October 2nd will be a day of back-to-back debuts for Converse. In addition to dropping Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s signature SHAI 001, they’re also releasing a Chuck Taylor All Star pack.

The silhouette will be released in black, blue and tan colorways, mimicking the family themed colorways from the original SHAI 001 collection.

While these new Chucks aren’t directly affiliated with Shai, they allow sneakerheads to get a piece of the action without having to try and hunt down one of the limited signature pairs. The Chuck Taylors provide a classic look with a hint of Shai’s signature hype. That is a very Converse move – mixing nostalgia and relevance.

Release Date & Where To Buy

Given the fact that the SHAI 001s are likely to sell out immediately, these Chucks may very well be the best way to get in on the hype. They will release on Converse.com and at select retailers on October 2nd.

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