New Converse Layer Up Chucks!

We've seen many different models of the Converse All Star's, but something we haven't seen until now is a high and low combo shoe. This is more technically known as the Layer up model. I haven't found them anywhere besides Journeys so they could be an exclusive model. So far they come in Black/Red ( or is that Red/Black?) and Pin/Grey.

I've been wondering when this model would come out, I've thought it would be an interesting idea ever since the first pair of double high tops released.  If you want a pair then head over here to Journeys, where I got these photos.

I've got a new poll coming today so check it out, don't forget to follow us on Twitter! @TheConverseBlog !

'S Weapon Wednesday Converse Weapon Skate Ox

Converse continues to crank out the Skate Shoes, and this time they've done it with the Weapon as a base.  There are three ox versions and two high top versions up at Eastbay.com.  Below is one of the Ox versions.

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

 

If you notice I finally put up a new poll at the top of the blog so please take a second to vote on your way out.  I also want to apologize for those of you that have sent me emails in the last week or so.  I am extremely behind in answering them, but I am going to get caught up.   Thanks for checking out the blog!

Converse Product (Red) This is not a shoe it's a Mania

So I know that I don't usually post on Thursdays, but considering school was canceled today because of inclement weather, I thought why not.  So today I have Product (Red) 1hund(red) artist # 94 Andrew Mania's design. 

 

This shoe is currently available at Converse.com in a White/Navy colorway.  For those of you that grew up going to Sunday School, these shoes might remind you of a felt board you were taught with.  At least the words on the chucks look like Felt to me.  If you have no idea what I am talking about or just wish for a trip down memory lane check out this website.  Well that's it for today, check back sometime tomorrow for The Converse Blog's Friday Flashback!

's Friday Flashback: Converse Athletic Footwear

Welcome to the Converse Blog's Friday Flashback.  Today's post is a unique Canvas converse shoe from way back in the day.  It features a two stripe pattern on the upper with a extra layer of Rubber with the V logo.  It almost looks like an outrigger that you see on Converse shoes today.  It has a strong looking rubber toe cap like you would find on Chucks.  However, it features a sturdy extra ankle padding.  Aside from the arrangement of the upper there isn't really anything I haven't seen in some form on a Converse shoe before. 

However, the outsole is where this shoe's uniqueness really shines.  It features a honeycomb pattern, which is now mostly associated with Reebok.  I think it would be safe to say that these shoes predate the existence of Reebok as a company.  I don't know what any of that means, but I find it interesting.

  

  

  

 

 

That's for checking out the blog, look for some interesting stuff around the corner.

's Weapon Wednesday: Weapon Ox with Strap.

I was searching around on some of the international Converse sites and I came across these from Converse Korea.  Previously I have shown you pictures of Weapons from Converse Korea, most they have been mid top Weapons with Straps.  Today I found a Weapon Ox that came with a strap.  Here it is in White/Black colorway.

Thanks for checking out the blog, come back for Converse awesomeness.

Dwyane Wade in Playoff Wade 1

Hi all, sorry for the no show on Friday. I ended up getting called into work when I didn't expect to, I mean really who misses the first week back from Christmas break. It was cool though, except that I didn't get write a post. I could have posted after school but we had plans to head down to Knoxville and eat at Ye Olde Steak House. If you're ever in Knoxville this is a must stop on your trip, and you've got to get the charcoaled mushrooms.

I also must say that I am extremely behind in emails, like to an unhealthy level. I will try my best to get caught up very soon. Keep them coming though, I love hearing from everyone.

As you can see from the picture above, Dwyane Wade finally wore something different than the Wade 1...okay, well sort of. He brought back out the Wade 1 Playoff edition, which featured the Converse circle and star logo for the first time. I really don't understand Dwyane's continued assault on The Wade 4's. He should have figured out before they released that he didn't like them. I've seen around the web that a lot of people aren't really feeling the 4's and most them seem to mention the fact that Dwyane won't even wear them either. Oh well time will tell, if Dwyane isn't wearing the 4's by All Star weekend, he probably never will. That's just a guess though, but by that time will it even matter. Man I can get depressed quickly haha. Anyway that's it for today, thanks for checking out the blog.

's Weapon Wednesday: China Year of the Ox edition

I am trying to do some really good detective work on these Weapons.  First lets start with what I know, these are China release edition of the Weapon.  The second thing I know is that there is a pattern on the Y bar that looks like an animal.  The third thing I know is that the animal in the pattern has horns.  After that I did what any good detective would do...head over to Wikipedia.  As it would turn out, there is a lot good free information there...who knew?  What I learned was that on January 26th 2009, China (and other countries that observe the Chinese new year) will celebrate the year of the Ox.

I just hope I am correct, there are two other colorways of this shoe, I'll try to get some better pictures for another post.  Thanks for checking out the blog, let me know what you think. 

The Converse Blog's Weapon Wednesday: Extra High Weapon

Today's Weapon comes from Japan, at least I am pretty sure anyway. I am calling these the Weapon Extra High. These work really well in this clean white leather/suede upper. They feature two straps around the extra high top upper. They also threw in a heel tab for good measure. And as you can see in the back ground they also come with a nice retro inspired Converse box.

That's all for Weapon Wednesday, but check back on Friday for another Friday Flashback here at the Converse Blog. Also I am looking for a good idea for a new poll for the blog, so sent me over your ideas and I'll get one of them up soon.

Friday Flashback: The Winner Built by Converse, Just for Sears. Plus Converse/Eastbay Classic.

All is right with the world...well relatively speaking that is. What I am trying to say is that we finally have our new (old) PC back. This means a few things, but for the purposes of this blog it means that I have all of my pictures back. Honestly it was touch and go there for a few days, but we made it through. It couldn't have worked out any better because today is Flashback Friday.
With a big return, I'd better make it a winner...okay that was cheap, but stay with me.


Back in the day Converse teamed up with Sears to produce a unique brand of shoes by the name of the The Winner. These shoes featured 4 stripes and only reference converse on the heel plate.

This bottom picture is from Sneaers.Pair.Com, if you haven't been to this site you're really missing out on some serious knowledge. If you think about it The Winner brand is a precursor to what's going with Converse and Target with the One Star brand.

Well that's it for today, thanks for checking out the blog.

Converse and Eastbay are putting on the first annual Converse/Eastbay Classic tomorrow at the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee. For more info check head over to eastbay. For more breakdown on some of the teams participating in the one day event check out this article over at Milwaukee's Journal Sentinel.

The Converse Blog: CONS R-001 Japan

Converse Japan just released three new basketball shoes under the CONS brand. One of which is the CONS R-001 pictured below. All three versions come in a customizable midfoot strap and heel tab. Or you can wear it without the color inserts or without the midfoot strap all together.

While the upper is pretty clean and simple, the outsole is where the action really is. There seems to be traction in every possible direction you'd want. Well that's it for today, thanks for checking out the blog.

The Converse Blog: Converse 0100 Celtics Colorway.

I apologize for the late post today, but I had a crazy day being an 8th grade Science teacher. Today's post, which is normally a Friday Flashback, is pretty exciting for me. Today we have the Converse 0100 in a Boston Celtics colorway. If you can't tell, I love these shoes. They're extremely comfortable and I can't wait to see them on the NBA courts soon.

Well that's it for today, thanks for checking out the blog and come back for a visit soon!

The Converse Blog's Weapon Wednesday: Hip-hop Weapons

Hello to each and every person visiting the Converse Blog. If you're a first time visitor then take a few minutes and dig through the older post. Wednesday are usually reserved for the Converse Weapon and today we'll continue that tradition. Today's Weapon is a Converse China release and is a black colorway of a Weapon I've shown before. They are designed with Hip-Hop elements. Can you spot all of them?

Well that's it for today, sorry for the late post. I got called in late to sub for the Art teacher at the middle school today. I didn't have any plans, so I made them design shoes. A lot of them designed some chucks, one actually looked pretty good. It was even a product (Red) chuck. Anyway, I'll be back Friday for more Converse goodness.

The Converse Blog: Disaster Friday

Thursday afternoon disaster struck the Converse Blog's computer. I got into a virus searching over at Kenlu.net...or at least that's when it showed up. Either way my main computer is in the shop. This is bad for two reasons, for today it's bad because I don't have access to any of my photos. Long term I may have lost all of my photos and I don't have any of them backed up. Basically I suck at life. Either way I hope to return back to the blog in next few days. Thank you all for patience during these frustrating times. Have a great weekend and I'll see you soon back here at the Converse Blog.

Catch Dwyane Wade on ESPN tonight. The way things have been going he'll probablly be wearing the Loaded Weapon's tonight.

The Converse Blog's Friday Flashback: Kentucky Wildcats 1996-97 Converse Jersey

I wanted to give some love to the poll winner today, but I also thought I'd change it up some and not post shoes. So I dug into my folders and came up with these pictures of the 1996-97 Kentucky Wildcats Home Jersey and Shorts. This was the last year Kentucky wore Converse and it was the season after Kentucky won a 6th Championship. This was noted by a special patch on the shorts. You can't really tell from these pictures, but the there is a monochrome stripe pattern down the jersey and shorts. It is similar to the new Nike Kentucky jerseys in which the pattern is the same color as the jersey. It was pretty interesting at the time, hopefully I can find some action shots for you all someday.

These Jerseys came out the same year that Converse switched over to using the Chuck Taylor logo on all of their basketball shoes. I had a pair of the shorts, or I should say, that I still have a pair of the shorts. I am just not sure were they are, probably in a box somewhere. That's it for now, thanks for checking out the blog and look for a new poll soon.

The Converse Blog's Weapon Wednesday

Good Wednesday World, and welcome to the latest edition of The Converse Blog's Weapon Wednesday. Today's Weapon comes from Converse Japan, who has been killing it with their Converse 100th year celebration. They've really taken full advantage of the limitless possibilities of the world wide interweb. One of the really interesting things they've done this year is go back and reinterpret some earlier releases. Like this particular Weapon is based on a 2003 release of the classic shoe.



What you can't tell from these pics is that these Weapons work like a Cheerleading shoe. They come with color inserts that go where the chevron and star is located. They also have inserts to replace the tongue logo. You can get a better idea of what I am talking about below.

So long for today, thanks for stopping in don't forget to vote today is the last day for this poll.