Converse & Alexis Sablone Team Up on Skate Shoes

Olympic skateboarder and CONS Rider Alexis Sablone just made a huge splash in the sneaker world. Earlier today, Converse released the AS-1 Pro in two new colorways designed by Sablone.

The skater's signature shoe, the Converse AS-1 Pro, will now be offered in 'Obsidian' and 'White' for $80 in adult sizes on the Converse website. After obsessing over the details alongside the Converse design team at every step of the process, a new silhouette emerged.

Converse AS-1 Pro

The AS-1 Pro takes aesthetic and technical inspiration from Converse basketball and court silhouettes of the 1980s while leveraging the brand’s innovative performance solutions to introduce an offering that shines through its detailing.

Crafted with a newly engineered coring that enables increased impact cushioning and optimized board feel, the outsole touts a visible herringbone pattern that was intricately refined to Sablone’s specifications in order to help optimize grip between the board and shoe.

The silhouette features a CX foam sockliner for cushioning, and with adjustment to the height of the rubber on the laterals, the AS -1 Pro can handle the demands of all types of riders.

Details

The AS-1 Pro marks a continued commitment to tapping Converse’s legacy and archive in sport as a catalyst for future creativity. As Converse builds the future, it will continue to provide a platform for the creative expression of those like Sablone who are reshaping culture and sport.

The model is also Converse’s first performance skateboarding cupsole offering. Crafted with a newly engineered coring that enables increased impact cushioning and optimized board feel, the outsole also touts a visible herringbone pattern that was intricately refined to Sablone’s specifications in order to help optimize grip between the board and shoe.

The silhouette features a CX foam sockliner for cushioning, and with adjustment to the height of the rubber on the laterals, the AS -1 Pro can handle the demands of all types of riders.

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