This one was a no-brainer.  The CONS CTS Ox looks just like your Chuck Taylor All Star, but packs a few extra features.  The canvas and laces are “high abrasion” (whatever that means) and there is padding on the tongue and ankle.  It’s not crazy, but I rock a pair of CTS Mids and there is definitely a difference in comfort.  The regular All Stars have no support at all; definitely wouldn’t wear a pair of those skating.  These, though, are a great upgrade and a classic in my opinion.

CONS CTS Ox in black canvas available at Premier.

Click down for more pics.

Den ganzen Beitrag lesen…

Dickies and Converse are teaming up this spring to release a line of Chuck Taylor All Stars.  The first shoe is the classic Chuck Taylor low featuring Dickies detailing in the heel.  The other is an all new classic boot – a design inspired by the classic work boot, featuring a moc toe rather than the typical rubber toecap.  Both designs will feature an upper that is made of the classic Dickies twill.

Source: Hypebeast

Oh, hello Jack Purcell – the other classic Converse shoe… but it’s so classic, it never goes out of style.  Converse has updated the materials in these LTT model, this time they’re using washed cotton twill uppers.  That and you have some very crisp, bright colors, perfect for the summerytime.  I’m digging the ocean blue ones the most.

Available in yellow, grey, and blue at Urban Outfitters for $60.

Den ganzen Beitrag lesen…

Although this release of a Converse CVO Mid in pure white is pretty much unremarkable, it doesn’t get any cleaner than this.  An already minimal shoe, this one is almost uniform in color, except for the stripe running around the sole, and the little black tag on the tongue.  It must be work keeping these clean, but at least you can always throw them in the wash!

Available at DQM for $60.

Source: Nice Kicks

I am vaguely aware of the fashion seasons and cycle, where the next season’s thing emerges even before the present season starts.  But my approach is much more day-to-day and more attuned to my immediate needs, i.e. oh crap it just snowed a foot, I better get me some boots!  I cannot plan my wardrobe for the fall when it is summer out.  Just can’t.  Plus, with my broke ass, I’m more likely to look for last season’s merchandise that the store is trying to get rid of.

This weekend actually felt a little like spring.  I still had my heavy jacket on, but today I actually drove with the window down.  Hopefully the warm weather is here to stay here (I’m in New Jersey), but who knows with this churlish winter in the Northeast.

So, I thought that something a little more summery was apropo.  I have to say, first, I’m not a huge fan of all these “summer” or “beach” shoes that seem to be all the rage.  Like, what the hell is the deal with those wack “water shoes” with the elastic mesh and rubber soles that people wear in the water.  Then the gates of hell opened up with Crocs; don’t even get me started.  Second, I was never cool with wearing shoes without socks.  I still think it’s pretty gross, but I’m willing to re-think my stance on that.  I mean, if you’re wearing shorts or pants that shows your ankle, sometimes socks look really wack.

So this Converse Mesh Chuck It is one of those shoes you can wear without socks on the beach or summat, but they look pretty nice.  They don’t seem all that different from regular Chucks until you get up close, so they’re a little bit tricky.  And the black color always looks cleaner.  So no laces, and the sole is a light rubber, not like regular Chucks.

Available at Urban Outfitters.  Go to site for better photos.

I know, I’m being redundant.  But the streets is talkin, man.  New Converse is what’s up right now.  Okay I have no idea what I’m talking about.  But these Converse Pappalardo Ox in tan canvas are pretty sweet.  From what I understand, the stripes and star are painted on the textile.  Go skateboarding!  Now!

Available at Premier for $60.

Sorry if I’m being redundant on these Converse Star Players, but hey, I like them and let’s face it we’re going to be treading over the same ground due to the nature of this blog.  Anyway, I saw these Star Player X Lite Ox over at Premier and had to give it a shout.  These pop significantly more than the waxed canvas pair.  It’s subtle, but noticeable.  In case you were wondering, the chevron logo is painted on, not stitched on leather.  UPDATE also it’s not canvas as it might appear, it is synthetic microsuede.

Going for $65 over at Premier.

I’m aware of my shoe biases.  I try to keep things relatively diverse on this site, sometimes venturing out of my comfort zone.  Other times I just like to blog about what I like.  I’m in one of those phases.  Last post I did the Nike Toki ND, which made me very happy.  Now I’m doing another that looks a lot like it.  But this CONS Star Player Mid in navy canvas is part of Converse’s skateboard lineup.  That means you get the breezy, classic styling, but with more durability and comfort.  I love Chucks but they wear out way too fast.  Plus, with all the imitators at half the price, you’re paying for what exactly?  Doesn’t make sense to me.  This one, you get more bang for the buck in terms of functionality.  I only wished they made this in different colors, since rocking dark jeans with navy shoes looks wack.

Available at Bows and Arrows.

Classic kick?  Check.  Sexy British artist?  Check.  Good cause?  Check.  This Chuck Taylor is so many good things all rolled up in sneaker form.  This shoe pattern is designed by Damien Hirst, with a red back and butterfly print inspired by his “All you need is Love” painting.  December 5 1 was also World AIDS Day, when this shoe dropped.   When you buy a pair, you are supporting the Global Fund to Fight AIDS.  Chuuuuurch.

Available at CNCPTS and the Converse store in SoHo, NYC.

Converse collabo with UNDFTD (pronounced undefeated) produces this awesome Poorman Weapon in gray.  This hi sports a bomber jacket inspired nylon and orange inner liner.  The Undefeated hash marks logo is spotted on the outer sole, right near the unmistakable chevron logo.  Will be released Black Friday!

Source: Nice Kicks.

Den ganzen Beitrag lesen…