UPDATE 9/26/25: The SHAI 001 “Hail Clay,” inspired by Mrs. Gilgeous-Alexander, Hailey Summers, gets a Sears-style photo shoot with the couple. All three colorways, including “Charm Black” and “Masi Blue”, release October 2nd for $130 via Converse.com.

Original Story 5/22/25:
Fresh off being crowned the 2025 MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is gifting fans a slam dunk off the court too. Introducing the Converse SHAI 001 Hail Clay, a romantic sneaker inspired by the color of his wife Hailey’s eyes. Yes, love now comes in sneaker form.

These SHAI 001 sneakers are wrapped in a puffed, molded upper that screams future-meets-luxury. And yes, there’s a zipper—because Shai doesn’t tie laces, he zips into greatness.

Under the hood, you’ll find a Nike Zoom Air unit in the forefoot, offering bounce for quick moves. The radial outsole grips the court like your crush gripped your heart in middle school—tight and with purpose.

Shai’s personal logo pops from the tongue, while Converse branding chills subtly on the heel. The entire look feels more fashion week than warm-up line—and we’re here for it.

The Converse SHAI 001 “Hail Clay” will release on October 2nd, 2025. Priced at $130 USD, they’ll land at Converse.com and select stores.

So if you’ve ever wanted MVP-level swagger with a side of romance, this new Converse basketball shoe is it. Love at first zip.

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