words // Brandon Richard
via Press Release
For the third time, Kicks Hawaii has linked up with Converse for a footwear collaboration. This time around, the premier sneaker boutique adds their touch to a limited edition tiger camouflage version of the Chuck Taylor All Star in celebration of their 10th Anniversary.
“While the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe began on the basketball court, it has evolved to symbolize cultural independence and authentic street style. Kicks Hawaii represents this too, with a uniquely Hawaiian approach”, says Magnus Wedhammer, General Manager of Converse Premium and First String. “We congratulate Kicks Hawaii and are excited to celebrate their 10th anniversary with the debut of this shoe.”
Known for cutting-edge graphic work and their unique Hawaiian approach, Kicks Hawaii treated the classic silhouette with a laser-printed olive, tan, and brown tiger camouflage pattern, paying homage to the tiger shark featured in the store's logo. Subtle orange color pops appear on the tongue branding, interior and outsole, which sits beneath traditional white Chuck rubber sidewalls.
“We wanted to pay homage to the iconic nature of the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe, and left the silhouette intact, but we also wanted to give a nod to Kicks Hawaii’s history. We loved the look of this tiger camo and felt it was a nice nod to the Kicks Hawaii tiger shark mascot”, says Eddy Haus, co-Founder of Kicks Hawaii.
As part of the Converse First Sting Standards Collection, the new Kicks Hawaii x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star will be available starting Saturday, October 22 at Kicks Hawaii locations in Honolulu and Guam, as well as St. Alfred in Chicago. Retail will be marked at $70 for unisex sizes ranging from 3-13.
