Rick Owens and Converse were always a match made in heaven. The similarities between Chuck 70s and DRKSHDW footwear opened a pale of comparisons before the duo officially joined forces, paving way for an assortment of avant-garde re-imaginations at the hands of the SoCal fashion icon. One of the chunkiest of the bunch, the double-stacked Converse DBL DRKSHDW, saw its first public release last summer and now returns for another go-round in “Washed Grey.”
While last year’s pairs featured traditional canvas up top, this latest version opts for a heavily distressed, washed-out look. Beat-up Chuck 70s have been a staple look in every era, albeit most often arrived at naturally through heavy wear. Like many Rick Owens x Converse shoes, the choice comes as a sensible and relevant communication of each actor’s well-established design ethos.
Transitioning underfoot, the shoe’s “DBL” title comes into play via two stacked-up Chuck 70 soles, drastically increasing the shoe’s height and driving its aesthetic further down the avenue of unique, abstract footwear. Funnily enough, the shoe’s $180 price tag is equal to that of two $90 Chuck 70s.
Enjoy official images of the Converse DBL DRKSHDW “Washed Grey” below and reference our “Where To Buy” section for direct purchase links upon the shoe’s June 11th release.
WHERE TO BUY
Rick Owens x Converse DRKSHDW DBL DRKSTAR
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Converse US | Standard | Check Site |
Nike SNKRS US | Standard | Check Site |