Converse‘s monthly Japanese releases introduce this new pattern-driven Chuck Taylor All Star. Undoubtedly one of the major elements of designs as of late, the use of patterns and its Japanese-English derived “Basketplayers” designation features a number of rudimentary basketball player illustrations in two colors. Available this month at Converse retailers across Japan this month.
Converse and Missoni present a new collaborative sneaker, for the first time featuring the iconic Converse Jack Purcell silhouette. The sneaker was featured on the runway of the Missoni Men’s Autumn Winter 2013 showcase in Milan on Sunday, January 13th. The style is inspired by Missoni’s forthcoming seasonal collections and marks the fourth runway collaboration for the two brands.
Constructed with an iconic Missoni’s zig zag knit, the sneaker features a white jacquard upper with flecks of grey and silver lame. Additionally, the sneaker has a unique tonal, suede midsole with classic Jack Purcell detailing.
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Tagged 2013, Converse, Jack Purcell, Kicks, Missoni, Sneaker, Spring Summer, Trainer
Berlin’s Firmament takes stock of a duo of CONS CTS Ox joints from Converse for the 2012 winter season. The two-pack of sneakers boast suede leather uppers with familiar duck and woodland camouflage patterns and skate-appropriate padded tongues. Available for €80.
Saddle shoe inspired sneakers have been making the rounds for sometime, adding to that trend Converse has nicely crafted the Jack Purcell in that style. The build is set in leather in a colorway that blends a beige sole with a black and green upper. Pretty nice!
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Tagged 2012, Autumn Winter, Converse, Footwear, Jack Purcell, Saddle, Shoe, Sneaker
If you’ve yet to add a pair of Purcells to your wardrobe now is better time than ever to do so. Undefeated and Converse have got the perfect pair for the summer complete with an updated look and a summer-appropriate terry cloth lining. And at the best thing they are normal Converse price no hype colab price…Available May 25th at Undefeated stores and Converse First String retailers.
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Tagged 2012, Converse, Jack Purcell, Smeakers, Spring Summer, Trainers, Undefeated
After having worked on the Chuck Taylor Hi before, MHL by Margaret Howell has teamed up again with Converse. For Summer 2012 they present two colorways of the iconic Jack Purcell low top sneaker. Keeping it simple and in line with their previous collaboration, the sneakers come in black and off-white, featuring a premium canvas upper. The double branding only appears on the in-sole.
Look out for a release of the MHL by Margaret Howell x Converse Jack Purcell in June 2012 at Howell stores.
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Tagged Converse, Jack Purcell, Margaret Howell, MHL, Sneakers, Trainers
It has been no secret that, since 2003, Nike’s merger acquisition of storied footwear brand Converse has aided both in the breadth of the ever-expanding Nike empire as well as the longstanding sustainability of Converse as a brand. The latest news out of Portland today comes with the announcement that Jordan brand will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of MJ’s game winning shot in New Orleans that sealed a North Carolina national championship. Paying homage to the Converse shoes that Jordan was wearing that day, the 2012 Commemorative Pack includes an autographed pair of shoes in the customary North Carolina blue and white, as well as a signed Michael Jordan number 23 jersey. Limited to only 30 packs, each autographed pack will be sold via a special eBay auction with all proceeds going to benefit the James R. Jordan Foundation.
Tagged 2012, All Star, Commemorative Pack, Converse, Jordan, Kicks, Michael Jordan, North Carolina, Sneakers, Trainers
Both the Converse All Star Hi and Jack Purcell sneaker silouette is given makeover with all-over camo prints, including an anti-bacterial insole. While the All Star Hi sneaker features the abstract camo print with a mainly black vulcanized sole and black Converse label, the Jack Purcell Hunter-Camo sneaker has a white vulcanized sole with black midsole, and the white sole bleeding over on the toe cap.
The collaboration last Spring between CONVERSE and outerwear specialist Schott New Yorkintroduced Motorcycle Leather Jacket, a Chuck Taylor off shoot derived from Schott’s famous leather motorcycle jacket. And while the model proved to be immensely popular, it was exclusive toCONVERSE First String retail outlets only. This Spring, CONVERSE will introduce the model once again. While Schott will not take part in this release, the Motorcycle Leather Jacket still features the same genuine leather upper, full zip adornment around the eyelet, and offset stitch work. Comes in high or low (oxford) variants, both are available in black leather. There is also the brown leather edition, though only comes in oxford design.
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Tagged All Star, Chuck Taylor, Converse, Hi, Jacket, Leather, Motorcycle, Ox
I always like John Varvatos’s Converse because they look like Converse should look..BATTERED! So for me Distressing is a good thing, Chuck Taylor All Star, Pro Leather, Star Player and Sprint Grip sneakers have been given a worn out treatment on the soles and uppers that give the collection a cool edge for Spring Summer 2012. These are the two stand outs for me. They should be dropping in the next couple of weeks.
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Tagged All Star, Chuck Taylor, Converse, John Varvatos, Pro Leather, Sneakers, Sprint Grip, Star Player
