Each time Converse releases a new model or color, all our female readers are very excited to discover whether there is a silhouette made available for them. Unfortunately, most models are still made for guys but not this time with these two styles that took some public appearance. Amongst the latest release for the Converse ladies would the Chuck Taylor High that is made out of satin uppers in purple. It has a black rubber toe cap and some black eyelets. This though creates a new drama with its heel lacing feature that allows it to extend to the rear. But its design is very conventional like the Chuck Taylor which sits on a white rubber sole that is vulcanized and comes with some black pinstripe. The other is a low top version that displays fully covered uppers with all the sequins to make it glitter a lot and adds a very feminine touch.
The classic Converse Chuck Taylor has always been a popular sneaker due to its uppers made out of canvas. Through the years, it has become a legend in the sneaker world especially when it comes to streetwear. It is also considered one of the most flexible footwear piece that embodies a very promising image that any trendsetter will not refuse to handle. It is also very ready all the time for any collaboration allowing designer to do whatever they want on its form as the base. Today we shall have a look at the Converse Chuck Taylor Nylon Spec Low, Dark Slate Blue. This receives only minor modification of uppers made in nylon in dark slate blue colorway. It has same upper setup was implemented which includes the presence of white rubber toe cap, white vulcanized rubber sole, white coated metal eyelets and the sole has some black pinstripes right in the middle. It also has bright yellow inner lining.
Nothing can be as simple as this pair of Converse Pro Leather which was made and designed by Ruslan Karablin who is also known as SSUR. By starting this collaboration, Converse committed the Pro Leather to be the true subject of this make over. The changes were just minimal since the pair remains to be black and receives some gold treatment in the tongue label form that displays a shark tooth jewel. It also has a dead skull logo right on the rear. Each tip of the shoe lace is wrapped in gold and there seems to be a gold stopper. The material used for the uppers are in simple black leather and the concept is very monochromatic. SSUR touched only some minor parts to be the main highlight of the shoe design. The sneaker in turn becomes very gorgeous with all the sparkling golden accents. If you love gold on black, then you better get this pair!
It all began with the bits and pieces of the dead stock clothing from the Navy and Army shops right around the country when the popular The Duffer of St. George was established in UK. The entire collection is made up of clothing in various styles and designs exuding the British heritage. To let the craft be known all the more by many, they partnered with Converse. With this, we shall take a closer look at the Converse Jack Purcell x The Duffer of St. George. Both parties agreed to use the Jack Purcell classic model and used only black and white. Its design is seen on the sides and the rear panels with some paisley prints that pop out in various sizes and detail. The namesake of the Duffer can be seen on the heel and the tongue with the toe caps in white and sole in vulcanized rubber.
An uber cool addition in the Converse family, the Converse Pappalardo Pro. Well, for starters, it’s the first signature shoe designed for Anthony Pappalardo. It’s the first ever skate shoe to be drafted to the PRODUCT(RED) humanitarian project. Now how cool is that!
This shoe reminds me of Dippin’ Dots. You know, small yummy ice cream that doesn’t actually look like ice cream at first glance? Looks yummy right? Although this is already the 20th century and the shoe era where most brands release models that are in black or silver, the retro-like facade will make you look cool (less the afro and the bell-bottom jeans).
Oh, I almost forgot. This kick is actually called as the Converse Weapon Hi Polka Dot. They made another Weapon Hi classic since the Weapon Evo that they released last month became a hit.
Online sneaker store called MITA already have this “smarties sneaker” up and available in their website already. Not sure though if the Converse Weapon Hi Polka Dot will become available in US and other parts of the world. But if you want to get hold of this eye-candy, better order it online now!
Check out the new Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars in Leather Jacket. Converse has an ongoing (PRODUCT)RED campaign against aids in Africa. This sneaker was designed to provide awareness and support this campaign. You will definitely love this pair of converse new model that comes in a nice and cool motorcycle red leather jacket. It will be released on December 1st that coincide with World Aids Days. The sneaker comes in all rich red monotones upper with white midsole to accent. The sneaker’s shoe laces come in the same color as the upper with a cool zipper at the back heel panel of the shoe.
It comes with the best quality from Converse Product(RED) collaboration. Most of the accents are tonal grey. Midsole match the color of the Upper with the shoe laces. The tongue comes with a tag matching the red top eyelets. What I love about it is the sneaker’s leopard print on the lining of the sneaker’s opening. Check it out at Kinetics website.
Check this new Converse Chuck Taylor model by Terence Koh. I do not know with you guys, but definitely not my kind of shoes. The new sneaker comes in pure white design projecting the minimalist principle. The new sneaker comes as part of the ongoing 1hund(red) project by Koh.
It is truly an exciting experiment to colors. Koh is making a nice and effective collaboration with Converse infusing fresh colors and design making all his creations a molded piece of leather perfection.
The sneaker carries the same Chuck Taylor DNA providing new colors. With this new shoe, it comes with an all white colorway including the shoe laces and the midsole. You can check it out at the opening ceremony website or at 35 Howard Street – New York City 451 N. La Cienega Blvd. – West Hollywood.
Coming in late January 2011, The Converse All Star Mid. The Mid cut Converse All Stars will be available in Black, Charcoal, Gold, Royal, Red and White.
Converse plans to stop production of the Athletic BB SE in late 2010. Word is, they are moving the factory and the molds for this shoe will be scrapped. That means that even if the Athletic BB SE is produced again, it will not be the same. If you love this shoe be sure to stock up. Supplies probably be gone by early 2011.
The Athletic BB High-Top has been a staple in the Converse line. This comfortable and supportive style will be missed.
One of the world's most famous sneaker brands is marking its 100th anniversary this year. Converse shoes have traveled through some of the most pivotal events in sports from the early days of professional basketball to the heyday of Celtics legend Larry Bird.
An interesting and actually functional Converse All Star has been released. The Converse All Star FM OX comes in black and light silver, featuring lots of reflective panels and pieces on the sneaker, as well as neon colored striped on the heel, making sure you are seen when riding your bike.
Over the years we have seen the All Star altered in so many ways and sometimes they manage to add some nice features and premium add-ons to the classic. For Spring/Summer 2010 Converse Japan presents the All Star Hi Moccasin. It comes in black leather with bead decoration and will be released soon.
An interesting new Converse All Star has released – it comes with a black leather upper and features several zippers going across the sneakers heel. The Converse All Star “Zippers” is now available at Concepts.
Available now at shops that stock Cons Skate sneakers like Los Angeles-based Primitive is this new colorway in the Cons Skate Pappalardo, which is named after Anthony Pappalardo. This low-top silhouette sports a simple grey suede design, along with grey piping and a white sole. Check with your local retailer for availability as well.
The Converse Skate collection just recently released a few great looking pairs of some of their more popular looks. The sneakers are popular amongst more than just skaters and feature a build that surely everyone can get down with. From their Cons CTS in black to the CTS in blue as well as the Anthony Pappalardo Pro Model in grey these are all suitable for whatever you feel like doing be it a kick flip or just kicking it and they are available now at Primitive
For many, the Chuck Taylor can be dressed up to go with nearly anything. To help keep that idea true, Converse has enlisted the help of UK retailer Offspring for a special “Clean Crafted” line. The line takes the high and low All=Stars and dresses them in a premium leather. Using a soft brown as the base, you will find the high in a denim blue colorway, with the low sporting a navy and a maroon colorway. All three pairs retain a white outsole and spice up the tongue with a leather tag and rand laces.
Converse has recently hit quite a stride with John Varvatos and created a handful of very cool sneakers. For their next collaborative effort snakeskin is put to good use to help create a not only unique looking shoe but also something that is very luxurious. Navy, black are all used and given an assortment of lace up styles including a CT Multi Eye Ox, CT Vintage Slip and a CT Spec Ox. The shoes have released to select retailers and are available now.
Converse has as much of a legacy to Rock n Roll as it does to Basketball. The All Star has been spotted on virtually all of the stars at one point or another and in recognition of this they seems to pay homage to their rock roots whenever possible.The next rock inspired drop is this Jimi Hendrix Pack which is set to include three very differently styled shoes. One features his silhouette on an all black upper while yet another resembles one of his favorite garments to rock on stage. The last pair features album artwork from Electric Ladyland and Axis: Bold as Love. These are set to release in August to select retailers.
Converse pays homage to one of the greatest illustrated institutions in America. The Chuck Taylor Hi gets its upper lined in black sketches of our favorite Peanuts characters. The cartoon is penned along the upper complete with text and actions making your feet look as if the Sunday paper found its way into your closet.
Converse has recently released a special edition of the iconic All star model, which has been dubbed the Gachapin High. They feature a white canvas upper with an all – over print of the characters on the go. Gachapin is actually a popular Japanese television character who appeared in the children’s program Hirake! 
Here is the newest model from converse. Presenting SkidGrip converse and original jams packed. The sneakers will be exclusive to all converse fans out there. The cool sneakers come with a comfortable green, grey, blue, white pattern design with the same color shoe laces on its upper. It has a midsole that is in orange clolor with sole of white in and has a Jam tag on its side and back panel.Check out this lovely sneakers that you will surely love. They are very comfortable and light weight, you barely feel the. Check out these babies and paint the town red.
There is nothing that really distinguishes this EVO for being a specific Dwyane Wade sneaker except the logo on the tongue. Other than that it possesses a simple white leather base with minimal black accents in the form of the outsole and the chevron logo. To coincide with those sections, this shoe also owns black contrast stitching throughout the base.
Check out the Converse Chuck Taylor All STars Custom Design sneaker called Oh Canada. The custom design model comes with the flack of the Country Canada with its red race on the side panel. It comes with a tag of Sole Brother at the back heel of the sneaker.
I love the red lining on the upper of the shoes around it and the black lining on the midsole of the shoes. It comes with white shoe laces that perfectly blended with the custom design of the sneaker. Check out solebrother website for more details.
Converse has been busy these days, pairing up with the trusted names in fashion to create functional and fashionable kicks. Their latest collaboration was with Missoni, a luxury clothing brand. The two have set out to create a pair or two of Chucks. The Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi comes in two interesting colorways. The upper showcases Missoni’s distinctive zigzag designs. The white toe cap and mid sole as well as the brown inner linings provide the contrast. The Converse logo embossed in brown leather is found on the ankle, while the Missoni plate can be found at the back of the heel.
The Chuck Taylor series of Converse has always been a popular pair of sneaker for all rockers worldwide. And with the onset of 2010, they once again pay tribute to another world class rocking band in the name of Grateful Dead.
These newest pair of shoes is said to come out by June of 2010. It will be in black color with a printed upper hemp that shows the style of a skull with rose-like hair of orange and yellow.
Here’s another amazing shoe design collaboration from Converse that every rocker should look forward to.
The last colorway that we may have all seen this CONS CTS Mid was in black waxed canvas. Now this new white colorway seems to be the yin to the yang. The upper section is all in white giving way for the red and navy blue stripes to be noticed along the midsoles. There are red threads that act as border on the tongue’s top serving as additional accent along with some metal eyelets in silver in midfoot.
I would not be surprised to know that every sneaker head reader of this post has a pair of two of Converse’s Chuck Taylor. It’s been staple footwear since the first time that I got aware of shoe fashion and until this day. The good thing with this Converse silhouette is that it never fails to bring amazement to its prospect buyers and for sure, you will like its new sneaker. Another wearable shoe for the Converse Chuck Taylor is not in canvas but in leather material with moccasin strands. Have a glance with the picture. Just like the (Product) RED “Thriller” shoe, this is quite experimental with its overall look but very captivating. This Moccasin version will give you a break of the classic Chuck with its black leather uppers, classic vulcanized sole and moccasin strands that hang perfectly from the collar. Though it has no definite release date yet, this one is a must-see and must-have type of a sneaker.
One of the most popular new silhouettes from Converse, the Poorman Weapon, collaborated with Bodega to produce a sneaker that can handle extreme temperatures experienced in most of the countries worldwide. The collaboration shows unique style as well as maintaining the previous high-quality workmanship. With deerskin material for the inner liner that will help to maintain your feet with comfortable temperature and waxed canvas finish on the outside, the Poorman stands out among others. Other features include elevated ankle height, Charcoal colorway and Bodega name stitched into the folded tongue. In limited quantity of 100 sets, the pack amounting to $120 is now available that includes a pair, etched flask and custom ballistic nylon case lined with shearling.
Now, I noticed that I am almost writing for collaborations. Maybe I have a thing with them as I really appreciate teaming up efforts because it is like the saying that two heads are better than one. Take the Parachute Pack as an example from the great minds of CONVERSE and Offspring. You will like to flaunt these shoes on the streets as these will surely gather much attention. Offspring by the way is a famous United Kingdom footwear retailer that just shared ideas with VANS for its New Era limited edition. As always, Chuck Taylor will take again the experiment as it was chosen as the silhouette. The All Star fans on and off court should be very excited about this new version that can be bought at Offspring. The sneakers feature very durable parachute nylon with color designs highlighting the black and silver upper. This may look like a retro but the twist can be seen on the contrasting yellow trimming for the black hi-top and a combination of red and navy for the futuristic silver low-top.
Robert Indiana, an American pop artist recently collaborated with Converse on a some Chuck Taylor designs for both low and Hi. He applied his very popular LOVE art which was also used widely on a specific Christmas card that was featured for the Museum of Modern Art in 1964. You can check his latest designs with the Chuck Taylor as his base. Truly elegant and timeless.It is on white upper canvas mixed with a sole that is vulcanized of the same white color. But the work of the artist is seen apparent all throughout the heel and side sections of the shoes. This creates a distinct look for the shoes. Letters of L-O-V-E are scattered all throughout the sections in red. It has royal blue hints that are also made visible in between the letters. It has silver laceholders, inner lining in red and laces that are in white. It has black linings as well all throughout the entire shoes.
Have you heard of the Italian brand called Missoni? Well it has decided to collaborate with Converse to release and introduce its first ever collaboration sneaker that will be out by middle of April. After the release of the very interesting Chuck Taylor, both sides will release another Chuck Taylor pair this fall and winter season. This Chuck Taylor has interesting attributes that you would find cool. It has a similar zig zag pattern that can be found all throughout its uppers. Then it has a darker color scheme that the first pair mentioned. With its details, it would seem that black and off-white are paired up in the zig zag effect of the shoes.
Just when you think you’ve seen everything possible on a Chuck Taylor model, Converse goes back to the drawing board and ensures that the iconic style keeps evolving. This latest Chuck Taylor Mult Zip Hi features some pretty interesting style touches to ensure that they stand out from the rest. The upper is constructed from premium brown leather that is splattered with spots of black paint. As if that wasn’t enough, the shoe also features four horizontal zippers around the heel area that, when unzipped, reveal a bright orange underlay. These Chuck’s also sport some metallic copper eyelet holes, as well as an off-white midsole and toe cap. You can pick up a pair of these ultra-stylish All-Stars now at Sneakerhead.
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