The Dark Knight Rises hits cinemas a week from today, but the Caped Crusader’s kicks will be hitting the pavement even sooner. The latest comic book colab teams up DC and Converse, with a duo of the high-cut classics flipping Dark Knight artwork on the upper. Catch Batman on one, or the back-breaking Bane on the other. Both sneakers feature QR codes which can be scanned for exclusive downloads. The world’s favourite virtual rockers Gorillaz celebrate their 10th year together with their very own converse all star españa. Featuring a crunchy camo upper and colourful comic illustrations on the lining, the shoe was launched at a Gorillaz Sound System event at London’s 100 Club on Thursday December 1st, and is now available in the US. Gorillaz will also chip in with their very own contribution to Converse’s ‘Three Artists. One Song’ project, set for release in 2012. Thanks to Converse UK and Gorillaz for the news.
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“To converse: the exchange of thoughts, feelings or ideas. That’s what Gorillaz are all about, working and collaborating and exchanging ideas with other artists and global communicators. We’ve been trading in ideas and conversing with one another for ten whole years. So I couldn’t think of a better bunch of people to help celebrate our decade in the business than the good people over at the Converse shoe company. Plus I’ve been wearing my converse all star chuck taylor since forever.” – Russel Hobbs. Converse take their classic All Star and classy Jack Purcell on a tour of duty with then new Hunter Camo pack. Decked in duck hunter all-over print, the ripstop uppers are made tough for when the going gets rough.
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The Japanese are renowned for their oddball inventions, be they the handy ramen face guard or the personal rain saver (executive model).Sometimes though, it takes a little bit of crazy to come with something so obvious it just clicks. Take these new V-Plus All Stars, with extra beefy padding around the ankles and a fat street-savvy tongue. As the jingle says, they’re just like a Chuck Taylor… only comfy!The converse all star chuck taylor blancas is a complete rejuvenation of an iconic sneaker. Converse have reimagined their classic silhouette through the filter of modern technology – marking the first time Nike’s proprietary Flyknit has been used on a shoe without a Swoosh. This new offering blends supportive comfort and lightweight breathability, without sacrificing classic style. To sweeten the deal, the inside has also been overhauled with a Lunarlon sockliner that provides supreme cushioning underfoot. This pure white colourway is one of the cleanest shoes we’ve come across in recent memory. From the stark Flyknit yarns to the crisp midsole, there’s no doubt that they’ll stand out in a crowd for all the right reasons.
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Undefeated always coming correct with the wears, and this duo of CONS is no exception.We’re not sure what’s going on in the latest converse chuck taylor 70 baratas collaboration, but we love it! In a collection that includes two leather All Star ’70s colourblocked in white/red and black/black respectively, the unmistakeable five-strike Undefeated logo sits on the heel while both shoes are lined with an eye-catching speckled print. Both shoes will release on the 11th of September as part of a collection that will also include a range of apparel. It’s a little bit ironic seeing the stars of the American flag replaced with peace symbols on these Chuck Taylors, but in the name of all things sneakers we will give them a Pass mark because they look pretty damn fly on foot. Who said patriotism is dead?