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The modern marathon is rich in history across the globe. Before we delve deeper into its roots, there are few key points to highlight for those who aren’t quite sure what a marathon is:
- The total distance of a marathon is 42.2km (26.2miles).
- Predominately a road race, although you are able to find marathon races that are trail based.
- Most cities host their own marathon.
- There are only 6 races (now 7) considered to be world majors – New York, Chicago, Berlin, Tokyo, Boston & London (Sydney has now been added to the list for 2025).
Some of these races have been taking place for 50+ years but the origins of this historic distance dates back to a greek legend from 460BC. Where an Athenian messenger by the name of Pheidippides ran from the battle grounds of Marathon to Athens to pass on a message of victory. Pheidippides soon died after arrival to Athens.
It wasn’t until the founding of the Modern Olympics in 1896, where the story of Pheidippides was later used as catalyst to create what we now know as the Marathon during the first games hosted in Athens. A true endurance test to push athletes above and beyond.
Fun Fact for our sneaker enthusiasts! The first gold medal was given to a greek competitor by the name of Spyridon Louis. His name was later used as the inspiration and title of the famed Nike Air Spiridon.
The summer season is upon us at Footpatrol and in the true spirit of summer we have selected the styles that are in our rotation. We have a mix of low profiles, running shoes, lifestyle and more in our picks.
For some inspiration, check out the below! Shop Here!
Shop Asics GT-2160 HERE
Shop Adidas Originals Japan HERE
Shop New Balance x Footpatrol 1906R HERE
Shop Adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor HERE
Shop Nike Air Max SNDR Yellow HERE
Shop Salomon ACS Pro HERE
Shop Oakley FT Flesh Sandal HERE
Shop Adidas Climacool 1 HERE
After a long awaited 6 years since last stocked, the Air Safari ‘OG’, has lands on Footpatrol on 19/07. Having first launched in 1987 the Air Safari is a shoe that comes with notability and a lot of heritage that is not to be overlooked. This resurgence is nostalgic for a variety of reasons, dropping in the original colourway and complete with iconic Safari print and hidden air cushioning are to name a few.
Not to be missed, available on Footpatrol 19/07 online and in-store.
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
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Birthed out of the necessity for a multifunctional shoe that breathed individual style and function. Hatfield’s Nike Air Trainer 1 was one that satisfied his own imagination – curating a sneaker that would serve as inaugural cross-trainer at the gym. Hallmarked for its extroverted colour iterations, stabilised lateral outrigger and a lockdown feel, occupying a retail space between the quintessential b-ball fit and runner – truly unmistakable and rebellious in nature solidifying its cult-like status amongst many different people. From all kinds of crafts, interests and walks of life – building a unique synergy between gym goers, tennis court enthusiasts, b-ball players and runners.
Over the years, the Nike Air Trainer has boasted a lengthy roster of eclectic collabs. I am sure you’ll remember the legendary and hi-vis accented ‘112’ pack with DJ Clark Kent, the Fragment open/chino iteration to the early HUF ‘Gold Digger’ collab – it is a trainer that never fails to make a stylistic impression.
The latest Nike Air Trainer gets the ‘Light Smoke Grey/ Honeydew’ upgrade. Opting for a synthetic leather upper coated in a mixed tonal hue of grey and blues, while accents of ‘Honeydew’ complements the collar, Swoosh branding and midsole. Airy mesh underlays on the sidewalls and perforations on the toe vamp keeps things breathable paired with iridescent detailing throughout.
A signature midfoot strap is situated across the lace chamber – ensuring a snug and customisable fit. What’s more, a plush insole unit delivers unrivalled cushioning and a lateral outrigger enhances performance. Underfoot, the rubber outsole features multi-directional tread – the durable must-have this season.
The Nike Air Trainer 1 ‘Honeydew’ is now available to shop in-store and online!
For their latest release dubbed the ‘Fast Pack’, the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% is one of those products that does exactly what it says on the tin… Consisting of a number of their top runners, the Alphafly is by far their most elite option.
The recipe is simple, ultra cushion, reactive and of course lightweight. How did they achieve it? Starting at the top, the Atomknit is a new innovation from Nike that’s moved on from the traditional Flyknit and brings a tad more sturdiness to the upper. Underneath continues with the innovations by taking the Air Zoom Vaporfly NEXT% and upping the ante. The stack height is larger with even more ZoomX foam, a carbon plate still sits built within the midsole for that ultra responsiveness whilst not stopping their, Nike call upon their history with Air by incorporating two Air Pods under the forefoot. This all adds up to become a shoe that loves taking on personal bests!
To finish things off, the Alphafly now comes in a burst of Hyper Violet which with its black staggered outsole against the white ZoomX foam, it definitely lives up to its name ‘Fast pack’.
The Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% ‘Fast Pack’ is now available to shop at Footpatrol here!
Another one of Nike’s silhouettes that first came to light on the courts way back in 1973, the Blazer very quickly became a go to lifestyle choice with its simplicity and easy to wear nature and was a staple within street culture and even skateboarding.
Fast forwarding to 2022 and the Blazer has seen a vast amounts of attention given to it with a host of inline disguises and has often been a go to silhouette for collaborators. For 2022 alone, we’ve seen the likes of sacai and ACRONYM bring their ideas to the table and now, we see Off White.
Often is the way with Virgil Abloh’s collaborations, this Blazer Low takes inspiration from many sources from within Nikes archive that looks at many sports including basketball, skateboarding and trail running that brings with it a ultra playful nature to the collaboration. The most eye-catching of those details is the extended TPU heel piece that’s placed on top of the Blazers midsole which draws inspiration from the Terra Humara’s Classic design.
Not to forget this being an Off White collaboration, you can be sure to find signature detailing such as dual lacing, exposed foam tongue and the punched-out holes that we saw originally covered up on the Air Jordan V.
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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!
As all of us have come to know, 3.26 is a day etched within the sneaker calendar. For this years Air Max Day, we co-hosted a community filled event over at Nike HQ in London. As part of the ‘Give Fresh Air’ campaign, we took part in panel talks as well as watching a live game show that was taking place with teams from around Europe including a very own London team, Amsterdam and Berlin. … A date that is now etched within the sneaker community, of course, it means its Air Max Day!
With a whole host of Air Max’s on feet throughout the event, it was great to see the variation and love for this historic, iconic sneaker whilst also opening up the stage to those within the community to share their voice!
Make sure to scroll down below to see a recap of the days events and we can’t wait for the next one!
A popular collaborator within the Nike line up, Union LA are back once again with Nike to take on the ever popular, Dunk Low.
Eye-catching visually thanks to the reimagined upper, the usual leather upper have been stripped back and in its place they’ve opted for a durable ripstop with a synthetic grid pattern that’s finished in a s mash up of Purple and Yellow that can only make us think of the iconic colours of the Lakers.
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!
A few of you may remember, we recently paid a visit to father and daughter duo Chirs Bramble and Freya Bramble-Carter in celebration of Nike’s Air Force 1 High Sculpt. To take this celebration further, we invited a handful of friends and family down to test their on skills on the pottery wheel.
Whether it’s within the realms of footwear design, architecture or even painting, everything starts with and idea within the mind so we challenged those who attended to get creating much like the Air Force 1 Sculpt. Effortlessly sculpted, Nike have created a soft approach to Air Force 1 High with the removal of the ankle strap and the tumbled leathers.
Check out our previous interview here and shop the Nike Air Force 1 ‘Sculpt’ here!
