While the latter is worth the prettiest of pennies today, the burgundy converse womens Boston-based label's Japanese branch is giving you quite possibly the best consolation dubbed the Chuck Taylor All Star Light. Arriving in two sets  one a more standard white and the other a burning hot pink  the alluring package is one simplistic in all regards as it retains the likeness of their classic cap toe high-top with every feature except for the fabrication left largely the same. Sole units, however, have removed the contrast foxing stripe and prefer a more minimal heel logo, but from the eyestay to the lateral patch, they are true to form.

Stay tuned to Sneaker News for the latest info regarding an official release date.The Converse Jack Purcell has always been a low-key favorite, but it's camo converse been very quiet in recent months for such a foundational design. Here's some of the  good' quiet, a couple of classy Jack Purcells crafted in chambray cotton weaves . These blue and white kicks follow up on last spring's chambray Chuck Taylors and cdg converse high a pair of Purcell LTTs that hit in 2011 with a multicolor layout. Let us know if these more traditional builds are more your cup of tea after the jump and get in touch with your overseas connects to get a pair from select Japanese retailers.

It's about to be time to break out the lightweight buttondowns for spring, but even before the weather lets you throw on a thinner knit, you can get some of that classic styling courtesy of Converse Japan. Check out these new Converse Jack Purcell Mini cdg converse low Check lowtops, two new colorways of the stripe-toed classic that incorporate a subtle pattern into their canvas uppers. They're ever so slightly similar and yet entirely different from Nike Sporstwear's upcoming Gingham Pack; which do you prefer? Check out two different colorways in more photos after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the latest Converse Japan releases.

Go ahead and say "Thanks," while you look at that picture. I'm assuming you're here because you like sneakers, and Converse deserves credit for taking athletic shoes mainstream. As part of their year-long 100th anniversary celebration, Converse Japan is releasing updated versions of several classic models. Of course you'll see the Chuck Taylor, this time with stripes on the heel, and the hightop black model has white piping. We see two pairs of Jack Purcell mids, both with fur ankle linings. Rounding out the collections are two pairs of Weapon Hi SK (skate edition) and lush suede Pro Leather 76 Hi models in red and black.

You'll find these at cdg play converse Converse Japan retailers and on their website when they start to release in November. Detailed pics of each model after the jump. Via HB .Yep, the term  faded' is a pretty good one to encapsulate John Varvatos' ongoing work with Converse. Mind you we don't mean that in a pejorative sense, it's just that every bit of the JV aura at this point seems centered on that distressed and weathered Americana look. Said look is certainly intact on this pair of the Converse JV Weapon Mid , totally re-appropriating the vintage basketball silhouette with the toughened up exterior.