The Converse Blog: Converse 2007-08 Basketball

Recently Converse released a press release for the upcoming basketball season. It was the first time in years that there was an online acknowledgement of an NBA roster outside of Dwyane Wade. You can find the press release here. There are some interesting claims on the press release, one being that this is the largest roster Converse has had in over 20 years. I did a little research I am not so sure that this is an accurate statement. That's for another day though. This is the first mention from Converse of having most of the roster, I am not even sure they had a press release when they signed Jameer Nelson as a rookie. It is also the first mention of t he Converse and Marquette partnership, where we learn the deal is for 6 years.

So for the next few weeks while this semester comes to an end and gets really crazy for me, I am going to post info and pictures from this release. Today I am going to post the pics of the new shoe named Hops. If you remember back to the other day when I posted pictures of NBA guys so far, Maurice Evans was rocking a pair.

»High performance and grounded, the Converse Hops includes key features like a leather upper with micro perforations for increased breathability.

»The collar strap enhances stability and the supportive internal booty provides a comfortable fit.

»The Hops’ EVA midsole provides durable cushioning while the deep heel carves add impact protection.

»The solid rubber, herringbone outsole with lengthwise flex grooves offer even greater stability and grip.

»The Converse Hops will be available in four colorways on Jan. 1, 2008 at major athletic retailers and Converse.com.

»MSRP - $75

»The Converse Hops will be worn by the following NBA athletes beginning in Jan. 2008:
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Kirk Hinrich (Chicago Bulls)
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Jameer Nelson (Orlando Magic)
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Udonis Haslem (Miami HEAT)
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Kyle Korver (Philadelphia 76ers)
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Orien Greene (Sacramento Kings)
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Maurice Evans (Los Angeles Lakers)
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Acie Law IV (Atlanta Hawks)
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Alando Tucker (Phoenix Suns)
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Andre Miller (Philadelphia 76ers)


So at least for the first part of 2008 this will the main shoe worn by the Converse NBA guys, along with Evans, Haslem and Tucker have worn them in the preseason. Thanks for coming by, leave so me feedback on your way out. I will be out of town for Thanksgiving so I probably won't post again until Friday, but you never know.

The Converse Blog: NBA Shots

Hello world, today I get to kill two birds with one stone. Don't worry these are game birds I intent to eat them later. I've been meaning to post up some pictures of the Converse roster in action. Which works out really well today because I've been a real slacker and have put off all kinds of work until today. Something about backing myself into a corner that I just can't get over. Anyway lets just get right to it. I am not for sure, but most of the pictures they come from Yahoo sports.

Below you will see Orien Greene of the Kings wearing the black/black colorway of the 099

Below you see Hawks guard Acie Law IV moving past Rondo wearing a player exclusive 099 colorway in White/Navy/Red.

Below is a shot of Udonis Haslem probably after one of his offensive rebounds, wearing the Black/Red colorway of the 099.

In the left side of this picture you will see Alando Tucker of the Suns, the rookie out of Wisconsin is rocking a player exclusive colorway of the 099. The colorway seems to be black/white/Purple/Orange. Let me just say I've seen some other colorways he's worn and I just love that Converse has a Suns player again.

Below is Jameer Nelson wearing a player exclusive black/royal colorway of the 099.

In this pic, Kirk Hinrich is guarding Andre Miler, both wearing the 099 in white/black/red and black/red colorways.

Kyle Korver wearing the White/Black/Red colorway of the 099


Andre Miller rocking the black/red colorway of the 099

Maurice Evans of the Lakers is shown here wearing a player exclusive white/black/gold colorway of the 099.






In the last shot here you will see Maurice Evans wearing a white/purple/gold colorway of the Hops, this will be the shoe everyone will wear starting in January.



They had a big press release packet come out yesterday so I am going to raid that for content soon, but I had all of this pics saved so I thought I'd go ahead and get them out to you. Thanks for show up today, come back on Friday for some more Converse goodness.