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Here we have a piece of interest for you, its the 'Nike SB Zoom Janoski Mid RM Crafted Trainer in Cinder Orange' and its a bit of a Marmite shoe, but like a catchy Taylor Swift song, it grows on you 'fast'. This shoe is part of a release programme of shoes released to coincide with the year of the Janoski, its all about celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the classic SB Stefan Janoski shoe and its still going strong. Benefits Hand-stitched toe is inspired by moccasins. Hairy suede upper is soft and textured. Leather laces are durable. Zoom Air unit in the sockliner delivers responsive cushioning. Mid-top provides a supportive fit around your ankles. Cork sockliner offers soft cushioning and a natural look. Vulcanised construction bonds the upper to the outsole for greater boardfeel, flexibility and consistent flick. Colour Shown: Cinder Orange/Team Gold/Team Crimson/Cinder Orange Style: AQ7460-887 Keep your eyes peeled for some more releases f...

We have rounded up the perfect summer look this week with streetwear favourites from Diamond, The Quiet Life, Huf and Asics.     The Quiet Life Oxford Bucket Hat - Grey The Oxford Bucket from The Quiet Life is the perfect summer hat. Its light Grey Cotton material is light and breezy enough to wear on a tropical day. Trendy and sensible (no burnt nose this summer) Diamond Supply Co Yacht Flag T-Shirt - Navy New to Fat Buddha from Diamond Supply Co is the Yacht Flag T-shirt in Navy. Featuring printed graphics to the chest and back along with Diamond print this tee also features branding to the neck and a Diamond OG woven label to the bottom hem. Printed in Diamonds home town of Los Angeles this tee fits true to size and has short sleeves and a ribbed crew neck.   Huf Twill Walking Shorts - Navy New from HUF is the Twill Walking Short in Navy. Made from cotton twill the design is understated with a simple embroidered script logo. Fi...

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...

Our latest drop from Nike Quickstrike is the Air Flight Squad QS in a 'white safari' and a 'black safari' colourway which will drop instore and online tomorrow. The trainer may look like a classic but is an entirely new design although Nike lovers will recognise the Nike Air Jordan 4 sole and the heel and ankle design of the Air Flight '89. The design also features great safari print leather panels and thick tongues. In tune with the flight theme, ever pair also includes a dog tag chain. Its getting harder to find basketball sneakers in Glasgow so we can see these being a big summer hit so get yours when it drops instore and online tomorrow .

ASICS release another gem with the CMYK Pack which is inspired by the four colours used in printers: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (Black) and the printer process of utilizing dots of colour.   The pack covers the entire range of ASICS classics, with a Yellow Gel Lyte III, Red GT-II, Royal Gel Lyte III, and Black Saga. The pack is great for anyone into colourblocking with block colours covering most of the shoe and polka dot accents on the midsoles and lining.  The first from the pack to drop instore is the red in the popular GT-II silhouette. The shoe features suede and mesh uppers with a contrasting white sole and the printed polka dot lining. Check out this preview video of the new series from the guys at UpperClub: The red GT-II is available instore and online now.

Puma have brought back their increasingly popular R698 in OG form for Spring/Summer 2014.  Paying homage to the OG colour palette of the XS850, the R698 flips the colours opting for a blacked out approach on most of the forefoot with the heel being inspired by the XS850 splatter print. Bringing back the look and silhouette of the original 1993 version the shoe comes in a black colourway with contrasting pink hints and features the brand's signature Trinomic sole.    Like Puma's other recent releases this is bound to be a big seller so get yours when it drops instore on the 17th of May.

The Adidas ZX 500 OG needs no introduction. First introduced in 1983, it launched Adidas into the technical running shoe market and has enjoyed huge success for 25 years since. This archive Ice Grey/Legend Ink colourway makes a welcome return, perfectly showcasing the brands classic silhouette. A mixture of premium suede, nylon and nylon mesh, sat on a two tone EVA midsole in light grey and white. Other features include leather three stripe branding to the side. You can check out some picks below. The Adidas ZX 500 OG is available instore and online now at Fat Buddha Store. Be quick and doen't sleep on this great reissue, as it won't be around for long!

Nike SB raise the game with the release of the brands Janoski Max and Eric Koston 2 Max, with both models being eagerly awaited, these shoes are set to be massive. The Nike Janoski Max combines the best parts of Nike’s bestselling skateboarding shoe with some more technical/running inspired elements from their illustrious Nike Air Max catalogue. Breathable mesh, Max Air cushioning and Free flexibility are all added to this new take on the Janoski. The shoe features a lightweight Phylon midsole, EVA foam sockliner, flex grooves on the outsole for motion range, and comes in a one piece constructed upper. You can check out some pics below of the Light Crimson model above and also the Midnight Navy colour option. The brands other signature model the Eric Koston also gets the same treatement, resulting in the Nike Eric Koston 2 Max.  Based on the previous Nike SB Eric Koston signature model, Nike has added a hybrid Air Max/Free outer sole to the sneaker and given it ...

We were very pleased to welcome the first of our many Adidas delivery's yesterday, in the shape of the brands Tobacco model in Tahiti Blue (Argentina Blue & Bluebird). One of Adidas' most famous shoes, the Tobacco is re-issued for SS14 in premium vintage suede. This highly versatile trainer is a casual favourite, due to its simple design, slim profile and exceptional comfort. A true Adidas classic this re-issue is finished with leather lined collar, tonal lace stay and accented by a subtle gum sole unit. The shoe has nearly sold out in a matter of hours, with only one pair being left as I right this. You can check out some pictures below. This is the first of many shoes to come from Adidas, with three more great colour ways of the Tobacco's due in very soon. Keep your eyes peeled for more Adidas dropping shortly.

The new Nike Air Max 90 Sneakerboot has just arrived in store at Fat Buddha Store in perfect time for the winter weather. Having previously been re-imagined as a hiking boot, Hyperfused, Vac-teched, splattered with Engineered Mesh and rebuilt into various hybrid shapes, the latest incarnation of the venerable Air Max 90 is this Max 90 Mid. Fitted with an Huarache-esque neoprene boot that brings much needed comfort to your ankle. We have the boot in two colour options the Newsprint colouway shown above and also the Black shown at the bottom. You can check out more pics below. Both styles are available in store now and online in the next few days at Fat Buddha Store. You can browse our full range of Nike footwear here .

Tomorrow marks the release of the highly anticipated Hudson's Bay Company and Converse collaboration and we are extremely happy to bring you that release both instore and online! The two companies with such rich history have come together to make a great piece of footwear history. Utilising the Jack Purcell model of shoe, Canadian clothiers, the Hudson's Bay Company have put their spin on it by incorporating their signature wool blanket stripes on the upper. The shoes also feature threaded stitching, antique brass eyelets and the Jack Purcell and Hudson's Bay logos printed on the footbed. This exclusive release will be available online and instore tomorrow, so don't miss your chance to grab a pair!

Some cracking new Jack Purcell's have just arrived instore here at Fat Buddha which are perfect for the autumn months. The Jack Purcell Ox is an iconic shoe and one of the most timeless silhouettes around, worn by the most stylish folk through the years, including James Dean. . This time Converse hit us with this great little floral pack, featuring a washed canvas upper with a muted floral pattern and of the course the vulcanised sole with iconic smiley face toe cap. Available in a navy and a grey colourway, and priced at a modest £55, you would be a fool to miss out! Available instore and online very soon!