Calling all rebels! It’s time to rise up with these brand-new kicks from Converse and Rick Owens DRKSHDW!
For a few years now, the two American brands have been collaborating, creating new and exciting ways to shake up your everyday sneakers.
The ongoing collaboration focuses primarily on how the two companies can break the traditional convention of footwear. For the longest time, shoe-design has adhered to a singular silhouette that has worked – but things have arguably never evolved beyond that.
This is where Converse x DRKSHDW TURBOWPN comes in. DRKSHDW has taken the classic and beloved design of the “Converse Weapon” and taken it to new heights. Created with “rebelliousness” in mind, the Converse x DRKSHDW TURBOWPN takes the standard proportion of a simple shoe and exaggerates it, distorting the lines of the legendary basketball footwear and transforming it into something new.
However, this subversive fashion statement does not compromise on design or construction. These limited-edition high-top sneakers are masterfully crafted with a full-grain leather upper, an elongated tongue, and a blown-out midsole.
This reinvented take on the Converse Weapon also comes with a custom lace set that further emphasises its sheer scale compared to its traditional counterparts.
Of course, with shoes of this size, comfort is a no-brainer.
Hence, stepping into a pair of these sneakers will send your feet to a pillowy heaven thanks to the CX foam midsole, with supportive midfoot side pods.
And to cement this stunning collaboration, the Converse x DRKSHDW TURBOWPN features a custom Rick Owen wrap-around woven label and DRKSHDW logo on the side of the shoe.
These sneakers are available in two colourways: the two-tone “Cream/Egret” and the skin-tone “Cave.”
The Converse x DRKSHDW TURBOWPN is available now for US$200 (~RM958) on Converse’s official website.
