Buzz: Having opened its own store three years ago, Converse importer Converse Carnival just moved to a new home down in Siam Square Soi 1 where it continues to stock rare editions of the legendary sports shoe.

Vibe: The two-story studio-like shop is still waiting for the second floor to be finished, but expect wooden floors, white walls, shoes displayed on dark wooden shelves and also a section set aside for clothing (tops and bags).

Goods: The shop is known for their rare imports and collaboration pieces, and with a larger space, they’ve got all the goodies such as the Mango X Mojito Carnival ankle boot limited edition (B5,600), the Gorillaz X Converse (B2,990) and the John Varvatos All Star Studded Hi (B3,790), as well as really rare imports like the Converse Addict All Star Hi Multicolor B10,500. Prices for shoes start from B1,800. The shop also does hats from skate wear brand Huf, tops from street wear label Stussy and messenger bags from the New York brand Manhattan Portage.

Why you’ll be back: Firstly, for the sheer variety of rare Converse all together under one roof, and secondly, for the collaboration pieces (both shoes and t-shirts) that are updated quickly and regularly re-stocked.
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