JW Anderson x Converse Run Star Hike Gets a Wider Release
Chuck Taylor meets traditional hiking boots.
After releasing exclusively at the JW Anderson web store last month, the designer’s Run Star Hike collaboration with Converse is set to get a global release. The hiking boot-inspired take on the Chuck Taylor is set to drop in a white colorway, with its canvas upper offset by blue and gum detailing along the outsole.
While the upper from the Chuck Taylor remains intact, other features of the sneaker include a cushioned and oversized EVA midsole as well as a rubber heel wrap complete with star branding. Speaking about the silhouette, Anderson explained that “contrasting proportions have always been part of my design aesthetic. When I approached this latest Converse, I was looking to re-create the same aesthetic by pairing the sole of a Run Star with the classic Chuck Taylor to emphasize the proportions.”
The JW Anderson x Converse Run Star Hike is set to hit the Converse web store and other select retailers like HBX February 12.
For more from Converse, check out the label’s latest Brain Dead collaboration.
