NIGO Pays Homage to 1960s Basketball on This Chuck Taylor

Converse Japan's fashion-focused Addict line seeks the design expertise of style icon NIGO for a collaborative Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi in beige suede. Here, the classic sneaker is rebuilt with a form follows function approach, adding a zipper entry, a comfortable Poron insole, a thermo-insulated Outlast lining, and a reinforced Vibram sole. NIGO then applies his affinity for Americana sportswear by adding CTAS details from the '60s, including a "Player's Name" tag behind the right tongue, a...