The Japanese are renowned for their oddball inventions, be they the handy ramen face guard or the personal rain saver (executive model). Sometimes though, it takes a little bit of crazy to come with something so obvious it just clicks. Take these new V-Plus All Stars, with extra beefy padding around the ankles and a fat street-savvy tongue. As the jingle says, they’re just like a Chuck Taylor… only comfy! Available in a trio of classic varsity colourways, get into them now over at Flauge.

