Following the unveiling of the brand’s 2021 Pride collection and annual LGBTQIA+ youth partners, Converse continues to amplify the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community with a sneaker designed in collaboration with barrier breaking skateboarder and multi-talented creative, Alexis Sablone.
Trainers CONVERSE Pro Leather Ox 167239C White White White Converse Chuck 70 Sherpa Fleece Egret, which is her Tonal sneaker to skate in. The silhouette’s White, rubber-backed leather is embossed with an all-over Lambda pattern as a message of solidarity. Sablone’s reference to Lambda is a direct nod to the 1970s when the LGBTQIA+ community used the symbol to signal their queerness.
Contrasting the White upper is a woven heel tab with the “More Color, More Pride” flag, first concepted by social justice advocate Amber Hikes, to include Black and Brown stripes. These pops of color continue on the tongue and sockliner: a transgender symbol is embroidered on the tongue against a Yellow edge glow as a Fleur from Sablone that Pride is inclusive of gender identity as much as it is about sexuality while the sockliner reads “Proud” printed on a light blue lining.
Converse chuck taylor all star madison ox Alexis Sablone x Converse Chuck 70 Sherpa Fleece Egret “Pride” to release on June 4th at select retailers and Converse.com. The retail price tag is set at $85 USD.
Release Date: June 4, 2021
Price: $85
