Jordan has the Spiz’ike Boot, Converse has the Chuck Taylor boot. And we can’t front, the face lift on the 1971 silhouette came out pretty good. Although this brown colorway is our favorite, Converse cranked out a whole collection with multiple color options. To browse them all, and take your pick, click HERE.
$90, www.converse.com
We can’t remember the last time a Converse collaboration with a store let us down. In the past several months we’ve seen dope make-ups with Huf and Undefeated, and now the brand keeps the consistency going with their latest mash-up with California based store Blends.
This One Star that’s part of Converse’s ongoing 1HUND(RED) Artists program will launch at special events at each store from 7pm – 10pm at Blends in San Diego on Thursday October 22, Blends in Costa Mesa Friday October 23rd and Blends in Downtown Los Angeles on October 24th. Oh, and if you’re not in the Blends area, it will also be available at select retailers after October 24.
$120, www.blendsus.com
Yesterday we showed you this purple/yellow colorway of Converse’s new basketball sneaker the Weapon EVO, now check out the make-up Larry Bird would be wearing if he was still playing ball. If you rock with Celtics, or are just a fan of the black/green scheme, cop the sneakers HERE for $90.
This fall, Converse re-vamps the classic Weapon silo into a more technically-sound sneaker, aptly titled the “Weapon EVO.” Originally released in 1986, the Weapon was worn by b-ball legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Expect this upgrade to the O.G to be a bit more comfortable than the one Magic and Larry wore. This Lakers-friendly colorup is now available on the Converse site for $90. Get it HERE, then stay tuned for Larry’s colorup tomorrow.
You’re probably use to seeing the Jack Purcell as a low-top, but Converse went ahead and switched the style up for this “Racearound” model. The mid-top takes the DNA of a Jack Purcell and adds quality materials like tumbled leather and suede. After being previewed on the blogs months ago, these just became available at legit e-shop Caliroots. Cop them HERE for $188.
NAME: Ryan
AGE: 28
OCCUPATION: Anthropologist/Blogger
HOME BASE: Fort Greene, Brooklyn
HAT: Brooklyn Circus
SHIRT: Public School
JEANS: Uniqlo
SNEAKERS: Converse
WATCH: G-Shock
What is your favorite fall trend? Military gear has always been something I’ve been into, this fall I’m taking it a step further with some vintage West Point wear.
Must have item for fall? Cardigans, BKC hats and motorcycle jackets.
What sneaker style are you rocking this season? Loafers and chucks.
Cold weather don’t? Huge puff coats that look like sleeping bags.
Vote on whether this week’s subject is “Stylin” or “Wildin” below…
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Absolut Boston: tastes like Yankee hatred, 2AM call times, and fat girls in sweaters. We kid, this stuff is actually really good. [Absolut Ads]
Converse x Patta x greatest band ever. [Hypebeast]
Worst. Idea. Ever. Please leave your rollerblades on the beach. [Gizmodo]
New Takashi Murakami “Inochi” dolls are on the way. Get your coin purse out. [High Snobiety]
Winter snowboard gear leaks are starting (FUCK). Oakley x LRG. [High Snobiety]
Japan gets the coolest shit. 4,500 lumens projector, put it in the bag. [Crunch Gear]
REAS wants you to go see his art show. He sent you a digital invite. Get thee to Paris. [Youtube]
NAME: Shaobo
AGE: 19
OCCUPATION: A/X Sales Associate
HOME BASE: Queens
SHIRT: A/X
JEANS: Diesel
SNEAKERS: Converse
What are you saving up for the summer? Diesel jeans.
What summer trend needs to die? Ray-Ban sunglasses are becoming the should-be-forgotten trend because not everyone can pull it off. One’s own personal style becomes lost behind those glasses. They became a go-to glasses for hipsters and hipster wanna-bes.
What is your dream vacation? I love to eat. I dream of Parisian food day and night. If I could take a trip to Paris, I would eat all the baguettes and croque monsieurs that my heart desires!
What sneaker style are you rocking this season? Today I was wearing my worn out Converse that I bought from Hong Kong years ago, but I usually wear loafers or Diesel sneakers. I love comfortable footwear!
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What happens when you take a Converse Chuck Taylor and stamp it with a Comme des Garcons’ logo? The classic gets a lot cooler. This month Converse will release four sneakers as part of its Comme des Garcons’ Play collection. The brand opened the archives up and went to work on a 1950s vintage Chuck Taylor All Star that was originally produced for those serving in the U.S military. The four-pack of sneakers consists of two high-top versions and two oxford versions and comes in both black and white. Look for the sneakers to launch at Comme des Garcons stores in New York, Paris, London, Hong Kong and Seoul for $100 a pop.
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Yesterday, Complex attended the first-ever Converse Band of Ballers tournament to check out musicians hooping it up at the St. Patrick’s Youth Center in NYC. The celebration of the launch of the brand’s Converse Weapon Evo sneaker was an amiable competition between Jim Jones, Asher Roth, A-Trak, Pac Div, Matt & Kim, and Diplo, among others.
Hosted by Hot 97’s Miss Info and Peter Rosenberg with Cipha Sounds on the 1s and 2s, the event was a mix of laughs and competition, with The Jones Family coming out on top (Brrap! Brrap! Brrap!) as the winning team. In between games, we got a chance to speak with Capo and Asher about ballin’ and performance-enhancing drugs. Check out our interviews and photos from the event below…
