The Converse Chuck Taylor is recognized more for its casual appeal than its original basketball roots but the All-Star brand isn’t complaining about the fact that every human on earth has a pair of Chucks in his/her stash. Here’s a look at the Converse Free Agent that is indeed a casual/lifestyle shoe that looks to reach similar cultural status as its older brother; the Free Agent features a mid/high-top cut with leather uppers and classic rubber traction soles for the low-profile ready-for-a-night-out look. It definitely strives for a sleeker, older look than the All-Star but its a shoe that would be fine for all ages. Both the Brown and Black colorways just released at Eastbay so head there to pick up a pair of these sweet new must-haves.
Autumn begins later this month and that means it’s time to shift your sneaker game into a fall-friendly mode, and what better way to get that started than a new collection of footwear from Converse Japan. The One Star’s Far East division continues to come with heat, offering another wide Nike Air Max 93 range of novel takes on standby models like the Chuck Taylor All Star in High and Low, One Star lowtops and the Skidgrip. There’s a lot of warm plaid materials and you can’t overlook the ‘Duffel Bag’ Chucks, so click the jump below for photos of the entire set and stick with Sneaker News for the latest on Japan exclusive sneakers. via HS
Crackled leather is something we’ve seen from Supra more than any other sneaker brand over the past Nike Air Max 91 few years, but here’s a look that has us hoping that changes. The Converse Jack Purcell Mid looks incredible in distressed black leather whose tumbling reveals its natural tan color, a material chosen by bagmakers extraordinaire, Jas MB. This hearty material looks excellent against tan metal eyelets and the black accents that accompany most Purcells’ soles. These joints have both white and red/white/blue striped laces so you nike free 3.0 v3 shoes can get that classic All-American feel Converse is known for, and they’re available at Japan’s FLAUGE so stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible US drop.
The American born Converse Jack Purcell has paired with the United Kingdom’s The Duffer of St. George to create duet of Jack Purcells in classic black/white colorways. Featuring a paisley-print graphic on the upper, the two colorways (inverses of each other) feature premium materials and padded ankle collars on the classic Converse silhouette. Quite similar to the Converse Chuck Taylors with bandana prints,you can expect both colorways of the Jack Purcell x Duffer of St. George at select Converse locations. via Warp.
Converse’s staple designs like the Jack Purcell and Chuck Taylor All Star are so strong that they kept the company afloat through its bankruptcy filing earlier this century. The One Star bounced back and better than ever, now a branch on the Nike, Inc. tree, and releases more and better Chucks and Jacks than ever before. Still, it’s great to see some new models on the way with that same classic feel, a niche filled admirably by the new Converse OS Academy Hi. These white nike free run nike free 3.0 leather hightops feature red stripes on either side of blue One Stars for a look that’s as all-American as their brand heritage. Check out more photos after the jump mens nike free 3.0 and grab yours today from Size?
Converse got in touch with four artists for its Converse (Paint The Town) RED Collection for Fall/Winter 2010, and the contrasting styles and methods resulted in four acutely different renditions of the same shoe. Parra, Giovanni Estevez, Aaron Martin, and Cody Hudson each had their hand in a pair of the Converse Chuck Taylor for the (Paint The Town) RED collection; Parra’s featured a beige suede upper with the cherries while nike shoes cheap Estevez got in touch with his hometown roots with a tonal-black stitched NYC skyline on the upper. Cody Hudson’s take on the (Paint The Town) RED theme was a lux brown leather upper with a navy blue toecap, and here we get a look at Aaron Martin’s pair which features cartoonized pandas on a black upper. Take a look at the entire Converse (Paint The Town) RED Collection after the jump and head to Hypebeast for a feature interview with Giovanni Estevez.
Converse’s staple designs like the Jack Purcell and Chuck Taylor All Star are so strong that they kept the company afloat through its bankruptcy filing earlier this century. The One Star bounced back and better than ever, now a branch on the Nike, Inc. tree, and releases more and better Chucks and Jacks than ever before. Still, it’s great to see some new models on the way with that same classic feel, a niche filled admirably by the new Converse OS Academy Hi. These white nike free run nike free 3.0 leather hightops feature red stripes on either side of blue One Stars for a look that’s as all-American as their brand heritage. Check out more photos after the jump mens nike free 3.0 and grab yours today from Size?
Converse got in touch with four artists for its Converse (Paint The Town) RED Collection for Fall/Winter 2010, and the contrasting styles and methods resulted in four acutely different renditions of the same shoe. Parra, Giovanni Estevez, Aaron Martin, and Cody Hudson each had their hand in a pair of the Converse Chuck Taylor for the (Paint The Town) RED collection; Parra’s featured a beige suede upper with the cherries while nike shoes cheap Estevez got in touch with his hometown roots with a tonal-black stitched NYC skyline on the upper. Cody Hudson’s take on the (Paint The Town) RED theme was a lux brown leather upper with a navy blue toecap, and here we get a look at Aaron Martin’s pair which features cartoonized pandas on a black upper. Take a look at the entire Converse (Paint The Town) RED Collection after the jump and head to Hypebeast for a feature interview with Giovanni Estevez.
John Varvatos’ collaborations with Converse have resulted in some of the highest quality One Star kicks you could ever hope to lace up. These new pairs of Converse Star Player hightops are right up there with the very best Nike nike free 3.0 v3 women Blazer VNTG releases, mixing in a pre-loved sole look with ultra-premium muted suede uppers. A blue pair gets tonal leather accents and laces while the yellowish joints add a deep brown shade. Check out shots of both of pairs after the jump and look for them at upscale Converse retail accounts. via HS
Some of Converse’s best releases in recent memory have come in the form of the flight jacket-inspired UNDFTD collaborations. The Poorman Weapon made a name for itself with the sleek, shiny look and now it’s time for the biggest of the One Stars to get a nylon treatment. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Spec comes to you in black or olive green, both with white soles to add a bright spot. Check out detailed images of both pairs of these flight jacket Chucks after the jump and grab yours today from the Six Feet Under store at Caliroots.
The Converse Star nike outlet online Player is quite versatile, as evidenced by its inclusion in the CONS skateboarding lineup. Here’s Nike Air Max 87 a brand new look for the old school veteran, a hightop Star Player in all white with a ribbed elastic ankle collar. It’s basically like having a sweatband attached to the top of your kicks and makes for a sweet retro sporty look. This pair is done with red and blue accents that give it that ever so slightly patriotic and completely summertime feel. Check out more shots after the jump and grab yours today from Caliroots’ Six Feet Down.
Some of Converse’s best releases in recent memory have come in the form of the flight jacket-inspired UNDFTD collaborations. The Poorman Weapon made a name for itself with the sleek, shiny look and now it’s time for the biggest of the One Stars to get a nylon treatment. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Spec comes to you in black or olive green, both with white soles to add a bright spot. Check out detailed images of both pairs of these flight jacket Chucks after the jump and grab yours today from the Six Feet Under store at Caliroots.
The Converse Star nike outlet online Player is quite versatile, as evidenced by its inclusion in the CONS skateboarding lineup. Here’s Nike Air Max 87 a brand new look for the old school veteran, a hightop Star Player in all white with a ribbed elastic ankle collar. It’s basically like having a sweatband attached to the top of your kicks and makes for a sweet retro sporty look. This pair is done with red and blue accents that give it that ever so slightly patriotic and completely summertime feel. Check out more shots after the jump and grab yours today from Caliroots’ Six Feet Down.
The Converse Star Player is a ’70s-era basketball shoe who has seen its design updated both to meet today’s on-court tech standards *and* adapt to the world of skateboarding. Oh, and did cheap nike free runners 2 we mention it’s also a great choice for your lifestyle sneaker collection? This Star Player Sock features a ribbed elastic ankle cuff that’s something like a kneesock or maybe a sweatband. nike free 2 cheap And sweatband would be a good thematic match with this new pair with the sweatpants look, with this new pair offering a heathered grey jersey cotton upper. Check out more shots after the jump and grab a pair today from TGWO.
As part of the buildup to the World Basketball Festival, Nike designers got up with a group of talented youngsters for a Make Something!! workshop. During these crazy sessions at Nike Stadium in the Bowery, these kids were charged with creating a hybrid design that combines elements from the three biggest Nike, Inc. brands: Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse. What they ended up with most strongly favors the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk, but the strap has been moved lower and updated with a Jumpman logo, while the heel has been modified with some Converse flavor. Click the jump below to see a video detailing the process and stick with Sneaker News for more on how Nike Basketball shoes come to fruition.
Jim Jones and Team Blood Shed took on DJ Clue and his Desert Storm Team at the The Derrick Michael Armstead Memorial Basketball Tournament at Thomas Jefferson Park in New York City on Saturday. Capo was seen wearing the new Converse Star Player nike free run 3.0 v4 EVO’s in all White and Silver when playing and when he got done he switched into a pair of Nike Shox R4 Flywire’s in White, Total Orange, and Black. DJ Clue who played for his Desert Storm Team rocked a pair of the “Bruce Lee” Nike Zoom Kobe V’s. Also in attendance was N.O.R.E., Yung Berg, Lexi Chow, and Freaky Zeeky. Check out more pictures from the basketball game after the jump…
As part of the buildup to the World Basketball Festival, Nike designers got up with a group of talented youngsters for a Make Something!! workshop. During these crazy sessions at Nike Stadium in the Bowery, these kids were charged with creating a hybrid design that combines elements from the three biggest Nike, Inc. brands: Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse. What they ended up with most strongly favors the Nike Air Max Hyperdunk, but the strap has been moved lower and updated with a Jumpman logo, while the heel has been modified with some Converse flavor. Click the jump below to see a video detailing the process and stick with Sneaker News for more on how Nike Basketball shoes come to fruition.
Jim Jones and Team Blood Shed took on DJ Clue and his Desert Storm Team at the The Derrick Michael Armstead Memorial Basketball Tournament at Thomas Jefferson Park in New York City on Saturday. Capo was seen wearing the new Converse Star Player nike free run 3.0 v4 EVO’s in all White and Silver when playing and when he got done he switched into a pair of Nike Shox R4 Flywire’s in White, Total Orange, and Black. DJ Clue who played for his Desert Storm Team rocked a pair of the “Bruce Lee” Nike Zoom Kobe V’s. Also in attendance was N.O.R.E., Yung Berg, Lexi Chow, and Freaky Zeeky. Check out more pictures from the basketball game after the jump…
The World Basketball Festival is right around the corner, and one of the marquee brands sponsoring the momentous event is Converse, the iconic womens nike free 3.0 v3 brand that paved the way to the current state of performance basketball footwear. Converse was purchased by Nike a few years back but for Nike to openly market its sibling is quiet rare; in fact, the partnership has resulted in Converse reintroducing itself as a vintage breeze in the modernized culture of basketball, and the Converse Star Player you see here will be one of the shoes in the World Basketball Spotlight. The Star Player was a focal point during the Converse Fall 2010 Basketball Footwear Showcase and you can now check out these extra detailed shots after the jump. via Nike Basketball.
Month after month, Converse Japan continues to impress with its premium offerings skating the thin line between audacious and classic. For July 2010, the One Star’s Far East division brings back the iconic styles you’ve come to expect, plus a couple new ones are added to the mix. You knew before you even read this the Chuck Taylor All Star High would make an appearance, and it’s coming with leather designs including graffiti’d patent looks, plus some canvas colorways with tartan plaid liners. The Jack Purcell will see its own shiny leather looks too, but it’s the 3-D-ified British Pound joints that are sure to cheap nike shoes free run steal the show. Check out all of these, cheap free run shoes plus a few monochromatic canvas versions of the Skidgrip, all after the jump. via HB/HS
The succeeding installment of the Size? 10th Anniversary limited collaborations features a trio of great colorways of the Converse Poorman Weapon; coming in white, brown, and black, the three simple colorway features a white midsole with orange and black striping, canvas on the heel trim, and and orange lace hole at the pinnacle of the ankle. These are set to release at the very end of July with availability expected to be limited. Check out the details of the shoes in the preview shots after the jump. Will you be a part of size? history?
Month after month, Converse Japan continues to impress with its premium offerings skating the thin line between audacious and classic. For July 2010, the One Star’s Far East division brings back the iconic styles you’ve come to expect, plus a couple new ones are added to the mix. You knew before you even read this the Chuck Taylor All Star High would make an appearance, and it’s coming with leather designs including graffiti’d patent looks, plus some canvas colorways with tartan plaid liners. The Jack Purcell will see its own shiny leather looks too, but it’s the 3-D-ified British Pound joints that are sure to cheap nike shoes free run steal the show. Check out all of these, cheap free run shoes plus a few monochromatic canvas versions of the Skidgrip, all after the jump. via HB/HS
The succeeding installment of the Size? 10th Anniversary limited collaborations features a trio of great colorways of the Converse Poorman Weapon; coming in white, brown, and black, the three simple colorway features a white midsole with orange and black striping, canvas on the heel trim, and and orange lace hole at the pinnacle of the ankle. These are set to release at the very end of July with availability expected to be limited. Check out the details of the shoes in the preview shots after the jump. Will you be a part of size? history?