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Chuck Talk—Winter/Spring, 2025

 

Tariffs Are Coming. Are You Ready?

 

If you are a regular chucks wearer, with either a favorite model/color, or a rotation of different pairs, you need to be concerned right now. With chucks now mainly manufactured in China, Viet Nam, India, and Indonesia, all new imports of chucks are facing tariffs beween 10 to 32%. That means the price of a new pair could be raised between $6.50 to $21 if these added tariffs are tacked on to their retail price, which is the most likely outcome. No need to panic just yet; chucks will still be manufactured but they will cost more if this tariff policy continues. Certainly this is something no one wants. Buying a pair of chucks should be a pleasure not a pain.

 

Is your rotation ready for some back up pairs?

 

Right now this price inflation has not hit retailers yet, so it would be a good time to pick up a back up pair of your favorite model, especially core color models. Many seasonal models are on closeout, so they are on sale. If you have the extra cash take advantage before it is too late. It’s a good investment and lets you continue to stay laced in your favorite pairs in the future.

 

 

The Kids Are Going To Be All Right

 

I have three nieces between the ages of 6 and 11. They are great kids who love sports and being outside, and I love to support them in whatever they do. Last Christmas, the oldest put chucks on her wish list, and I went and tried to find the perfect pair. I settled on a pair of black platforms with a pink star design, and she whispered in my ear that they were the best thing she got that night. I was thrilled but I didn’t think anything of it until this past weekend when I went to her younger sister’s softball game. She was there wearing the chucks I had bought her and I asked her how they were. She said she wears them pretty much every day and they’re her favorite shoes. As she ran off with her friends, I noticed that they all were also wearing chucks.

 

These are the chucks my niece wears every time I see her.

 

There is something about chucks that captures your attention, something about their design that grabs a kid’s interest without even knowing the context and the history behind them. It is a testament to their timeless design that they remain in style and a go-to option for kids today. It seems that no matter how much time passes by, kids will always be wearing chucks. From generation to generation, the All Star continues to shine and likely will as long as people wear shoes. Chucks are here to stay, and the kids are going to be all right.

— From our correpondent Marcus Angulo.

 

 

Tom and Jerry Crash Onto Chucks

 

The battle between cats and mice has been raging since the dawn of time. Cats were largely domesticated to take care of the mice problem of ancient humans. This never-ending war has been waged across continents and empires throughout time, yet perhaps its most famous chapter began in an animation studio in 1940. Tom and Jerry are a cartoon cat and mouse that have been chasing and maiming each other for nearly a century. In that time, the duo has become world-renowned for their slapstick antics so much so that they are what comes to mind when you think of over-the-top cartoon violence. Now this iconic, comedic duo has come to grace the Chuck Taylor canvas in celebration of their 85th anniversary.

 

Did you know that Tom’s full name is Thomas Jasper Cat Sr.?

 

The new Tom and Jerry collection from Converse features a large spread of designs centered around the world’s favorite cat and mouse. First up, there are two pairs of Chuck 70s in this collection, a black design that features enlarged graphics of characters from the cartoons and a white pair that features Tom and Jerry with exaggerated expressions. The two pairs of classic chucks in this collection also come in a white and a black colorway, but the graphics differ. The white pair features Tom and Jerry throughout the ages and highlights all their different designs over the years. The black one sees Tom and Jerry peering over the rubber sidewall on opposite shoes, no doubt searching for one another. The collection also has new Converse by You design elements so you can create your own pair of unique chucks to celebrate Tom and Jerry. Finally, there are a few apparel options that feature the designs seen on the chucks. The collection was also launched with a fun cartoon that sees Tom and Jerry bring their chaos to the Converse Innovations Lab.

 

 

Chuck Taylor All Star Malden Street Mid Tops

 

Converse has just released a new issue of Malden Street Mid High chucks for 2025. Mid top chucks have canvas uppers half way in between high top and low top chucks. They have the ankle patch of the high top and the license plate logo patch sewn onto their tongues like low top models. The model come in the two most popular colors for chucks, black and bright white. They feature wider soles with Ortholite cushion insoles and black colored outer soles. The sneakers price at $65 and come in adult sizes from Men’s 5 through 13.

 

Malden Street sneakers in black and white.

 

Also available are three models of the Malden Street mid tops with suede and canvas uppers. The three colors are Lakeside Blue, Sandy Shores and Sharkskin. These models have gum colored outer soles and padded collars. You can see photos of these model on our Outlook Page that shows not only the Malden Street models, but the new seasonal colors for classic Chuck Taylors and Chuck 70s. The suede and canvas models are pirced at $70.

 

 

 

Articles and Features:

See the 2025 Chuck Taylor All Star seasonal color high and low tops plus the Malden mid top releases on our Shoe Outlook page. Many photo shoot and well worn pairs have been added to our used chucks for sale pages. Our latest additions to the Honor Roll for Actors Wearing Chucks in Films and Television Series are Millie Bobby Brown and Nathalie Emmanuel.

For more articles:

 

Film Reviews:

The Shed, Monster Summer, Survive, Fall, The Marvels, An Angry Boy, Kleks Academy, Rush Hour, The Sandlot 2, But I’m Letting Go, The Legend of Billie Jean, The Tiger Rising, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Mean Girls (2024), Fast X.

New listings: The Electric State, Everyone is Going To Die, Felon, The Killer, Young Hearts (2024), Kill Order, The Room, Jumper, Stuber, Work It, We Grown Now, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Once Upon a Time in Venice, Made in Italy, If, Cruella, Infamous, Gia, The Mosquito Coast.

All of the alphabetical film pages, The Chuck Taylor in Films - A, etc., are accessed from the main Chuck Taylor in Films Page at the top of each alphabetical listing. More banners have been added to our Coolest Chucks Moments in Film gallery.

For more film reviews and listings:

 

Music Video Reviews:

West Like, Birds of a Feather (Bastille), We Will Never Die, Pink Pony Club, Not Sober, Big Dawgs, Leave It All to Me, Chasing Shadows, The Story, Not Like Us, lights, first night, Birds of a Feather (Eilish), Checkmate, January Eyes, It’s Halloween, Sunlight!, Slow Smoke, Beggin’ On Your Knees, Feel Something, About You Now.
More links to our music videos reviews have been added to the Musicians Who Wear Chucks page.

For more music video reviews:

 

New or Updated Photo Galleries:

Berry Smoothie High Top Chucks, Stills from Cruella, Actors Wearing Red Chucks in Films, Dominic Pike, Kid Laroi, Teen Boys Wearing Chucks, Teen Girls Wearing Chucks, Zendaya, Converse x Barriers Black Chuck 70 High Tops, Kava Bliss Washed Canvas High Tops, Guys Wearing Red Chucks, Zendaya, Chucks In The Film Three Months. Most of our Musicians Who Wear Chucks photo galleries have been re-edited with improved links and captions.

For a complete listing of our photo galleries:

 

TV Page Features:

New listings with an article: The Rookie, Eyewitness, A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder, The Recruit, Ragnorak, Boo, Bitch, Nobody Wants This, The Boys Season 4, Dave, Food Network Tournament of Champions V, Boy Swallows Universe, Ted, Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Other recent listings are: Mees Kees, Harlan Corben’s Shelter, Son of a Critch, Deadtime Stories, Sweet Tooth, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Lockwood & Co., Reboot, Night Sky, The Last Bus. Many listings have been updated with streaming information.

For a complete listing:

 

Videos and Short Films With Chucks:

Pop!, D Squared CRU, Conan Gray The Story, The Grandpa, Levitating Dua Lipa, Elijah Woods January Eyes and Sunshine, Glee Footloose, Olly Pearson Guitar, Prora, Scraps, Semicolon, Dirty Laundry, The Great Scout Adventure, Greatet Joke Ever, Greg’s Treasure Map, Indian Warrior Ghost.

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Jurassic Classics for Kids

 

Converse has just released a new line of dinosaur print chucks for little kids. The first model, decribed as a print high top in white, totally blue, and enamel red also comes in a low top version. The second model, a high top print in white, ultraviolet, and topaz gold, also comes in a low top version. Additionally there is a black and white high top model.

 

Chuck Taylor All Star Dino high tops for kids.

 

These sneakers have canvas uppers with dinosaur prints along with that classic chucks look that includes the Chuck Taylor ankle patch and All Star license plate heel patch. Foam cushioning provides support for comfortable play. Each shoe has an adjustable strap for easy on and off. The shoes come in toddler sizes from 10.5C through 13.5 and youth sizes from 1Y through 3Y. High top models price at $50 a pair while low top models are $40.

 

 

Rustic Meets Style in the Mind of Skateboarder Roman Gonzalez

 

Roman Gonzalez is living the dream. A pro skateboarder traveling the world and performing sick tricks, he recently got the chance to design his own signature pair of chucks after being sponsored by Converse for some time. Combining the skateboarding history of CONS with the style and iconography of Chuck Taylor All Stars. Let’s take a look at what he did with his chance to leave his stamp on chucks.

 

Rugged, stylish, and totally perfect for pro skater Roman Gonzalez.

 

The CONS CTAS Pro x Roman Gonzalez looks to add expressive details to the classic chucks design. This high top skate shoe features a mushroom brown suede upper, modified toe cap, and thick cord laces that give the shoe the look of a work boot. This is a nod to his love of boots, and when combined with the familial artwork on the tongue, makes this design extremely personal. The cushioned CX foam sock liners also feature Roman's photography for a personal touch that also adds all-day comfort. The shoe also adds functionality to all that with metal climbing eyelets and a reinforced eyebrow for added durability, which when combined with the durable canvas and rubber outsole, makes them strong enough for the constant wear and tear of skateboarding. All these elements combined truly tell a story. They tell the story of a hard-working skateboarder with a love for his family and his craft. Roman's Chuck Taylor All Stars are a skateboard story that blends rustic aesthetics with old-world bones, creating a one-of-a-kind shoe that is 100% him.

 

 

New Seasonal Colors for 2025

 

Along with the new year comes new seasonal colors for both the classic Chuck Taylor All Star and for the Chuck 70 line of Converse sneakers. You can see a complete set of photos of the new releases on our Outlook Page. There are still some older seasonal color models available at close out prices. These include the Chuck Taylor All Star Illist Pink high top, Out of the Blue high and low top, and Classic Taupe in high and low top. Close out models for the Chuck 70 line include Polar Beam and Citron This Green high tops and Newtral Teal (sic) and Apex Green low tops.

 

Chuck Taylor All Star True Nature and Park Red Chuck 70 seasonal high tops.

 

The new seaonal colors for the classic Chuck Taylor All Star are Blue Supermoon, Berry Smoothie, True Nature, and Light Saddle in high top and low cut, and Vermillion Red and Sting Ray Grey in high top only. See a complete photo gallery for the CTAS Red Berry Smoothie high top. The new line of colors for the Chuck 70 line are Open Sky, Park Red, Vernal Pool, Bananas, Mauve Stone, and Pink Frosting. All of these models come in both high top and low top.

 

 

Getting Wild in Chucks

 

January is behind us and we have passed the ten darkest weeks of the year. Slowly but surely, we are marching towards the warmer, sunnier days of Spring. The ground is thawing, flowers are getting ready to bloom, and animals will be coming out of hibernation. Speaking of animals, new animal print chucks are here! That’s right you too can step out of the cold grip of Winter in some spots and stripes with brand new chucks on your feet! Converse has unveiled a new collection of animal print chucks, with a twist!

 

Chuck 70 Glow in the Dark Leopard Print high top.

 

First up, is the Chuck 70 Pony hair. This pair of chucks features a silky-soft pony hair upper that’ll make your feet feel like a horse’s hide. The cheetah print is a bit of an odd choice as it’s a different animal with a different hair texture, so a plain horse-colored design may have been a better choice. Next up, there are two high-top Chuck 70s, one in Leopard print and one in Giraffe print. The Leopard print design is on a white canvas and the spots really pop. The aforementioned twist here is that this design glows in the dark! At night, the white turns fluorescent green in a really cool look. The Giraffe print is on a golden canvas and also glows in the dark. Finally, we have a low-top Chuck 70 that features a Zebra print design on a white canvas. This model also glows in the dark and with the vertical striping, your feet will look like they too are making their way through the savannah. The drop of animal print chucks ranges in price from $90-$115. So if you’re looking for something very different that’ll stand out as you hopefully get outside more, take a look at these wild chucks!

 

 

New Knitted Kicks for the Cold Winter

 

We are in the midst of Winter now, with most of the country suffering through a massive winter storm. It is times like these where your mind wanders back to warmer Winter memories. Perhaps times when you were resting in front of a roaring fireplace, drinking hot cocoa, and snuggled in a hand-knitted blanket. As it gets even colder and you eventually have to venture outside, wouldn’t it be nice to carry a little bit of those memories on you? Perhaps even in the form of a nice pair of wholly unique chucks? Well, the latest drop from Converse may be exactly what you’re looking for.

 

Knit together a new style!

 

The Converse Upcycle Chuck 70 Crochet Blankets has taken upcycled crochet blankets and turned them into a truly one-of-a-kind design. The design uses genuinely upcycled crochet blankets and uses them as the upper for these premium Chucks. The really cool part is that no two pairs are exactly alike, as each pair is made with a different upcycled blanket. This means no matter what, you are getting a shoe as unique as you. This is combined with the Chuck 70’s OrthoLite cushioning to help provide optimal underfoot comfort for all-day wear. The design also features details such as a glossy, off-white midsole, reinforced stitching, and a black, signature license plate. These chucks also come with multiple laces, giving you a range of styling options and offering even more uniqueness. Finally, there is a stitched Chuck Taylor ankle patch that fits in perfectly with the crochet canvas. It should also be noted that the no shoe is the same concept applies to each shoe per pair, meaning the two shoes you receive will be different. Keep this in mind when it comes to styling as the mismatched shoes may impact your choices.

 

 

Valentine Chucks For Your Love

 

Valentine’s Day is approaching soon and Converse has created some new pairs of chucks that will make a cool gift for that favorite person in your life. There are models in classic chucks, Chuck 70s, and in platform styles. This year’s classic model is a white high top model with red embroidered hearts and ribbon roses all over the canvas uppers. There is a special black and white ankle patch with a red heart instead of the usual star. The sneakers have the standard black trim and a black and white heel patch. These chucks also come with a special heart hang tag. This model comes women’s sizes from 5 to 11 and has a $70 retail price.

 

The Chuck Taylor All Star Valentine’s Day high top.

 

There is also a black and white low top classic model with some of the embroidered red hearts and ribbon roses available in the same women's sizes for $65. The Chuck 70 model is a little fancier, with applique red and pink roses attached to the uppers, and red hearts on the outer soles. These shoes are listed in unisex sizes from a men’s 3/women’s 5 to men’s 9/women’s 11. They retail for $95. There is also a low top model with pink uppers and the same applique roses attach to the uppers. These low tops come in the same sizes and retail for $90. Other models in the Valentine’s Day collection include an all black Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel platform model at $125, a Dainty Mary Jane Valentine’s Day in black and white for $70, a plain pink lift platform high top for $80 and a plain red lift platform low top for $75. These shoes all come in women’s size 5 through 11.

 

 

Ring in the Year of the Snake with New Chucks

 

Lunar New Year is the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar and is widely celebrated worldwide. Chinese New Year is a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new lunar year. It is based on the Chinese calendar, and animals are assigned to the years. This year, the lunar new year begins on January 29th and is the Year of the Snake. The Snake symbolizes wisdom and transformation and offers opportunities for personal growth and change. With all that in mind, Converse has created a special Lunar New Year collection that is transformative like a snake and hopefully brings you new luck in the New Year.

 

Slither into the new year with these chucks!

 

The first pair of chucks in the collection is the Chuck 70 Lunar New Year By You. This collection includes a few designs and graphics that celebrate the Year of the Snake. One of the pre-made designs celebrates the snake with gold-laden graphics and details printed on a red canvas. The graphic print is inspired by traditional gold-printed artwork and really celebrates the snake. The other graphics are stitched and feature various Lunar New Year icons such as lanterns. This year’s collection is a bit of a disappointment in comparison to previous years. Those were dedicated designs with various flares and extra touches. This year just includes two additions to the standard customizer, which is a pretty low effort on the part of Converse. However, the gold snake imprint is a nice design that when paired with red canvas fits in with the holiday. Kung Hei Fat Choi to all who celebrate this Chinese New Year!

 

 

Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025!

 

With Christmas wrapping up, the New Year is officially upon us. 2024 is almost over and with it comes the end of an eventful and tough year. It feels like that could’ve been said every year since 2020, but here is hoping that 2025 brings a brighter tomorrow. When it comes to the wonderful world of chucks, things have been great this year. A lot of interesting and new designs were brought forth, with some really cool limited editions being dropped regularly. This includes collaborations with Transformers, Coraline, Daily Paper, Billie Eilish, and more. This year also saw the release of loads of new films and music videos featuring our favorite shoe, including one of the biggest videos of the year, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”. This goes to show that chucks are still an American icon and will remain a favorite for years to come.

 

Happy New Year from The ChucksConnection.

 

So with this new year dawning, what can we expect to be new in the world of chucks? There will always be new colorways dropping, and hopefully, more options to the Converse customizer so that everyday chucks can continue to evolve. Let’s also hope for some new and cool limited edition drops this year, perhaps with more of a focus on today’s top artists like Charli XCX and Olivia Rodrigo. The collaboration with Billie Eilish was a big moment, and hopefully a sign of things to come. Let’s also hope that these limited edition drops won’t sell out so fast and will be easier for real fans to grab. So let’s be thankful we made it through 2024, and look forward to a better and brighter 2025 with hope in our hearts and chucks on our feet!

 

 

Creep into the “Other World” in Chucks Inspired by Coraline

 

Coraline is a 2009 American gothic stop-motion animated dark fantasy horror film written for the screen and directed by Henry Selick, the incredible mind behind 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. It is based on the 2002 novella of the same name by Neil Gaiman and was the first feature film of the now-beloved stop-motion animation Laika. It follows a young girl named Coraline after she finds an idealized alternate universe behind a secret door in her new home, unaware that it contains something dark and sinister. The film has become a major cult classic in the fifteen years since its release and is regarded as one of the best-animated films ever. Now, to celebrate the film’s fifteenth anniversary, Converse asks you to step into the “Other World” to find a limited edition collection of chucks and other apparel.

 

Black and Blueberry limited edition high tops.

 

The collection includes two designs of classic chucks that are inspired by the film. The first features a blue canvas with a vibrant garden graphic in rainbow foil, a triangle brass top eyelet inspired by the film’s Seeing Stone, and a Coraline woven label at the tongue. If you want a darker style, the other pair of chucks in this collection is an all black design with a custom Chuck Taylor patch with Coraline button graphic. This collection also includes two designs for Little Kids and 1 for Infants. The Little Kids designs are a Chuck Taylor All Star EVA Lift Platform with blue canvas and silver stitched stars and a Chuck Taylor All Star Easy On with black canvas, blue stars, and button patch. The Infants design is pink with blue stars and black cat graphics. Finally, this collection is rounded out with a t-shirt and hoodie. This collection makes for a great way to show your love for this incredible film, and the kids sizes mean that you can pass on that love to your own children if you have them. So peer through the Looking Stone and grab these limited edition chucks before they’re gone!

 

 

Chuck Taylor All Star City Trek Waterproof Boot

 

Get ready for the fall and winter cold and wet weather with this new line of Chuck Taylor boots from Converse. The boots come in four different color combinations, described by Converse as All Black, Bear Nap Brown/Toadstool Tan/Black, Into The Void/Newtral Teal, and Coffee Nut/Black/Sharkskin. Names like this make you wonder who has the job of coming up with this terminology; certainly not the typical person who might want a pair of these boots. Translated into normal English the models are All Black, Brown and Tan with black trim, Black with white trim (no sign of teal in the photos), and Brown with black trim.

 

Into The Void/Newtral Teal CTAS City Trek waterproof boot.

 

Converse desribes the features of these boots as: “waterproofing, comfort, traction, and warmth. Non-wicking canvas helps to keep you dry, while gussets lock the tongue—and warmth—in place. A Converse Traction Utility tread pattern helps keep you steady on rainy commutes.” Besides the waterproofing features, the boots feature mixed material uppers, extra cushioning for next-level comfort, leather quarter panels, and elastic gore heels that make the boots easy to put on or off. The City Trek wateproof boot line is priced at $120, high for a pair of chucks, but worth the money if you live in a cold and rainy location.

 

 

From the Tunnel to the Hardwood in Chucks

 

The 79th season of the NBA has begun and there are plenty of news worthy storylines brewing. There’s the defending champion Boston Celtics who now have sole possession of the most titles in league history and look poised to add another. There is also their rival the Los Angeles Lakers who are being led by Lebron James in his 22nd campaign. He not only has possible MVP Anthony Davis by his side, but also his son Bronny James, making them the first father/son duo to play in the NBA together. Elsewhere in the league, an uber-talented, young Thunder team led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to break through into the championship picture. Finally, stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokić, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant, Jalen Brunson, and Stephen Curry all vie to make their mark on the season and lead their teams to glory.

 

Custom NBA chucks let you show your fandom this NBA season.

 

Amongst all these storylines is a growing collection of players that are wearing Converse in games. The original basketball shoe company has made a comeback on the court in recent years with its basketball line of shoes and the partnerships of stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. To start the season Converse has brought in NBA stars Kelly Oubre Jr., Brandon Miller, Jalen Duren, Jrue Holiday, and Payton Pritchard to show off their best tunnel ‘fits with classic chucks’, showcasing how the original basketball shoe is still a fashion statement in the modern NBA. Outside of this campaign, Converse also has its line of customizable NBA chucks that features thirteen teams, all with a set of logos, colorways, and designs. The important thing is that chucks are back in the NBA in a big way and it looks like they’ll be here to stay.

 

 

New Chucks That Hit Hard and Soft

 

Billie Eilish made her debut nine years ago with her 2015 single “Ocean Eyes” at the incredibly young age of 14. Since then she has reached the top of the music world with three hit albums, multiple top 10 singles, nine Grammys, and two Academy Awards. It feels like she has done everything possible and she is still only 22 years old. Throughout this young, whirlwind career, Eilish has always been unapologetically herself especially when it comes to her wardrobe choices. She has purposefully chosen to go against the long-held belief that female pop stars must dress femininely. Eilish wears mostly baggy clothes and sneakers, with chucks being some of her favorites. This brings us to the new Converse By You x Billie Eilish collection which brings designs from Billie herself to the iconic chucks canvas.

 

Chucks and Billie Eilish are Birds of a Feather in this collabortion.

 

This collaboration features custom chucks designed by Billie that you can make your own with song lyrics, colors, graphics, and prints from her newest album Hit Me Hard and Soft. This includes her custom slouching “Blohsh” logo and word print that comes in some of her most iconic hair colors. There are also three canvas colors, screen-printed stars, a selection of three lyrical midsole prints, and five limited-edition Chuck Taylor patches. The outsole is a translucent, icy blue that reveals the name of Billie’s new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. All the designs work well in any combination and show off your Billie Eilish fandom in cool ways. This collaboration proved to be so popular that it sold out immediately. Here’s hoping that this is just the first step in a long partnership with more opportunities for her fans to grab some chucks!

 

 

Day of the Dead Chucks

 

To help celebrate Mexico’s Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday, Converse has released two unique looking models of high top chucks. The Egret/Infinity Pool Day of the Dead model features a print upper on an egret canvas, outer foxing base, and ankle patch. The upper graphics and trim are light blue and pink with traditional designs. The artwork uses papel picado techniques, with durable cut-out graphics that have a paper-like feel. Sugar skulls are added on the midsole and license plate patch of the tongue. A “nombre de familia" area on the inner tongue label invites you to write in the names of family members you wish to join you on your journey. This a nod to the “traditional Mexican craft used to decorate the ofrenda (gifts) and welcome back the souls of loved ones returning from the afterlife.”

Egret/Infinity Pool Day of the Dead high tops.

 

The other Dia de Muertos model is a Total Eclipse black high top Chuck 70. The sneakers are similar to other classic black high top models, but with black shoelaces and all black ankle patches. The shoes have the same design features as the egret model, like sugar skulls and flowers graphics, but they are all muted in black on the uppers. Like the egret model, there is a “nombre de familia" area on the inner tongue label so you can write in the names of family members. The Total Eclipse Chuck 70 prices at $100 and the Egret/Infinity Pool high top is $85.

 

Total Eclipse Day of the Dead high tops.

 

 

 

Traditions Collide in Converse X Daily Paper Collab

 

In many of the collaborations we look at between Converse and outside designers, we highlight their melding of tradition with new designs. Usually, this revolves around mixing the tradition of Chuck Taylors with what is new in the world of fashion and pop culture. However, the latest collaboration between Converse and Daily Paper merges tradition with tradition to create something beautiful and new. The Amsterdam-based fashion label was founded in 2012 by friends Hussein Suleiman, Jefferson Osei, and Abderrahmane Trabsini. What originally started as a blog turned into a fashion brand that is inspired by the rich heritage of African culture wrapped in contemporary designs.

 

Rooted in history from all over the world.

 

The collaboration with Converse was spurred by their “shared values of creativity, inclusivity, and belonging spurred their collaboration with Converse.” The collection is inspired by global movements for liberation and cultural pride, anchored by quilted patterns, embroidered detailing, and Pan-African colors to symbolize freedom and unity. The Colors of Independence capsule collection delivers unique iterations of the Chuck 70, Chuck 70 De Luxe Squared, and other limited-edition apparel. The embroidered canvas and multi-colored decorative stitching and outsole make for a bold design that is a celebration on your feet. A perfect mix of cultural heritage and contemporary styling on the classic chucks silhouette. The Chuck 70 and Chuck 70 De Luxe Squared are both available for $110, and as stated before, the collection does include apparel such as shirts, jackets, pants, and hoodies. As symbols of self-expression, both brands uplift their communities by celebrating cultural diversity through art, fashion, and meaningful collaborations, and this collaboration proves to be both meaningful and beautiful.

 

 

Chucks That Are More Than Meets the Eye

 

Transformers is one of the biggest entertainment properties in the world. The media franchise based on the toy line has captured the imaginations of children and adults since. The franchise follows the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two alien robot factions at war that can transform into other forms, such as vehicles and animals. Across toys, animation, comic books, video games, and films, the franchise has been a mainstay of pop culture for the last forty years. To celebrate this milestone anniversary and in conjunction with the release of the latest film, Transformers One, the Hasbro brand has partnered with Converse to create a collection that is more than meets the eye.

 

Autobots, roll out in these new Transformers chucks.

 

This is a large collection so let’s start with the basics: the Chuck Taylor All Stars. The signature high-top chucks come in both an Autobots and Decepticons model, allowing you to choose your side. The Autobots have Optimus Prime gracing the side of a purple and red gradient canvas while the Decepticons are on silver canvas with Megatron. This collection also includes a slew of designs that let you customize your own chucks. You can choose from a whole lineup of Transformers like Bumblebee, Starscream, Hot Rod, and Soundwave. Other elements include Autobot and Decepticon insignias and circuitry patterns. Outside of chucks, a pair of All Star BB shifts themed to the Autobot Bumblebee, and chucks in little kids' sizes. Finally, the collection includes apparel like shirts, hoodies, sweaters, and a backpack.

 

 

Fresh and Frayed Chucks from a Famous French Designer

 

Isabel Marant is a French fashion designer and famous the world over for her eponymous fashion brand. In her 30+ years in the fashion industry, she has won countless awards including Fashion Designer of the Year at the British Glamour Women of the Year Awards in 2012. She has thirteen shops worldwide in cities such as Paris, Rome, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Los Angeles, Beijing, Madrid, Beirut, and London and has retailers in more than 35 countries. She has also done collaborations with brands like H&M, Anthropologie, and Safilo. Now she brings her bold designs to the American icon that is the Converse Chuck Taylor.

 

The combination of frayed canvas and wild colors creates an untamed look for anyone.

 

The Converse x Isabel Marant collection includes three Chuck 70s: a high top, a low top, and a wedge. These limited edition sneakers were designed by Isabel Marant and feature a frayed cotton and polyester jacquard upper with multi-colored marble transfer print pinstripes and laces. This combination of frayed canvas and colorful accents creates a wild and free design that is perfect for chucks. The translucent outsole with matching multi-color print and the printed and debossed Chuck Taylor patch are both a nice touch. The shoe also has the Isabel Marant branded tongue label that lets everyone know who made the design on your feet. The high top is available in the black colorway, the low top in white, and the wedge is available in both. These are a bit pricier than your standard chucks with the low tops coming in at $140, the high tops at $150, and the wedge at $190. Despite that, these are Limited Edition so expect them to go quickly. This bold design is definitely a must-grab for those who are looking for something wildly different.

 

 

Chucks Rooted In Regeneration

 

Chucks have often been used to bring about change and positive impact on the world, and the latest limited edition chucks drop from Converse are no different. In partnership with Sky High Farm, Converse is dropping a new Chuck 70 that brings the initiative’s message to a new audience while letting every customer support the farm’s mission to expand access to healthy, fresh food and invest in pathways toward food sovereignty. Sky High Farm was founded in 2011 in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Ancramdale, NY by artist Dan Colen. The farm donates 100% of its vegetables and protein to communities in need, but the brand has also put forth a fashion-to-food hypothesis, collaborating with creatives, artists, and organizations to raise funds through limited-edition apparel releases centered around food and workwear. This led to the creation of Sky High Farm Workwear, the brand built solely to help support the farm where Colen serves as creative director. The brand exists exclusively to donate its profits to the Sky High farm to further its mission. Every customer becomes a donor, and their dollars pull double duty as the farm gets the funds to do its work, and customers get the gear to do theirs.

 

Tan Sky High Farm Chuck 70 high top.  

 

The brand emphasizes that its collections always highlight “sustainable products and fabrication processes, including the use of vintage, deadstock, and recycled fabrics, and earth-friendly production technologies”. They also require all their partners to commit to a guaranteed donation to Sky High Farm and encourage them to only buy what they can sell. This collection was made in partnership with Sky High Farm Workwear and features one model of Chuck 70 that costs $150. The chuck features the Sky High Farm Workwear "Strawberry-Moon" logo which is strawberry and moon hugging on a brown canvas that is made of recycled Sky High Farm Workwear. The canvas is meant to invoke the look of a work jacket, with unique paint splatters and mismatching fabric tones ensuring that no two pairs are alike. It also features a Custom Sky High Farm Workwear Chuck patch and license plate and a Custom co-branded sock liner. The summery fruit along with the work wear jacket look give these shoes the perfect hard-working Summer vibe that can work all year round!

 

 

Jonathan Heyward, the “Converse Conductor”

 

31-year-old Jonathan Heyward was named the first black conductor for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra last year. Already at his young age he has led many professional symphony orchestra and opera companies in America and Europe. Now he plans to use his position in the arts community to draw in more youth, especially black teenagers, to the classical music world. Wearing chucks on the podium is one way to do that, as it gets a very positive reaction from young people at his concerts. And high top chucks are the classic American sneaker.

 

Jonathan Heyward on the podium.

 

Heyward first began wearing chucks on stage during a concert with the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester, England. He disovered that he had forgotten his dress shoes, and all he had to wear was his pair of classic red high top Chuck Taylors. Despite his fashion faux pas, the audience reaction was very positive. This started a trend for Jonathan of wearing high top chucks at many of his concerts, especially ones directed at young audiences. Besides red high tops, his other favorite colors are black and lemon chrome. Jonathan owns fifteen pairs of chucks now, and plans to pack five of them take with him on concert tours this season.

 

 

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with New Sweet Treats for Your Feet

 

Who doesn’t love something sweet? There is nothing better than heading into a bakery and indulging in sweet treats. One of the best places in the United States to grab something sweet is Milk Bar. Milk Bar is a bakery and dessert restaurant chain created by legendary chef Christina Tosi in 2008. Originally an extension of David Chang’s Momofuku restaurant in New York City, the franchise has since branched out on its own with eleven locations in New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Bellvue. The chain is known for its innovative creations and iconic three-layer cakes like the Birthday Cake and these serve as the inspiration for its new collaboration with Converse. With design input from Chef Tosi herself, this collection will leave you saying “Let them wear cake”!

 

Milk Bar and Converse craft delectable delights for your feet.

 

This collection is themed to the iconic Milk Bar lineup of desserts, and you can “bake them” yourself with the Converse customizer. The framing for this includes a mock-up recipe in the description which is a fantastic touch. The customizer allows you to mix and match colors, prints, and graphics. The choices include limited-edition lateral graphics and ankle patch treatments and unique all-over prints. The all-over prints feature a neon graphic design and a canvas themed to the iconic Birthday Cake frosting and sprinkles. You can also change it up with a limited-edition license plate, heel stay, toe cap, and tongue details. This collection is so fun and leans into the desserts and bright aesthetic of the Milk Bar brand. A must grab for anyone looking for some extra sweetness in their life or on their chucks.

 

 

Knee Highs are Back

 

Have you been feeling a bit more rebellious lately? Perhaps a tad more emo-tional? Maybe you’ve been itching to go to an Avril Lavigne concert for the first time in 20 years? That may be because for the first time in years, Converse is dropping the iconic Knee High Chuck Taylor All Stars. That’s right, the staple shoe for scene kids everywhere is back for a brand new generation of rebellious punks on June 28th. The always beloved, elongated chucks have been discontinued for nearly a decade but that hasn’t stopped their popularity. Fans have been clamoring for them to make a return and Converse has finally listened. So in preparation for their comeback, let’s take a trip down memory lane and see how these legendary chucks gained their reputation.

 

Knee high chucks are back at the end of June.

 

The majority of people celebrating the return of knee highs remember them from the 2000s era of fashion. This is due in large part to the shoe’s mainstay status in a few different rebellious sub-cultures. The shoe was a favorite of pop-punk, scene, emo, and goth cultures as kids looked for ways to be different. Chucks have always been the shoe of the rebel, but knee highs showed you weren’t like anyone else. Knee highs also gained mainstream popularity with celebrities like Zendaya rocking them and former WWE Women’s Champion AJ Lee regularly wrestling in them. Since their discontinuation, resellers have price-gouged knee highs trying to make a buck off the nostalgia they bring people. However, with this official return, fans can be sure that they’ll be able to return to their roots without being ripped off. The Converse XXHi Knee High drops online on June 28 at 10 AM EST.

 

 

Walk Down the Aisle Into Wedded Bliss in Chucks

 

Can you hear the bells? That’s right, wedding season is here! As we are just a few weeks from the start of Summer, couples across the country are preparing for their big days as thousands of weddings take place from May to September every year. A wedding day is a way to express not only your love and shared connection but also yourselves. Many do this during the ceremony or during the reception but it can take many forms, from change of clothes, first dance routine, speeches, or surprise performances. The wardrobe is obviously a critical part of the wedding day whether you are a bride or groom, and everything is about expressing yourself. If you’re a chucks fan looking to show your love of not only your new spouse but also your favorite shoe, Converse may have an answer in the form of custom wedding chucks.

 

Rear view of classic black Chuck Taylor wedding high tops.

 

The Wedding By You line of custom chucks features a wide range of design elements and personal touches that can add a bit of flair to your wedding ensemble. First, right off the back, this collection is all-inclusive to all couples with the ability to mix and match combinations of “leather” and “lace” style shoes, along with "Mrs., Mr., Bride," and "Groom” graphics. You have a choice of colored canvas, premium leather, and festive glitter or lace upper. You can also get pairs that look exactly like classic Chuck Taylor high tops with the addition of the writing on the upper canvas or outer foxing. There are three wedding-inspired midsole prints and specialty satin, organza, or rainbow lace options. Each pair has an optional transparent blue outsole with underlying "Just Married" or heart prints. Finally, in a thoughtful touch, there is a lightly padded footbed to help keep you comfortable as you make your way through what is sure to be a long reception. You can craft a pair for both you and your significant other and even include the wedding party with pairs of their own. However you decide to use these chucks, they are sure to make a great wedding memento that will be cherished forever!

 

 

Dye-ve Into Bold New Chucks

 

Color is such a major part of our lives. We see in color and it is used in everything we do. From expression to advertising, color almost always has a message. We deal with color every day when it comes to our clothes and what colors we choose to wear can say a lot about us. Dark or light, solid or multi-color, what color makes up your wardrobe? Is there any tie-dye in there? Tie-dye is a resist-dyeing technique that has been around for decades and is most well-known for being a part of the groovy counterculture of the 1960s. These days, tie-dyeing still exists as a fun way to add trippy color designs to your clothes and now Converse has created a kit that can bring all the swirls of colors to your chucks.

 

Get crafty and colorful with the Converse Rit Dye Kit to make your chucks groovy this Summer.

 

The Converse Rit Dye Kit combines chucks with DIY craftiness and bold colors with chucks. Rit dye is a brand of dye that has been around since 1916, providing generations of people with the ability to dye their fabrics. This kit comes with three incredibly vibrant colored dyes: Cherry Red, Lemon Yellow, and Aquamarine. It also includes one squeeze bottle, a pair of gloves, a “How To” instruction card, tape to cover the soles of your chucks, and a water-based glue and applicator. Finally, the kit has a logo sticker cover, stencil, and Chuck Taylor patch. The Converse website also includes a colorful step-by-step guide with pictures that show how to dip and dye your chucks. This kit makes DIY-ing so incredibly easy and accessible to anyone who has always wanted to do something crafty with their chucks but lacked the skills or tools to do so. It also is available for only $25 which makes it financially accessible as well. So if you’re looking to start a project and create some cool chucks at the same time, the Converse Rit Dye Kit may be the perfect way to kick off the Summer.

 

 

What Does Your Chucks’ Color Say About You?

 

Colors are a basic building block of life on this planet. They define our world, bringing our surroundings to life and they, along with shapes, define the things we see. However, have you ever thought about how colors can define your mood to those around you? Color Theory, and more specifically color symbolism, is the idea that colors can carry significant cultural symbolism, or even have immutable, universal meaning. This extends to emotions, and you may recognize this idea best in its use for mood rings. However, the use of color like this doesn’t have to stop there. Who's to say that you can’t let your chucks or even your whole wardrobe express your mood via color?

 

Colors speak louder than words on chucks.

 

Let’s take a look at some different colors and what they say about your mood, and explore the different shades these colors come in chucks. Let’s start with the boldest: red. Red is the color of love and passion, but also the color of danger. Wearing red sends a powerful message that you are passionate and meant to be seen. Pink falls on the same spectrum of love, but its cooler tone sends the message in a less blunt way. Blue, the color of the ocean and sky, is often associated with calm, serenity, and wisdom. Green takes its color from nature and it too represents wisdom along with healing. These two colors and their hues let people know that you are someone at one with the world and yourself. Neutral tones like brown and white represent a grounded nature and peace, wearing them tells everyone that you are down to earth and understated in your style. These are just a few examples, but every color has a meaning and says something about you. The only question now is, what mood are you in?

 

What does wearing these colors of chucks say about you?

 

 

Dress Up Your Chucks with Retro Shoelaces

 

Retro shoelaces fit in width between classic shoelaces and fat shoelaces. At 1/2 inch wide, they are the shoelaes that were shipped with new pairs of vintage chucks. If you want to make a color splash with your chucks, dressing them up with a pair of retro shoelaces gives them a bolder look. For example, by using either navy blue or red shoelaces, you can match the trim color on these optical white high top chucks. See how retro shoelaces look on various pairs of high top chucks. See how retro shoelaces look on various pairs of low top chucks.

 

Optical white high and low top chucks with red and navy blue retro sholaces.

 

Retro shoelaces are hard to find these days; luckily The ChucksConnection has a large inventory of the red and navy blue laces shown here in both 45 inch and 54 inch lengths. Go to our shoelace home page for links to purchase retro shoelaces in these and other colors. Now our collection of retro width shoelaces has been expanded to include a 63 inch long white retro shoelace. Now chucks wearers with nine eyelet pair shoes have access to a white retro shoelace. Also chucks wearers with eight eyelet pair models can get retro shoelaces in a longer length. Go to our Shoelaces Home Page for full details, general information, lacing guides, and access to our entire selection of shoelaces for your chucks.