CONVERSE CHRONICLES

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It all began with the Chuck Taylor All Star - a shoe designed for the court and loved by those beyond it. Since then, Converse has been at the heart of some of pop culture’s most defining moments. Rewind to the ‘80s; cropped cuts and skin-tight silhouettes paired with the beloved Chuck Taylor All Star. Fast forward a decade later and the same shoe is adorned by amaPantsula during the culture-shifting era of Kwaito.

Converse is an ode to a story of longevity and innovation. The familiar All Star spirit lives on in the groundbreaking offerings the brand has added to the kicks game. Boasting recycled polyester canvas uppers, OrthoLite cushioning, CX foam midsoles and a durable design in the Run Star Hike, Chuck 70 and Chuck Taylor All Star respectively, the Converse brands looks forward without neglecting its style DNA.

Converse is an ode to a story of longevity and innovation. The familiar All Star spirit lives on in the groundbreaking offerings the brand has added to the kicks game. Boasting recycled polyester canvas uppers, OrthoLite cushioning, CX foam midsoles and a durable design in the Run Star Hike, Chuck 70 and Chuck Taylor All Star respectively, the Converse brands looks forward without neglecting its style DNA.

Limits are erased, boundaries are defied and heritage is honoured through Converse. The same limitless spirit which birthed the Chuck Taylor All Star 107 years ago continues to break glass ceilings in the sneakers world. Consider platform silhouettes to heighten the drip, daring soles and next-level design or opt for the reliable classics. Either way, choose your icon.

Made to last - Converse goes beyond the moment to become something unforgettable; style that stands the test of time. Whatever the expression, colour or material, the style remains wholly Converse.