Converse Japan is once again bestowing another unique and interesting release upon the people of the region with this Chuck Taylor All Star Turndown. Available in two colors, brown and white, the sneaker takes on Native American inspired details with its leather turn-down and beaded tassels. The white pair is definitely the winner of the two, in our opinion. What do you guys think? These are now available at Converse Japan.

Check out the brown pair after the jump.

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Missoni and Converse have already unveiled some great Fall/Winter 2012 shoes that are definite contenders for sneakers of the year, but noticeably absent from that preview was the Chuck Taylor. The two have released a few already that were definite hits, so we figured it was only a matter of time for more to surface. Well, Tres Bien has presented a nice glimpse of what will be the latest Chuck Taylor from the two and we must say we’re feeling ‘em. How do these fare against the other 2 Missoni x Converse shoes we showed you earlier?

Take another look after the jump.

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For those that missed out on the very first Converse Leather Jacket shoe in black, or any of the more recent Schott versions, you can still get your hands on something similar with these Chuck Taylor Moto Leather Jacket sneakers. Although the leather and details do not match the aforementioned models, they’re still a nice shoe to hold you over in the meantime. These are available now at Converse’s online store.

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The perennial footwear favorite, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, is seen here with a new makeover for this Fall 2011 season. This iteration of the classic shoe Includes a gusseted tongue, brown pebbled leather upper, gum colored sole, red laces, and white contrast stitching throughout. The All Star Gusset Tongue is available now.

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A while ago we presented the first two All Star Chuck Taylor Hi sneakers from the collaboration between Converse and Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. The two first sneakers are releasing July 2011.

Today we can also show you the other two sneakers, featuring once again pixelated all over print designs with familiar graphics from the iconic video game. These two sneakers will drop August 2011.

Take a closer look at the sneakers after the jump.

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In time for the rainy and cold season Converse has released their iconic Chuck Taylor sneaker in a Duck Boot version. Black premium leather and rubber are mixed on the upper of the sneaker, resulting in a solid look. These are now available from St. Alfred.

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Converse Japan is back it with another release we would have liked to see stateside. Classic Chuck T Hi’s in a choice of 3 different flannel shirt uppers, with matching eyelets, laces and foxing stripe. via Warp.

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Blending Chuck Taylor DNA with CVO lines, Converse presents the CT Clean CVO OX as a new model for Fall 2010. The results will be pleasing to some and upsetting to others. Now available at Concepts in 3 classic colors: black, red and navy.

More detailed images of the Converse CT Clean CVO OX follow.

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The Converse First String Chuck Taylor All Stars were one of our favorite releases this spring, so we were happy to come across this new purple chambray color up that’s arriving stateside this week. Limited to 500 pairs in the US. Now available through select accounts including DQM.

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UK retailer Offspring unveils their latest collaboration with Converse. The pack features both hi and low Chuck Taylors with parachute nylon uppers. “The All Star Hi features a striking black and yellow colourway, subtled by the matt finish on the material. The All Star Low has a softened metallic silver upper on the classic optical sole both of which feature contrast tapping on the heel counter.” Now available in store and online.

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MAJOR takes stock in a nice pair of Chucks from the JV line. “Woven and burnished leathers and suede, and stained and burnished metallic finishes combine with one of the world’s most iconic silhouettes to create all-new hand crafted masterpieces. Signature Converse by John Varvatos detailing such as ultra-comfortable pigskin foot beds and haberdashery linings give these shoes a premium punk and broken in feel.” Available now in-store and online for $175 USD.

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Here’s a look at the second (the first can be seen here) Chuck Taylor All-Star sneaker adorned with the iconic psychedelic color stream of celebrated Danish designer Verner Panton. The traditional canvas sneaker is now available from Edition.

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Converse Japan has a lot of releases lined up for January 2010, their first drop for the new year. The Chuck Taylor All Star comes in a variety of new colorways, including some more classic polka dot designs, a pop art inspired series, as well as a more classic pack with brown leather details. The metallic croc pack has a real Christmas look to itself.

The Jack Purcell comes in some classic washed out colorways, in two check colorways and also in an interesting new mid version. Other interesting releases include the Skidgrip, a sneaker that recently emerged again as part of a Huf collaboration.

Take a look at the Converse Japan Janaury 2010 Sneaker releases after the jump.

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The first Hiroshi Fujiwara Chuck Taylor All Star shoe launched in late 2007 in black. It was then followed-up with a red version in 2008 as Hiroshi’s contribution to Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists. This is the third installment of the shoe in navy that features the same clean monochromatic canvas upper, laces and toe-cap. Again, the heel carries an embroidered Fragment Design logo and the overall look is clean, simple and classic.

The Hiroshi Fujiwara for Converse Chuck Taylor All Star shoes will be available globally on December 26th.

More images and a full list of US retailers follows after the jump.

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LA womens clothing label Vena Cava has worked with Converse Product (RED) on the Chuck Taylor High. Limited to only 300 pairs, the sneaker comes in white canvas with vast black graphics placed all over the sneaker.  The sneakers are now available from Kicks/Hi.

More detailed images of the Vena Cava x Converse Product (RED) Chuck Taylor Hi follow after the jump.

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The Converse (PRODUCT)RED Leather Jacket Chuck Taylor All Star shoe debuts December 1st at The (RED) Store locations in New York, San Francisco and London.

Made up of a patchwork of motorcycle jacket inspired red leather, the shoe comes complete with a quilted lining, heavy-duty zips and snaps and a leather rand with clean emboss detail. The shoe is available in a high-top, red leather version and launches globally at temporary locations of The (RED) Store in New York City, San Francisco and London on World AIDS Day, December 1st as well as (www.converse.com) and select retailers globally. Shoes will retail for $200 and will be available in unisex sizing.

Ten percent of the net wholesale price of the shoe will go to The Global Fund help eliminate AIDS in Africa, giving consumers an opportunity to become agents of change.

NYC: The (RED) Store, 680 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10019, USA

SF: The (RED) Store, Flood Building, 890 Market St, San Francisco, CA
94102, USA

LON: The (RED) Store, 376-384 Oxford Street, London, W1C 1JY, UK

Detailed images of the Converse (PRODUCT)RED Leather Jacket Chuck Taylor All Star follow after the jump.

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After United Bamboo we see the next high fashion brand/designer work with Converse on a sneaker. Terence Koh was enlisted as part of the 1HUND(RED) artist series and worked on the Chuck Taylor All Star Hi. The sneaker comes in an all white leather colorway with white sole, laces and lining. The Converse logo has been embossed on only one side of the sneaker, keeping the other side entirely clean. The Terence Koh x Converse 1HUND(RED) Chuck Taylor All Star will be released November 21st at Opening Ceremony and other premium retails.

Take a detailed look at the sneaker after the jump.

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After a quick look yesterday we can show you the United Bamboo x Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists Chuck Taylor All Star. Seeing an actual similarity to the classic Chuck Taylor is on this alteration pretty tough. The sneaker comes with a white quilted upper, suede toe cap and several red accents. It is now available in the honeyee.store.

More detailed images of the United Bamboo x Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists Chuck Taylor All Star follow after the jump.

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For Spring 2010 Converse continues their music collaboration series and presents a capsule footwear collection with The Clash. They present a series of Chuck Taylor Hi’s in the collection, including white leather versions, as well as black and khaki canvas versions. All sneakers come with interesting details on the sole and the upper, in the form of special tags, prints and more.

Take a detailed look at the Converse x The Clash Spring 2010 Footwear after the jump.

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The “Love” sculpture and artwork by artist Robert Indiana has become an icon in modern art over the years. For Spring 2010, Converse has worked with the estate of the artist on an official collaborative project, involving the “Love” artwork and their iconic Chuck Taylor. The Chuck Taylor Low comes with a “Love” all-over print and the Chuck Taylor Hi comes with the “Love” artwork on the side-panel and on the mid-sole.

Take a detailed look at the Converse x Robert Indiana “Love” Chuck Taylor Pack after the jump.

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