Converse operates independently from Nike for the most part

converse uk sale operates independently from Nike for the most part, but it's not much of a shocker to see some of Nike's advances trickle down onto its subsidiary brand – much like how Flywire became prevalent in Jordan Brand's newer models. Here's a first look at the Converse MVP Mid – the first Converse basketball shoe to feature Nike's Flywire; the MVP Mid features a molded upper with various cutouts on the upper like the Defcon Mid, with a Flywire-laden toe-box and ‘Flywire' printed at the base of the laces. Will we see more of Nike's technology on Converse's budding basketball label? Check out the Converse MVP Mid below and we'll keep you updated if these hit the States because they're available now.

They don't have a star player like Dwyane Wade on the roster anymore, but converse trainers sale new MVP midtop has some serious performance credentials. And actually, the One Star does indeed have a veteran Star Player of a different sort. So even if it's not a cutting edge performance tech machine, there's always room for the comfort conferred by LunarLon cushioning. These new Converse First String Star Player lowtops offer different takes on Chicago-ish palettes, the white pair of which is a dead ringer to the immortal red-foxed white Chuck Taylor. Converse nailed this duo's subtle styling and you'll find both pairs available now.

To ‘garment dye' a piece of clothing is to first assemble the product in its raw form, then have it colored to your liking as one of the final steps before they ship to retail. This technique results in an intense coloration that's predisposed to fading and thus, a custom-fit look, so if you didn't already have enough reasons that the converse all star should be a part of your regular rotation, the 1 of 1 aged appeal pushes them over the top. The Jack Purcell has a surprisingly comfortable footbed hiding inside its ‘smile'-toed sole and at a pricetag of only sixty bucks, you can afford to get all three of the colorups now.

The next stop of the converse all star uk was the Converse Block Party at the Banneker Community Center in DC, where Converse arranged a park-wide celebration consisting of live music, food, sport, and all-around good times. Hip-hop stars The Dream and Stalley and up-and-coming artists Tanya Morgan and Fresh Daily of Converse Rubber Tracks performed live for the attentive crowd, while a few others played some ball in the revamped basketball courts arranged by Converse.

Those in attendance also got to check out the converse dance lace firsthand (available now) while enjoying the free goodie-bags and t-shirts. The Converse Block Party continues on this Summer at select cities, with Harlem, NYC being the next stop on the agenda! Check out the recap of the day's events below and stay tuned for more World Basketball Festival coverage as well as additional info on the Converse Block Party.