Number (N)ine for Converse 2010 Spring Footwear

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Converse has made a huge impact on Takahiro Miyashita. The designer, of the highly sought-after, but now closing, Number (N)ine label, considers the shoes “authentic and permanent”. Seen here is a sample of the Number (N)ine for Converse Collection for Spring 2010. Said to be some of the last products from Takahiro Miyashita’s line, the Chuck Taylor All Star and the pair of One Star shoes picture above will be available this season. Later this year, we will also get a glimpse of a Converse Odessa trainer created by the designer. As you can see, the designer uses texture too build out the shoe and give it a presence that will last longer than just a glance. Look for the shoes to start hitting global retailers March 13.

Press Release:

Converse worked closely with Takahiro to create his interpretations of the Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star shoes, which Takahiro considers “authentic and permanent”. Taking a hybrid approach, Takahiro chose to incorporate the asymmetrical lacing of the 1970 and ‘80s era Converse Odessa shoe into his design. The Odessa shoe, which was originally designed for running, was super innovative for its time and a shoe from the Converse archives that Takahiro has long admired. Following the Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star versions, Converse will debut the Number (N)ine version of the Odessa trainer in early 2010.

The collection includes an oxford version of the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe with premium deer skin, yellow shag suede uppers, asymmetrical lacing and a metallic gold star on the shoe’s heel. A One Star version is also available in premium deer skin white shag suede uppers, asymmetrical lacing and a silver metallic star on the shoe’s heel. The shoes global launch is set for March 13th, 2010 at select retailers globally.