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We all know and love Janoskis, Kostons and P-Rods, we've all grown up with Vans and Converse, but have you ever really taken a minute and thought about how skate shoes have came to be what they are today? Made For Skate - The Illustrated History of Skateboard Footwear tells the story of the evolution of the skate shoe, with insight from people who helped to not only popularise skating and the culture behind it, but shaped the future of skate shoe technology and fashion.   All the big skate names you would expect are featured in the book, from Etnies to Vans, from Airwalk to Duffs and it also features many one-of-a-kind shoes that were released through the nearly five decade history of skating.   A host of your favourite skaters are featured in the book including Stacy Peralta, Lance Mountain, Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Steve Caballero, Natas Kaupas, Don Brown, Paul Rodriguez, Chad Muska, Mike Vallely, Adrian Lopez, Mark Gonzalez, Tim Gavin, and many more....

One of Nike 's most popular shoe the Janoski Zoom makes a new appearance in store at Fat Buddha. Stefan Janoski’s signature low-top kicks have always been a big hit amongst skaters and fashionistas, and these new colourways make no exception. The shoe above features a vulcanized gum rubber sole alongside matching rubber foxing, Zoom Air cushioning, and a canvas upper with matching Crystal Mint Swoosh embroidery. Complete with sets of both rope and flat laces. You can check out more pics below. You can check out more from our range of Nike SB trainers and more Janoski's here , or just swing by the store for a closer look for yourself.

The hottest skater of the moment is arguably Paul Rodriguez or 'P.Rod' as the fans know him, so its no suprise to anyone that his retail boutique (Primative) has teamed up with - again - arguably the hottest streetwear brand of the moment: The Hundreds The Hundreds x Primitive is available in limited numbers, and exclusively sold at Primitive, THLA, THSF, and THNY. Fraser