with Footpatrol based in London and Paris and get to work together on projects. Anything is possible. 

Congratulations to Footpatrol on your 20th anniversary. Thank you for appointing me at such an important milestone. I was really happy when you first contacted me. It was a great honor for me to remember that I worked with you before. I am happy to be able to participate in this project with the Footpatrol team while the world is still in this pandemic.

Quick shout out – Thanks to my friend Naoki for connecting us for the first collaboration between us, and creative director Asheeba for the call this time, and everyone on the Footpatrol team. If we have another chance, let’s make something together Someday again.