Shoes 2010

Japanese fashionistas have always had the strange ability to pull off outfits and combinations that many of us would normally find to be unfathomable. So, it comes as no surprise that the newest Converse Japan Summer Collection…

For the 100th anniversary of the All Star sneaker, Converse has released the “ALL STAR FASHION MATERIALS” sneaker which was first seen in 1997. Snakeskin and sneakers have always had a good affiliation with each other so for this sneaker, Converse has created a patchwork pattern utilizing real python skin. As expected, real snakeskin doesn’t come cheap either as the shoes retail for ¥39,900 (~380 USD). Available now at Flauge.

One of rock’s most prolific songwriters and reluctant successes, Kurt Cobain humbly took the underground grunge movement mainstream. In the process, he changed his generation and left the world with a legacy of songs that continue to inspire generations to come. To honor this music great, Converse debuts the Kurt Cobain collection of shoes that feature artwork and scribbles borrowed from his personal notebooks. Distressed in the way Kurt Cobain wore them, the shoes provide a rarely seen glimpse into the head of this musical and lyrical genius with sketches that display his hopes, dreams and lyrics from amazing songs such as “Come As You Are”. Often pictured wearing Chuck Taylor All Star, Jack Purcell or One Star shoes, the collection includes versions of all three shoes with wear and fray detailing and Kurt Cobain’s signature subtly embroidered on the shoe’s outer. Available in black and white versions with lyric, notebook scribbles or distressed detailing, shoes in this collection retail for MSRP $50 – $65 and will be available nationwide at specialty retailers and online at www.converse.com beginning in May.