ÿþWhat you re looking at above is the latest collaborative black converse release from Converse as they have joined forces with with California-based skater Louie Lopez on a custom sneaker, inspired by Louie s hometown of Hawthorne, California.Known as the Converse x Louie Lopez CTAS Pro High, the shoe features an upper made of premium suede along with leather accents on the heel stripe and the classic Chuck Taylor All Star patch. The shoe is also infused with innovative skate technology, including CONS traction rubber for increased grip and durability, as well as a Lunarlon sockliner for added comfort. The back of the tongue features an intricate map of Hawthorne, a tribute to the California town where Louie grew up, while the city seal is displayed in gold foil on the sockliner. The clean colors of the upper were also carefully selected by Louie, reflecting the shades of summertime in his home city.
Earlier this week news broke that a Converse x Air Jordan collab was in the works. Now we get word that Converse has also decided to bring back the classic Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid. Already available internationally, white converse today we get a first look at the first colorways releasing in the near future.The Converse Fastbreak 83 Mid is a classic Converse model that was initially designed as a baseball shoe. Decades after its initial release, this definitely a silhouette that can be worn on the streets as a lifestyle shoe. The three colorway options above all come constructed out converse slip on of White leather upper offset by the colorful branding on the, heel, branding and outsole. The additional White on the midsole and laces give the shoe an extra clean finish. Who was old enough to own these back in the day? If so, you re probably in need of a fresh new pair. Find these at international retailers today and expect them to arrive stateside in the near future.
We recently gave you a first look at the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Flyknit. Today we have even more colorways and more images of the upcoming model to share with you.The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Flyknit will end up being the first non-Nike sneaker to utilize Nike s Flyknit construction. Being that Converse is owned by pink converse Nike, we should not be too surprises that this ended up coming to fruition. Although the upper gets a complete makeover, the overall profile of the shoe remains, it just does so in a more modern and comfortable fashion. This includes features such as the neoprene lining and Lunarlon insole. Other features on the shoe include the fused taping on the toe and the classic Converse Chuck Taylor patch on the medial side of the shoe.
Fans of Looney Tunes will be happy to hear that a collab with Converse is on its way. Set to begin releasing at the end of the month, get a sneak peak at the Looney Tunes x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Collection.Utilizing the low-top and high-top version of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, the collection will consist of four different styles to choose from. Each pair will feature canvas uppers covered in graphics made up of your favorite Looney Tunes characters. The first pair is a Pink low-top housing a larger than life Tweety Bird graphic.
Consisting of the Airforce and Oatmeal coloriways, both pairs from the Hancock x Converse Jack Purcell Signature Mid happen to come with water-repellant uppers. The upper is made out of a wool construction, which is a good look for both Winter and Spring. Other features on the shoe include the rubber overlays, the color hit on the rear portion of the ankle, the off-White sole which comes with both OrthoLite footbeds and Nike Zoom Air cushioning. Out now, find both of these at select retailers for $229. You down to pick converse sneakers up a pair? If so, which colorway?
We ve seen the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star covered in a variety of prints and materials throughout the years and today we see the shoe in a new polka dot colorway.Utilizing both the Hi and Ox versions, these two colorways of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star feature a black upper with white polka dots (Hi) and a white upper with black polka dots (Ox). Both pairs are then finished off with tonal laces and white rubber midsoles.Which pair do you like better? You can grab yours now at select Converse retailers.