Converse Is Now About Basketball Again
Many may or may not know this, but Converse’s All-Star silhouettes are actually rooted very, very deeply into basketball, possibly being the only silhouette that has not had any significant changes to its design for a better part of a 100 years. Of course, as time passes us by, more and more newer, more technologically advanced models quickly surpassed it, from the likes of the Nike Adapt BB, LeBron 16s, PG3s, KD5s, Under Armour Steph Curry 6s, even the Air Jordan 1, but the All-Star laid the humble foundation to what a basketball shoe looks like, and as such, has persevered to this day as a global icon amongst all other shoes.
But times have changed, and in the increasingly stiff nature of the game, it’s about time that some new tech gets updated, and it has brought us to this, the Converse All-Star Pro BB, a silhouette that mixes the brand’s rich history with Nike’s treasure trove of tech innovations into a beautifully sweet brownie mix of heritage and future.
Eric Avar is largely responsible for the All-Star Pro BB’s design, having had a major hand at designing Kobe Bryant’s signature line of footwear, which brings some serious technical know how into the All-Star Pro. Headliners include a Quadfit mesh upper taken directly from Nike’s football division, paired to a React midsole for soft, responsive cushioning that’s durable. Of course, during intense battles on the hardwood, the React sole will wear out, so it’s been given a low-slung cupsole that increases traction while protecting the form of the React foam. A Converse chevron logo makes an appearance on the lateral side of the shoe while a tonal Chuck Taylor All-Star patch is present on the medial side.
The Converse All-Star Pro BB retails at around USD 140, or around RM 585 for a pair. It also looks most likely to be a GR release, so there won’t be a case of wanting for resell. For the serious fan, this is a sure try out. Take a look at the pictures in-depth and tell us what you think in the comments below.
