Celebrated for it’s welcoming attitude towards diversity, Bristol has been widely recognised as acting as a cultural hub for creativity in the South-West for many years. Musically it’s given birth to acts like Massive Attack, Portishead and Roni Size, as well as nurturing both the Drum & Bass and Dubstep genres during their early years. The City’s also been a stronghold for the UK’s graffiti community, actively promoting writers and producing events to allow artists to shine on an international scale.

We took a trip down south to visit the store, complete with it’s unmissable horse-covered front due to being located on the historic Horsefair Street, and asked our staff what makes Bristol so appealing as a city.

Ben Fraser – Manager

How long have you been working instore? Just over 4 years now.

What are some of your favourite things about Bristol? The characters you meet on Stokes Croft and of course the local boozer ‘The Bell’, St Paul’s Carnival, and sunshine Gin & Tonics outside the Arnolfini next to Bristol Harbour.

Are there any good places to get something to eat in the local area? The Kensington Arms for bro-dates, Grillstock for meat! and The Lazy Dog for a roast dinner.

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately? Adidas EQT Boost and Support Guidance, Nike Flyknit Racers, Nike Classic BW ‘French Camo’.

Any musical recommendations you’ve been listening to recently?  Bristol music is the best, Kahn and Neek, Boofy, Hi5 Ghost, Bandulu Records, Pinch, NY Transit Authority, DJ DIE and Appleblim.  

What are some of your all time favourite shoes? New Balance x Norse Projects 1500, Nike x DQM Air Max 90 Current ‘Bacon, Air Max 97.

What do you do for fun outside of work? Any hidden talents we should know about? I like to ride anything with 2 wheels, if the weather is right… and drinking Gin!

Ben’s Selection

Rory O’Sullivan – Supervisor

How long have you been working instore? Just over two years.

What are some of your favourite things about Bristol? I don’t care what anyone else says, Bristol is the best city in the UK. The food, the music,the whole scene here is something special. I think that’s really recognised by the people that live here and by the people that come to visit.

Are there any good places to get something to eat in the local area? It’s hard to pick just one place but the Ramen at Sticks & Broth is delicious and so is the Caribbean spot in St.Nicks Market.

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately? Nike Air Max 90 Infrared’s are such a staple! If you don’t like OG Air Max 90’s, I don’t trust you…

Any musical recommendations you’ve been listening to recently? Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ is getting played a lot at the moment, Bryson Tiller, Anderson Paak and of course Action Bronson. Based off Black by ThisisDA is another tape I’ve been listening to a lot, I would definitely recommend hitting up his Soundcloud “ThisisDA”.

What are some of your all time favourite shoes? Nike Air Max 90 OG, Air max 95 Neon, the OG Cortez and of course the Vans Old Skool.

Layla Chin – Supervisor

How long have you been working instore? Almost a year and a half now.

What are some of your favourite things about Bristol? I love the creative culture. I’ve met a lot of brilliant minds from different walks of life here in Bristol.

Are there any good places to get something to eat in the local area? God that’s hard, Bristol is definitely foodie heaven. Right now I’d say head to Rice and Things for some amazing authentic Jamaican cuisine, be brave and don’t just get a jerk chicken.

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately? Nike Air Presto Brutal Honey, Air Trainer Huarache Low, Reebok Insta Pump Fury, Adidas EQT Guidance 93.

Any musical recommendations you’ve been listening to recently? I’ve been listening to a lot of The Internet and SZA who have beautiful vocals. And of course Young Thug’s Slime Season 2 mixtape.

What are some of your all time favourite shoes?  Nike Air Max 95 OG Neon. It reminds me of being a kid desperately trying to convince my mum to buy it for me and that it was definitely worth the money. She wasn’t having any of it so it’s kind of like the one that got away.

What do you do for fun outside of work? Any hidden talents we should know about? I love music so I tend to be mixing on my decks when I’ve got time spare.

Layla’s Selection

1.Nike Air Presto GPX ‘Khaki’ – shop now

2.Vans Old Skool – shop now

3.adidas Equipment Crew Sweatshirt – shop now

4.Carhartt WIP Watch Backpack – shop now

Lucy Nutting – Sales Assistant

How long have you been working instore?  About a year and a half.

What are some of your favourite things about Bristol? The friendly people. It’s a very creative place where people never grow up, so there’s never a boring day.

Are there any good places to get something to eat in the local area? Chillie Daddies on Baldwin Street, St Nicks Market.

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately? Nike Air Huarache NM, Asics Gel Lyte V and Puma Disc.

Any musical recommendations you’ve been listening to recently? Bristol based UK hip hop act Split Prophets.

What are some of your all time favourite shoes? Nike Air Footscapes and Presto, the Air Max 1 ‘Roundel’ and the Curry AM1.

What do you do for fun outside of work? Any hidden talents we should know about?  Spend time working in my studio as a freelance illustrator and creative.

Lucy’s Selection

1.ASICS GEL-Lyte V ‘Rose Gold’ – shop now

2.Nike Sock Dart

3.Carhartt WIP State Coach Jacket – shop now

4.Stussy SS Link Bucket Hat – shop now

Katie Latham – Sales Assistant

How long have you been working instore? A year and a half.

What are some of your favourite things about Bristol?  The people are hilarious and friendly and there’s always cool events going on.

Are there any good places to get something to eat in the local area? I really like La Grotto in the centre of town, its an amazing Italian.

What have you been wearing in your footwear rotation lately?  Nike Air Max 97’s and various Reebok styles.

Any musical recommendations you’ve been listening to recently? I’ve been listening to The Game’s new album and of course Kanye’s ‘The Life of Pablo’.

What are some of your all time favourite shoes? The Nike Air Max 97!

What do you do for fun outside of work? Any hidden talents we should know about? I’m not as talented as all the other guys here but I’m always chilling at home with friends or looking for some new shoes to buy in my spare time!

Katie’s Selection

1.adidas Originals EQT Racing OG Women’s – shop now

2.Reebok NPC Vintage Womens – shop now

3.Stussy Lightweight Full-Zip Jacket – shop now

4.Carhartt WIP Backley 5 Panel Cap – shop now