Matt Varga Once a given shoe hits public hands, the details behind its rollout tend to fade into obscurity, except in the minds of the bona fide obsessives. That’s sort of our whole deal here, so we’ll remind you that it took some time for the SHAI 001 to be revealed, let alone actually begin its release cadence. Rather than a slight, we bring that up to celebrate the fact that the model has become such an instant success even with that extended wind-up window, in which previews of colorways like the “Butter,” “Charm Black,” and “Ares Grey” SHAI 001 hit social media far before hitting the shelves.
Notably, that latter homage to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s son was absent from the three-headed “Family Pack” launch, which saw his brother, wife, and mother take center stage. The younger G-A’s edition is now creeping up for its own spotlight, as official retailer images and launch details hit the ‘net. Coated comprehensively in and inspired by Ares’ eye color, this joins a rich lineage of monochromatic SHAI 001 drops. Though we’ve still got the all-pink to sort through, perhaps this will be one of the last flooded looks, as the “Banner” and “Winter Red” demonstrate that the MVP and Converse team are beginning to dabble in two-tone aesthetics.
The Converse Shai 001 “Ares Grey” is currently expected to touch down on January 22nd, holding onto the typical $130 retail price associated with the silhouette. Converse.com and several partnering retailers are confirmed to carry this drop; keep this page within reach for the complete store list once revealed.
WHERE TO BUY
Mens Converse SHAI 001 "Ares Gray"
US 01/22/2026 Thursday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Converse US | Standard | Coming Soon |
