These samples were recently spotted on TheConverseBlog, and rumor has it, they have already released in Japan, but no word if they will release in the states. This is your typical All star apart from the velcro strap above the laces. What do you think? Should these come stateside or stay in Japan? [TheShoeGame]

Converse has released it’s Weapon “Rivalry” Pack this weekend and fans are excited. The pack is meant to represent the long-running rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Of course the shoes come in colorways to represent both teams, with the Lakers colorway in a low and the Celtics colorway in a high. [HighSnobiety]

Converse has steadily been dropping strong releases in the skate department. We showed you the ERX300 Skate previously, but this is the one we’ve been waiting for, the ERX300 Gold Pack. Check out the gold perforated leather upper and try not to drool. [SneakerFreaker]

Boat shoes are forcing their way into the latest styles and Jeff Staple and Converse gives us the Pigeon Sea Star Hi. They feature a gray upper against pink pops. Your best bet for these is to check eBay because only 12 pairs were released. [SneakerFreaker]

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The highly await UNDEFEATED x Converse Poor Man’s Weapon now has an official release date of January 24th. They are inspired by the MA-1 jackets that are worn by the military. They feature a black nylon upper, on a white and black midsole, with orange on the inner lining. There are 2 UNDFTD logos, one on the midsole and one behind the hidden all star logo on the tongue. [KixandtheCity]

Dwayne Wade has been back on the court for a little while, but we’ve yet to see him in a new pair of shoes. Converse, however has released this sample as what may be an idea of what is to come. The shoe comes in an orange and white colorway with the upper being mostly orange. White stitching and white patent leather can be found on the upper as well. No word of a release date yet for these, but keep checking back. [SneakerNews]

This ERX 300 is a modern design of the 1980’s CONS model. The new vulcanized outsole allows for better board feel, and high abrasion materials give you maximum grip. Comfort is at a premium with high density and memory foam throughout. They are available in chocolate/chipmunk/classic green or black/runner yellow/white, pictured above. [SneakerFreaker]