Converse

In his late 30s, Marquis Mills Converse, who was previously a respected manager at a footwear manufacturing firm, opened the Converse Rubber Shoe Company which began the saga of the famous sneaker collection known as the Chuck Taylor Basketball Shoes. Converse popularized the “Chucks” All Star basketball shoe that only came in black, with a white variant released in 1947. Today, Converse has several line up of collection sneakers like the weapon basketball shoes and other special edition of athletic and casual sneakers. Browse through those pages for more information and pictures of the famous Converse shoes.

Converse CONS Skate Collection

February 1st, 2010 by carla_guillermo Stored in: Converse

If you have already seen the previous releases of the famous Converse for worldwide skaters, this coming Spring 2010 the same prestigious company would launch the sneaker hit in retro designs. In 2009, Converse focused on sneakers that evolve from one form to another just to give way to reinforced model parts and even vulcanized sole to complete the Skateboarding Division. The classic model products were mixed and matched in different ways and so for the coming collection, a new experience will give us another thrill. Simple yet they would surely rock everyone’s world as one would never miss to grab a pair of two.

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Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi – Winter 2010

January 3rd, 2010 by msj484 Stored in: Collaborations, Converse

converse-chuck-missoni-1Converse has been busy these days, pairing up with the trusted names in fashion to create functional and fashionable kicks. Their latest collaboration was with Missoni, a luxury clothing brand. The two have set out to create a pair or two of Chucks. The Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi comes in two interesting colorways. The upper showcases Missoni’s distinctive zigzag designs. The white toe cap and mid sole as well as the brown inner linings provide the contrast. The Converse logo embossed in brown leather is found on the ankle, while the Missoni plate can be found at the back of the heel.

News have it that these kicks will be out on sale come April 2010.

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Converse Pappalardo Pro – Product Red

January 1st, 2010 by msj484 Stored in: Collaborations, Converse

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Converse teams up once again with another sports icon, this time around partnering with skater Anthony Pappalardo and releasing an entirely new line of collection kicks. The launching pair of Anthony Papplardo called Product Red is said to drafted for a humanitarian project.

These pair comes with a suede navy blue upper and some accents of white and red, quite a cool color combination if you ask me. Although it gravitates towards male users, you won’t be able to say that female sneaker fanatics are not qualified to wear it. The beauty of the design is that it looks like it can be worn by both men and women.

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100 Ripples of Hope by Converse

December 24th, 2009 by msj484 Stored in: Converse

Admit it, Chuck Taylor’s upcoming 100 Ripples of Hope Sneakers looks absolutely striking. And I bet you also thought it’s so hippie. Well, while both may be true, this Chuck Taylor pair is actually conceptualized in collaboration with (Product) Red. scott-patt-100-ripples-Of-hope-chuck-taylor-shoesFor some bit of trivia, Product Red is a licensed brand issued to its partner companies. The initiative is aimed at raising funds for the research of a cure to fight AIDS. The said project is the brainchild of by U2 frontman Bono and Bobby Shriver of DATA.

Back to the shoes, this Chuck Taylor shoes is scheduled to hit the stores come January of 2010. So now that you know that part of the money you will spend in purchasing a pair will be used for a good cause, perhaps it’s time you save up for this lovely shoes.

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Converse anticipates 2010 and welcomes it with a collection

December 14th, 2009 by ghel Stored in: Converse

Chinese fashion has been influencing several designs in fashion starting from hair dresses up to the simplest accessories.  And before 2009 ends, Converse has a Chinese-inspired collection which incorporates the designs and colors of the upcoming 2010 which is said to be the Year of the Tiger according to the Chinese calendar.

Since this is a Chinese Converse shoe, expect that the dominant color is red – a lucky color for the Chinese. Aside from the tiger patterns and black/red streaks on the shoes there are also Chinese characters and Chinese calligraphy as well.

There are four colors that part of the Converse Year of the Tiger collection. Fans of the Chuck Taylor will think of this as a must-have especially if they can pull of the color red.

No news yet about the specific date or release of the Converse Year of the Tiger collection. But I hope that these shoes will be out in the market just in time for the 2010 Chinese New Year.

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New Offspring x Converse All Star Hi 2 Strap with Matching Toys

December 4th, 2009 by dooce Stored in: Converse

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Check out the new Offspring Converse All Star Hi 2 Strap that comes with matching toys for everyong. I love these sneakers because they just poses the color combinations I love in a sneaker. Each model comes with its own matching figurine of the Offspring mascot, which is great as toy figurine collection or collecting Offspring toys.

The new Converse model comes in nice black and hot pink colorway and the other model comes in grey, light blue and red colorway. I like the black and hot pink model, though. The black model comes in nice black leather Upper with some cool hot pink stitches as accents lining the Upper of the shoe. Toe cap comes in white leather like all other Converse sneakers with the same midsole and black lining wrapping around the sneaker. I love the hot pin and white shoe laces that comes with it and a nice cool black strap with some pink accent. Definitely a must buy sneaker for me.
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Converse Jack Purcell 2009 Holiday Pack

December 2nd, 2009 by dooce Stored in: Converse

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Aside from the Chuck Taylor releases from Converse this year, Converse applied numerous dsigns to its new sneaker design – Jack Purcell model.  I was able to find the the three sneaker model that Converse will release before the year ends.

You will be surprised because their designs were totally different from their recent released converse models like the Jack Purcell Mid Waxed leather, Jack Purcell “Glen Check”, and the Converse Jack Purcell and Victim pack. Check it out!

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Oh Canada Custom Design Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars

December 1st, 2009 by dooce Stored in: Converse, Custom Sneakers

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Check out the Converse Chuck Taylor All STars Custom Design sneaker called Oh Canada. The custom design model comes with the flack of the Country Canada with its red race on the side panel. It comes with a tag of Sole Brother at the back heel of the sneaker.

I love the red lining on the upper of the shoes around it and the black lining on the midsole of the shoes. It comes with white shoe laces that perfectly blended with the custom design of the sneaker. Check out solebrother website for more details.

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