Category: Converse

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wore these in the All-Star Game

Brandon King

The shoot around that masqueraded as the 2024 NBA All-Star was a slap in the face to basketball fans across the globe. Oklahoma City Thunder star guard and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took to the court in this mismatched color of the Converse All-Star Trilliant CX. It sports a polyester knit upper with the Chevron and Star logo on the lateral side. An Aero Jam-inspired cage wraps the heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides Zoom Air cushioning and a solid rubber outsole. This iteration of the Converse All-Star Trilliant CX…

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CBP detains large shipment of fake Converse All-Stars

Brandon King

Customs and Border Patrol agents in Baltimore seized 13,660 pair of counterfeit Converse All-Stars bound for Los Angeles. “Unscrupulous manufacturers and vendors illegally profit on the sale of substandard counterfeit products, such as these fake Chucks, at the expense and safety of American consumers,” CBP Area Port of Baltimore Director Adam Rottman said. An intial inspection on June 23 arroused suspicision of potential counterfitting, prompting the detainment of the shipment. Images sent to the Apparel, Footwear, and Textile Centers of Excellence and Expertise confirmed a violation of the Converse trademark.…

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“Hyper Swarm” Draymond Green x Converse G4 coming May 26

Brandon King

Converse is set to release one of Draymond Green’s Converse G4 player exclusives to the public. It sports a university gold upper with black Converse star and chevron logos on the lateral, medial sides and on the tongue, with the same black also showing up on the inner. Below the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole and gum rubber outsole. The ”Hyper Swarm” Draymond Green x Converse G4 is scheduled to release May 26 at converse.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Draymond Green…

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Jordan Brand Unveils Russell Westbrook’s “Why Not?” x Converse Pack

Brandon King

Jordan Brand’s upcoming “Why Not?“ x Converse Pack puts together two of Russell Westbrook’s favourite silhouettes- the Air Jordan 16 and the Converse Chuck 70. The aesthetics of both shoes are inspired by Westbrook’s play on the court and chain link fences, while the collection of materials on each shoe, which range from leather to satin, are a nod to the rock-and-roll styled leather jackets that Westbrook has penchant for wearing. The studs on the lateral side of the 16’s magnetic gaiter and on the heel of the Chuck 70…

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This Converse Pro Leather celebrates the brand’s past

Brandon King

First released in 1976, the Converse Pro Leather was a staple on collegiate and professional courts and the prominence enjoyed by Converse during the 1980’s included being the sponsor for the national team . This Pro Leather harkens back to Converse’s rich history. It sports a white leather upper that is overlaid by egret suede at the eyerow and navy makes up the medial and lateral Chevron logo and surrounding the white Converse and Star on the rear heel. On the lateral side is found “PRO LEATHER” stamped with gold…

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Kith x Disney collaboration on the way

Brandon King

Ronnie Fieg, founder of Kith has announced there will be an upcoming collaboration with Disney and Converse. A special-edition Converse Chuck 70 is part of the collection. It sports a black leather upper that features classic incarnations of Disney’s world-famous rodent on the lateral side. A white midsole with lateral side “KITH” branding completes the aesthetic. The Disney x Kith x Converse Chuck 70 is expected to release later this holiday season. Updates will be provided as information avails itself.

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The StockX data breach was about more than your money

Brandon King

As much as they may have wanted it to be, the StockX data breach did not only fail to escape not the attention of the sneaker community but even was reported on by non-footwear related media outlets.  Data breaches have become an unfortunate part of life, but how a company handles it can go a long way not only in restoring trust in a company but also in what actions could be taken against them. With their attempted obfuscation of the breach via an e-mail update ruse , StockX went…

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