Sak for Converse First String

Exquisitely old-world, hand-crafted remakes of the Jack Purcell and One Star

In yet another display of exquisite craftsmanship, Ryusaku Hiruma of Sak releases his second lineup for Converse‘s premium label, First String. His old-world interpretations of the classic Jack Purcell and One Star 1974 speak to the enduring legacy of the brand and artistry of shoemaking. Mastering traditional Italian techniques, Hiruma has made Florence, Italy, his home for a decade. The uppers—in timeless, natural shades of …

Keds Dapper and Deville

Swing into summer with two new roaring 20s-inspired sneakers

The latest additions to Keds’ Century Collection, these 1920s-inspired canvas sneakers channel Gatsby-era cheeky sophistication, with all the freedom of a casual shoe. The Dapper offers men a wing-tip option appropriate for summer suiting, while the ladies’ Art Deco Deville keeps the season fresh with a shell pattern and pale green piping. The Dapper ($45) and Deville ($40) sell in a limited run from Keds’ …

The Sneaker Colouring Book

A brief history of classic kicks where you choose the colorway

Taking shoe customization back to its primitive form, the no-frills”Sneaker Colouring Book” collects 100 shoe silhouettes from 18 of the top labels known for their distinct designs. Berlin-based studio PKNTS‘ Daniel Jarosch and Henrik Klingel created the book, cleverly demonstrating the evolution of the sneaker by featuring the kicks in chronological order of production, from the 1916 Keds Champion to the 2002 Le Coq Sportif …