Browsing the "Converse Pro Leather" Tag
May 22nd, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Converse is finally back together with Comme des Garcons, this time giving Rei Kawakubo’s streetwear line a handful of Converse Pro Leather silhouettes to work with. The pairs end up with quite a bit more branding than the initial go-round, with the immediately recognizable heart logo planted all across the upper on each. The group consists of four sneakers-a mid and a low for both the milk white and black variations. Continue reading for an official look at the Comme des Garçons PLAY x Converse Pro Leather Collection (Retailing from $130 to $140) and watch for them to hit DSM online and Comme des Garcons in NYC on May 28th. After that Paris and London will get a crack at them on June 2st, followed by Asian retailers who will start to stock them on June 21st.
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May 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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In its traditional form, the Converse Pro Leather is the one of relatively few 1970s basketball bluchers that came out the gate with a cupsole. So while you might look at the new Pro Leather Vulc Hi and think it’s pretty standard, you’d be right in the sense that it’s now a bit closer to contemporaries the Nike Blazer and adidas Nizza by utilizing a low-profile autoclaved approach. This, along with revised Star/Chevron logo and a quilted heel makes for a fresh take, so check out this Cranberry colorway up close below, then grab yours exclusively at JD Sports.
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May 15th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Converse has had plenty of camo looks come out over the past year or so, but not too many of them have arrived on the Converse Pro Leather silhouette. Patching up that gap is this custom from Sevenzulu, a camo-colored take on the low version of that All-Star Brand silhouette. The pair goes with an MA-1 army jacket look, a sturdy theme that gets all the better with the addition of the metallic d-ring lace hoops. See the entirety of the Converse Pro Leather 76 “MA-1 Jacket” custom right after the jump and stay tuned to see if the scene responds with more custon Cons in the future.
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April 26th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Ace Hotel is a shining example of the next generation of temporary lodging, and they show an understanding for what’s relevant to their clientele with collaborations like this new Converse project. The Ace Hotel x Converse First String Pro Leather is done in a white leather base that adds arrow-shaped dots all over, long with a soft grey nubuck frame and a vintage ecru shade on the laces and sole. They come with a dustbag matching the upper print, so have a closer look below, then find your Ace Hotel Pro Leathers at retailers like Hanon.
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March 27th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Game is a rapper who definitely enjoys his custom sneakers. Following up on his Mache purchase, the rapper this time linked up with garment giant DRx Romanelli for a special order. The good doctor remixed a couple pairs of the Converse Pro Leather, utilizing a combination of actual NBA jerseys and vintage denim. Hit the jump with us to see the full video which includes the “Bulls” and “Lakers” Converse Pro Leather creations for Game and let us know in the comments if you think that DRx Romanelli is due for some more inline stuff with the All-Star brand.
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March 22nd, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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UNDFTD’s ongoing Converse project just landed with a quartet of new models for Spring/Summer 2013. The group spans the high and the low, with the Converse Pro Leather and the Converse Star Player going up and down across the four models included. The common thread amongst all of them is definitely the starry pattern, which goes from an all over upper-print, as on the Converse Star Player, to something more minimal that’s only utilized on the lining, as on the Converse Star Player OX. See all four below and pick up your pair from the UNDFTD x Converse “Born Not Made” Spring/Summer 2013 collection now at UNDFTD.
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March 14th, 2013 by John K.
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Long before the Nike and the Air Jordan, Michael was making legendary plays in the Converse Pro Leather – particularly in 1982 when he lifted the Tar Heels to an NCAA Title above the Georgetown Hoyas. Last year, Jordan Brand and Converse teamed up to create a limited edition release of the Converse Pro Leather to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of that shot, but it looks like Converse along is putting out some familiar colorways in case you don’t have the thousands to drop on those rare pairs. The Converse Pro Leather EV returns in both Hi and Lo form in a crisp white upper and Carolina blue and gold detailing, and even though there is no official UNC designation to these releases, Tar Heel pride is all that these exude. Check out the detailed gallery below and cop them directly from Converse as the High and Low are both available.
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February 27th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Comme des Garcons is going back to work on the Converse catalog and are set to join in on the Converse Pro Leather revival that’s going on at the moment. More specifically they’ve picked up the Converse Pro Leather Low and outfitted it with their heart shaped logo. This go-round sees said logo applied much more liberally than their previous Converse pairs, which may be a plus or a minus depending on your affection for the emblem. Continue reading to check out a close up of the Comme des Garçons PLAY x Converse Pro Leather Low and stay tuned with us for release info.
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