24-Aug-2010
This video clip details a collaboration of young designers and professional designers coming together to create a Nike x Jordan x Converse hybrid shoe. The teenagers were affiliated with Make Something!!, a series of youth creative workshops founded in 2008. Continue reading for the full video “Nike x Jordan x Converse Hybrid Shoe”.
23-Aug-2010
It was around 1999 that I realized I could make shoe design more than a dream, a career. I was a freshman in high school and was constantly on the sneaker forums. One young designer shut the boards down for months with his vision for the future of athletic footwear. Back then the Internet knew that young designer as “Alphaproject”. Alpha was the first designer that I became aware of outside of Tinker Hatfield, Aaron Cooper and Eric Avar. Alpha gave me an idea of where I needed to start and what I needed to accomplish to one day make my dream a reality. It gives me great pleasure to bring to you an interview with Alphaproject – better known as Jason Petrie. Continue reading Design Insight: Sessions Vol. 7 With Jason Petrie…
21-Aug-2010
Category : Converse
Here is a look at two new skateboarding models from Converse. The Converse Allston has a red suede upper with white Star Chevron labeling on the side panel as well as a white midsole with black piping accenting it. The Converse Rune Pro Mid is the signature shoe of skater Rune Glifberg. Its upper consists of suede and nylon. Two colorways have been released with one in Black/White and one in White. The black shoe has a white midsole while the one in off white has a white midsole that is accented by a black stripe that contours three fourths of the midsole along with a red foxing-like band. Continue reading for more images of the Converse Allston and Rune Pro Mid.
19-Aug-2010
Category : Converse
This is the Converse Star Player Leather Mid “Sock”. Features a classic Converse silhouette with a white leather upper, blue suede Star-Chevron logos, and red/blue stripe detailing around the midsole. The shoe gets its ‘sock’ nickname from the tube sock-like ankle collar that includes red and blue stripes. Available now. Continue reading for more images of the Converse Star Player Leather Mid “Sock”.
16-Aug-2010
Category : AND1, APL, Air Jordan, Converse, CounterKicks, Jordan Brand, Li-Ning, Nike, Reebok, Under Armour, adidas
SLAM Magazine’s annual KICKS issue is officially hitting newsstands now. Gracing KICKS 13 is the face of Under Armour basketball, Brandon Jennings. In an era where things not only leak on the Internet first, but way before most official channels and companies might like to see them, KICKS breaks a world premier in print on Jennings’ brand new signature shoe: the Under Armour Micro G Black Ice. Sketches and multiple colorways of the shoe can be seen in SLAM Editor-in-Chief Ben Osborne’s KICKS cover story. Also featured in the issue are pieces on adidas, AND1, Athletic Propulsion Labs, Converse, Dada, Fila, Jordan Brand, Li-Ning, Nike, Reebok, and full Kicks On Court and Kicks Off Court spreads featuring all the freshest sneaker styles dropping later this year and into 2011. And if that wasn’t enough, be sure to check out the story on CounterKicks (page 16) in the issue for what we’ve got coming next. KICKS 13: On Sale Now.
11-Aug-2010
Category : Converse
Here’s a look at the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star “The Who”. Inspired by the legendary British rock band, “The Who” Chuck Taylor features Britain’s Union Jack flag stitched into the shoe’s upper. Includes a band logo patch stitched onto the tongue and a blue lining. Available now at Converse. Retail is $55. Continue reading for more images of Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star “The Who”.
11-Aug-2010
Here is a look at the latest colorway of Converse Star Player Skate Mid. This shoe comes in a Navy/White scheme with the suede upper in navy along with a white midsole and contrast stitching. The Star Chevron logo can be found on the tongue and medial/lateral sides of the shoe and the singular Converse Star logo seen at the heel. Available now. Retail is $65. Continue reading for more images of the Converse Star Player Skate Mid in Navy/White.
09-Aug-2010
Category : AND1, Air Jordan, Brooks, Converse, CounterKicks, Jordan Brand, Nike, PUMA, Reebok, Saucony, Under Armour, adidas
Our friend Matt Powell, Analyst at SportsONESource, gives us another inside look in his monthly footwear industry sales report. This time around, Matt briefly covers the prior month of July and then drills down into Q2 2010 sales specifics. Toning continues to provide industry growth, Running remains a strong current storyline, Jordan Brand business declined for a 4th straight month, and top selling shoes for the quarter were Nike Air Force 1, Skechers Shape-ups, Reebok Easy Tone, Nike FREE, and an Air Jordan 6 Retro. Continue reading for Matt Powell’s complete Footwear Industry Sales Report: Q2 2010.
08-Aug-2010
Category : Converse
Here we have a look at the Trapasso shoe lineup from Converse’s “CONS” skateboarding division. Thus far there is one hightop and one low version of the sneaker. The high comes in all purple suede, with a white leather Chevron on the side. The lows are composed of grey suede and mesh, with a white leather Chevron logo and yellow accenting. Continue reading for more images of the CONS Trapasso Spring 2011 releases.
07-Aug-2010
Category : Converse
For this Fall/Winter season Converse is giving the classic Chuck Taylor All Star a contemporary update with a cupsole construction and the ditching of the familiar rubber toe. Previewed here in two colorways, both all leather, one grey and one black. These are now available at select Converse retailers. Continue reading for more images of the Converse All Star Cup Sole.
