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Barney’s New York x Brooks Chariot

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Veteran sneaker imprint Brooks have teamed up with iconic New York department store Barneys on a collection of sneakers dubbed BNY Sole Series. This round features two colourways of Brooks's Chariot silhouette inspired by the original run from 1982. Dropping in black and burgundy are constructed from premium leather and smooth suede and feature synthetic contrasting toe caps. Finishing the look is a classic gum outsole which completes the vintage feel. Shop in store or online at Fat Buddha Store here .

UBIQ x Brooks Liberty Chariot

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Brooks Heritage and UBIQ Partner to Launch the "Liberty" Chariot Historic Lifestyle Brand and Famed Retailer Gives Nod to Philly with Premium Collaboration From the original signing of the Declaration of Independence, to the world famous microbrew industry the city is now known for, Philadelphia has always been a place where DIY reigns supreme and the status quo is upheaved. Giving a nod to the city by representing the Liberty Bell, UBIQ and Brooks Heritage have teamed up to introduce the exclusive UBIQ x Brooks “Liberty” Chariot which will launch in the UK on 27 th December. Taking inspiration from Philadelphia’s craftsmanship and the sheer beauty of its iconic relics, Brooks and UBIQ have put their own spin on the famed 1982 Brooks Chariot silhouette. Dubbed the "Liberty," the upper on the Brooks Chariot is constructed of smooth premium dark brown leather. Subtle and unassumi...

Best Sneakers of 2014

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Another year has almost passed so were are going to look back at some our favorite sneakers and instore drops from the last year. Take a look at our selection below and let us know what you think: Nike Air Max 90 QS - Escape Pack One of the most recent drops on our list is the Nike Air Max QS "Escape" pack which consisted of an Air Max 1, Air Max 90, Air Max 95 and a Nike Internationalist Mid. Our favorite from the pack had to be the Air Max 95 silhouette which was given the luxury treatment with plush leather uppers in a rich autumn palette of browns and oranges. The shoe is of course finished off with your standard Air Max 90 essentials like a mudguard and visible air sole unit. We still have limited stock left of the 90 here so get on it if you liked them as much as we did. Puma XT2 CREAM Tropicalia - Black Puma were on something of a roll when they dropped the "Tropicalia" pack back in spring. This sneakers released featured combined suede and...

Concepts x Brooks 2014 Chariot “Merlot”

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This Saturday sees the arrival of the massive collab from Boston retailer Concepts and running brand Brooks in the form of the Concepts x Brooks 2014 Chariot "Merlot" The sneaker features one of the best colourways we've seen in a while with a dark navy heel, blue midfoot and burgundy toe meant to represent the transition of the grape into Merlot wine, hence the name. The Chariot was first introduced in 1982 as one of the most technically advanced runners of its day and the current inception is functional aswell as stylish and features plush suede uppers. The shoe is detailed with speckled blue laces, a co-branded insole, and finished off with a clean white outsole. This has been a massive seller everywhere so don't expect it to last long at Fat Buddha, make sure you pick up your pair this Saturday!