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Converse with a twist on the classic, and four styles full of individuality.
CONVERSE at your feet

Converse with a twist on the classic, and four styles full of individuality.

The classic "All Star," "Jack Purcell," and the maniacally coveted "Chuck Toggle," known as the "rare berth. These timeless masterpieces have been rearranged in a modern way to make a new appearance. We asked four people active in different fields to coordinate these four pairs, each with its own personality, with their current mood.

  • Photo_Shinji Serizawa
  • Text_Kenichiro Tatewaki
  • Edit_Yosuke Ishii

BREAKSTAR SK CV OX with Yuya Nakagawa  The necessary functionality and fresh coloring of skate shoes have been incorporated.

PROFILE

Yuya Nakagawa
Owner, UNDER THE SUN

Born in 1990. After working at two hair salons in Tokyo, he became independent in 2019 and opened "UNDER THE SUN" in Sangenjaya. Although it is a hair salon, the store is also lined with vintage clothing that he personally buys in the United States.
INSTAGRAM:@underthesun_sgj

Do you usually wear Converse sneakers?

My hobby is skateboarding, so I only wear low-tech shoes. That is why most of the sneakers I own are "Converse" and "Vans. For example, if I have navy All-Stars on my feet, I often wear navy tops and bottoms as well.

What elements do you look for in a pair of sneakers when skateboarding?

The best thing is durability. They get torn to pieces easily (laughs). (Laughs) I also like the grip of the sole and the material used to prevent the laces from breaking, since they break easily. This pair has a rubber sole that is coated with a rubberized fabric to increase durability, and the outsole seems to be slip-resistant. The laces are also made of polyester, so I think they meet all the necessary elements. It looks very skateboard-friendly.

How do you like the look?

I usually only wear monotone or one-point sneakers even if they have color, but the bright green color was fresh.

What is the point of today's coordination?

I chose army green pants to match the green of the sneakers. As I mentioned earlier, I was worried about whether the colored sneakers would look good with them (laughs), but when I tried them on, they fit quite nicely.

What other coordination styles would suit you?

You will still want to match a plain T-shirt.

BREAKSTAR SK CV OX ¥8,000+TAX
The "ALL STAR II" has been updated to skate specifications. The sole tape and laces are raw-colored for a classic look. The outer front part, which comes in contact with the footwear frequently, is reinforced with a fabric pad to improve durability. In addition to green, the shoe is also available in two other colors: white and navy, which are representative colors from the archives.

INFORMATION

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