Ever seen Chucks in leather? This next pair of Converse All-Star shows how leather works out with a former canvas sneaker. Replacing the entire upper with leather, Converse also added another unique feature, this is the double strap with Velcro closure along the collar. Aside from that, an elasticated padding at the back of the heel is another plus attribute. All in all, this nicely fabricated Converse All-Star Strap Hi is done up in crisp monotone leather in two colorways. [StreetThing]

The Clash has teamed up with the one and only maker of the Chuck, for these new The Clash x Converse Chuck Taylors. 3 different designs will be included in the pack, with one of the designs having two different colorways, making up four shoes altogether. [SoleRedemption]

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As early as now, Converse has arranged a set of sneakers due for the Spring 2010. Among the chosen models are the Fast Break II, Star Player 1977, and Jack Purcell, each in three colorways, plus the original Chuck Taylor in Black. The lineup is expected to hit Converse retailers on or before the specified season. [NiceKicks]

Another Chuck Taylor for rapper Lupe Fiasco has been made available in an all-White cotton canvas upper with silk-screened Black Times Roman writings. The writings talk about Fiasco’s political opinions. It has a White midsole with hand-written phrase, and a translucent outsole with details. Red eyelets mark that the sneaker is a PRODUCT (RED) model. [NiceKicks]

To honor his 999 tour, Converse has designed a brand new pair of Chuck Taylors for musician, Peanut butter Wolf. Peanut Butter Wolf will be giving away 1 pair of these shoes to a lucky fan at each of his nine concerts on the tour. Better buy your tickets now. [NiceKicks]

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The EVO is a special, high-performance version of the Converse Weapon which is great for the basketball courts, and they have just released two special colorways. The first colorway is in yellow.purple.white and the second is in black/green. These will both retail for $90. [Converse]

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This is the new Pro Leather 76 OX pack from Converse, which has chosen to stick with simple colorways. THey all feature predominantly white uppers with each of the three colorways, which are white/red, white/black and white/green. Each of these sits atop an off-white sole. [NiceKicks]