All Time Classics

While I was writing my last post, I was thinking about what kicks are probably staples and classics in collections all over the world. I was trawling through the web store for yesterday’s post and I came across these. I thought it would be best for me to write about kicks you can actually get now otherwise it’s like dangling candy in front of a baby (or whatever the saying is).

Anyway, enough rambling… I’ve pulled together some styles that I think everyone should have owned at one time or another. Check them out…

Nike Air Max 90

This is definitely a staple shoe and has been in my collection consistently through the years. In every colourway and with any material on its upper, the Air Max 90 has been going strong for nearly 13 years and it still looks as amazing as the day it was first released. I wear mine with both smart and casual outfits and they always make my feet smile!

Get yours here

Adidas Originals Gazelle II

Oh how I love the Gazelle. The very first Gazelle was introduced in 1968 and although this isn’t exactly the same as its predecessors, I am constantly yearning for a pair for my feet and for some reason, over the past few years, I’ve not had the pleasure of owning them! I’m waiting for a black/white suede pair in my tiny size to come along! From the boys playing football on the field at school to me rocking mine with my old Adidas tracksuit, these have been reappearing in my life for years!

Get yours here

Converse All Star Hi 

For nearly 100 years these have been a staple in many a footwear fiends collection as they’re simple, easy to clean, seriously classic and timeless. I used to wear these, day in day out. I can’t say I rock them anymore as my tastes have changed but I’d never rule them out! Hands up if you’ve ever owned a pair of All Star Hi’s!

Get yours here

Nike Air Force 1 Lo

I grew up switching between these and my dunk low’s for school shoes, the all white AF1 Lo is such a beautiful shoe. The first basketball shoe to every use the Nike Air technology and named after the plane that the President of the US flies in, this Nike sneaker is celebrating its 30th birthday this year! Happy birthday, AF1, I will always love you!

Get yours here

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Lee – Patta – Talks Sneakers, Part 2


Thought I’d keep you all in suspense at what part 2 of this amazing interview would be like.. so, here it is!


Staple everyday pair in your collection and why?
Again, the Chuck Taylor. They are easy to wear, available in a
plethora of colourways and materials, and many of the special make ups
now come with Lunarlon foam sockliner for extra comfort. The Fragment
Design versions get a lot of daily wear.

Is there a particular style that you keep re-buying? eg: Mine is the
AM90 and AM1.

Overall it’s Converse Chuck Taylor, and in recent times it’s the Nike
All Court. I love the simple aesthetic, and so far since its
reintroduction, most of the released versions are nice. The New
Balance 1300JP’s which are available every 5 years are a must. I have
also been buying quite some Nike SB Koston 1′s lately.

Beaters or best for raves?
Black Chuck Taylor, available everywhere in the world.


Grails?
The aforementioned Nike Airborne, and a make up which didn’t exist so
we created it ourselves: The Patta x Nike Air Max 1 in black ballistic
nylon. We had the honour to make those for our 5th year anniversary.
Also, a cool detail not a lot of people might know about is that the
sockliner graphic is taken from the previous Dutch currency called the
guilder, which we all miss. I redid the 5 guilder coin-graphic to
represent our 5 year existence.

Furthest you’ve ever gone to get a pair?
I am the lazy and spoiled type. I rather pay more than travel and lay
in front of a store for a pair of shoes, so unfortunately I don’t
really have any cool or crazy stories about that.


Latest purchase?
Nike SB Koston 1 in anthracite. I don’t skate as much as I want to or
used to, but when I do, I’m still as picky as I was 20 years ago, from
the board set-up on down to the shoes. These are easily one of the
best skateboarding shoes ever in all departments: They’re light,
comfortable, durable, slim shaped, great grip, great board feel AND
they look good. Almost sounds like I’m on Nike SB’s payroll, but
they’re really that nice.

Best sneaker experience?
I am probably  going to sound old and cliche saying this, but just the
pre-internet days as a whole. Travelling, hunting, seeing and finding
regional stuff by chance. Everything is just a few clicks away now,
which is a gift and a curse. Winning an auction isn’t exciting in my
book.

Worst sneaker experience?
Accidentally stepping in dog poo. Owners please have some class and
act like you been there before, clean that shit up man.

Favourite sneaker stores?
All the independent sneaker stores worldwide still holding it down,
especially those tiny unknown ones hidden in the backstreets of Japan.
They always have my type of gems vacuum sealed and stashed in the
back.

Any new releases you’ve got your eye on?
Yes, but if I tell you now I’ll have to kill you. Or myself.

Have you got any sneaker related stories that have happened when
you’ve been dj’ing at a party?

Not really entertaining stories… People taking pictures of my shoes,
or wanting to buy them off my feet. I don’t know, I never been THAT
excessively enthusiastic about obtaining a pair of sneakers. It’s all
good though.  One time a girl with a super nice white North Face parka
and white on white Air Force 1 Hi’s pulled out a big black marker for
me to sign them. I felt honoured and bad!

How do you think the sneaker scene differs between London and Amsterdam?
I’d say size, no pun intended. London is bigger than Amsterdam, so
naturally there is a bigger scene, with more knowledgable people, but
also more bellends. Furthermore, every city has it’s own variety and
favourite models. In Amsterdam it’s mostly Air Max 1′s, 90′s and any
type of Jordan’s, while in London I see a lot more adidas and Air Max
95. I haven’t been to London in a minute though, might be different
now.

Anything else you’d like to add?
Thank you for having me! Stay in tune with all things Patta via
patta.nl, you can also grab my “Classic Rap” mixtape and other goodies
for free in the blog-section. A special salute to the London crew:
GWar, Crooked, Spine, WeAreHQ, Footpatrol and a big big shout out to
Nando’s. Cheers!

Missoni X Converse

Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

I absolutely love Missoni prints. Whether its on a bag, jacket, dress, skirt or sneakers, the mix of strong colours, lines and zigzags always looks amazing. Being on a student budget, Missoni clothing is absent from my wardrobe which is why I’m particularly excited to see that Converse has reunited with brand once again to bring us another batch of gorgeous All Stars.

Available in either a cool, wintery blue colourway or a warm, burnt orange colourway (my favourite of the two), these beauties are released this Saturday 1st October from Hanon!

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Converse Accessories

So you may all know Converse for their well known canvas shoes and their infamous Chuck Taylor All Star logo which has been around since the 1900s.. Converse has heritage, history and a whole lotta style!

Well, this season there are some new accessories for you to feast your eyes on.. including this one, which us Big Eyes girls really like..

League Play Medium Canvas Duffel ‘Grape/Leaf’

In their words..

‘The debut collection, which launches nationwide this month, reflects the simple and versatile styling synonymous with Converse and features a Heritage range of airline-style shoulder bags presented in bold primary colours, as well as a line of Chuck Taylor logoed athletic backpacks, duffel bags and messenger bags. The range also includes a nod towards Williamsburg and Bowery (NYC) styling through their premium line of heavy cotton canvas backpacks, messenger bags and duffel bags emblazoned with the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star logo, steel eyelet details and contrast stitching, available in muted white, khaki and charcoal tones.’

Get yours from your local Converse retailer..