The Converse Chuck Taylor is about as basic of a shoe as you’re going to get and in recent months it’s come back onto the scene as one of the most sought after shoes in the market. Some of it might be due to the buzz it’s garnered thanks to the collaborations with Hiroshi, other parts of it may be due to the fact that consumers are looking for cheaper shoes that they can wear with anything, or it could just be that the creative minds at Converse are continuously able to come up with fresh ideas for the Chuck Taylor that give it a new look while still maintaining it’s classic feel. That’s the case in point with the newest “Leather Jacket” Chuck Taylor which is part of the larger Converse Century Collection, this particular model will be available at select Converse retailers in July. via Sneaker Freaker
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In 2008, Converse commorates its centennial year as one of the world’s most coveted and iconic brands. From the invention of the All Star shoe in 1917 to the African-American Barnstorming Teams of the 1920s and 1930s, to the birth of the NBA and Rock & Roll, to today’s pop culture, so many of those who have disrupted the status quo and changed history have worn Converse.
In this celebration, Converse has re-issued a stitch by stitch piece of Converse History, the Pro Leather 1976. The shoe debuted over thirty years ago at a time when basketball needed a vibe. Along came some guys wearing short shorts, tall socks, big hair and the Pro Leather. They carried the game through one of its most crucial transistions with style, flair and creatvity. In ‘82, the sneaker earned the nickname “buzzer beaters” for its part in a last minute college championship win.
In this special Centennial Package, Converse includes a pair of tall socks, a Pro Leather inspired tee shirt and of course the stitch by stitch re-issue of the Pro Leather 1976. Via Freshness
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In addition to the Converse Chuck Taylor Multi Eyelets by John Varvatos, the designer collaboration collection is also introducing two colorways of the Jack Purcell for the Summer. As with the eyelets on the Varvatos Chucks, these Jack Purcells also get an interesting design element with just a simple fabric ribbon stitched onto the side of the shoes. On each of the colors, a simple contrast is added with a simple black or white stripe across the toebox giving them just a bit more uniqueness. Look for them at very select high end Converse retailers including The Rivington Club.
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The Converse by John Varvatos continues to be solid with two new Chuck Taylor lows for the Summer. Continuing on their successful multi eyelets design, the designer collaboration has put out a white and a grey colorway. While the classic Chuck Taylors have fresh out of the box and clean fabrics on the upper, the fabrics on these feel more selected and even a bit more worn in. The multi eyelets design which were extremely successful since it was first introduced is by far the most interesting element on these simple Chuck Taylors. Look for them at very select high end Converse retailers including The Rivington Club.
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Denim and Sole just got in this interesting Converse Low featuring a skin of leather that look like dragon scales. Not too much is known about them or if they will be release at some point. The upper is a red-purple with a blue Weapon icon on the side, they come with a set of purple laces and a set of neon yellow ones.
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Japanese brand Sonic Lab is the latest to collaborate with Converse during their 100 Year celebration. Their design takes on the design of hiking boot with the boot metal lace loops, round boot laces and even an extra patch of fringed suede to protect the toebox. With their new design the two companies also renamed the shoe from Chuck Taylor to Converse Rogger. Two version are available one a low top (OX) and the other, a hi top. As this is a Japanese collaboration, they are generally only available in Japan. Available now at Futura’s Japan based FL Shop. Via Hypebeast
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Simple shoes have been gaining a lot of ground lately, Vans is big and Converse has been making a lot of noise as well with their 100th Anniversary. An interesting reissue from Converse is this Sea Star model for their 100 year history. This is a take on the classic boat shoe silhouette with a canvas upper and the Converse rubber sole. Two colors are available, one in navy with white details and one in all white with a hints of gold. Look for these at your local Converse retailers as well as at the 95Soleman Store.
> BUY IT: Converse Sea Star OX - Navy - White
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Japanese brand, Beams, has gotten together with Converse to collaborate on the iconic Converse All-Star. They have now released two versions of their collaborative project including a Black pair and a White pair, both versions feature a patent leather upper and minimal branding by Beams and Converse. Both pairs are available now via the Beams ZOZO store. via High Snobiety
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The red edition of the Converse (Product) Red x Fragment Design Chuck Taylor Low is just hitting retailers, with SlamJam in Italy announcing their availability. The black version of the same design was released back in August of 2007 also as part of the Converse (Product) Red program. Like the black edition, the red edition also features a toe cap matching the rest of the upper. Expect these at retailers everywhere soon. Via High Snobiety / Available: SlamJam
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As a part of the UNDFTD x Converse x Medicom collaboration, UNDFTD was chosen to work on a pair of Converse Chuck Taylors, the result was a multi-company collaboration set that will consist of the PRODUCT (RED) Chuck Taylors, a Medicom 100% and 400% Be@rbrick boxset, and lastly a “Wear a Sock Kid” tee; all themed after “Raw Dogs”. All three items will be releasing at all US UNDFTD chapter stores as well as the Undefeated E-Store on April 5th.
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