Earlier in October, we gave a quick look at what’s to come for the holidays from Converse’s new CONS skateboarding division.  Now we can look at some other drops as part of the respective collection.  Like the all suede grey CTS OX we’ve already seen, there will also be an all suede black pair.  You’ll notice there’s a lobster graphic found on the backside of the tongues.  No info as to why those are there and why that specific style has it out of all the holiday stuff.  Graphic or not, still fresh.  For those who prefer a more authentic Chuck Taylor feel, the exact colorway will be available in the traditional canvas upper with rubber toe cap.  But we can’t forget about the classic high-cut.  For those who prefer a mid, CONS supplies us with the CTS Ox Mid, in a chocolate suede, and the CONS Reverse Mid II in grey and white suede with mesh tongue.  Don’t forget, the CONS versions now have a high density foam on the upper lining and tongue and a more stable shank and heel counter for more comfort compared to the original Chucks.  And going with skate fashion, the suede and laces are made for high abrasion to ensure durability and last while skateboarding, or whatever it is you wanna do in these. via Silo

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Converse Japan has began to roll out their November releases with some great winter themed prints and textures. There are fourteen pairs in total, most with some kind of seasonal accents. The most predominant shoe in the collection are the eight different Chuck Taylors that come in a variety of High, Mid, and Low tops. These Chuck Taylors come in a variety of uppers such as canvas and flannel and include old school lumberjack details and patterns found on classic winter sweaters. There are four pairs of Jack Purcells all with full canvas uppers, there are low and high-top styles available. They have four different color schemes: purple, yellow, white and grey. Last but not least are two pairs of One Stars available in two plaid colorways: green/red and black/grey. Via Highsnobiety

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While they may have ‘borrowed’ an idea for album art from the single most significant musical artist of the modern era in Elvis Presley, it was The Clash who were ‘the only band that matter[ed]‘.  The band’s sprawling 1979 triple-LP ‘London Calling’ is considered their finest work and the cover’s signature pink and green lettering is reproduced on the soles of these Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Highs.  In addition to this white leather pair, there’s one in black and another in olive green with button embellishments with a Combat Rock vibe.  The latest answer to your Joe Strummer-related needs, these should hit retail shelves next spring.  via HS

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Many well known brands such as HUF, Staple, and Undefeated have worked in collaboration with Converse’s 1HUND(RED) collection. They all brought us some clean sneaker designs, as well as some insight about their charities. In their most recent collabo, SoCal brand Blends has teamed up with Converse to make the Blends x Converse 1HUND(RED) One Star. This particular pair of One Stars uses a premium black soft deer skin upper along with the classic Converse white striped midsole. The red eyelets at the top of the shoe represents the (RED) charity. These Blends x Converse 1HUND(RED) One Stars will retail for $120 and will release at Blends’ stores in San Diego, Costa Mesa, and Los Angeles starting tomorrow. Via MarcusTroy

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Plenty of classic sneakers have gotten the winterized touch this year but these might be the coziest looking of them all.  The Woolrich for Converse Chuck Taylor All Star comes to us in two woolen colourways.  Both have a healthy dose of black, with a blue pair incorporating a buffalo check and a red pair going with a magnified plaid.  Both have waxed cotton laces and brass eyelets for a nice outdoorsy look.  Cop yours today from Caliroots.

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Never before has a love of canvas been so serious.  You might ask why we’re interpreting this so literally, especially when a pair of the new Addict Series of Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Highs looks quite a bit like Batman’s Joker costume.  It’s because these are easily the finest Chucks ever produced: premium materials, interesting colourways, reinforced stitching on the forefoot, and Vibram outsoles make these quite a catch.  Consider the joke on you if you miss copping these from R’izm.  via HS

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Last winter, Jeff Staple teamed up with Converse to spread his “Pigeon” color scheme to another venue. The Staple x Converse “Pigeon” Sea Star might not have caused quite the same havoc as the original Pigeon Dunk SB’s, but it still made for a very nice offering. Now Staple and Converse have joined forces again as part of Converse’s 1HUND(RED) project to help fight AIDS in Africa. This new version of the Sea Star sticks to the (RED) color scheme, using a black suede upper with a white midsole and of course, red accents. Some notable touches are the co-branded logo tabs that appear on the heels and ankles of both shoes and the “100″ logo stitched into the tongue. If you like what you see, these will available Thursday exclusively at ReedSpace.

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With Nike SB’s success in transitioning into skate footwear, it’s no surprise that Converse also head in that direction.  The inclusion of their new CONS Skate collection could just be fact that Nike now owns Converse, but regardless of the fact, it’s definitely a good look for the brand.  With that said, here’s a preview of some Holiday 2009 releases.  The CONS Pro Leather is pretty self explanatory- leather, some with perforations, and in this case with accents of red.  The CTS is a skate version of the Chuck Taylor All Star, featuring extra padding in the collar, insole and a memory foam tongue.  This CTS low is all grey with an all suede upper, even down to the toe cap which is traditionally rubber.  The CTS Mid also offers a look of a Chuck but with a slightly lower ankle cut.  The black with red accents is always a fave colorway amongst sneaker aficionados.  All of these are slick looking and comfy, no matter if you’re skating in them or not.  Look out for the Pro Leather and the CTS models sometime next week. via HighSnobiety.

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