If you’re like me, you met John Boyega in the film Attack the Block. The young Denzel look alike commandeered attention from the onset of the movie. Since then he has grown into an amazing actor starring in blockbuster films, but most recently his work in smaller roles have stuck with me. In the Netflix…
The Archive Pack applies classic Converse graphics to a performance silhouette for the first time. Source: Converse All Star Pro BB Archive Pack Official Images I’m in sneaker stores everyday. I go to malls so often I know the majority of the store managers in this region by name and they know me. With over 30+…
Overtime has teamed up with Converse to provide fans with a one-of-a-kind basketball experience called Overtime Takeover. Source: Overtime Takeover x Converse give us a glimpse into the future of ball Nigel D’Souza dropped a dope post on an upcoming promotional event featuring Converse collaborating with startup media company Overtime. In this post Nigel delivers…
images via KITH, size?, Packer and brand websites Last year I created the standards below for my Top 40 Sneakers of 2017: 2017 Top Sneakers of the Year Qualifications based on M.A.P.P.S. Materials – Premium materials are important to me… very important. Aesthetics – the way the shoe looks, colorway, cut… some of the shoes that could…
The New Orleans-native will collaborate with Converse on everything from campaigns to product development, all with the aim of engaging the wider basketball community. Source: Converse Welcomes Kelly Oubre Jr. Earlier this year Nike delivered the Think 16 Collection. They utilized their ownership of Converse to introduce a few models worn by legends of the…
The Converse x Dr. Woo collection releases January 20 on converse.com and at select retailers. Source: Converse and Dr. Woo Collaborate on the Chuck 70 I have to admit that I could have easily just written that Converse is dropping a Dr. Woo collab on the Chuck and it would have been a narrative of…
The first drop from this highly anticipated collaboration hits stores December 14. Source: Opposites Attract in Converse and JW Anderson’s Collaborative GLITTER_GUTTER Collection As much as I admire Nike’s adherence to its imagery and principles, the brand misses more than hits lately in marketing. The company that used to get it right on almost every…
Again with the 2s and again with my side eye in regard to the 2s. There is a difference this time though. Jordan is actually dropping a pack and it doesn’t cost 500 bones! That is great news for the reselling crew as there is room in each shoe to actually turn a profit….
Unleash your creativity and design your own Converse sneakers. Personalize every detail by choosing your sneaker, color, print and laces to make your mark. Source: Design Your Own Converse. Converse.com Converse has collaborated with Grotesk, a Swiss-born and Belgian trained artist known for his unique, abstract style. You can create your own pair with his…
The majority of marketing campaigns can either sink or swim depending on how hard a brand pushes to reach their market. Especially when it comes to the new generation. You can’t pimp the youth. They are keenly aware of when a brand is attempting to sell them something. They will often push back against…
To celebrate the launch of the Chuck Modern Lux, Kith has partnered with Converse to give away pairs to 5 watchful viewers. Hidden in this video are the answers to the 3 questions below—the first 5 p Source: Modern Lux Video Competition by Converse & Kith – Kith NYC Everyone loves a giveaway. Use…
The company is revamping its iconic Chuck Taylor All Star again — this time for Generation Z. Source: Can Converse Solve Its Chuck Challenge? | Intelligence | BoF According to the source link from Business of Fashion, Converse has grown to 2 billion a year since Nike acquired the brand at 305 million dollars. That’s…
The 100% waterproof limited edition Chuck Taylor All Star II Thermo Boot is constructed with a warm, elastic inner bootie protected by a tinted rubber outer shell and 3M reflective materials for visibility. Source: Converse Chuck II Waterproof Thermo Boot This might be one of the most interesting rain boots I’ve seen. Instead of the large rubber ducky…
The Chuck Taylor All Star II Moon features a digital moon print and werewolf footbed graphic atop a glow-in-the-dark outsole. Source: Nike News – Shoe Stream The iconic Chuck Taylor is getting some serious love from Nike. The shoes are featuring Nike graphics and storytelling endearing it to new fans on every release. It seems…
This fall Converse Inc. introduces the Chuck II “Engineered Mesh,” a new take on the iconic Chuck Taylor silhouette. Source: Converse Releases Chuck II and MA1 Bomber Jacket in Engineered Mesh The great thing about the fall is you get to break out those jacket and kicks combos that actually make men a bit more…
The limited-edition Converse Essentials x Fragment collection is available September 28 from Converse.com. Source: Nike News – Converse Launches New Essentials Apparel with Limited-Edition Fragment Collection The battle for sportswear continues. Performance apparel has completely disrupted the fashion industry. In a season where NYFW was dominated not by traditional fashion houses like Gucci and Prada, it…
The Converse Jack Purcell Modern HTM sneaker will be available September 8 exclusively at NikeLab retail stores worldwide and NikeLab.com. Source: Nike News – Converse Unveils Jack Purcell Modern HTM Nike and Converse are taking every advantage of being a part of the biggest brand in the world by dropping more HTM branded collabs. The HTM has shown up…
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The third release in Converse’s Modern footwear family sneaker collection will be available starting August 5 at Converse retail stores, Converse.com and select retailers worldwide. Source: Nike News – Converse Unveils the Thunderbolt Modern I’m watching the Netflix show, Stranger Things, and I’m checking to see if they got the retro 80’s style correct and what…
Source: New Balance Press Box : NEW BALANCE WINS LAWSUIT AGAINTS CONVERSE New Balance continues to win. After standing with Boris Berian in his fight against Nike, New Balance takes its PF Flyer brand ownership and establishes that Nike owned Converse doesn’t have a right to patent the traditional rubber tie and stripe outsole look…
