Baskèts DJ Boots, an ode to all footwear that has supported DJ’s feet behind the decks. From sunset to sunrise DJs spend hours standing, moving and dancing. Hidden beneath the booth, their soles carry the weight of all the energy

For this edition, we met up with Jarreau Vandal, a selector who has been closing the gap between heavy techno and raw hip-hop since his 2012 beginnings at Stichting Nowhere. Since his international breakthrough, his focus has remained on the music and the community involving it, always prioritising a mindset of comfort without losing his signature sense of style.

The Puma F Stead fits this philosophy perfectly. Described by Jarreau as a true household classic, the shoe is engineered for the pressure of back-to-back gigs and long days on the move. With a flexible sole that avoids stiffness, it provides the essential mobility needed for a high-energy performance behind the decks.

Linking the shoe to the heritage of the Puma Suede lineage, Jarreau points to the old-school spirit of The Message by Grandmaster Flash. It’s a track that captures the same 80s grit he first discovered in subway graffiti books. As he takes his sound to larger global stages, he stays grounded in the classics that allow him to do what he loves.

You can buy the Puma F. Stead collection now online and in-store