The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star has a long & storied history. So much so, that we dedicated considerable time & resources lớn telling it in detail for issue 36 of Sneaker Freaker.
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The lineage of the shoe is extensive, & for much of its history the silhouette remained relatively unchanged. That is, until last year when Converse debuted the Chuck II – a reimagining of the classic that reengineered the sneaker with modern technology. Now, fans of the Star Chevron are being treated to yet another technical revolution thanks to lớn the introduction of the weatherised Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas. Given our affinity for all things Chuck, we got our hands on a pair lớn bring you this side by side breakdown of all the new updates to lớn the beloved sneaker.TONAL BRANDING
The instantly identifiable heel patch that’s found on the medial side of each pair of Chuck Taylors has gone through a slew of variations over the course of the shoe’s history – & the Shield Canvas is no exception. Here we see a monochromatic embroidered treatment that matches the upper of the pair, as opposed khổng lồ the white & navy iteration found on the Chuck II. This carries over khổng lồ the license plate, which is also presented in a tonal make-up.Xem thêm: Phim Việt Nam Mới Nhất 2021, Phim Bộ Tâm Lý Gia Đình Việt Nam Hay Nhất 2021
BARREL LACES
The Shield Canvas swaps the Chuck II’s flat laces for a DWR treated barrel version that’s threaded with a small hit of 3M. The rounded shape of the laces encourages water to wick away from the tongue, and toward the upper, while the reflective cảm biến ensures optimum visibility.,3M WEBBING
In a cảm biến that’s simultaneously stylish and practical, the Shield Canvas rendition has been blessed with a 3M stitched webbing that runs vertically across the heel of the sneakers. Designed to lớn shine bright in low light environments, it’s an aesthetic flourish that serves a very useful purpose.The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas is available right now from the Converse nước australia – in store and online.
