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Green Day Frontman Gets His Own Sneaker
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has had his own official athletic shoe released by Converse sneakers. The primarily black sneaker is made of hemp and leather, with red eyelets for the laces and a red sole. The shoe retails for $69.99 a pair, with ten percent of the net wholesale price going to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. A wide variety of sizes are available, going up to 13 and a half for those larger Green Day fans.
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Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Low “Nordic Sweater”
Original at EU Kicks
• Sun, Nov 1
We recently posted the seasonally apt Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star High "Nordic Sweater" pack. The kicks also have a low version, which also feature the same colorways navy or brown. The sneakers are now available in Japan at shops that sell Converse sneakers.
Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star High “Nordic Sweater”
Original at EU Kicks
• Fri, Oct 30
As the Christmas season is gradually approaching, now is the time to dust off your Christmas sweater. Converse Japan has made the perfect sneakers to match Sweaters that can be worn a few weeks out of the year. The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star "Nordic Sweater" comes in a ...
Converse Jack Purcell | Waxed Leather Collection
Original at EU Kicks
• Sun, Oct 25
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Converse Skate CVO / Sea Star | Winter 2009
Original at EU Kicks
• Sat, Oct 24
Yesterday a collection of Converse Skate sneakers released at select sneaker shops. Two models released the Converse CVO and Converse Sea Star. The CVO is a two toned minimalist sneaker constructed in canvas while the Sea Star also comes in minimal color combos built in suede. [gallery] vi...
This Week in Kicks / Volume 20
Original at EU Kicks
• Mon, Oct 12
New Sneaker Releases: One of the nicer sneakers to release this week was Jeff Staple's contribution to the Converse 1HUND(RED) project to benefit the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa. Sadly the Converse Seastar x Staple Design x 1HUND(RED) is available only in New York City at Reed Space. ...
Nike SB Blazer “Converse Check Taylor”
Original at EU Kicks
• Wed, Sep 30
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Original at EU Kicks
• Sat, Sep 19
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Converse By John Varvatos Classic Chuck Skinny Suspender Pants
Original at ThisNext
• Thu, Aug 13
By whosdiary Tags: Classic Chuck Skinny Suspender Pants, converse, converse by john, Converse By John Varvatos, john varvatos, pants, pant Add to my wish list on ThisNext Recommend this on ThisNext Comment on this on ThisNext Permalink
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Original at EU Kicks
• Fri, Jun 26
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Custom Converse Show
Original at Broward New Times
• Sat, May 9
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Original at EU Kicks
• Fri, Apr 24
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Original at EU Kicks
• Mon, Apr 6
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Original at EU Kicks
• Mon, Apr 6
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Do it yourself: studded Converse
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, Mar 27
The easiest way I found (and, let me tell you, there is no real easy way to do this) was to push each stud in through the shoe by hand. Then, I took a flat tool and flattened each prong on the inside of the shoe so that the stud would stay in place. ...
CONVERSE Launching METALLICA, AC/DC Sneakers - Feb. 24, 2009
Original at Blabbermouth.net
• Tue, Feb 24
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Cool, casual sneakers? No Sweat - The Oregonian
Original at OregonLive.com
• Wed, Feb 11
Cool, casual sneakers? No Sweat If you need any validation of the lifestyle-shoe trend, talk to 19-year-old Kori Perten, who writes the The Fashion-y Blog (modernmagik.blogspot.com). She's worn Converse's Chuck Taylor All Stars for years, even with skirts and dresses -- even before ...
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Original at News & Observer
• Wed, Feb 11
News & Observer, NC As a lieutenant commander in the US Navy and a fighter pilot (Black Jack Squadron) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Monterey, he fought in the Pacific Theater in World War II. Later, as combat fighter director, he received a commendation from Admiral ...
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Original at Highsnobiety.com
• Wed, Jan 7
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Original at KicksOnFire.com
• Tue, Jan 6
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Original at mabuhaygirl (Multiply)
• Tue, Dec 30
mabuhay! i hardly ever buy sneakers, but once i fancy a pair, i usually buy two as i know i will be wearing it to the hilt until it begs me to grant its retirement.
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Original at Sneakers And Shoes
• Sun, Dec 28
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Original at (BLOG) RED
• Tue, Dec 16
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The Grateful Dead collaborate with Converse
Original at Telegraph.co.uk
• Tue, Dec 9
United Kingdom - Dec 9, 2008 Legendary hippie-era band, The Grateful Dead, have collaborated with footwear designers Converse to bring you a new limited edition trainer, ...
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Original at Converse
• Thu, Nov 20
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Original at Boston Globe
• Mon, Oct 27
Converse, the famous sneaker brand with offices in North Andover, said it is about to air a TV ad that promotes its Wade 4 signature basketball shoe. ... Converse Captures Dwyane Wade’s Motivation with New TV Spot for ... Business Wire (press release)
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Original at Spartanburg Herald Journal
• Wed, Oct 15
Town Square subscription), SC - Chester graduated from the University of South Carolina Spartanburg in 1992 with a degree in elementary education and received an M.Ed from Converse College ...
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Original at South Carolina Now
• Sat, Sep 27
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Original at Cool Hunting
• Tue, Sep 23
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Original at TheCabin.net
• Wed, Sep 10
AR - She's officially a sneaker designer. "I'm living off my work," she joked, referring to the $1000 she is to receive from the Converse shoe company for ...
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Original at Toledo Blade
• Wed, Sep 10
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Need 2 know - Spartanburg Herald Journal
Original at Spartanburg Herald Journal
• Sun, Sep 7
Need 2 know subscription), SC - The event is open to junior and senior accounting majors from the seven area universities represented at the University Center, as well as Converse and ...
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Original at ThisNext
• Thu, Aug 28
By whosdiary Lists: gizmos Tags: chucks, chuck taylors, Converse, Converse Chucks & Poorman Sneakers, poorman, rock paper and scissor, shoes, shoe, sneakers, sneaker Add to my wish list on ThisNext Compliment whosdiary on this recommendation Recommend this on ThisNext PermaLink
Converse by John Varvatos fall 2008 campaign
Original at Styledash
• Thu, Aug 21
By Michael Cohen As a complete collection for men and women of trousers, dresses, skirts, blouses, button downs, jacket, blazer, knits, footwear and more, Converse by John Varvatos should be considered just a small step down from Marc by Marc Jacobs. ...
Converse 100th Anniversary Sneakers
Original at kicks aholic
• Tue, Aug 5
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By BigToes Converse has decided to release its new sneaker in September 2008 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The new collection consists of Converse All Star Python Hi, Converse All Star Mocomoco Hi, Converse Quilted Ox Series, Converse Metagater Jack Purcell and more. See more pics after th...
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News briefs - Spartanburg Herald Journal
Original at Spartanburg Herald Journal
• Sat, Jul 26
News briefs subscription), SC - Jul 26, 2008 Joe Baldwin, safety officer for the Converse Fire Department, said the occupants of the residence were on vacation at the time, and no one was injured. ...
Custom Joker Converse All Stars Look a Tad Creepy
Original at Uber
• Thu, Jul 24
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Converse All Star Slip-Ons
Original at BlackBook Magazine
• Mon, Jul 21
NY - Jul 21, 2008 Have we got the sneaker for you. Right as Vans rolls out its new line, Converse counters with a new slip-on. It looks exactly like the classic low-top Chuck ...
On the Job: Artist extends waking hours to work
Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Sun, Jul 20
PA - Gregio is partial to black tops, blue jeans and green Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers without shoelaces. For two years, Gregio has been living off her art ...
'Funky' is in!
Original at Times of India
• Mon, Jul 7
India - “Thank you Chuck Taylor!” jokes Ian Ferrao, an ardent Converse sneaker fan from Xavier’s College, Mapusa. Brands are important to the college boy, ...
Lanky juggler has leg up on his competition
Original at Waukegan News Sun
• Fri, Jul 4
IL - At the bottom, he customized the stilts with cherry-red Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars -- size 13. "The biggest challenge is different terrains," he said. ...
Your obligatory Pharrell updates
Original at hamptonroads.com
• Wed, Jul 2
VA - So here's what P has been up to in the past few weeks: - a shoe with Converse, and track with indie-princess Santogold and The Strokes' Julian Casablancas. ...
Choosing the right shoes for exercise
Original at Enid News & Eagle
• Mon, Jun 30
Enid News & Eagle, OK - Basketball: From 1920 until the mid 1960s, Chuck Taylor Converse All-Stars were state-of-the-art basketball shoes. With foam rubber cushioning and canvas ...
Untie your creativity and win
Original at Sunday Times
• Wed, Jun 25
South Africa - But in spite of their omnipresence and the brand’s assimilation into international footwear powerhouse Nike’s stable in 2001, Converse has maintained its ...
Converse celebrates anniversary in song
Original at Boston Globe
• Tue, Jun 17
United States - Jun 17, 2008 Converse Inc., the North Andover footwear brand known for such sneaker icons as the Chuck Taylor All Star, is releasing a "genre-blending" song today as ...
For the boys: Jack Purcell Vintage Converse
Original at Globe and Mail
• Thu, Jun 12
Canada - He helped design his signature badminton shoe in 1935, and Converse has pulled this leisure-sport puppy out of storage for its retro style. ...
Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists Collection
Original at Hypebeast
• Mon, Jun 2
By staff Converse will also debut the African Canvas collection of Chuck Taylor All Star shoes produced with canvas made in Africa. The iconic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe comes in the usual black and red canvas emblazoned with a tribal "X" pattern on the heel stripe, signifying that they are made of t...
Converse x The Greatful Dead Fall '08 Chuck Taylor Hi Pack
Original at Highsnobiety.com
• Mon, Jun 2
The famous dancing bears and Grateful Dead logo round out this amazing collection that includes Chuck Taylor® All Star® high top and oxford shoes. Available in black/blue/grenadine, black/bears, white/blue/grenadine leather, white/bears ...
Patch: Wacko Maria x Converse Chuck Taylor High
Original at Highsnobiety.com
• Fri, May 30
Today we show you the Japanese brands collaboration with Converse on the classic Chuck Taylor High. They kept the sneaker simple and just added a patch embroidery to the side-panels of it. The sneakers are now available at Hybaa. ...
Patch: CONVERSE ALLSTAR HI MONOCHROME
Original at Footsie at Schuh.co.uk
• Tue, Apr 15
CONVERSE The classic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe is now available in one solid colour from the ankle to the toe. They have a canvas upper with signature patch on the inside and a vulcanised rubber outsole ...
Nirvana - Fans Fury At Cobains Converse Shoe Line (ContactMusic)
Original at contactmusic.com
• Thu, Mar 20
Fans of late NIRVANA rocker KURT COBAIN have launched a scathing attack on footwear manufacturer Converse - for planning to pay tribute to the grunge star with a series of ...