Today we can preview the upcoming releases of the Converse Japan Collection. Once again they introduce some interesting alternations of Converse classics, also playing with obvious winter themes this month. The Chuck Taylor comes with quilted patterns, nordig sweater patterns, wool tartan patterns and more. The Jack Purcell comes in a mid version and in a low version in several uni-color versions. The One Star also comes out next month, featuring two wool plaid patterns on the upper and nice leather details and linings.

Take a detailed look at all upcoming Converse Japan November 2009 sneaker releases after the jump.

A solid new mid top version of the Converse Jack Purcell has been relaesed. The sneaker comes in two colorways, both featuring waxed leather uppers, protecting the shoe and your feet from the cold and wet. The sneaker is now available from Mita.

A look at the other colorways of the Converse Jack Purcell Waxed Leather Mid follows after the jump.

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.

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. Both sneakers also carry the signature of the artist, either on the in-sole or on the tongue.

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

After Ian Ginoza, Staple and Huf, Blends is the next partner of the Converse 1HUND(RED) Artist Project. Blends and Converse collaborated to create a special (RED) edition of the original One Star shoe.

Blends co-founder Tak Kato says “The Blends One Star came from the idea of keeping it simple and minimal. We decided not to make a literal connection to (RED) with color or logos, but instead we wanted to create something that was consistent with the aesthetic of Blends and our clientele, which is ultimately about timelessness and quality. These are the aspects that we feel will ultimately encourage people to buy the sneaker even if they don’t know that potential for change that it holds.” Also, playing off the fact that the original Ones Star was a high-quality shoe for its time, Blends wanted to make this shoe ultra-high quality, by giving it premium, soft deer skin and paying attention to details without making something overly designed.

The Blends for Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists One Star is available in a low-top, black leather version. The shoe will launch at special events at each store from 7pm – 10pm at Blends in San Diego on Thursday October 22, Blends in Costa Mesa Friday October 23rd and Blends in Downtown Los Angeles on October 24th. It will also be available at select retailers globally after October 24th.

More images of the Blends x Converse 1HUND(RED) One Star follow after the jump.

CONS drops two clean new CTS Mids for Holiday 2009. The beefed up Chuck Taylor is offered in perforated black suede over a phaeton grey midsole, as well as chocolate suede on white. Each features monochrome eyelets and a non-standard All-Star patch, which are both good looks. The chocolate is available now while the black hits November 1st, 2009 at Converse Skate retailers. Also, be sure to check out the full Holiday 2009 campaign on converseskateboarding.com

Have a closer look at the CTS Mid from CONS Holiday 2009 Collection after the hop and skip.

Some nice new styles have landed from Converse’s Fall/Winter 2009 Collection. The latest releases include a garment dyed Chuck Taylor Hi in Moon Rock (pictured), herringbone Chuck His and Lows, plaid Chuck Lows and a nice deep suede Jack Purcell. All styles featured include the Ox treatment, meaning (primarily) a more comfortable insole than your average All-Star. Now available at The Darkside Initiative.

Check out more of the latest releases from Converse’s Fall/Winter 2009 Collection after the click.

After giving you a first look the other day, we show you some more images of the second season of Converse Addict, the Japanese high end version collection of the Chuck Taylor. Premium materials and Vibram soles are only two aspects that separate the line from the regular one. The second season consists of three colorways – black, white and a green/red/purple one. All three are now available at R*izm.

More views of the Converse Addict Season 2 Sneakers follow after the jump.

Converse Addict is the label’s Japanese “high-end” Chuck Taylor All-Star line. Taking the 100 year old sneaker and endowing it with premium materials and a Vibram soles amongst improved cushioning and, of course, limited distribution results in what could be referred to as the “ulimate” Chuck. A vintage look, loaded with the latest technology. This season sees the release of several heavy canvas modesl in multi-colored green/red/purple, faded black and pure white.

For a roughly translated interview on the line, visit Houyhnhnm through this link.

Japanese brand Victim worked with Converse on the Jack Purcell. The low top trainer comes in a black canvas version with black and white rubber details and contrasting white stitching on the upper. The sneaker is now available from Corner’s Ark.

More detailed images of the Victim x Converse Jack Purcell follow after the jump.