The Missoni and Converse collaboration has produced a number of memorable sneakers, such as the original All Star Hi Tops and recently announced Auckland Racers. Their latest effort includes a new colorway of the Chuck Taylor, featuring the signature Missoni woven upper with royal blue leather accents throughout. The entire Missoni Fall/Winter 2011 collection, which […]

Originally released in 1988, the “All Star Animals” from Converse get an updated revision called the “Ani-Metallic”. The Gold Giraffe and Silver Zebra print are made from synthetic leather, and can be picked up from select retailers for $100.   via Hypebeast

Debuting in Missoni’s Autumn/Winter 2011 men’s collection this past week in Milan, the Auckland Racer is the latest piece of footwear from the ongoing collaboration with Converse. The couture Italian label took the classic 1970s Auckland Racer running shoe and crafted it out of their thick knitted material — a look first hinted at with their […]

Obviously borrowing a lot from classic Chuck Taylor All Star high tops, Japanese label SASQUATCHfabrix. releases their Zenarchy Double Zip Star Sneakers. SASQUATCHfabrix. switches things up by substituting a double zipper in place of the Chuck Taylor’s traditional laces, and adding some high quality leather details and branding. The SASQUATCHfabrix. Zenarchy Double Zip Star Sneaker […]

Now in its third iteration, Converse collaborates with Schott NYC to fuse the design of their original Perfecto motorcycle jacket with that of Converse’s classic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe. As with the prior black suede and navy blue versions, this all white sneaker fuses the durable ruggedness of Schott’s motorcycle jackets with the original […]

The first Missoni vs. Converse All Star Hi Tops were a smash, and the second version went with a more texturized Chuck Taylor shoe. Now two new styles of the very exclusive collaboration are being introduced for 2011, again applying Missoni’s vibrant use of colors and horizontal stripes on space-dyed knits. The limited edition shoe […]

Cordura has long been a mainstay for those hoping to create a durable and robust bag or accessory. These Converse Chuck Taylor Corduras are constructed of the namesake tightly woven ballistic nylon — a fabric used in both civilian and military applications. Two colors — either all black or camouflage (above) — are are available […]

God these are some beautiful shoes, courtesy of Japanese cobbler sak, aka Hiruma. Elevating the art of shoe making to an artisanal level, the Japanese born sak chose to study and practice the art of Italian craftsmanship in Florence, Italy for nearly a decade. This is his third collaboration with Converse — after tackling the […]