Last week we were able to show you an all-white Chuck Taylor All Star that’s a part of the very worthwhile campaign against AIDS in Africa. Now there’s a comparable Chuck Taylor, except this one comes in a red leather upper inspired by motorcycle jacket designs. The shoe comes with a quilted lining, even actual zips and snaps that drive home the motorcycle jacket theme even more. Complete with a white sole and red shoe laces, this Chuck Taylor “Leather Jacket” will retail for $200 and release on December 1st, 2009 from Converse (RED) stores in London, San Francisco, and New York City. Ten percent of total net sales will go towards the Global Fund that aims to eliminate AIDS in Africa as well as help make people much more conscious about its threat. Again, Converse offers you another great way to get involved and look stylish while doing so.

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The Jack Purcell was recently previewed in a waxed leather upper with white soles. Now, Converse Japan is preparing to release two pairs of the Jack Purcell in a low-top cut that sport checkered uppers. Still with completely white soles, these pairs of the Jack Purcell sport a checkered grey/black/white upper and a checkered brown/red/black, respectively, adding to the overall attention the Jack Purcell model demands from passers by. How do you feel about the decision to not only use the checkered model, but also work on a low-top cut of the sneaker instead of anything else? Releasing soon, you’re best shot at these might very well be an online retailer- either way, happy hunting!

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Yesterday, a black-royal blue/white pair of the Chuck Taylor Skate gave us our first look into a CONS collection celebrating Thrasher Magazine’s “Prevent This Tragedy” video releasing next year. We now present you with shots of two more sneakers that are a part of that collection. The Chuck Taylor Skate Ox sports a black upper with bubble gum sole, and the Chuck Taylor Skate mid also sports a predominantly black upper, but with green accents and a white sole. Which of the three shoes showcased as part of the “Prevent This Tragedy” collection do you feel looks best?

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Last month we showed you a pair of the brown, mid-top CONS CTS (Chuck Taylor Skate) that many took a liking too as a result of its stylish silhouette and colorway. Now, we are showing you the closest thing to CONS’ first collaboration with any other company- the “Prevent This Tragedy” CTS Low. In commemoration of Thrasher Magazine’s “Prevent This Tragedy” video releasing in the February issue around January 12, this pair of the CTS was designed in mostly black suede with royal blue and white accents. Stay on top of your local CONS and Converse retailers for your shot at perhaps the best CTS to date.

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It hasn’t been since August that the Converse Coolidge got some exposure, when it came in a black/white mid-top execution. Now, a new Coolidge has surfaced. This high-top design comes with a fish-scale patterning the brand has seemingly deemed “drizzle.” There is also grey suede around the toe box and black suede near the mid-panel. Black mesh can be found near the ankle, while the toe box is covered in grey mesh. Finally, mint colored shoe laces give this sneaker an edge, which sits on the traditional white vulcanized Converse sole. These are available now through select Converse retailers.

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Last month, we saw Blends join the 1HUND(RED) campaign for Aids relief in Africa with a pair of the Converse One Star. Now, United Bamboo lends its creative juices and applies them to the Chuck Taylor All Star pictured here in a different look than we’re used to. The shoe comes with an embroidered pattern throughout the entire upper, a suede toe cap, and red stripe near the ankle that bares the United Bamboo brand name. These will drop via honeyee TOMORROW, Friday the 13th.

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The iconic Chuck Taylor All-Star may very well be the most polymorphic shoe on the market. Seeing rapid variations in colors, materials, and embellishments, it’s relatively rare for the actual structure of the model’s upper to be adapted.  This year, however, Converse appears to be thinking ‘outside of the box’, first with the padded collar model we saw last month, and now with the release of this strap/leather model. Fitted with a double ankle strap, the sneaker also features a protruding heel tab, and lacks the normal Chuck Taylor All-Star embellishments. If you’re interested in the altered silhouette, the model can be found now in white and black at select Converse retailers.

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