Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi
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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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Flauge has just dropped a new pack of Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi’s. With a surprisingly understated reptile print, these Chuck Taylors are reinterpreted decently without any gaudy tacky fixtures. Available now in two different colors. Check your local Converse dealer for the goods.
For the late great “Style Master General” Dondi White, he served as one of the era’s greatest artists with a spray can. His works seen on various MTA trains in New York became well known highlights and were associated with some of the most influential works in graffiti. Complications from AIDS took Dondi White’s life at the tender age of 37. In light of this, the Dondi White Foundation was created in 2003 to fund programs for AIDS/HIV prevention and services for the betterment of those living with this ailment.
For Converse’s 1HUND(RED) campaign, Dondi’s brother Michael and the White family provided imagery from Dondi’s personal journal to create the basis for a design on a Pro Leather oxford shoe. The sneaker will drop alongside an exhibition of Dondi White’s intricate art work which has seen him exhibit in solo shows around the world. The sneaker will be available this month at Bodega with a price of $90. 10% from the wholesale price will be donated to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Geneva, Switzerland).
While most people are familiar with the Chuck Taylor All-Star, a look here reveals some lesser known Converse models such as the Weapon Ox, Chevron Star and Pro Leather. These models are part of the latest Chevron & Star campaign. Available now at Mita.
With a product catalog that has encompassed 100 years, Converse have a vast collection of products and inspirations to choose from as they celebrate a milestone 100th Anniversary. Their campaign is slated to release 100 different Converse models between December 2007 and March 2008. The inaugural December release will see some archival models released dating back to 1922 to 1999. Each pair will be packaged in a special commemorative edition blue box. Stay tuned for more details regarding the monthly releases.
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The latest inspiration for the soon to be 100 year old All-Star model from Converse is the textile pack. Utilizing a series of classic materials and patterns such as pin-stripes and plaid. An interesting design feature is the inclusion of material on the toe-cap of one of the plaid creations, a concept not often seen. Look for these at select Converse dealers.
Despite the long and storied history of the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi, Converse has still managed to be reinvent the shoe. This latest design incorporates a velcro ankle strap. The days of wearing All-Stars as actual performance sneakers have long passed rendering this strap a mere aesthetic addition. Available in three different colors, black, red and green. Available now at Flauge.
The latest release from the Converse Red campaign features legendary Punk band Ramones. The upper features a distressed grey denim upper. Converse Red is a humanitarian project which donates money towards various worldly projects via the sale of products created in cooperation with popular and influential figures. Available now at Overkill.
The Chuck Taylor All-Star has received an enormous amount of attention throughout its fabled existence. This latest release incorporates the concept of Ripstop material on the upper. Ripstop nylon holds several worthwhile characteristics such as low weight, water repellency and resistance to tearing. This model has been created as an exclusive for British retailer, JD Sports.
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There seems to be a larger supply of functional winter kicks in recent months with various companies creating footwear that provide a more comfortable and sometimes safer experience in the colder months. The Converse Monadnock Military Mid includes an extra grippy sole alongside a leather upper which should bode a bit better in the snowy conditions. Available now at Overkill.
Despite the long and storied history of Converse which has spanned close to a century, the company whose foundation was built largely on the laurels of a few models has created some new reinterpretations of their timeless classics. Among the new releases for this season are All-Star Hi’s featuring extra large logo’s, printed fronts and the use of new materials. Another notable release is that of a screen printed Jack Purcell slip-on with a “fake lace” print. Check your local Converse dealer for availability.
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With 2008 marking the 100th Anniversary of footwear maker Converse, those curious of what’s in store will unfortunately have to be patient for new developments. However here’s a look at some recent releases from Converse, a brand that has transcended every facet of society and seen on the feet of so many. Two Oxford models were released, a black leather and snakeskin colorway as well as an all suede creation while the iconic Chuck Taylor High was given the multi-colored treatment as well a contrasting white toebox and tongue model. Available now at Zozotown.
