The latter of three, whose reconstructed pairs walked the runway just last season, is offering up something of more contemporary methodology with two sets of glossy Chuck 70 s in either deep clay or metallic silver; alongside their black high top converse additional overlaid panels are small "GIRL POWER" typography hits along the front face and outsole. The Chinese-born, London-based designer also includes her own take on the ERX 260 , giving its overly aggressive appearance a feminine pink transformation. Faith Connexion, in their typical distressed aesthetics, puts the One Star Low and Mid through the wringer while the accompanying Run Star arrives kids converse in almost robotic likeness while logos sit comfortably across the entire circumference of the midsole. Possibly more transformative than her compatriots, Christelle Kocher swaps out laces for straps atop the chevron patterns of her Jack Purcell with a Chuck Taylor Low doing the same though in black with gold-accented hardware. A shimmering crocodile leather Rina also joins the Parisian's set for a much smarter diversion from the street make-ups.
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The latest retro release from Converse comes a little over a year after its sequel was briefly available last spring.? So how does the Converse Fast Break Pro Leather Mid stack up against the Fast Break II ?? The most significant difference is the lack of the II's bold midsole branding on the original model.? But otherwise, the overall shape, placement of the Star/Chevron logo and heel flex zone are quite similar.? This Fast Break Pro Leather comes in a colorway that only needs a hint of discoloration on its soles to imply a vintage look, the navy-on-white colorup an impeccable classic.? Click through to see more angles and pick up a pair from select One Star retailers like SNS .
Converse digs into their archives and pulls out a mostly-forgotten basketball shoe from 1983, the Fastbreak. Big fans of Converse are certainly going to be excited, as the vintage hoops shoe returns in accurate materials, colors, and shape as the original version in team colors of white with red, green, or purple accents. They even get upgraded with a Lunarlon insole for extra comfort. The Fastbreak '83 will be releasing soon at select Converse retailers (beginning tomorrow at international shops), and you can also probably expect to see them pop up on <�a href="
Jordan Brand and Converse are linking up for a University of North Carolina themed two-pair "Alumni Pack" celebrating Michael Jordan's time as a comme des garcons converse Tar Heel. The collection features the Air Jordan 2 UNC inspired by a sample colorway MJ wore during a 1986 Carolina Pro Alumni Game (you can read more about the pair here ). The other Converse branded archival hoops model is an updated version of the Converse Fastbreak Low featuring Lunarlon cushioning in the sockliner for a more comfortable ride. The $300 Jordan Converse Alumni Pack will arrive at retailers on June 28th. Check out more detailed shots below and be sure to head over to our always-updated Jordan Release
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