Kevin on Jan 6th 2008 Sneaker Culture, Converse

Here are some pictures of the Converse All-Star x Scott Pratt x (Product) Red. It is a collaboration between Converse and artist Scott Pratt, and features an assortment of colors on the upper. This pair of Chuck Taylors has been dubbed the “100 Ripples of Hope” and are part of the (Product) Red Campaign, which helps victims of AIDS and HIV in Africa. These should be available at select accounts later on this month, running for about $55. via Kicksonfire
Kevin on Dec 26th 2007 Sneaker Culture, Converse

A while back, we posted some news about the Converse Wade 3 - black / green / snake. Now, we learn that it is in fact the Christmas edition of the shoe. It features a sleek and lightweight design, a reflective midsole which wraps around the toebox of the shoe, and the snake resembles fish scales more than anything. We do not have an official release date for these, but we do know that they will be dropping really soon, and will be a limited release.
Continue Reading »
Kevin on Dec 17th 2007 Sneaker Culture, Converse

The Dwyane Wade Converse 3 Shoe features a color combination and construction that is over the edge. It features snake skin on the upper, along with a black and radiant green colorway that just put the sneaker over the top. These are real cool looking and may even frighten a few people. We don’t know of an exact release date, but be sure to see if Dwayne Wade will wear these or something similar on Christmas day when he faces off against Lebron James and the Cavaliers.
Continue Reading »
Kevin on Dec 12th 2007 Sneaker Culture, Converse

It seems like lately, Converse has been releasing many different colorways in many different models. This is a preview of the Converse Chuck Taylor High - Snake Skin which are definitely different from any Converse you’ve seen before. They are definitely stepping up their game and experimenting with different styles. These come in a black colorway and a white one. Both feature a faux snakeskin treatment on the uppers. Via HighSnob
Continue Reading »
Kevin on Dec 5th 2007 Sneaker Culture, Converse

It is Converse’s 100th Anniversary, and in commemoration, a lot of funky designed shoes should be expected to hit stores soon, both old and new looks. The Converse featured here is the Converse Chuck Taylor - All Star Camo Tear Away. It features camouflage print with a second layer featuring vibrant, multi- colored print. It is a true classic with a new age look. Now available at select licensed Converse retailers.
Kevin on Nov 16th 2007 Sneaker Culture, Converse

Bodega, a Boston-based company has teamed up with Converse to collaborate on a “jacked up” Converse Jack Purcell high. The shoe was treated with a high end quality brown leather and features a lumberjack plaid design. The plaid is used to trim the shoe on the exterior and features some boot style red laces that loop through the metal eyelets. Only select locations will release the shoe. Bodega in Boston, Wood Wood in Berlin and Copenhagen, and ACU in Shanghai are the only locations that it will be available at on November 17th. Good luck trying to get yourself a pair of these!
Continue Reading »
Kevin on Nov 7th 2007 Sneaker Culture, Converse

The Converse Jack Purcell x Fakefur has just been released in Japan. They feature a brown fur upper, white outsole and a red line across the toe box. Via HS.
Continue Reading »