Cool Hunting
Converse's latest drop to celebrate their 100th is a lesson in how to make a good thing better. Made out of vintage leather jackets, the leather has that greasy worn-in feel and plenty of unique details. We also like the patchwork construction and the incorporation of the black anodized zipper as a design element along the tongue. Waxed cotton laces complete the look, as does a black leather toe box and commemorative logo on the tongue.
Only 168 pairs were made. To get your hands on them, head to select Undftd stores in L.A. and Las Vegas on 2 August 2008 or try Juice in Hong Kong on 1 August 2008. Be prepared to shell out about $380 for the privilege.
Store locations, maps and more images (including good detail) after the jump.
Images via Hypebeast
Juice Store
53 Patterson Street, 2F/A
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
tel. +852 2881 0173
Undftd Los Angeles
112 1/2 South La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036 map
tel. +1 323 937 6077
Undftd Santa Monica
2654 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405map
tel. +1 310 399 4195
Undftd Las Vegas
4480 Paradise Road # 400
Las Vegas, NV 89169 map
tel. +1 702 732 0019


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