Converse has teamed up with NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to launch the latest iteration of the iconic Weapon sneaker, a colourway dubbed the ‘Shai Weapon.’
The new colourway, which dropped on August 15 alongside eight other fresh colours, reflects Gilgeous-Alexander’s passion for vintage fashion—blending a retro-inspired look with contemporary design elements.
Shai’s colourway features a white leather upper, accented by synthetic leather crackle print underlays in winsome orchid hues on the star chevron and collar. The aged look is completed with exposed tongue foam and a pastel yellow midsole and outsole.
Gilgeous-Alexander has been instrumental in the resurgence of the Weapon as the face of Converse’s “Create History, Not Hype” campaign and continues to redefine the brand’s storied franchise. He’ll also take the reigns as the creative director of Converse Basketball in September 2024.
Since its reintroduction, the Weapon has become a canvas for collaborations with renowned brands such as fragment design, UNDEFEATED, and Kasina.
Sneaker enthusiasts can get their hands on the ‘Shai Weapon’ colourway and the additional Weapon colourways on the Converse website and in selected FootLocker stores.
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