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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. The punk trio is working in Los Ange...   [read the full post]

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Rate Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Low “Nordic Sweater”

Original at EU Kicks external link    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.

Rate Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star High “Nordic Sweater”

Original at EU Kicks external link    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 ...

Rate Converse Jack Purcell | Waxed Leather Collection

Original at EU Kicks external link    Sun, Oct 25

The Converse Jack Purcell dates back to 1932 when it was made by Good Year as a badminton sneaker. The retains its appeal today with its minimalist look. The sneaker has just released in two colorways both constructed in waxed leather with one in burgundy and the other ...

Rate Converse Skate CVO / Sea Star | Winter 2009

Original at EU Kicks external link    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...

Year 2009

 

Rate This Week in Kicks / Volume 20

Original at EU Kicks external link    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. ...

Rate adidas Nizza High Lumberjack Pack

Original at EU Kicks external link    Sun, Oct 4

The Converse Chuck Taylor by Woolrich is not the only sneaker incorporate flannel in its build. The adidas Nizza High Lumberjack also makes use of flannel as well as leather in its construction. Two colorways of the Nizza are now available with one in red and black and ...

Rate Converse Chuck Taylor 1HUND(RED) x Lupe Fiasco

Original at EU Kicks external link    Sat, Sep 19

Earlier this year the Lupe Fiasco Converse Chuck Taylor (Product) Red released in a black patent leather construction. Now Lupe Fiasco has a second (Product) Red sneaker. The kicks come in white from the canvas upper to the rubber sole. The upper features a black print in times ...

Rate Converse By John Varvatos Classic Chuck Skinny Suspender Pants

Original at ThisNext external link    Thu, Aug 13

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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

Rate Undercover x A Bathing Ape x Nowhere

Original at EU Kicks external link    Fri, Jun 26

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By Rocky Brown Japanese brand A Bathing Ape has hooked up with Undercover and London based Nowhere on a pair of kicks. The sneakers take their design cues from Converse while featuring Bape green camo. You can pick these up at Nowhere at Dover Street Market in London. via nigo

Rate Custom Converse Show

Original at Broward New Times external link    Sat, May 9

 FL By John Linn No matter if you wear them of not, you have got to appreciate the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star sneaker. Also known as Chucks or One Stars, these canvas and rubber icons have been around since 1917, and remained, essentially, ...

Rate Converse Chuck Taylor | Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon”

Original at EU Kicks external link    Fri, Apr 24

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By rockavelii More Kicks: Converse Chuck Taylor “The Who” PackConverse 1HUND(RED) Chuck Taylor x Wood WoodConverse Chuck Taylor x Barneys | Perforated Patent Leather Nike SB Blazer Low Premium | Baroque Brown / BlackAir Jordan 9 Fusion | Black / Varsity Red Share This

Rate Converse Poorman Weapon x Undefeated | Olive Green

Original at EU Kicks external link    Mon, Apr 6

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By rockavelii Here is a preview of the second round of the Converse Poorman Weapon created by LA based sneaker shop Undefeated. This time around the kicks come in olive green with an orange interior. The kicks come come nylon materials with a style based on bomber flight jackets. As the military influence t...

Rate Do it yourself: studded Converse

Original at Examiner.com external link    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. ...

Rate CONVERSE Launching METALLICA, AC/DC Sneakers - Feb. 24, 2009

Original at Blabbermouth.net external link    Tue, Feb 24

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The Pulse of Radio reports that the Converse sneaker brand is planning a new line of products for the fall that will feature METALLICA and AC/DC shoes, according to the New York Post. The music-related shoes will follow on the heels of the company's ...

Rate Cool, casual sneakers? No Sweat - The Oregonian

Original at OregonLive.com external link    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 ...

Rate Rob Roy McGregor Converse

Original at News & Observer external link    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 ...

Rate Converse 100th Anniversary “Shoes Inside Books” Pack

Original at Highsnobiety.com external link    Wed, Jan 7

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For the 100th anniversary of Converse they have yet another special product in line waiting for you. The Chuck Taylor High is coming wrapped in books. ” To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the canvas all star basketball shoes, converse have produced a limited edition of 1000 books contai...

Rate Converse Skateboarding - CONS Pro Leather

Original at KicksOnFire.com external link    Tue, Jan 6

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By scarlett We gave you news on the Converse Skateboarding - Black / Gold Pack and here is the follow up to the skateboarding series from Converse. The Converse Skateboarding - CONS Pro Leather sports an army green colorway. Unlike Converse Skateboarding models of the past, the tongue of this shoe is si...

Rate Severe Chic: Converse Multi Eyelets by John Varvatos and Kurt Cobain High Tops

Original at mabuhaygirl (Multiply) external link    Tue, Dec 30

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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.

Rate Converse x UNDFTD = The Poorman’s Weapon

Original at Sneakers And Shoes external link    Sun, Dec 28

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By grownANDsexy But what’s the best part? I think if they get messed up and scuffed that they will look even better!!! I can already see parts of the sneaker falling off as part of the artistry of the sneaker. Maybe I am gushing too much about them but I need these sneakers.

Rate Converse Launches Latest 1HUND(RED) Styles

Original at (BLOG) RED external link    Tue, Dec 16

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By noreply@blogger.com (Max) Check out the latest from the Converse (PRODUCT) REDTM 1HUND(RED) collection. We were excited to see that Converse had a distinctive soundtrack in mind this Holiday season. For these designs, punk-rockers, pop-rockers, indie-rockers and good old fashioned rock-n-rollers put pen to C...

Rate The Grateful Dead collaborate with Converse

Original at Telegraph.co.uk external link    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, ...

Rate What would you do with R1000, cash?

Original at Converse external link    Thu, Nov 20

By Chuck We've been running a Converse Fashion Trends survey this month with a great incentive attached for those who choose to enter the form and have their say about their favourite sneaker. Please Note: Converse Survey submissions have been extended and now close on 31 December 2008!

Rate Converse will air Dwyane Wade ad for new sneaker

Original at Boston Globe external link    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)

Rate Town Square - Spartanburg Herald Journal

Original at Spartanburg Herald Journal external link    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 ...

Rate Cobras blank Converse

Original at South Carolina Now external link    Sat, Sep 27

 South Carolina - Spartanburg — The Coker volleyball team dropped their sixth and seventh straight matches of the season on Friday and Saturday with a 3-1 loss to Converse ...

Rate Converse 1HUND(RED) x Wood Wood All Star Hi-Top

Original at Cool Hunting external link    Tue, Sep 23

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By Tim Yu As the 26th artist to work with Converse's current creative initiative, the 1HUND(RED) Artists' footwear collaboration for PRODUCT (RED), CH favorites Wood Wood designed a stylish monochromatic rendition of the classic Chuck Taylor.

Rate Converse to reproduce Vilonia student's shoe design

Original at TheCabin.net external link    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 ...

Rate The shoe fits: Local artist Dustin Hostetler designs a shoe for ...

Original at Toledo Blade external link    Wed, Sep 10

 OH - One of 100 artists invited by Converse Inc. to design footwear for a cause, Hostetler recently opened up a package to find a size 12 model for himself and a ...

Rate Need 2 know - Spartanburg Herald Journal

Original at Spartanburg Herald Journal external link    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 ...

Rate Converse Chucks & Poorman Sneakers

Original at ThisNext external link    Thu, Aug 28

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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

Rate Converse by John Varvatos fall 2008 campaign

Original at Styledash external link    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. ...

Rate 1HUND(RED) Artist #1 Dondi White

Original at New Converse Clothes and Accessories external link    Tue, Aug 12    4 related articles

Converse is collaborating with artists to create products that preserve culture and celebrate creativity. This (CONVERSE) RED™ Pro Leather was inspired by Dondi White's family with original sketches from Dondi's journal. 10% of the net wholesale price of this shoe will be paid to The Gl...

Rate Converse 100th Anniversary Sneakers

Original at kicks aholic external link    Tue, Aug 5    5 related articles

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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...

Rate News briefs - Spartanburg Herald Journal

Original at Spartanburg Herald Journal external link    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. ...

Rate Custom Joker Converse All Stars Look a Tad Creepy

Original at Uber external link    Thu, Jul 24

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 - Jul 24, 2008 These Joker-themed Converse All Stars look a tad creepy, but are perhaps the finest example of shoe art that I have seen for a long while. ...

Rate Converse All Star Slip-Ons

Original at BlackBook Magazine external link    Mon, Jul 21

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 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 ...

Rate On the Job: Artist extends waking hours to work

Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review external link    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 ...

Rate 'Funky' is in!

Original at Times of India external link    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, ...

Rate Lanky juggler has leg up on his competition

Original at Waukegan News Sun external link    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. ...

Rate Your obligatory Pharrell updates

Original at hamptonroads.com external link    Wed, Jul 2

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 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. ...

Rate Choosing the right shoes for exercise

Original at Enid News & Eagle external link    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 ...

Rate Untie your creativity and win

Original at Sunday Times external link    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 ...

Rate Converse celebrates anniversary in song

Original at Boston Globe external link    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 ...

Rate For the boys: Jack Purcell Vintage Converse

Original at Globe and Mail external link    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. ...

Rate Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists Collection

Original at Hypebeast external link    Mon, Jun 2

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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...

Rate Converse x The Greatful Dead Fall '08 Chuck Taylor Hi Pack

Original at Highsnobiety.com external link    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 ...

Rate Patch: Wacko Maria x Converse Chuck Taylor High

Original at Highsnobiety.com external link    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. ...

Rate Patch: CONVERSE ALLSTAR HI MONOCHROME

Original at Footsie at Schuh.co.uk external link    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 ...

Rate Nirvana - Fans Fury At Cobains Converse Shoe Line (ContactMusic)

Original at contactmusic.com external link    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 ...

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