Unlike other yellow converse prominent sneaker free agents that have come after Kobe and those of lesser stature but with killer sneaker game, Mamba did not stick to one brand. He was the proverbial kid in the candy store who had to try everything and the candy store had no problem giving him everything. It didn't matter if it was Nike or Brand Jordan (which they've managed to turn into maybe the most sought after Jordan pack ever made ) or Reebok or classics like Converse or upstarts like AND1, Bryant rocked them all and he rocked everything from customs to exclusives to obscure releases. If sneaker blogs were around during that time, it would have been a royal pain in the ass to get new pics after every game because those services just weren't easily accessible at the time. But damn if sneakerheads wouldn't be tuning in just to catch a glimpse of what Kobe was wearing every night.
When Dwyane Wade "came home" (the marketing catchphrase when he moved from Converse to Jordan Brand), he has won an All-Star Game MVP, almost won the regular season MVP, made a few All-NBA and All-Defensive teams and reached the NBA Finals twice and won one. kids converse One of the biggest sneaker coups of the past few years was made even more special when Michael Jordan essentially handed the keys to the kingdom over to Wade, making him the man to continue the Air Jordan legacy while also getting chance to shine on his own with his signature Fly Wade line. Sadly, the partnership lasted only a few years and Wade on to Li-Ning, mens converse but his short stay there was impactful to say the least.
The New York Knicks are one of the five NBA franchises that got their very own Converse Chuck Taylor All Star '70 High NBA Legend release. The Chuck '70 NBA Legend is a luxe model that celebrates basketball culture for the sophisticated fan. The shoes highlight the winning legacies of five franchises: the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers and NY Knicks. Today we place out focus on the Knicks pair.The news broke yesterday that a fragment design x Sacai x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star collab was on the way. We provided you with a first look , but today we get a more detailed look that shows us what this collab is all about.
The Tyler, the Creator GOLF le FLEUR x Converse Collection is centered around the Converse Chuck Taylor girls converse All Star 70s (hi and lo), and of course the Converse One Star. Each pair is constructed out of a burlap and vintage parchment canvas upper which is then accompanied by the asymmetrical GOLF le FLEUR print. Dual branding on the tongue, White laces, off-White rubber sole, rubber toe caps (where applicable) and mirrored "GOLF le FLEUR" branding on the lateral side (where applicable) are also part of the shoe's design. The new collection will also include apparel constructed out of an open-weave fabric anorak in Curry and Natural.Look for the new Tyler, the Creator GOLF le FLEUR x Converse Collection to release in an exclusive presale partnership with Foot Locker at Camp Flog Gnaw on November 10th, and launch at select retailers globally on November 15th.
Releasing in a few days, here's a preview of what to expect from the upcoming CLOT x Converse Spring/Summer 2018 Collection. Consisting of one pair of the Converse One Star and one pair of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star '70, both styles represent golden era releases for Converse and varied textiles centric to Hong Kong's eastern culture.The Converse One Star is done in a Purple hairy suede upper paired up with the Black noted on the ankle collar. Adding to the aesthetics of the shoe are the Tan hits placed right above the rubberized midsole and the leather lining that adds to the premium look and feel of the shoe. A One Star logo is cut out on the heel portion of the shoe.
Just yesterday we gave you a first official look at the Air Jordan x Converse Pack. Today we have even more images of the collaborative pack that give us a better ides of what both pairs will end up looking like. Dropping at the end of the month, let's get a closer look.As mentioned before, the Air Jordan x Converse Pack red high top converse includes the Air Jordan 2 Alumni , and and the Converse Fastbreak Mid. For those who may now knot, before Jordan was singed to Nike, he was known for wearing Converse sneakers while playing at North Carolina. Pictured above is the Converse Fastbreak Mid, which he wore for the 1984 Olympic games. The Air Jordan 2 Alumni PE is a part of the pack because Jordan wore that very same shoe for the Carolina Pro Alumni basketball game for charity. The pack pays tribute to both models since they both has a big
impact in helping Michael Jordan shine on the big stage.