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For their new collaboration with Padmore & Barnes, Footpatrol have looked back to one of hip hop's golden eras for inspiration. The new split coloured Original Boot P404 is based on the cover for one of the 90's most iconic albums: Ghostface Killah's debut solo album, Ironman.
That cover features Ghostface and fellow Wu Tang Clan alumni Raekwon and Cappadonna behind a stack of custom-dyed, split coloured Clark's Wallabees, a piece of legendary hip-hop footwear. This design has been reworked by Footpatrol and Padmore & Barnes Orignal Boot P404, with them coming in two colourways: red/black and yellow/black, a clear nod to Wu Tang's instantly recognisable logo. As well as the two-tone suede upper, the shoes also feature contrast stitching and a smooth tan leather inner lining.
Maybe an Irish shoe brand founded in the 1930s don't seem like the obvious choice for a 90's hip hop tribute, but Footpatrol have found a perfect partner with Padmore & Barnes. While they were owned by Clarks, Padmore & Barnes played an important role in one of 90s hip hop's most iconic looks. It was their factory in Ireland where the OG Wallabees were first manufactured.
The new Original Boot P404s are available online at Footpatrol.co.uk or in-store on 26th August.
