New Converse Essentials in Store and Online Saturday 10.29.16

Converse Essentials Shop Collection -- The Darkside Initiative Crewneck Sweatshirt.  Available in Black.

Essentials Collection

The Converse Essentials Collection is designed to get better with time. Each piece is based on three key ideas: quality, craftsmanship and fit. These are timeless products in classic fits, built with superior construction.
Essential Comfort
The Converse Essentials Sportswear Crew Men's Sweatshirt is made with warm French terry fabric for exceptional warmth wherever you go.
Product Details
Soft French terry fabric for warmth and comfort.
360-gram legacy loopback French terry.
Clean finish rib bound collar and cuff detail.
Engineered dyes for long-term color consistency.
Four-needle flatlock construction maintains consistent fit throughout the lifecycle.
Durable polyamide core thread.
Rib cuffs and hem for a snug, comfortable fit.
Modern fit with room to move and layer, without bulk.
Double-cuff rib roll preserves shape and allows for different looks.
Fabric: Body: 100% cotton.
Rib: 82% cotton/18% polyester.
Thank you to Converse for including us in their Shop Collection.   Special thanks to John Colonna, Jon Roy, Ian Ginoza and Mickey Nassrin.

Closed Sunday October 9th

The Darkside Initiative will be closed Sunday October 9th for the San Francisco 2016 Italian Heritage Festival and Parade.  We will reopen Monday October 10th.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

New Darkside Initiative in Store and Online 8.25.16

The Darkside Initiative x Ebbets Field Flannels Grounds Crew Jacket.  Available in Black.

Closed 7.4.15

Closed Saturday July 4th.  Re-open Sunday July 5th.  Happy Independence Day.

15 Years on Powell Street

Thanks to our customers and vendors for your continued support and helping us achieve 15 years in business on Powell Street.  As we look back over the last 15 years, we also look forward to the next 15 years.

Then and Now

The Darkside Initiative Vans Vault Armored Pack in Store 11.22.14

Vans Vault the Darkside Initiative SuperFabric® OG Era LX.  Black, Black, Agate Grey.
SuperFabric® Uppers
Outlast® Liners
Black Leather Tongue
Bronze Eyelets
550 Paracord shoelaces
Alternate pair flat black waxed shoelaces included
Heat retention layer between sock-liner and outsole keep the feet warm and dry

 Vans Vault the Darkside Initiative SuperFabric® Sk8-Hi LX.  Black, Black, Agate Grey.
  SuperFabric® Uppers
  Outlast® Liners
  Black Leather Vans Jazz Stripe
  Bronze Eyelets
  550 Paracord shoelaces
  Alternate pair flat black waxed shoelaces included
  Heat retention layer between sock-liner and outsole keep the feet warm and dry

Available exclusively at the Darkside Initiative November 22 at 11AM PST, and any remaining pairs will be in our online shop the same day at 3PM PST.

Vans Vault and the Darkside Initiative Armored Pack.  Mission Ready. Climate Controlled.

New in Store 11.22.14

The Darkside Initiative Skull Tiles T-Shirt.  Available in Sand and Black.

The Darkside Initiative Armored Skull T-Shirt.  Available in Sand and Black.

The Darkside Initiative Skull Pattern T-Shirt.  Available in Sand and Black.

Grey/Black Bottom

Grey/Black Bottom Close-Up

Black/Grey Bottom

Black/Grey Bottom Close-Up

Top-- Both Skateboards

Top-- Both Skateboards Close-Up

The Darkside Initiative Skull Pattern Skateboard.  Available in Grey/Black and Black/Grey.