CLOT x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low

CLOT are well known for their eye catching sneaker designs, but not usually such refined offerings. This Autumn brings a collaboration with Converse and a Chuck Taylor All Star Low which appeals to the more to the style conscious man than the average sneaker head. This is not however a bad thing because with two colorways in suede and leather, and what a can only describe as an inspired gum toe insert these are simple brilliance. With detailing that can only be applied by truely experienced footwear designers I think these offer a nice change of pace for a brand known for their excess...

 

The Hideout x Converse All Stars

Londons Hideout Store has collaborated with Converse on a trio of Chuck Taylor All-Stars. In simple colorways all with tan leather interiors and back detailing strip they are perfect summer casual wear. I really like the burgundy low tops they would be great with a pair of khaki shorts or chinos...

Ace Hotel x Converse Chuck All Star 'Bosey'

The Ace Hotel chain has become somewhat of a phenomenon since they opened their first hotel in Seattle in 1999. The brilliant interior decor and reasonable pricing has made them a hive for the creative and as such a go-to brand for collaborations. This pair of Chucks is not only becoming the footwear of the staff at all Ace Hotel locations but has been made available to the public in a limited 300 pair run. With wax canvas uppers, gum soles with ribbed toe protection and bosey boot grommets these are a beast when it comes to detailling and I can't wait for mine to arrive...

Schott x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

Such a classy pair of Chucks, based on the Schott biker jacket with lovely thick premium suede uppers, zipped back for easy foot access and also the zip edged to the eyestay. Looking at the shoe the attention to detail is great all the metals parts are black which makes it look so clean against the equally clean all off white sole, just a brilliant collaboration all round, get it now at your local Converse store...

Converse is on fire...

Some of the new Converse collections coming out this year really look top quality, I guess its hard to go wrong with classics like these but the John Varvatos stars and stripes are a cut above, along with some very interesting collaborations with other established labels...

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Converse Strapped...

The All-Star is obviously a classic, other than the usual colorway updates we have seen a few updates of the shape in recent times, this one brings the addition of two straps and better padding for the ankle. Added to the full premium leather upper this is a nice update for the Chuck...