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Converse have dropped four new editions of their classic styles for Spring/Summer 2015. Classic shapes such as the Chuck Taylor OX and 70s Hi Boot have returned in an array of new materials and colour options. The latest drop sees three new variations of Converse's classic Chuck Taylor 70s Ox in Imperial blue canvas along with black and white leather editions. These models may look strikingly similar to their original 1970s counterparts but true sneaker aficionados will notice a few key modifications such as added cushioning, a studier toebox and higher rubber foxing along the sole unit. The shoes have not dispensed however with classic detailing such as the iconic license plate on the heel, defined stitching and signature vulcanised sole. An upgrade is also evidenced in the use of materials with the imperial blue option being constructed from a premium canvas while the other models feature fine leather uppers.  The other new shoe, the Chuck Taylor 70s Hi, also gets the same tr...

With summer upon us it's time to let your weather worries go and get out your white trainers as they never look better than in the sun. Getting in the spirit we have made a list of some of our favourite white shoes for the summer months. Adidas Originals Beckenbauer - White/Royal : A classic white shoe in the form of the Adidas Originals Beckenbauer in a White/Royal colourway. Originally launched in 1982 it was designed as a training shoe for Franz Beckenbauer and in recognition of this features a gold portrait of him on the tongue along with suede and leather uppers and the classic three stripe branding. Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Ox - Mono White : We can't do a list about white trainers without mentioning the essential Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. With its block white colourway, classic converse silhouette and lightweight canvas material making it a summer staple. Puma Blaze Of Glory CREAM Mesh Evolution - White : From the Puma 'Cream' ...

One of our favourite brands here at Fat Buddha Store and one of the most iconic brands of the 20th century, till present day has to be Converse . The good folks at the brand commissioned renowned Glasgow based Graffiti artist Smug to paint an ad for the brand, using the Converse Jack Purcell slogan "Shoes are boring, wear sneakers".  Smug is known for specialising in characters and photo-realistic graffiti, and around Glasgow you see lots of his work scattered around the city.  Since discovering graffiti 15 years ago Smug's work quickly grew into a perfectionist's obsession with heavy line work, letters and characters which has developed into a more photo-realistic style that has been exhibited widely.  Smug's paintings are meticulously rendered works which draw upon an eclectic range of influences, often making uncomfortable subjects into stunning pieces on canvas and in industrial and abandoned settings. You can check out some pics of the piece b...

Our good friends at Converse dropped of some great new displays for the brands ever popular Jack Purcell shoe yesterday, and as a thank you, we just had to post it up here. The Jack Purcell is such a timeless classic, and manages to appeal to such a wide audience of people with it's clean simple shape. Born in Guelph, Ontario, Purcell excelled at tennis and golf as a child. He took up badminton in 1924, and rose quickly in Ontario's amateur ranks. Purcell won five consecutive Ontario championships from 1927 to 1931, and was the Canadian National Badminton Champion in 1929 and 1930. Purcell became the leading badminton player in Canada, which led him to write a badminton column for the Toronto Star . In 1931, Purcell traveled to England , having beaten all his competitors in Canada. There, he won the Surrey Doubles but got only as far as the semi-finals in the All-England Championships . After his trip to England, Purcell returned to Canada only to learn that he wa...

Now, when you think of durable, hard wearing footwear, you really can't go wrong with a pair of Converse which look equally as good brand new or seriously worn in.   When it comes to winter footwear though, you begrudgingly have to retire your Chucks to the back of the wardrobe until better weather reappears, but fear not Converse have a solution!      The Converse Major Mills X-Hi is a fantastic new boot which is sure to see you through the winter months ahead. Named after the founder Marquis Mills Converse, the boot is comprised of a premium water resitant leather upper, a durable toecap and a rubber wedge outsole.   The quality and durability of this boot is undeniable and it was actually winterized boots like these that Converse originally produced in the early 1900's before they turned their hand to more athletic shoes.      If you're looking for a winter boot, look no further these are availabl...