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Nom de Guerre produced this short film directed by Zach Gold, featuring the new Nom de Guerre version of the classic Converse Skidgrip CVO shoe. In addition to the Converse shoe, the video also features a look into Nom de Guerre’s upcoming FW10 collection “Countdown to Violence”.

“We have long explored clean, utilitarian design which is something we expanded upon in the Nom de Guerre FW10 collection. Our approach to the Converse Skidgrip CVO shoe is also an exploration and study of uniforms, in particular. With Converse being a brand that has served as both a uniform and a statement of independence, we felt that it was an interesting juxtaposition. The collection and video further explores these themes with a lens on group solidarity, tension, and ideas of fraternity and sublimating one’s identity to operate within a group.”

The rubberized-cotton canvas shoe launches on Friday July 30, 2010 along with the full length film, which will be screening at the Nom de Guerre flagship store. (storeguide)

Have a further look at the sneaker after the click.

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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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After the recent Converse x Ian Ginoza Jack Purcell Red Ox from the 1HUND(Red) Collection, Converse has now worked with Huf on the Skidgrip Mid. The sneaker comes in black canvas and features an all-over “H” pattern. The Huf logo is also featured on the mid-sole and on the laces. The tongue features a special Converse by Huf tag. The sneaker is now available at Sneakersnstuff.

Detailed images of the Converse x Huf Skidgrip Mid follow after the jump.

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Jams can be one of a few things. Parties. Long, lightweight shorts. Powerful dunks. In this case, its the name of a skate shoe from Converse’s back catalog. Drawn from the era when vert was king, and wild color shorts and tank tops were in, the Jam Skidgrip mid is nonetheless a departure from the normal revamped Converse models. (via Crooked). 

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Along with their 100 anniversary celebrations, Converse brings back the Skidgrip, a shoe first introduced in 1940. They gave the shoe, which is similar to the Vans Era, a vintage look with a worn-out sole and present it for Spring ‘08 in two colorways – the one that you see above and another one inspired by the American flag.
The Converse Skidgrip is now available at Shoe Planet. More pics after the jump.

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