Tag: 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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“Why Not” Jordan x Converse Pack: Official images

Brandon King

The “Why Not” Jordan x Converse Pack puts together two of , for now, Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook’s favourite silhouettes- the Air Jordan 16 and Converse Chuck 70 in aesthetics inspired by chain nets on outdoor courts and Brodie’s gritty play style. Images were shared on this pack in the recent weeks but Jordan Brand has officially released pictures of this upcoming pack. For those of you needing your dose of release day frustration, this pack is set to release October 2 at nike.com and select retail establishments.

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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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500,000 pair of counterfeit Converse and Vans seized in east China

Brandon King

Police in east China’s Anhui Province destroyed half a million pair of knock-off Converse and Vans sneakers. Back in December 2015, police in the city of Bengbu received a tip alleging that counterfeit Converse sneakers that were being sold in some Middle Eastern countries may have been produced in the city. A task force was set up by police to investigate the matter. A month into their investigation, the task force had uncovered the factory’s location and that it had nine production lines that were manned by several hundred shoemakers…

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Kelly Oubre, Jr. signs with Converse (and Nike)

Brandon King

  Converse has brought Washington Wizards small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. into its fold. The  deal is unique in that Oubre Jr. will Converse shoes off the court but Nike shoes on the court ( for those who may not know, Nike owns Converse).     According to ESPN’s Nick DePaula , the deal will focus on the increased attention given (for some reason) to the Association’s arena entry fashion with Oubre Jr. to debut a number of new Converse sneakers this year via his pregame entries. Every game since my…

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Michael Jordan’s ’84 Olympic Sneakers are Up for Auction

Brandon King

Micheal Jordan and Nike have forged the most successful and influential relationship in sneaker history. It is for that reason, it is hard to imagine a time where the two were not connected, however there was a time where he was not rocking the Swoosh and then the Jumpman, but the Chevron and the Star of Converse.  When MJ was in college at the University off North Carolina, he wore Converse. He also wore Converse during the 1984 Olympics. SPC Auctions has a listing an autographed pair of the kicks…

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