Heavily inspired by London particularly London at night, the ‘Silent Listener’ shoe is visually dark, understated, functional and practical - reflecting Drury's own experience of a life split between town and country and his love for walking. The details of Drury's Air Max 90 Current reflect this dual inspiration: D-rings; the laces; the overall robustness of the design and its construction from practical materials.

Speaking of the project, Ben Drury explains: “The partnership came about to celebrate a long term three way collaboration between myself, Dizzee and Nike Sportswear, kind of joining the dots. However, as it developed, Dizzee’s shoe, which I co-created, became more about his album (Tongue n’ Cheek), which was totally where he was at that time. I channeled that in the same way I work with him when I design his sleeves.  His Air Max 90 became the “Tongue n’ Cheek”, mine became the “Silent Listener”. It was designed as a counterpoint to Dizzee’s Air Max 90. Walk with me. Traversing the city. I walk in London like I walk on Dartmoor. Using waypoints, landmarks, and local knowledge. The city as a landscape. Distances shrink with the right footwear.”

The “Silent Listener” Air Max Current shoe will be released today Friday 11 exclusively at 1948. Only 125 pairs will be available.