Cobain fans furious over trainer 'tribute'

Fans of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain are furious at the news that footwear firm Converse will sell a specially-designed trainer to "honour" their idol.

The company announced this week that it will release a limited edition shoe bearing the rocker's signature, lyrics and diary entries.

Cobain's widow Courtney Love has supported the new line, which is part of the manufacturer's 100th birthday celebrations.

But fans have slammed the move on NME.com, with one saying: "This is disgusting, exploitative and goes against everything these artists stood for. Kurt Cobain should be remembered as a talented musician, not a brand."

Another said: "This idea is more about boosting the brand image of Converse. This has nothing to do whatsoever with music. It goes against everything Nirvana, Joy Division and the Pistols stood for. It's simply corporate, marketed b*****ks."