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There’s a new Hello Kitty shoe line, and we can barely contain our excitemente. Check out the new collab collection from Converse featuring everyone’s favorite cartoon cat. Read more: Hello Kitty creators reveal character isn’t actually a cat (Yes, we know she’s not actually a cat, and the character is better described as “a personification of a […]

Warped Tour offered fans a place to let loose and be themselves, making way for a plethora of fashion choices that we’d probably rather forget. From shutter shades to studded belts, chances are you were guilty of at least a few of these fashion trends. Read more: 10 iconic hairstyles from the 2000s 1. Glamour […]

[Photo by: Converse/Instagram] Happy holidays from Converse and JW Anderson! The footwear brand announced their partnership with the designer to put a new—and sparkly—take on the classic Converse Chuck Taylor. Read more: Converse are the most popular sneakers in the U.S. The sneakers are covered in glitter and are certain to take your holiday go-to ensemble […]

Vans lovers cover your eyes. It turns out, Converse are the preferred shoes across the United States. Read more: Converse and Nike team up for new, athletically-built Chuck Taylors A study done by the popular fashion site Polyvore, and reported by Refinery29, shows that Converse shoes were the most-searched sneakers across all the 50 states—including D.C. […]

We all have fond memories of sitting in front of the TV Saturday morning with a bowl of sugary-sweet cereal to watch Looney Tunes. And one of our favorite shoe brands is bringing back those memories in a cool way! Read more: Converse and Nike team up for new, athletically-built Chuck Taylors Converse has partnered with […]

[Photo credit: Nike] Converse shoes are a staple and, besides a few minor changes over the years, have stuck with the white toecap and (traditionally) black shoe. However, the brands new “Flyknit” sneakers are a brand new look for the classic shoe. Called the “Chuck Taylor All Star x Nike Flyknit,” it’s the first time […]

[Photo courtesy of Chuck Taylor] Now that it's starting to get colder, your Converse Chuck Taylors might not be the best shoes to wear—until now. Converse has recently released their “Counter Climate Collection,” which gives you the same Chuck Taylor look you know and love—but with the protection from the weather you'll need as well. […]

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the punk rock movement, Converse is launching the new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star The Clash collaboration with colors, materials and graphics influenced by the group’s rock aesthetic. Check out the designs below! Read more: Converse made a shoe with guitar pedal built in The Clash collection's September 20 […]

Converse’s Chuck Taylor shoe is iconic in rock n’ roll. After years of taking stages worldwide, what could cement it even further into the music industry? Have it feature a built-in Wah pedal, of course. Read more: Nintendo is making shoes with Vans and they’re awesome After plugging a Converse All Wah into both a guitar […]

Music venues are dark—light up the concert floor with Converse's new collection of reflective shoes. Yes—these are as awesome as they sound. For the latest incarnation of Chuck Taylor All Star II, high and low top sneakers will be available in a reflective print that bounces striking patterns when hit by bursts of light in […]

Converse Rubber Tracks, a multifaceted global music platform, will release four documentaries featuring emerging musicians’ journeys to some of the most prestigious recording studios in the world. These artists were mentored by a list of surprise guests, including Marky Ramone and Mark Ronson. Watch the trailer for the entire documentary series below. Read more: Sex Pistols […]

Pop culture mainstay Andy Warhol is the focus of Converse’s newest line of footwear and apparel. Entitled the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Andy Warhol Collection, high and low top sneakers and graphic tees are available. Plus, the shoes glow in the dark, an ode to Warhol's black light paintings. Read more: Sex Pistols collection released […]

Following their recent Sex Pistols sneaker collaboration, Converse has teamed up with data analyst and Polygraph founder Matt Daniels to create an interactive infographic to answer the question: What is Punk? Daniels' Polygraph tackles this question by collecting data from Spotify and YouTube playlist with the phrase “punk”, and then analyzing all of the artists […]

Converse unveiled its Sex Pistols-inspired All Star Chuck Taylor collection today. The collection includes shoes and apparel showcasing the British punks’ iconic imagery and style, including album artwork, the classic logo and the union jack. Read more: Converse redesign Chuck Taylor All-Stars for first time in 98 years The Sex Pistols collection is available for purchase […]

After 98 years, the folks at Converse have introduced the first redesign to their iconic Chuck Taylor All-Stars. While the outside boasts only a slight update, the inside is where things received the real facelift. Converse teamed with Nike and their Lunarlon material, which lines the shoe's innards. It’s a lightweight, virtually breathable fabric that is […]

Alternative Press was invited up to the world headquarters of Converse in Boston to witness the unveiling of the brand new Converse Rubber Tracks studio. Rubber Tracks, which launched in 2011, is the product of Converse’s music initiative to give back to the very community that has supported its brand over the many years. Synonymous […]

Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis has teamed up with Body/Head frontwoman Kim Gordon for the second single from Converse's CONS EP Vol. 3. “Slow Boy,” which you can stream below, showcases a fuzzy, guitar-driven punk essence that is backed by the duo's mature musicianship.  The CONS EP series is a project from Converse that unites musicians from genres that […]

Converse have released a live video of Brand New (photo: Alexa Lambros) performing the Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me opener “Sowing Season.” This was their first-ever show in Brazil as part of Converse's Rubber Tracks Live on July 31, 2014. If you're itching for a full summer set from BN, you can watch their performance at the Fox Theater […]

As part of Converse’s ongoing Three Artists. One Song music series, a new song, “Hero” has been released. This unique collaboration features legendary musicians Mick Jones (the Clash, Big Audio Dynamite) and Paul Simonon (the Clash, the Good, the Bad & The Queen), recording artist Frank Ocean and acclaimed producer Diplo. You can listen to […]

Green Day have partnered with Converse to give away a free download of a live version of their single “Oh Love” here. Converse are also releasing limited edition Uno inspired shoes, which you can check out here.