Converse x Ultraman for 50th Anniversary

Exclusively for Japan.

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In light of the 1966 Japanese television series Ultraman‘s 50th anniversary, Converse offers commemoration by releasing the Converse x Ultraman, Alien Baltan and Elking collection. The All Star Ultraman R HI features the body parts of Ultraman across the entire upper, with a blue patch (right side) and an asymmetric red patch (left side) as a reminiscent of the color timer. The All Star Eleking R HI is a representation of the iconic space monster featuring mottled black and white patterns along the upper and sole. To represent the ominous characteristic of Eleking, the shoe glows in the dark. The All Star Vartan Say Jin R Slip OX replicates the face of the alien ninja Baltan, by utilizing the same color and texture of the villain. Prepare for the Japan exclusive Converse x Ultraman special edition All Star collection for ¥8,500-9,500 JPY (approximately $80-$90 USD) on July 2016.

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