Converse (RED) Hiroshi Fujiwara Chuck Taylor Low
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Converse is an American shoe company, best known for the canvas All Star shoe, founded by Marquis Mills in 1908. One of the well-known series Chuck Taylor All Star brought success to Converse, with Chuck made an adjustment to the sneaker to provide greater support and flexibility on its functionality and made it one of the greatest basketball shoes with history. Today, Converse produces its All-Stars footwear in a variety of materials, shapes, and colorways. It has successfully bridged the gap between professional sneakers and smart-casual.
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Product (RED) is a program where if you buy a (RED) product, a percentage of the sale will go towards curing HIV/AIDS in Africa. The latest (RED) product is from Converse which teamed up with trend setter Hiroshi Fujiwara on a Chuck Taylor Low in a simple red colorway. One of HF’s many popular logos is tagged on the back of the shoe. According to Converse, this shoe will be released on March 1st.
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Converse Japan has updated their latest releases with two upcoming Chuck Taylor releases. The Thermal pack features the use of tried tested and true thermal material to form the basis of the upper, while the MD pack is a subtle interpretation of the checker pattern. Both are available in a high top and low top version as well as multiple colors. Check your local Converse dealer for availability.
With Converse celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2008, the releases are coming at a frantic pace. Two new styles seen here include the ever classic Chuck Taylor All-Star in two solid colored offerings, and a velcro version of the Jack Purcell. The Jack Purcell is available in three colors. Check your local Converse dealer for availability.
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Originally debuting in 1976, the Pro Leather from Converse took the basketball world by storm as it was frequently seen on the feet of some of the games finest stars. The sneaker is a tribute to the Black Fives, a term designated for the five black starting players in a racially segregated basketball era of the past. Within the Black Fives Converse collection to celebrate Converse’s 100th anniversary, three different models are available from different parts in history. This particular Pro Leather includes a distressed and dirtied upper in its most original form seen over 30 years ago. Available now at select Converse dealers and through Black Fives.
The Converse 100th Anniversary in 2008 has brought a series of new reinterpreted designs from the century old shoe maker. Over the next few months, some of their marquee as well as lesser known styles will be released under new looks and styles. The Weapon Youth Shin Hi is a tribute to the 1986 released NBA favorite Converse Weapon with differences seen in the addition of the Velcro strap. Two color combinations are seen here and currently available at Mita.
Mastermind Japan will be taking this years ward for the most collaborations. Although I don’t believe anyone is complaining, the company has set a blistering pace this season. This time, they’ve teamed up with Jack Purcell and Beams. The Jack Purcell shoe has been the forefront of many trends over the years and with this pair limited to 1800, the company hopes to duplicate there previous success.
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The memo’s been leaked that outside a D-Wade signature, Chuck Taylor and Purcell, there are actually other shoes in Converse’s line up. When you’ve been around for an era that spans the triple digits, Converse is putting their best foot forward with some classy releases. Three models of the One Star Ox seen include the CR (Croc) Ox, regular One Star Ox and V-3 Ox. Check local Converse stockists next month for availability.
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Converse is blowing out 100 candles this year and to mark the event, they’ve released some models incorporating some current day styles over footwear taken from their extensive catalog of sneakers. For their 2008 Spring/Summer releases, look for the rarely seen Jack Purcell Mid in snake leather (based on a 1999 release), the All-Star Digilog Hi (based on a contemporary art collection from 1988), All-Star Asymmetry Hi (based on a 2000 release), All-Star Two Strap Shin-Hi (based on a laceless 2001 Chuck Two Strap) and ST Viphop Hi, an inspiration from the 1984 performance model Star Tech Hi. Look for these at select Converse dealers.
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Scott Patt’s creative mind was put to work in this upcoming Converse (PRODUCT) RED release. The colorful 100 Ripples of Hope design holds it’s inspiration under the pretense that energy is the catalyst for change with the different colors representing different people. Available at (PRODUCT) RED stockists this month.
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Converse has released a new pair of One Star Oxfords featuring a distressed leather upper with a patent stripe along the midsole. Two different colorways are available in either black or white. Check your local Converse dealer for availability.
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It’s already begun, the influx of Converse 100th Anniversary items will undoubtedly find it’s way onto these pages. But something about 100 years of history makes it slightly alright. The Repair Block Collection is actually a re-inspired retro from a 1992 release allowing you to wear brand new box fresh shoes marred with tarp-like repairs. Both high’s and low’s are available in different colorways. Available now at ripe however check your local dealer Converse dealer as well.
Some of you may be aware of Converse’s looming 100th Anniversary. With 100 years of back catalog, there’s bound to be some releases which for many will be a look at some new and rarely seen items. Among them, the Jack Purcell Racearound was originally released in 1973 and inspired in part by sports cars of its generation. The upper is comprised of both smooth and pebble pig skin leather. Available now at Flauge.
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