New in Store 10.4.13

New Converse First String in Store 10.4.13
Invincible x Converse First String Jack Purcell Johnny Hi

The result of 3 different leathers and a year-long designing process, this new Invincible x Converse First String Jack Purcell Johnny is also the first collaboration between Converse First String premium sub-brand and a Taiwan-based label. Lavished with premium goat leather, cross stripes of soft Nappa leather on the shoe’s upper helped to form a mosaic appearance. For a distinct contrast, designers added bold leopard pattern leather as heel panel and insole lining, while a zipper ease the put-on, take-off process. Like all other Jack Purcell, white soles and toecaps etched with the Jack Purcell‘s “smiling line” in tonal white serve as one of the collaboration’s signature features. Imprinted with the Invincible logo on the cup sole’s exterior, the Invincible x Converse First String Jack Purcell Johnny comes with matching white and black leather laces. Packaged with a tote lined with leopard pattern print.

New in Store Friday 7.26.13

New Converse First String in Store Friday 7.26.13.
Converse First String x Dr.X Boro 70's Chuck Taylor

A premium homage to the Japanese 'Boro' technique, Converse has again, teamed up with long-term Converse partner Darren 'Dr.X' Romanelli.  The fabric make-up this time has been based on original vintage pieces in Darren's collection, with him keen on using a combination of a vintage military cotton twill and a rare, vintage Japanese canvas plaid.

New in Store Friday 4.12.13

New Converse First String in Store Friday 4.12.13.
Introducing the Converse First String Nigel Cabourn Chuck Taylor All Star Bosey. This is the inaugural collaboration with the heritage men's wear designer, Nigel Cabourn, who brings his many years of design expertise and fine eye for details to the All Star Bosey silhouette.  Sourced from the Talbot weaving, the original Ventile factory located in Lancashire, England.  This fabric was originally designed for the Royal British Air Force to help keep them warm in harsh sub-climate conditions. This sneaker boasts keen features such as a fully lined all Ventile fabric upper, contrast stitching on the heal, brass hardware, vintage license plates, the custom Ventile label that Nigel features throughout his apparel and a stripped side wall adding to the military aesthetic. 

Converse Nigel Cabourn Chuck Taylor Bosey Hi.  NATO Green.

Converse Nigel Cabourn Chuck Taylor Bosey Hi.  Navy.

New Store and in Online Shop 2.26.13

New Converse in Store and in Online Shop 2.26.13

The second release in the Converse First String Standard 1970s Chuck Taylor series is a premium faux snake leather set with Anaconda Ox's and Python Hi's.  This silhouette still sports all of the classic 1970's features such as the asymmetrical toe bumper, vintage licenses plate, nickel eyelets, players name logo inside the right tongue and two sets of 100% cotton laces in black and white.

New in Store Friday 2.15.13

New Converse First String in Store Friday 2.15.13.
Converse First String 1970's All-Star Chuck Taylor Hi and Ox.  Available in Black Hi and Parchment Ox.

The Converse heritage model resurrected from their archives has a myriad of features specific to the coveted 1970's Chuck Taylor. Details include a 2-ply duck canvas with cotton drill loose lining, wing tongue construction, cotton webbing heal stay, shorter to cap, nickel eyelets, 100% cotton laces, asymmetrical toe bumper, players name logo on the back of the right tongue, higher rand treated with a subtle gloss and vintage license plate. The features and shape easily make this one of the most beautifully proportioned and detailed Chuck Taylor models ever.

New in Store 10.12.12

New Converse First String in Store 10.12.12.

Converse Missoni First String Chuck Taylor Hi.

New in Store 8.15.12

New Converse First String in Store 8.15.12.

The Converse Schoeller Pro Leather Ox is the first delivery of Converse First String for Fall 2012.  Normally rendered in sport specific leather this special edition Pro Leather comes in an understated 'tech' look, utilizing a specialized Neoprene from world-renowned Swiss textile supplier Schoeller.  The pro leather comes in a dark shale grey color way with accent highlights of high quality Japanese nylon in a sesame tone.  The star chevron appears as a tonal TPU layer and 2 additional lace options are present, including a woven, striped offering.  Schoeller's iconic woven label is also seen on the heel of the shoe.

New in Store 7.18.12

New Converse First String in Store 7.18.12.

Converse announces the limited-edition Reigning Champ for Converse Chuck Taylor All Star collection – the latest Converse First String collaboration. Canada based, Reigning Champ is a lifestyle inspired brand that began as a supplier of premium fabric to some of the world’s top street and sportswear brands, and is widely renowned for creating some of the world’s finest fabrics.  For Fall 2012, Converse is working with the Vancouver-based company to blend Reigning Champ’s premium materials to the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe.
Using the classic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe, Reigning Champ lends its heavy-weight terry, jersey fabric to re-imagine the iconic silhouette’s upper. Available in heather grey or navy, both shoes feature ultra-premium construction and subtle details such as a sharp Reigning Champ chambray lining. The result is the familiar Chuck, with a crisp, clean look and feel.  As with all high-quality vintage-inspired fabrics, the use and aging of the Reigning Champ Chuck Taylor All Star shoe will continue to enhance both colorways into beautiful well-worn shades over time. Both shoes are completed with natural color laces and the signature Converse logo on the heel and tongue.

New in Store 6.19.12

New Converse in Store 6.19.12.
Converse First String Standards.

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star shoe gets fresh with two clean, cool styles for Spring featuring mélange jersey fabric in either grey or natural tones. Loose-lined, the fabric has a second layer of nylon hidden underneath, that reveals itself as the shoe ages or tears. Available in a grey high-top version or a natural low-top, both shoes feature sharp details such as a single top eyelet in tortoise shell, gum soles and color-corresponding grosgrain ribbon pull tabs.

Converse Chuck Taylor Specialty Ox.  Winter White.

Converse Chuck Taylor Specialty High.  High-Rise.

New in Store 4.13.12

New Converse in Store 4.13.12.

Converse First String Chuck Taylor High Missoni.  Crown Blue.

New in Store 4.12.12

New Converse in Store 4.12.12.
Converse First String limited-edition collection Jack Purcell Johnny Ox and High.
The Converse Jack Purcell Johnny shoe shows its sophistication with two new styles. Available in a green and white low-top, or a navy and white high top.  Both feature heathered two-tone cotton uppers and signature Jack Purcell Johnny detailing. Unique overlays are added to the shoe’s upper using a tinted  transparent screen-mesh that gives the fabric beneath an off-tone appearance and a modern touch. Gum outsoles, tortoise shell eyelets, and grosgrain ribbon pull-tabs, round out the sophisticated look of these Jack Purcell Johnny shoes.

Converse Jack Purcell Johnny Ox.  Goblin Blue.

Converse Jack Purcell Johnny High.  Greystone.

New in Store 12.12.11

New Converse in Store 12.12.11.

Converse First String Standards Jack Purcell Johnny Hi Black.
   The Johnny comes in a resin treated canvas with suede overlays.  The resin treated canvas has a rigid denim fell that is contrasted by the soft suede overlays of the Johnny.  
    Equal parts refined and rebellious, the Converse Jack Purcell sneaker is inspired by the man behind the iconic smile. In 1935, world-famous badminton champion and tennis pro Jack Purcell helped design his innovative and durable performance court shoe with the iconic smile on the toecap.
    The Jack Purcell Johnny sneaker, named after the man himself, offers a traditional take on the classic Purcell style. Debuting in the 1930s as one of the original Jack Purcell silhouettes, the Johnny sneaker features exposed shank detailing on the outsole of the shoe.
    Pushing the classic-yet-mischievous lines that define Jack Purcell, the new Converse First String Standards Jack Purcell Johnny Hi sneaker features a resin treated canvas with suede overlays.  The resin treated canvas has a rigid denim fell that is contrasted by the soft suede overlays of the Johnny.    Pinstripe detailing on the rubber midsole offers a finishing touch alongside the signature Jack Purcell smile.
Now available in Black.

New in Store Thursday 12.1.11

New Converse in Store Thursday 12.1.11.
     Converse First String is a limited-edition collection that celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity and collaboration at the highest level. It is in that spirit that they launch  the all-new José Parlá for Converse (PRODUCT)RED Chuck Taylor All Star shoe for World Aids Day 12.1.11.

     Internationally renowned, José Parlá is widely known for his distinctive abstract process that blends calligraphy, collage, textures, and color to create paintings dealing with themes such as psycho-geography, urbanization, wall decay, names, personal diaries, current events, and political divisions. His paintings are symbols that depict the memory of a place, an observation, the mood of an experience, or a shared story of passing through cities around the world.   
     Using the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe as the canvas, Parlá’s painting "Ephemeral Pitches, and Notes, Rhythm and Phonetics" graces the shoe’s upper. Using an extremely high-tech laser printing technique, Parlá’s work is immaculate and vivid with a carefully color-matched representation of the original piece in natural tones of tan, yellow and grey. Additionally, subtly placed in the shoe’s interior, Parlá’s signature can be found on the shoe’s footbed as well as a repeat calligraphy pattern along the shoe’s lining. The shoe’s outsole also receives a unique painted treatment, giving nod to the artist at work in his studio. High-level construction throughout, the shoe’s design is completed with 100% organic cotton natural color laces and the signature Converse (PRODUCT)RED top eyelet.

New in Store 11.8.11

New Converse in Store 11.8.11.

Converse First String Standards, Dr. J Pro Leather Horween.
    Horween, one of the oldest tanneries in the United States, is widely known for its production of fine leathers.  For this special release, Converse borrows Horween’s Chromexcel® leather.  The resulting product is an understated yet ultra-luxurious, clean looking version of the Pro Leather. The Converse Dr. J First String Standard features “Dr. J” subtly embossed in gold foil.  Now available in Burgundy.

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Many thanks to John, Ian and Matt at Converse for this amazing handcrafted Horweeen Leather x First String basketball by Leather Head.  It is much appreciated.