Dune Rats & Volley create shoe collection ahead of album launch

Aussie band Dune Rats are gearing up for the release of their third album Real Rare Whale in June, with the launch of a new shoe range.

The shoes are a collaboration with Volley and will range from $19.99 to $99.99.

The band hails from Brisbane, which is currently being ravaged by extreme weather and floods. They said $10 from every shoe sold via www.volley.com.au will be donated to the Red Cross Flood Appeal.

The shoes will also be available in General Pants and City Beach stores.

The entire range includes two original shoe designs, socks, a backpack and a hat.

Dune Rats’ singer, Danny Beus, recalled his fond memories of growing up around Volleys.

“The first time I can remember Volleys, my dad’s toe was sticking through the end of his favourite pair ‘cos he’d worn them too much,” he said. “So we had to take a trip to the shops to get a new pair.

“I continued to wear them throughout the years, as I’m sure most people have, and if you ask anyone who’s been on a roof ya have less chance of falling on ya ass if ya wearing a pair of Volleys.”

Volley lead designer, Derek Yuen, said it was “stacks of fun” working with the Dunies.

“They were heavily involved in the creative process of developing this collection, workshopping ideas and concepts, and making sure we got all the details correct,” Yuen said.

“We talked extensively throughout the product design and development process and we’re all really thrilled with the end result, one which truly was a team effort.”

Beus echoed this sentiment and flagged that there was more to come.

“When we met the legends at Volley, we were stoked there was an instant vibe and solid idea to create something together,” he said. “We’re super psyched to make insanely quirky Dunies shoes and there’s gonna be even more bright and bold kicks coming.”

Fans of the band were encouraged to wear the kicks to upcoming shows, including the This That festival and gigs in Canberra, Darwin, Coogee and Merimbula.

The shoes go on sale tomorrow, March 4.

Note: The original version of this article said $5 from every shoe sold via www.volley.com.au would be donated to the Red Cross Flood Appeal. The band has since increased this to $10.