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Converse‘s latest partnership with sneaker store Undefeated is revamping its signature Weapon shoes.
Launching in September, the duo’s newest sneaker — following their previous collaborations on Converse’s Chuck 70, Chuck 70 Mid and One Star shoes from 2017 to 2021 — brings a contemporary twist to the Weapon. The pair’s signature high-top uppers feature paneled white leather, with contrasting paneling in either off-white or tonal green colorways — each inspired by Undefeated‘s signature camouflage print.
Both iterations of the sneaker include embossed “Undefeated” logos on their heel counters, as well as “Play Dirty” lettering on their Y-bars — directly positioned over the style’s signature star accent. The round-toed pair is complete with textured rubber Egret cupsoles, bringing it a balanced, modern base.
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The new shoe aims to represent the community in the 2020s, compared to its original rivalry-themed “Choose Your Weapon” campaigns. In imagery by Alexis Gross, a range of creatives wear the collaborative Weapon sneakers in both still and motion photos throughout Paris, Los Angeles and New York City — all within themes of community, youthfulness and versatility.
Aside from its two new colorways, Converse and Undefeated are also taking a unique approach to their new shoe’s release. The duo’s “Chive” green-paneled style will be released on Undefeated’s website and Los Angeles boutique — reference in the shoe’s sock liners — on Sept. 2. At an undisclosed later date, the white “Castle Wall” colorway — featuring sockliners referencing its upcoming New York store — will also come out, with both shoes available on Converse’s website and the SNKRS app on Sept. 14.
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