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Nike SB x Ben & Jerry’s Dunk Low Pro ‘Chunky Dunky’ is releasing on Saturday 23rd May 2020 via Instagram raffle.

2020 has been an exciting year for Nike SB Dunks, and the latest collaboration for Nike SB is with Vermont's very own grassroots ice cream company, Ben & Jerry's. Built from a five-dollar course on how to make ice cream, Ben & Jerry's have created a company which not only gives away free scoops on their birthday, but champions great causes. The Ben & Jerry's Foundation was established in 1985, and since then have been tackling climate change, boosting fair trade and standing for a number of social causes. Alike to Nike SB their core values are having fun whilst doing good.

Nike's skateboarding division has always worked on collaborations using the Dunk's classic skate shoe silhouette, allowing their partner brands and friends to use the shoe as a blank canvas to create their own designs that encompass who they are. To represent their own euphoric style, Ben & Jerry's have taken directly from their own slogan “If it’s not fun why do it?” and drawn inspiration from the Chunky Monkey ice cream packaging to create the 'Chunky Dunky'.  The blue skies, rolling scenery and cow print encapsulates a pint of ice-cream you would want on a sunny day hanging out with the hippy Vermont ice cream makers.

The Dunks lagoon pulse leather upper and perforated toe box are overlayed with faux cow, and wrapped in a drippy university golden swoosh. A black heel moustache, with an embroidered Nike in the classic Ben & Jerry's font, sits over a sky blue panel with stitched clouds. From behind, you get a glimpse of all materials, textures, embroidery and patterns.

The shoe is complimented with white lacing, a faux cow tongue, and boasts a woven label that has Nike SB branding and 'Chunky Dunky' embroidery. On the reverse, it details Ben & Jerry’s branding and their slogan "If it’s not fun why do it?". With a padded collar, the inside is covered in rainbow tie-dye, nodding to Ben & Jerry's hippy roots.  The 'Chunky Dunky' has a full-length EVA white midsole, a Nike Zoom Air unit in the heel and a green rubber outsole, with a pivot circle for multi-directional traction and durability.

 

 

Nike SB x Ben & Jerry’s Dunk Low Pro ‘Chunky Dunky’ is releasing on Saturday 23rd May 2020 via Instagram raffle.

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The Nike Air Force 1 LV8 available online with us now in Snakeskin and Gold. 

The Nike Air Force 1 LV8, with mismatched pony hair swooshes is the latest release in Nikes Air Force 1 roster.  As one of Nike's best selling silhouettes, this 1982 classic basketball shoe has seen a number of different colourways and designs. 

These Air Force 1 iterations stick to the triple white leather upper, with perforated holes in the toe box to boost breathability. The Snakeskin Air Force 1 sees the swoosh in a thunderstorm blue on the left panel of each shoe mismatched with a patterned pony hair on the right. This is mirrored on the gold pair with the left swoosh in a gold pony hair and the right in a gold leather crocodile print.

Traditional white flat laces keep both styles in line with the original. The Air Force 1 LV8 snakeskin, has an all-white woven Nike Air Force 1 branded label, that matches the all-white plastic Nike Air branded heel moustache. This all-white look keeps the snakeskin design as close to the classic Nike Air Force, just with a hint of an update in the mismatched swooshes and futuristic heel moustache.

The Gold colourway, has a padded tongue, with a gold and white Nike Air Force 1 branded woven label, that is in line with the leather heel moustache. With a gold embroidered Nike Air force, the heel moustache ties the shoe design together. 

Inside the Air Force 1 offers a mesh padded collar, a breathable inner sole with Nike Air branding. The Nike Air sole unit consists of internal air pockets and wrapped in a white rubber sole that offers great grip. 

Nike continues to create new and exciting colourways and fabric combinations that keep the Air Force 1 in rotation every year.

The Nike Air Force 1 LV8 in Snakeskin and Gold is online with us now for £104.99.

Shop Carhartt WIP with us online now.

Carhartt Work in Progress clothing can be worn with any outfit and it’s a go-to for high quality, durable items. Carhartt WIP has managed to find the perfect medium between their classic workwear and streetwear. They bring through timeless garments that skateboarders, musicians, and artists alike have been wearing for decades. In 1994, growing as a counterpart of Carhartt, Carhartt WIP began selling carefully adapted and modified silhouettes in Europe.

Carhartt was first established in 1889 by Hamilton Carhartt, the brand quickly grew from his initial garment designs after asking railroad workers what they wanted from their clothes. Using those ideas to form the templates, Carhartt began making overalls constructed from heavyweight denim and the now-iconic duck canvas. The brand has always been dedicated to providing durable garments that are high quality and can withstand a full day of work. 

By the late 1970s and 80s Carhartt began to grow in popularity outside the traditional customer. Hip-Hop embraced the oversized fits of Carhartt, and the brand could be seen on many artists in New York. The 90s saw Carhartt spread to the west coast. Because of its ties to music, it is a firm cult favourite and Wu-Tang Clan, Tupac, and Kanye have all been seen wearing Carhartt over the years.

As interest in the Carhartt brand spread, Work in Progress (WIP) was established in 1994, by Edwin Faeh to become the exclusive distributor of Carhartt in Europe. Carhartt WIP created a collection of streetwear that remained true to Carhartt's iconic workwear DNA. The adapted styling proved popular in Europe with the skating community picking up the brand due to its reasonable price, and hard-wearing durability that could live through slams on rough concrete. In 1997 Carhartt WIP created a skate team that solidified their relationship to the skateboarding scene.  2011 saw Carhartt WIP opening a store in New York City, coming full circle with its American origins.

With ties to most skate, art, fashion, and music subcultures, Carhartt WIP has collaborated with the likes of Nike, Converse, Polar Skate Co., Motown, and A.P.C. to create and experiment with Clothing and Footwear, each collaboration offering a unique perspective on the brand. Alongside this, they work closely with NTS radio and Arts Council England every year to create the NTS Work in Progress. This yearly artist development scheme aims to support eight musicians from all backgrounds and genres to give them a step up in their career. Carhartt and NTS collaborate and hold musical events all year round.

In recent collections we have seen vibrant colours, patterns, new fabrications, and contemporary fits on workwear inspired garments. The most recent collection showcases the Southfield Jacket in navy 100% cotton seersucker, giving a lightweight modern adaptation to a style we would usually see in Duck Canvas.

The Carhartt WIP Pocket Crew Neck Sweatshirt is designed in a heavyweight, soft loopback cotton jersey. Featuring a left side pocket with a woven Carhartt patch logo, this boxy fit Sweatshirt is designed to last.

'Chase' heralds the design ethos Carhartt WIP champions. Constructed of durable cotton jersey, simple designs make them timeless items to own. Each garment features the classic embroidered Chase logo, an understated design that is instantly recognisable. The collection covers all the basics, T-Shirts, sweats, socks and even swim trunks.

Alongside their impeccable clothes, Carhartt WIP is known for producing lifestyle products and gadgets, from furniture, to coffee machines and even a camera. The smaller gadgets all share fun and practical elements, keep in contact with your friends with the Protect and Survive Walkie Talkie Set or get about safely with the Carhartt x Palomar bike lights.

 

Consortium has continued to stock Carhartt WIP since opening 27 years ago. They are key players in skate, art, and music subcultures making them a go-to brand for durable clothes and contemporary styles that stand the test of time.

Shop Carhartt WIP with us online here.

The Nike Daybreak-Type N.354 in Barely Volt is available with us online now.

The Daybreak-Type N.354 in Barley Volt draws inspiration from prototypes in Nike's archives to create a new look in the deconstructed series. Delving into the archives, Nike has looked to the 70s and the running footwear styles that are proving ever popular such as the Daybreak's timeless slim silhouette and the iconic waffle sole.

The Nike Daybreak-Type N.354 is given a distinct ‘deconstructed’ look, with the upper formed of breathable mesh, suede, and leather panels. A black toe box, Smoke Grey panel, and a black heel panel pulls the archive design together. Both sidewalls see a stitched outline of the swoosh in a black, alongside blue decorative stitching, which nods to the original sketched designs of the shoe.

Baltic Blue laces highlight the white padded tongue that boasts a woven swoosh and N.354 patch. Multiple perforations can be found on the tongue, creating a unique look that boosts breathability. Matching the laces and decorative stitching, a Baltic Blue heel moustache with N.354 branding rounds off the shoe.

Inside, the Daybreak offers a padded collar and well-cushioned inner sole, with a red swoosh. Maintaining the comfort we all love about Daybreaks, this iteration has a white foam midsole and the iconic waffle sole in black that offers great grip.

Nike has created an ideal summer shoe, in sunny colours paired with a fully breathable upper, the Daybreak is perfect for chilling in the sunshine.

The Nike Daybreak-Type N.354 is available with us online now for £79.99.

Shop Stussy online with us now.

Shawn Stussy started branding surfboards with his infamous Stussy script in the late 70s. By the 80s, after applying it to T-Shirts, it had earned him cult acclaim. Stussy, surrounded by his Californian roots of surfing, skateboarding, hip-hop, punk, and graffiti, managed to bring together all of these influences to create a brand that has earned the title as the king of graphic T-Shirts.

As the brand grew, Shawn went on to find like-minded individuals, creatives, musicians and establish the International Stussy Tribe. With chapters in London, Tokyo, and New York, the groups included people like the Clash’s Mick Jones, Bones Brigade skateboarders and Goldie. All of whom were given the infamous tribe jackets, emblazoned with their name, chapter, and Stussy Logo. It’s these renowned taste-makers that helped position Stussy at the top of its game. Stussy has completed a whole host of collaborations over the years, creating Footwear with Nike and joining forces with Dior.

The iconic Stussy graffiti scribble animates everything it touches, whether printed or embroidered. The stock logo, once drawn on the bottom of surfboards, has found its home on garments for over 30 years.

The T-Shirt provides a great medium for artwork and expression, and the legacy of the Stussy T-Shirt still holds true today with the original iconic graphics still printed and carried-through onto today's garments. These graphics were inspired by the years when counter-culture was an obligation, identity represented through the clothes you wore, Stussy itself had become its own uniform. As Shawn Stussy put it: "hitting an oddball, eclectic group of people", and bringing these people together in their tribes and chapters through endlessly wearable, universal clothing, Stussy continues this testament today.

Working with Pigment dyes, Stussy produces individually dyed garments that produce a one of a kind result. It uses much less water than regular dying and creates a unique look with a lived-in appeal that we can’t get enough of.

Step up your wardrobe repertoire with an embroidered Stussy Stock Logo Sweatshirt, the heavy cotton jersey, and mixed material stitching adds a further premium element to their pigment dyed garments.

Maintaining our skate and streetwear roots Consortium continually stock Stussy as they constantly create premium items in a collection of colour-ways and patterns that hit the target every time. Stussy maintain their regular and boxy cuts, keeping to the functional and nonchalant streetwear style we love. A brand that has held onto quality, added detail with dynamic pigment dyes and high calibre of fabric, it’s a go-to for distinctive, casual, everyday wear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Enter our Create and Skate at Home Competition in collaboration with Converse Cons!

The Skateboarding element of Converse, Converse Cons are giving us the opportunity to celebrate our local community. We’ve seen that you’ve been making the most of your time at home, so for your chance to win £500 to spend on skate shoes or anything else online at Consortium, show us how you’re still skating and getting creative at home.

Post your video or photo on Instagram, tagging @constortium @converse_cons, with the hashtag #createathome and #dothisathome. Remember, stay safe, stay home, and get creative! Our Create and Skate at Home Competition in collaboration with Converse Cons is running until Friday the 15th of May. 

Our team couldn’t wait to get involved, so here's an example to get you started. You don't have to skate to enter, we want to see all the different ways you channel your creativity!

Terms & Conditions 

• All entries must be on Instagram by 15th May 2020.
• Prize must be claimed by the end of May 2020.
• We will contact the winner via dm.
• Entering the competition means you are happy to be shared on our social media platforms.
• We will not accept any entries deemed dangerous, remember to stay safe and protect the NHS!
• No cash alternative.

The Nike Daybreak-Type N.354 is available with us online now.

Nike's latest release, the Daybreak-Type N.354 draws inspiration from prototypes in the archive to create another fresh look in the deconstructed series. The 70s saw Nike produce a number of running footwear styles that are still in rotation today, including the iconic waffle sole and slim silhouette of the Daybreak.

The upper is formed of breathable mesh, suede, and leather panels. The black mesh is given a distinct ‘deconstructed’ look with a black toe box, grey lace panel, and a cyan green heel panel that pulls the design together. Both sidewalls see a stitched outline of the swoosh in a cyan green and peach, alongside all over decorative stitching, which nods to the original hand drawn designs of the shoe.

White laces freshen the look and compliment the white padded tongue that boasts a woven swoosh and N.354 patch. Multiple perforations can be found on the tongue, creating a unique look that boosts breathability. A white heel moustache with N.354 branding in peach rounds off the shoe.

Inside, the Daybreak offers a padded collar and well-cushioned inner sole, with a peach swoosh. Maintaining the comfort we all love about Daybreaks, this iteration has a white foam midsole and the iconic waffle sole in black that offers great grip.

The crisp colours of this Daybreak, paired with a fully breathable upper, create a shoe ideal for long walks in the sunshine. 

The Nike Daybreak-Type N.354 is available with us online now for £79.99.

The adidas Skateboarding Copa Nationale x Mike Arnold is available with us online now.

This month adidas has introduced us to the first Copa Nationale in their Rider Series. Mike Arnold has added his personal slant to the Copa Nationale, adidas Skateboarding’s next evolution Skate shoe. British skater, Arnold has continued to flourish with his refreshing energy and unexpected skate style, joining the adidas skateboarding team in 2018. His official introduction to adidas was unveiled last summer in a self-titled video filmed by Jacob Harris. For his first in the rider series, Arnold has worked with a football heritage shoe, which features technical Terrex inspired hiking elements.

Designed in multilayers, the durable and weather-resistant suede leather and lightweight mesh blend together to create a breathable upper. The Copa Nationale sees decorative stitching paired with a white leather Three Stripe design adding lines of green that nod to the shoes' football heritage.

A ghillie lacing system is fitted with round nylon laces that match the blue and green woven strip that accents the padded tongue. The heel moustache matches the white of the Three Stripe and features an off-center pull tab, offering a unique feature to the silhouette. A sheer coated PVC heel panel adds an extra level of durability whilst still revealing the pull tab stitched down the back. The heel also has a subtle Arnold and Trefoil design in a tonal gloss.

The inside of the shoe boasts a padded collar and a moulded cushioned cloud foam midsole for impact protection. Paired with a grippy sole with pivot points and multidirectional tread this new iteration of the rider series gives excellent boardfeel and offers optimal traction when riding.

The adidas Skateboarding Copa Nationale x Mike Arnold is available with us online now.

The adidas Skateboarding Superstar ADV x Gonz is available with us online now.

adidas’ newest addition to the rider series,  sees Mark Gonzales give his touch to the iconic Superstar, adding his personal creative mark for its 50th anniversary.  The Gonz is a pioneer, unquestionably known as one of skateboarding’s most innovative and influential figures since hitting the cover of Thrasher in 1984. Sponsored by adidas Skateboarding, Spitfire, and Supreme he has also launched Krooked Skateboards in partnership with Deluxe.

The adidas Skateboarding Superstar ADV x Gonz is composed of a full grain 'Cloud White' leather upper, with the signature Gonz shmoo elevated on both sides, made of chalk nubuck, each with a different colour trim for added definition. The classic adidas Three Stripes have been replaced with perforations, reminiscent of the Stan Smith, giving the shoe a clean silhouette and making it breathable on and off the board.

Featuring an embossed full grain leather tongue, black heel moustache, flat white laces, and designed with a classic adidas ADV sole unit, the adidas Skateboarding Superstar ADV x Gonz has all the lightweight support and comfort you’d expect from an adidas Skateboarding ADV skate shoe. Finished off with a chalk-white sole and the instantly recognisable superstar shell toe.

The adidas Skateboarding Superstar ADV x Gonz is available with us online now for £84.99.

Birkenstock Arizona Oiled Leather and Arizona EVA available with us online now.

With well-being in mind, Carl Birkenstock made the first Birkenstock sandal prototype out of cork and latex milk in the 1960s. He designed adjustable leather straps over a formed footbed with a durable sole, creating the classic Birkenstock Arizona sandal. Having stood the test of time due to their excellent quality and extraordinary comfort, Birkenstock sandals have evolved into timeless shoes and sandals that are not only seen on the street but on the runway.

Birkenstock footwear has been designed and manufactured in Germany since 1744.  Central to their ethos, the sandals are made using carefully selected, premium, natural, and sustainable materials. With each shoe undergoing up to 17 steps of handwork, this elaborate, yet gentle production process retains the materials exceptional natural qualities, allowing Birkenstock to create extraordinary quality, always. This combination of high quality techniques and materials is something we love. Find Birkenstock Arizona in Black and Habana Oiled Leather on our website.

With ergonomic comfort at the forefront of their designs, Birkenstock supplies three footbed designs. The classic models with the original footbed have a structure composed of sustainable and renewable natural jute, natural cork, latex, and suede. This combination is shock-absorbing, flexible, and allows the Birkenstock sandals to mold perfectly to your feet. The iconic cork sole allows for outstanding cushioning and insulation. This can be found in our collection of Birkenstock Arizona and Birkenstock Boston sandals.

Adding an extra foam insert to the original footbed, the integrated soft-footbed option contains small air bubbles that provide even more comfort. Shop Birkenstock Arizona Natural Leather Soft footbed and feel how a layer of anatomically shaped foam, combined with the ingenious cork original footbed can create an especially comfortable sandal. Pairing this technology with premium natural leather and suede uppers, this combination of materials are sturdy, will withstand lots of walking, and are the perfect support for your feet.

Birkenstock also supplies the EVA, a modern update that is fully constructed with ultra-lightweight flexible EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate). This soft material gives cushioning, yet still has the original footbed shape that offers great support. Not damaged by water the EVA is great for all weather, the beach, and the pool. Find our Birkenstock EVA Arizona sandals here in Khaki, Black and White in both regular and narrow fit.

The iconic two strap Arizona and Boston are timeless silhouettes that will ease into anyone's rotation. With Birkenstock proving its quality for over 200 years, they are more than worth adding to the collection and remain a firm favourite amongst the Consortium team all year round.

Shop Birkenstock Arizona in Regular and Narrow fit with us online now.