Get out the hair gel, prep the dance moves, load up the Black Eyed Peas - VERSUS is taking you back to the school disco.

In the early 00s, kids up and down the land knew a holy fashion truth that, in the intervening 20 years, has been lost to the sands of time: astroturfs make great party shoes. Brightly coloured, hard-wearing and made to be moved in, astros were perfect for the knee-sliding, slide-tackling proto-ravers of yesteryear. In Astro Disco, we imagine a world where astros once again rule the dancefloor.

Football's utility crep has already been recognised by fashion’s powers that be as the next big footwear trend. From the unstoppable rise of the adidas Samba, including several collabs with Wales Bonner, to Acne Studios’ Total90-inspired trainers debuted earlier this year at PFW, astros are on the moodboard of fashion designers across the world.

We paired legendary vintage silhouettes and the hottest product on the market today with stunning vintage and independent designers as we explore the potential of football's flattest shoe. Whatever the occasion, there’s a pair of astros to complete the fit.

1. Nike Secutor

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Nike Secutor @archive.dna

Percy wears Jean Paul Gaultier suit from Pezze Vintage and Nike Secutor.

2. Sondico Blaze

Sondico Blaze £69.99 sondico.com

Percy wears Jean Paul Gaultier top from Pezze Vintage, C.P. Company crossbody bag,
Stüssy jeans and Sondico Blaze.

3. PUMA King

PUMA King £89.99 puma.com

Percy wears Sex Pistols Vest from Liberty Rags, K-Way shorts and PUMA King.

4. New Balance Audazo v6 Pro IN

New Balance Audazo v6 Pro IN £80 newbalance.co.uk

Percy wears Sixty jacket from Pezze Vintage, Grindstone tee, Dope jeans and New Balance Audazo v6 Pro IN.

5. PUMA Finesse

PUMA Finesse £47.99 sportsdirect.com

Percy wears Karu shirt and trousers and PUMA Finesse.

6. adidas X Speedportal.1

adidas X Speedportal.1 £110 adidas.co.uk

Percy wears Robyn Lynch top, Versace trousers from Pezze Vintage and adidas X Speedportal.1.

7. Nike Air Max Total 365 III

Nike Air Max Total 365 III @archive.dna

Percy wears C.P. Company overshirt, This Uniform trousers and Nike Air Max Total 365 III.

Photography: Claryn Chong
Creative Direction: Morgan Allan
Asst. Creative Direction: Simi Iluyomade
Styling: Morgan Allan
Lighting: Coco Bagley
Set Design: Hazel Singzon
Talent: Percy Cobbinah