Last August, Converse Philippines launched the One Star x Golf Le Fleur collection, a sick collaboration between the footwear brand and the rapper slash artist Tyer, The Creator. Exclusively available at SM Aura’s premiere sneak store, Commonwealth, the shoe featured flower contrast stitching surrounding the One Star’s iconic star, embroidered bee logo on heel stay, debossed […]
Tag Archives: Converse
July
07
Converse Chuck Taylors Get a Fly Upgrade
posted by Karlo Samson
It’s no secret to sneakerheads that sportswear juggernaut Nike owns Converse, but to those who like Converse shoes but don’t have the time or interest to delve into a brand’s corporate history, that fact is likely lost on them. Still, if you pay attention, this relationship is staring you in the face. The most obvious […]
May
01
Retro Cons Hit the Shelves
posted by Karlo Samson
The year 1984 is remembered for many things: the debut of the first Apple Macintosh, watching Ghostbusters and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in cinemas, and rocking out to Van Halen’s Jump all summer long. It also marked the release of a running sneaker from Converse called the Thunderbolt, which now, over three decades later, sees new life […]
February
13
Chucks in Movies, Explored by Eleven
posted by Karlo Samson
It’s not a stretch to say that young actress Millie Bobby Brown has a bright career ahead of her. Her breakout role as the mysterious psychokinetic Eleven in the Netflix series Stranger Things catapulted her into the public eye and made a crowd favorite of her almost overnight. While we fans still have eight months until Season […]
August
22
Converse Counters Climate with Shield Canvas
posted by Karlo Samson
The basic design of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star hasn’t changed much over the years, yet the shoe remains a well-loved bestseller around the world. Major changes were introduced of course, a couple of years back with the launch of the All Star II, which took the original shoe and upgraded it with a Lunarlon sockliner, the […]
June
14
Converse Takes Pride In Making A Stand
posted by Karlo Samson
In the wake of the recent mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando, Florida, which senselessly claimed the lives of 50 people, it’s time more than ever to show people that hate will not be tolerated, that peace, love and respect are more powerful than bigotry. I’m glad that Converse as a brand visibly and vocally […]
June
09
Converse Boosts the Saturation on Their Chuck Taylor II Neons
posted by Karlo Samson
My wife and I recently argued about Chuck Taylor All Stars. She’s of the school of thought that Chucks only look good when they’re in their basic black, white, or red, with burgundy just making her grade. I, on the other hand, am totally fine with Chucks being playful, unabashed, printed, even garish. History is on […]
April
02
CONS Project Manila Kickflips Up To Baguio City
posted by Karlo Samson
Hail to Converse! The sneaker brand continues to champion skate culture with its sub-brand CONS and its street level skateboard tour CONS Project Manila, this time taking the show to the summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City. Way to go to escape this damnable heat! Held last March 19 in the City of Pines, the […]
March
07
Chuck Taylors Get Fruity for Summer
posted by Karlo Samson
Following last year’s Andy Warhol collection featuring the pop artist’s iconic banana print, Converse continues its tropical theme with the recent release of the oddly-named Chuck Taylor All Star Book Stripe. Just in time for the summer heat, these Chucks forego the banana for a repeating festive pineapple motif. They are available as hi-tops and […]
February
22
Your Feet Are Revolting! Do Something About It!
posted by Karlo Samson
Hey Sneakerheads! Up to 40% off on selected shoes sneakers, apparel and accessories in all Converse stores around the Philippines starting today. Dubbed the “Revolution Sale,” this event runs from Feb 22 thru the 29th – holy moley it’s a leap year! Riding on this month’s commemorative EDSA festivities, this nevertheless benefits everyone, even the […]
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