Chris Andersen Converse Pro Leather 2k11 PE

Finally NBA is here and with that comes a first look at Chris Andersen's Pro Leather 2k11.  I am not really sure what happened with the blue, it doesn't really match the Nuggets at all.  Hopefully by the time the season actually starts they will have this corrected.   If he played for the Warriors these would be perfect though.  

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Glen Davis Offically with Converse

As was reported here earlier this year, it looks official that Glen Davis has signed with Converse. Hopefully he's just one of many new additions to Team Converse this season.  Below is a screen grab from IamBigBaby.com.  Look for Davis in either the Converse DefCON or Pro Leather 2k11 when the NBA season tips off.

 

Converse Winter Glitz Collection

Holiday season is just around the corner and stores are already prepped and ready for shoppers to get glam with the hottest holiday trends. And what’s on the mind of girls everywhere when getting prepped for the onslaught of holiday parties, celebrations, and the obligatory New Year’s Eve countdown - GLITTER of course!  This season, flashy and sparkly accessories top shopper’s wish lists.  Are you ready to get your “GLITZ” on?

The answer is hopefully yes, because Converse introduces the all new ”Winter Glitz Collection”. The limited edition footwear will be available for the holiday season and what better place to grab them first but at Nordstrom.

Converse “Winter Glitz Collection” comes in the perfect holiday appropriate palette:  Black, Silver and Carmine (hot pink).  Deck out that classic mini dress with a pair of “Winter Glitz” and get the red carpet look just like Kristen Stewart, or pair with your fave skinny jeans for an effortless holiday look. This holiday season, countdown to the New Year in style without feeling super uncomfortable in those five inch stilettos.

Also, guys here is a great shoe to get your lady friend into Converse...of course if she isn't already what the heck are you doing with her?  If you love her, get her some Chucks. 


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Converse Force 5 Re-mix

If you haven't noticed, Converse Korea has absolutely been kicking butt with their running shoes.   We're looking at you Converse America to get on board with some new running shoes. 

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JJ Barea gives us a preview of the Pro Leather 2k11 Ox

During the Pan Am games that Puerto Rico won our man JJ Barea busted out the new Converse Pro Leather 2k11 Ox (or EVO for the ox version, not sure yet.)  This is a shoe that will hopefully make it into production in the spring.  Here's hoping it doesn't go the way of the Weapon EVO ox and Star Player EVO ox, which neither made to retail. 

The blue area on the bottom of the shoe is CBT tech, Converse Balls.  While the white areas pays tribute to the original traction pattern of the Pro Leather. 

Hurry up and end the NBA lockout so we can see Converse on the courts!

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Converse Star Classic CRT Ox

Converse Philippines has been bring out a ton of colorways of the Converse Star Classic CRT Ox, take a look at some of them below.

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Converse DefCON: a closer look

After what seems like a million years, we finally get a closer look at the new Converse DefCON.  If you been following along with me you know that this shoe has a special place in my heart, and my pocketbook.  However, it doesn't matter know as teams needing Maroon, Orange, Green, or Purple colored basketball shoes will once again be deprived the opportunity to wear Converse this season.  But there are still the basic 5 team colorways of the DefCON coming out, Black/Black, White/Black, Navy/Black, Royal/Black and the Red/Black pictured below.

There is a lot going on here so lets jump right into the shoes.  After the success of the Star Player EVO, Converse has brought back the CONtain Fit Technology system for this shoe.  The most obvious use of this technology is in the direct-inject EVA foam cage surrounding the shoe.  It's used to decrease the overall weight of the shoe, but giving it the protection it needs to stand up to a season.  As you can see this cage goes from the upper directly into the midsole.

In the third picture you'll see the Converse Ball Technology, with a a familiar neon yellow color that reminds me of REACT Juice.  In the fourth picture you can see the continuation of lacing loops into the shoe that tighten as you tighten the laces for a better fit.  The tighten around the inner booty.

I haven't got to play in them yet, but I hope to soon.  I wanted to get some new pictures to you as soon as I could.  Hope you enjoy!  I also hope to see this on some NBA feet before too much longer.

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Converse All American Mid Royal/Black Colorway

Below is the Converse All American in a Royal/Black colorway.  I'm guessing this colorway was canceled in America, which seems to be the norm these days.  I think it's pretty hard to sell basketball shoes when you don't really offer any for people to buy, but I guess I am crazy for that type of thinking. 

Big up to Aaron Johnson for sending me this my way, as it looks like these are actually avaliable in Mexico.  So if you're a real fan of this colorway you'll have to go hunting south of the boarder.

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Converse Star Player EVO new colorway

Below is a new colorway of the Converse Star Player EVO.  I am not sure if these actually made it into production or not, I guess time will tell.  I know there are people still trying to find these fantastic shoes from last year.  There are a few other colorways floating out there too, I'll try to post them up next week.

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Converse Chuck Taylor Layer Up White/Navy

One of my most visited posts has been a simple pair of Converse Chuck Taylor Layer Ups, so in a effort to bring back some more of those page views I bring you a White/Navy colorway of the Converse CT Layer Up.  Enjoy!!!

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Lou Williams Converse DefCON Player Exclusive

Team Converse member Lou Williams was out hooping in the Battle of I-95 last night for Team Philly who got the win over Team Melo, that featured Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and LeBron James.  These are the shoes that Lou played in last night, the new Converse defCON in a White/Red/Blue player exclusive colorway.  You can also see a black/black colorway in the first picture.

The second picture is from Tony Manfred who has a great recap with pictures over here, check it out.

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Converse Star Classic Pro Mid.

Happy Friday!!! Today we have the Converse Star Classic Pro Mid.  At first they might look like any other Converse release but upon closer examination you can see that these are different enough to make it into your lineup.  I haven't seen them anywhere stateside yet, but they are in the Fall catalog so hopefully they're release soon.  They have showed up on Kickz.com which is were I got these pictures from.  

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Thursday Throwback: Converse in the NCAA aka Louisville Hate Day

Around Kentucky and all other places in the BBN, Big Blue Nation for those of you that don't know, today is Louisville Hate Day.  This is one of my all time favorite holidays as it signals the nearing Kentucky vs Louisville football game. 

However, Louisville isn't all bad, historically speaking.  There was a time before Ricky P that Louisville was one of the teams sponsored by Converse.  That was back in the day when Converse wanted to promote their basketball products and used college basketball teams to showcase their shoes and later jerseys.  Anyway, I thought it would be nice to show off what that used to look like and I found a great picture with U of L players wearing the Converse Springfield and Dr. J 2000 along with some other React shoe that I can't identify.

This picture is the only picture I want to see Louisville celebrating in for a long long time.  Happy Louisville Hate Day and Happy Thursday Throwback.

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Converse Nylon Trainer 75

Today we have something for the ladies, The Converse Nylon Trainer 75.  Below you see this classic running shoe in a Hawthorn Rose colorway.  You can pick them up at Converse.com for just $50

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Converse Classic Boot Mid Leather

It's getting to be that time of year when you trade in your flip-flops for some nice boots.  Thankfully Converse thought the same thing, so they've produced some new boots based on, the Chuck Taylor and the classic boot design.  Check them out below in Brown and Black leather colorways.  They're at converse.com for $75.

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