Since the collection of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars 1970s were released in 2013 they have been flying off the shelves. With each new colour that is released, we continue to fall deeper in love with them. Join us as we take a look at some of the best of the 1970s collection that we carry at Baggins and highlight the features that make them one of Converse’s most popular sneakers. 

From the groovy 70’s to the girl-group era of the 90’s, platforms have always been a popular trend. Now back in style, platform shoes are flying off the shelves and seen on teens and young adults all over the streets. Take a look at some of our newest and most popular platform styles. Make sure to act fast! Wait too long and your favourite pair may sell out.

Dr. Martens have been around for just over sixty years. Die-hard Dr. Marten fans may think they know everything there is to know about the brand but we’ve compiled a list of five facts about Dr. Martens that you may not know about. Learn even more about the iconic brand and pull one of these fun facts out at a party to get the conversation flowing.

Winter may be on it's way out (or that's what we tell ourselves), but the rain and ice continues. Sometimes it's hard to predict the weather, so we prefer to stay prepared with excellent footwear. 

Once again, we’ve collaborated with the wonderful and talented artists at Tattoo Zoo to create seven new Converse designs to warm your feet this winter. Take a journey with us as we highlight these creative designs and some of the brilliant artists who created them. 

Have you ever wanted to design your own pair of unique custom shoes? You’ve come to the right place! We offer custom printing on Vans Slip-ons, Converse All Star Hi Tops, and Converse All Star Low Tops. The options are as wide as your imagination! Follow our step-by-step tutorial for how to create your own pair of custom kicks. 

If you’ve ever been to our store you know that at Baggins we’re not just dog friendly, we’re dog enthusiastic! As soon as you and your furry friend walk through our open door one of our lovely staff members will rush over to greet you and give your dog lots of love and chin scratches. We find that dogs not only brighten the store's energy but also open room for friendly conversation and connection with our range of customers. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite dogs we’ve had the pleasure of meeting at our store. 

The Clash has partnered with Dr. Martens to create two iconic shoes sure to be on your most wanted list. The British icons are together at last - a collaboration 46 years in the making. Inspired by the shoes and boots they wore on stage, this collab is infused with Dr. Martens attitude.

Are you wanting some new shoes but aren’t sure what to get? Take a look at some of our staff picks from this year and prepare to be inspired. We’ve gotten so many great styles this year that it’s hard to choose just one favourite, but we did and we’ve got a great list! Each of us has our own individual style and that is present in this year's staff picks list. If one of these fabulous shoes is calling your name, make sure to visit our store or website to grab them before they sell out!

We’ve collaborated with a few of the outstanding artists at Black Cat Tattoo to make five new Baggins Originals. Each artist brought their own unique style to create these incredible original designs perfect for all your summer adventures. In this blog, you’ll discover a little bit more about these beautiful designs and the artists who created them.