Converse Auckland Sample

Earlier this year Converse released the Auckland Racer as part of their First String collection.  Some colorways from a potential regular release have surfaced.  I haven't seen them on any of the websites so I'm thinking the shoes may have been scrapped.  Although some colorways have been released outside of the US which I assume is where this colorway came from.  You can still find the  First String Editions out there in all 3 colorways so go ahead and pick up a pair even if you can't find this colorway.

Hopefully I can get some NBA pictures up soon...it's been a crazy week or two around these parts.  Please spread the word about TheConverseBlog.NET!!! Also if you don't already, please follow along on Twitter @TheConverseBlog

Converse All Star Outsider Mid, oh and also it's boot

Converse continues dropping boots this Fall season with the Outsider Mid.  I just really wish there was a brown colorway, but enough about me...The Outsider Mid comes in a Deep Lichen Green colorway and then a traditional Black.  You'll notice some familiar Chuck Taylor features on the Outsider, for example, the toe cap and ankle patch.  I have a pair of the Outsider Hi top from last season and I've been really impressed with how they've felt.  Take a look at the pics below.

You can find these at Converse.com for $70  Thanks for checking out the blog and don't forget to follow along on twitter @TheConverseBlog

Team Converse continues to Grow...Matt Bonner, Louis Williams, & Larry Sanders

Earlier in the summer we learned about Carlos Arroyo signing with Converse, but they weren't finished there.  Converse has also added Matt "The Red Rocket" Bonner from the San Antonio Spurs.  Bonner was drafted out of Florida in the 2003 Draft by the Bulls and was traded to the Raptors.  Later Bonner was traded to the Spurs where he has been playing since 2006-07.  You can see him below at media day and a preseason game rocking the Converse Team Assist. 

Converse also added Louis Williams from the Philadelphia 76ers.   Williams was drafted in 2nd round the 2005 draft by the 76ers straight out of high school.  Williams had career highs in nearly all statistical categories last season.  You can see him below rocking a Player Exclusive colorway of the Converse SICKS.  

Early in the summer there was some pretty solid speculation that Converse had signed Larry Sanders, their first rookie signing in many years.   Sanders was drafted with the 15th pick by the Bucks.  He was star at Virginia Commonwealth aka VCU, maybe he can help to get them to wear Converse someday.  Below Sanders is wearing the Converse Star Player EVO during the Bucks media day.

 It's very exciting to see Converse finally grow their roster of NBA players, which had actually been decreasing in recent years.  There might be some other new additions to team Converse, but I haven't seen them yet.  If you see anyone else new, hit me up and let me know.  Thanks for checking out the blog.  As always you can follow along on Twitter @TheConverseBlog

Kyle Korver and the Converse Open Gym in Chicago at the Great Lakes Naval Base

Recently Converse had an Open Gym at the Great Lakes Naval Base, Kyle Korver was there and he said words in front of a running video camera.  Thanks to the good people at Stack.Com for the videos








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Converse Join The Procession - The Commercial

Well it's finally here, leave your thoughts below. 




Here is the press release.

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (September 24, 2010) – Today, Converse announced its new Fall 2010 brand campaign entitled "The Procession" featuring product with the iconic Converse "Star Chevron" logo including the new Star Player Evo shoe. Developed to pay homage to legends of Converse’s past, present and future and to celebrate basketball along with the breadth of Converse product, the ad shines a light on the iconic Star Chevron mark and gives nod to its authentic connection to the worlds of sport, music and culture which has helped define Converse for decades.

"The new Converse campaign is the perfect summary of who we are as a brand. It’s a celebration of people from different cultures who are passionate about what they do, coming together to create a movement. Converse is a brand that can authentically blend culture in a way that makes perfect sense for how people view and connect to sport, music and culture today – without lines or barriers," says Converse CMO Geoff Cottrill.

Gritty and raw, the spot was directed by award-winning filmmaker Antoine Fuqua. The ad stars basketball legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving; Carlos Arroyo of the Miami Heat; musicians Jim Jones and Doug E Fresh; legendary ball-handler God Shammgod and Harlem streetball player Adrian "A-Butta" Walton; Converse skaters Kenny Anderson, Sammy Baca, Rune Glifberg and Eli Reed; all set to the thunderous "Hello Operator" by alternative rock band, The White Stripes. A unique fusion of all things Converse, "The Procession" speaks in a language that is clear to kids young and old who connect to the brand.

The ad is appropriately named "The Procession", as each of its cultural, torch-bearer stars symbolically pass the torch and give nod to each other. A true legend of basketball and one of culture, Dr J. and Doug E Fresh represent Converse’s heritage and the brand’s deep connection to sport, music and culture. Simultaneously, Carlos Arroyo, Jim Jones, the Converse skate team, and the others all forge the strong connection of how Converse connects today and for the future.

In addition to the ad, each of the stars are featured in a series of online vignettes taken from outtakes that illuminate their mutual admiration for each other and that blur the lines of sport, music and lifestyle. The resulting short clips showcase new cultural, iconoclastic moments including Kenny Anderson teaching Dr J a kickflip, and God Shammgod showing Sammy Baca how to do the "Shammgod", his signature crossover move.

"[Basketball]…it’s like a ritual. The basketball being the thing that brings everybody [together]. The rhythm and the beat," says director Antoine Fuqua. "Converse is taking it to the streets. The streets are the heart beat."

Converse basketball, skate and lifestyle footwear are featured in the ad, including the new Star Player Evo shoe, which represents the modern expression of Converse performance basketball. "The Procession" will be headlined by a national television spot that will launch Sunday, September 26 during FOX Television’s The Family Guy and nationally on major networks including Comedy Central, Black Entertainment Television, and TNT. Additionally, vignettes captured from out-takes of the ad will be featured on Converse.com and with select online media partners.

Converse Join the Procession

Converse has a new commercial campaign coming up that brings together the worlds of Basketball and Skateboarding.  They've released a couple of videos featuring some behind the scenes moments with some of the Converse athletes.  The first video features God Shammgod and Sammy Baca.  The second video features Dr. J and Kenny Anderson with special guest appearance in the back ground by Rune Glifberg.

Converse Watches: Clocked

Converse has just released a new line of watches. This is pretty exciting for me as I remember back in Middle school getting my first "grown up watch," and of course it was a Converse watch. 

Now in another sign that Converse is expanding their brand, Converse Watches are back in action.  Below is the Clocked which you can pick up for $75 at Converse.com


The Clocked comes in Red, White, Black, and Navy.  It also has the following features...

 - Silicone case & strap
- One piece construction
- Molded 3-hand dial
- 5 ATM water-resistant

If you're like me, then you're not sure what 5 ATM stands for...well here you go

5ATM - Water tested to 50 meters (165 feet). Suitable for showering or swimming in shallow water.

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