Selfridges & Co. is celebrating their 100th anniversary with a limited version of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Ox. Inspired by the England company’s iconic Pantone 109 colorway, this predominantly yellow canvas affair is offset by black patent leather accents and a white rubber midsole. The lowtop’s upper is double stitched and features the “All Star” logo on the tongue. The Selfridges x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star “Centenary Edition” will be available at Selfridges’ Concept Store and at Offspring this coming May.

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In an attempt to recapture that ‘ol “championship attitude”, Dwyane Wade spent the 2008-09 NBA in his ’06 Finals MVP garb: knee-high socks, McDavid protective gear and his first signature shoe, the Wade 1. As such, Converse fabricated a “Playoff Special” player exclusive version of the shoe that features a black nubuck upper and a red faux-croc embossed toe. The model features a double lasted heel that improves durability, shark inspired vents that provide relief from the Heat, and EVA inserts in the heel and forefoot for added bounce. As for the kicks, “fugget about ‘em!” They’re exclusive to Dee, unless the Heat make a pronounced run in the NBA’s 40 night marathon. Then of course, Converse would be wise to release them…in limited qualities…right? Via Bounce.

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It’s been over a year since we first heard about the Converse (RED) Chuck Taylor High x Lupe Fiasco collaboration, and it’s finally releasing. The upper consists of a solid black, patent leather makeup with the top two eyelets being red to signify the Converse (RED) part of this collabo. An all white midsole accented with a red stripe also sets the shoe off nicely. If you really want to talk about quality and style, be sure to check out the satin sockliner. These sneakers are a must-have if you want to step out in style. They will be available at DavidZ.com, as well as their flagship store, later this month.

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After seeing a preview of the Commes Des Garcons Play x Converse Chuck Taylor Pack, the four-pack shoe has finally released. The pack consisting of black and white Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi’s and Lo’s marks the ongoing “Play” collection by Japanese brand Comme Des Garcons. The trademark heart symbol is featured on one side panel of each shoe as well as on the insole. Of course, the shoes use an all-canvas upper to keep it clean and classic. These CDG Chucks are available now online for a hefty price of about $145 each.

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We last saw the Converse Skidgrip Low when it was part of the Original Jams Pack. This time, Converse has released the Converse Skidgrip Expo Okinawa to celebrate the lively colors of the equally lively island. The Skidgrip loosely resembles the Vans Authentic or Vans Era, especially with the similar shape of the toebox and stitching pattern. The shoe uses a canvas upper with a black toebox and a colorful air-brushed-like upper, with a white midsole to keep it clean. To finish it off Converse style, the shoe features the trademark heel tag. This shoe is available now for about $75.

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Released in 1917, the Converse All Star has become a translocal icon for its simple canvas upper, rubberized outsole, and metallic eyelets. Initially sported by Chuck Taylor as a high-performance basketball sneaker, the minimalistic shoe has taken on a more artful role in the past decade, its canvas literally paving a way for artists to act on creative self-indulgences. This “Pink Floyd Animals” variation pays homage to legendary Brit rock troupe Pink Floyd. Crafted in a unique white/black/grey tonal scheme, the shoe features album artwork and a unique pig graphic. The band’s name rides form bottom along the heel. The Converse All Star Hi Pink Floyd Animals is available at select accounts worldwide.

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Growing up, Dwyane Wade evolved his game on the asphalt and in the dimly lit Richards High School gym in Robbins, Illinois, playing for hours in the stifling Midwestern summertime heat. His tireless determination and undying persistence helped him overcome academic issues at Marquette University, leading the Golden Eagles to the Final Four in ’03. DWade’s success has continued at the game’s highest level, where his tedious practice habits, unmatched skill set and poised leadership have merited five NBA All-Star Game appearances and the coveted NBA Finals MVP Award in 2006. In 2008-09, Wade has put on the bookbag, decimating would-be defenders with an assortment of chopped goodies and watery range that’s got Floridians proclaiming “WADE County” once again. He’s averaging 30.2 points per outing, which is tops in the league, and has transformed the undervalued Miami Heat from likely pretenders to unprecedented contenders. Through it all, Dee’s sported variations of his first signature shoe, the WADE 1. Converse reissued the shoe in all of its black/white/red glory to celebrate their stud’s stat-stuffing season. The Converse Wade 1 is available now in limited numbers at Champs for $90. Via Bounce.

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