Converse Celebrates the Global Pride Movement With Rainbow Chucks

In support of LGBTA communities worldwide.

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Nike has long supported LGBTA communities around the world with colorful “Pride” drops and now Swoosh-owned Converse is doing the same for Spring/Summer 2016 with the introduction of a trio of new Chucks. Billed as “a passionate reminder for universal tolerance, diversity and equality,” the kicks take on the pride movement’s signature rainbow motif, employing it across both high- and low-top silhouettes in woven and splattered form as an encouragement of authenticity and creativity.

Retailing for $60 to $75 USD, the three different designs are set to hit Converse retail stores and converse.com this Friday, May 13.

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