88% matchBrand profile
Buffalo London
German footwear label behind the towering 1990s Buffalo Classics platform sneaker, still built around chunky platform boots and trainers.
CologneOrigin
UnisexFocus
Y2KStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Buffalo London
One 1995 platform still carries it
The Classics platform sneaker, tied to Frankfurt's rave scene and worn by the Spice Girls, is the core product; the London sub-label exists for its 2017 relaunch.
Started as a cowboy-boot importer
Michael Conradi founded the Cologne business in 1979 bringing in cowboy boots, and only later moved to designing its own footwear.
Height is the design language
Nearly everything sits on tall rubber "cloud" soles — platform boots, sandals and trainers — with vegan-material versions across the range.
How Buffalo London fits
Overall fit
runs large
Buffalo platform footwear is widely reported to run large and long, so many shoppers take a half size down from their usual.
Tip: Consider sizing down half a size, especially if you're between sizes or wear thin socks.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | runs large | roomy fit on tall platform sole | Size down half a size from your usual sneaker size; the platform adds significant height and the fit is generous. |
| Boots | runs large | regular to roomy volume | Take a half size down and account for the heavy platform sole; expect some weight and minimal break-in. |
| Sandals & slides | slightly large | roomy footbed on chunky platform | If between sizes, size down for a more secure fit on the strappy platform styles. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Buffalo London fit questions
Does Buffalo London run big or small?
Buffalo London runs large. Consider sizing down half a size, especially if you're between sizes or wear thin socks. Buffalo platform footwear is widely reported to run large and long, so many shoppers take a half size down from their usual.
How does Buffalo London fit?
Buffalo platform footwear is widely reported to run large and long, so many shoppers take a half size down from their usual. Overall shape: chunky platform with roomy fit.
How do Buffalo London sneakers fit?
Buffalo London sneakers runs large. Size down half a size from your usual sneaker size; the platform adds significant height and the fit is generous. Shape: roomy fit on tall platform sole.
How do Buffalo London boots fit?
Buffalo London boots runs large. Take a half size down and account for the heavy platform sole; expect some weight and minimal break-in. Shape: regular to roomy volume.
How do Buffalo London sandals & slides fit?
Buffalo London sandals & slides fits slightly large. If between sizes, size down for a more secure fit on the strappy platform styles. Shape: roomy footbed on chunky platform.
Brand facts
Buffalo is a German footwear label run by Buffalo Boots GmbH, founded by Michael Conradi in 1979 as a cowboy-boot importer before moving into its own designs; the Deichmann Group has owned the company since October 2016. Its 1995 "Classics" platform sneaker, worn by the Spice Girls and tied to Frankfurt's rave and techno scene, remains the core product; the Buffalo London sub-label was introduced for the Classics relaunch in 2017. The current range covers chunky platform boots, sandals and trainers on tall rubber "cloud" soles, plus vegan-material versions, sold direct and through wholesale.
- Founded
- 1979
- Origin
- Cologne, Germany
- Made in
- Asia, Europe
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Y2K, Punk / Grunge / Goth, Streetwear