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Adidas Originals ‘ retro-inspired Torsion Comp has surfaced in an all-new “Aqua” colourway, paying homage to the ZX 8000 OG that was recently re-released under its Consortium division. The “Aqua” colourway is comprised of bright blue leather — perforated on the toe box and on the side panels — as well as purple and yellow TPU segments marking the Three Stripe branding and the external heel stabilizer. More purple is used in the form of textile cushioning on the toe, while the same fabric in grey is used to support the rear. Rounding off this ’90s performance tennis-inspired sneaker is a matching blue mesh tongue that sports the Torsion technology badge and embroidered OG Adidas branding, a yellow-and-blue sock liner, and a lightweight EVA sole unit that is equipped with the aforementioned Torsion tooling. Shop in store and online now at Fat Buddha Store .

As a follow-up to Adidas ‘ reptilian-inspired “Snakeskin” Yung-1s seen back in May, the German sportswear giant is back with this new colourways “Solar Green/Real Purple.” Constructed with premium suede uppers, the silhouette is tinged with hits of neon, following a thematic colour palette. Kicking off the details of the sneaker, the tongue sees an embroidered logo stamped with Adidas ’ Trefoil logo as a nod to the heritage of the vintage silhouette. Three stripes branding is placed at the side walls, framed by a mix of breathable mesh and textured suede overlays. Rounding up the designs are lime-coloured inner collars, an articulated toe box and a crisp white midsole, underscored by a thin outsole. Available in store and online now at Fat Buddha Store .    

Adidas continues to roll out new twists of some of the company’s more intriguing silhouettes, the latest of which is a duo of contrasting Sobakov BOOST silhouettes. The tweaked soccer sneaker is offered in light- and dark-hued iterations, complete with comfy BOOST midsoles for maximum comfort. An asymmetric knit upper adds both visual interest and heightened breathability, with a midsole that mixes soft BOOST at the heel with textured rubber towards the toe. The result is a hybrid of contemporary design and heritage inspiration, reinforced by the striking “Core Black/Solar Orange” colorway that juxtaposes an all-black look with unmissable orange on the leather Three Stripes branding. Shop in store and online now at Fat Buddha Store.

Rifting off the Adidas Skateboarding and Beavis and Butt-Head   partnership from 2018 , the dynamic duo returns for a new pair of  adidas 3MC . This new model follows the recently-revealed collaborative Matchcourt Hi silhouette . The uppers feature prints of the show’s highlight graphics — namely the two’s profiles, their rat friend and the logo — neatly scattered on the white canvas upper, while a black-leather heel piece and stitched tongue badge complete the package. Falling in line with the sturdiness of its previous collaboration, this iteration rests atop a white midsole and a skate-appropriate gum outsole for durability. Look at for select pieces in store and online at Fat Buddha Store .

The Adidas Yung-1 has proven to be a top silhouette of late and being a favourite for many, the model has seen an array of bold colourways. This time around, the Adidas sneaker received a “Legend Ivy” makeover, defined by a dark mesh and suede upper, the shoe is contrasted with hits of regal purple and neon yellow and a choice touch of pink at the heel. The Adidas Trefoil tongue branding is also expressed against a neon yellow background for an extra element of flair. To finish, the clean white midsole unit is paired with a neon/black rubber outsole. Shop in store and online now at Fat Buddha Store . 

After unveiling its full Spring/Summer 2019 collection , Adidas Spezial has unveiled a new capsule to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The new pack features three colorways of the Handball silhouette, with subtle references to Ireland and Irish culture through the colors and detailing on each pair. The stand-out design in the pack is wrapped in a green, orange and white detailing on a light-grey suede upper in reference to the Irish flag. The country’s colors are also referenced through another colorway, which features a green nubuck upper offset with orange detailing on the Three Stripes, heel tab and tongue branding. The third and final colorway comes in black, with off-white detailing and branding, in reference to the Guinness logo. All three colorways come with a gold embellished four leaf clover, St. Patrick references in Gaelic and full-length gum soles. Shop the limited remaining stock in store and online at Fat Buddha Store .

The Adidas Originals Yung-1 arrives in an icy colorway featuring subtle hits of color throughout. While a myriad of Yung-1 colorways have already hit stores since the sneaker’s debut in 2018, this particular makeup stands out from the rest. The tonal off-white upper is complemented by hits of pastel pink and icy mint, making it the epitome of spring-ready. The sneaker features a mixed-material construction composed of nubuck/suede and mesh on a mostly off-white upper. Stabilizing Torsion tech is present in the thick midsole, while an embroidered Trefoil logo on the tongue, hits of icy mint on the stripes, and tonal detailing finish off the look. Available in store and online here now at Fat Buddha Store .

The Adidas Montreal was originally released in 1976 for athletes competing in the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. The reissue is an exact replica of the original shoe, featuring a suede and leather upper and the iconic high walled midsole. The Adidas Montreal ’76 is available in store and online at Fat Buddha . -->

The Adidas Marathon Trainer was a pioneer in the trail-running scene when it was originally released in 1979.   Almost 40 years later Adi Dassler’s final project lives on as a timeless classic. Although the reissue offers a lighter colour, Adi Dassler’s rugged silhouette shines through. Shop the latest range of Adidas in store and online at Fat Buddha . -->

Just released is the Tennis Hu Pack from Adidas in collaboration with transcendent musician and style icon Pharrell Williams who's blurring sensibilities are reflected in his fresh and distinctive design. The two bold colourways feature “ Multicolour ” tonal scheme and the other in an “ Oreo ”-themed palette. The shoe takes a classic tennis Stan Smith inspired shape and gives it a contemporary mix up with Primeknit construction to the upper, with hits of leather landing on the tongue and heel, while a geometrically patterned white sole unit rounds out the new design. The tongue matches the laces and heel accents which grounds the bold colourway. Collaborative branding finishes off the model nicely with Adidas's iconic trefoil logo to the tongue and Pharrell Williams’ branding etched in contrasting black or white; allowing for the upper to get the attention it deserves. This latest model comes from a series of collaborations between the two fashion behemoths with this ...

Adidas's 80s classic the Samoa returns to Fat Buddha Store in two new fresh colourways; Vintage Talc/Trace Cargo and Vintage Talc Blue/Chalk White . Constructed from a plush leather suede the length of the upper with a practical nylon tongue each colourway features tonal serrated synthetic leather three strip branding. Both model sit atop a comfortable die-cut EVA midsole and a durable brown rubber outsole. Shop these two colourway in store and online now at Fat Buddha Stor e. 

Confirming the old adage that less is sometimes more is the unbranded cult Germany Army Trainer known as the BW Army . With a somewhat confusing and ambiguous history what is known is that this iconic model began it's life as a standard issue trainer for the pre-reunification West German military; with it's deliberately understated silhouette proving to be it's biggest asset. This low-key leather sneaker has remained somewhat under the radar for most people but has inspired some of fashion's biggest players such as Maison Margiela, Dior Homme and Adidas; with each of them producing their own versions of the clean silhouette. Moving on from the luxe paint-splattered, fluorescent, even woven interpretation of the silhouette from Maison Margiela and Dior's Hedi Slimane Adidas have stripped it back to basics. This paired back version is available in two colourways: black and white, with the upper crafted from leather and suede. The model does away with the brand...