Converse Star Player Sock – White – Red – Blue

The Converse Star Player is quite versatile, as evidenced by its inclusion in the CONS skateboarding lineup. Here’s a brand new look for the old school veteran, a hightop Star Player in all white with a ribbed elastic ankle collar. It’s basically like having a sweatband attached to the top of your kicks and makes for a sweet retro sporty look. This pair is done with red and blue accents that give it that ever so slightly patriotic and completely summertime feel. Check out more shots after the jump and grab yours today from Caliroots’ Six Feet Down.

NUMBER (N)INE x CONVERSE Odessa | Detailed Look

It was said that as the label he headed, NUMBER (N)INE, was winding down to its last few months, designer Takahiro Miyashita worked feverishly on the details of 3 footwear designs with CONVERSE, his last collaboration. The result was a rendition based on several different CONVERSE classics – the One Star and Chuck Taylor, whose influences exhibit in the overall silhouette and napped deer skin upper. But it was the Odessa, an obscure CONVERSE running sneaker from the 70s and 80s, that caught Miyashita’s attention when he searched through CONVERSE’s archive. Some 20 years ahead of its time, the CONVERSE Odessa’s asymmetrical lacing system bucked against traditional design and instead brought forth the aspect of runner comfort.

Originally scheduled to release as part of NUMBER (N)INE’s “farewell” collection in March, some unexpected circumstances delayed its release till quite literally today. With only 48 pairs allocated for the U.S. market, the NUMBER (N)INE x CONVERSE Odessa is available now exclusively through Aloha Rag New York and its online store.

NUMBER (N)INE x CONVERSE Odessa | Release Information

Everything was in place for its March launch till the unexpected announcement – the sudden closure of NUMBER (N)INE, the cutting edge label established by Japanese designer Takahiro Miyashita. Overnight, the final collaboration between CONVERSE and NUMBER (N)INE, the Odessa, became orphaned. Now, after 6 months of negotiation and distribution re-work, Miyashita’s vision of CONVERSE’s runner sneaker from the 80s is finally set to launch. Comprised of premium deer skin, frayed and deconstructed, the NUMBER (N)INE x CONVERSE Odessa was based on, ironically, Miyashita’s ideal for something “authentic and permanent”. And though the label no longer exist, the concept remains in Miyashita’s new label, The SOLO IST. In the meantime, the NUMBER (N)INE x CONVERSE Odessa is set to drop this Thursday, September 16th, at one retail locations only – Aloha Rag New York flagship in TriBeCa. With only 96 pairs produced, 48 pairs per colorways in black or beige. This will make the Odessa one of the more exclusive release of the season. To be available at Aloha Rag New York and its online store.

Converse – First String Collection – Matchpoint III

The First String collection from Converse puts focus back into the original silhouette and modern design. Converse have dug deep into their archives and pulled out the 1970’s classic Matchpoint III and the new 2010 version still maintains the original silhouette. Monochromatic poplin cotton uppers sit on top of off white soles emphasizing vintage aesthetic. Leather heel section has been detailed with cut out Star adding to the premium feel and comfort is achieved by extra foot bed cushioning improving functionality.

CONVERSE – Poorman Weapon High + Low – New Colorways

The Converse Poorman Weapon can be considered a hybrid of the classic Chuck Taylor All Star High, and the Weapon 86 basketball shoe. It’s versatile shape and design has made the shoe rather popular for collaborations as well. This season, Converse has released a new series of colorways for the Poorman Weapon high and low, and all take a rugged, military cue. The high top version comes in black and white, grey and red, and an olive on olive. Aside from the usual leather and suede, Converse seems to have added a little fabric into the mix as well. The low-top is a cool and easy grey on grey. These are all available on Converse right now.

Dr. Romanelli x CONVERSE – “Born In The USA” Chuck Taylor All Star Cup Sole

In the past few years, collaborations have been recurring at such rampant rates that many projects are often half-hearted and lackluster. And recently, many have tried to steer away from collaboration unless it is a fresh idea that can be executed with flair. However, Dr. Romanelli is one of the rare few who has thrived on collaborations, and restores our faith in the world of cross-pollination. After having worked with Levi’s , Hello Kitty and more, Dr. Romanelli have laid his creative surgical touches on CONVERSE to create a “Born In The USA” pack. This capsule collection are based on the Chuck Taylor All Star Cup Sole. Of course, when paying tribute to the tradition of “Made In USA” and tapping into the great American pride, stars and stripes are indispensable players. One of the models is rendered in duck canvas and melton wool and features the red, white and blue stars and stripes with a collaborative Dr. Romanelli tongue tag and insoles. The other is a more subtle, black tonal rendition of the shoe, with a flash of color in gold eyelets and tongue tags. These are set to release soon on September 15 at Offspring, including Offspring at the Selfridges.

CONVERSE – September 2010 | Japan New Releases

CONVERSE Japan has updated their classic kicks with fall appropriate accents for its September release. The new delivery features eternal staples such as the Chuck Taylor All Star in both low-top and hi-top, Skidgrip and the One star. Materials and styling have been updated to classic plaid and one of the All Star hi-tops even received a duffle coat make over complete with toggle enclosures over the lacing system. Another interesting silhouette is the Shoot hi top lined generously with fur, and highlights a neutral palette with pops of yellow and pink. The collection should be in select retailers this month.

Jas M.B. x CONVERSE – Jack Purcell High – Antiqued Leather Edition

Since 1993, accessories designer Jas Sehmbi been re-discovering the craft of mixology, not the sort you find in bars but in the skills of fusing needs in an urban surrounding with the classical skills of tannery from DJ bags to his re-interpretation of the city dweller’s staple, the messenger bag. Now comes the designer first collaboration with CONVERSE, more specifically the iconic Jack Purcell, for his Jas M.B. label. Wrapped in premium leather from Italy, of which Sehmbi painstakingly “antiqued” to create the crackled effect as if the Chuck Taylor has been worn thoroughly for a few decades, without the leather losing its integrity during the process. Currently available through Japan’s FLAUGE online store on ZOZOTOWN shopping network.

Converse x Missoni Chuck Taylor All Star Fall 2010 Collection

If you loved the first collaboration between Converse and Missoni, you’re going to love the Fall 2010 styles! Continuing on the success of the Spring 2010 collaboration, two new patterns are being released for Fall. The classic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe feature black and white space dyed knits covering the sides and toecap, finished off with soft sheep leather in “Missoni Brick Red” on the split tongue, heel pull tab and partially lined collar, each pair is unique due to the space dyed technique.

Two patterns featured this season are bold horizontal stripes and the notorious Missoni zigzag pattern, created by a unique technique called Raschel revived by the Missoni house in the late ‘60s for high-end fashion. The shoes will launch in early September at Missoni boutiques (New York and Beverly Hills), Aloha Rag (New York), Canvas (Malibu) & Jeffrey’s (New York and Atlanta), and also at select retailers globally. These shoes retail price at $200 and will be available in unisex sizing 3 – 13. I bet more guys are going to dig this one especially since they did for the first round already.

“The possibility of collaborating with Converse was very flattering to me, a fascinating chance of stylistic dialogue and interaction. I liked the idea that Converse and Missoni, with their very strong, well recognizable and universally known identities, could get together in such a special way,” says Mrs. Angela Missoni, Creative Director of Missoni.