Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back at it—this time with a playoff-ready sneaker that looks like it came from the future. Meet the Converse SHAI 001 “Ares Grey”, a sleek, smooth operator with a colorway as cool as Shai’s midrange jumper.

Unlike the buttery yellow version we saw earlier, this pair goes full grayscale mode. The “Ares Grey” edition is named after Shai’s son, making it a sneaker with soul—and probably better parenting skills than most of us.

The upper is puffy, zippered, and stylish enough to make even fashion week jealous. Toss in the internal bootie and ghillie lacing, and you’ve got lockdown like your favorite 3-and-D wing. And yes, it’s still got Zoom Air for those lightning-fast crossovers.

Need grip? The radial-patterned outsole will keep you glued to the hardwood, even if your crossover is more “try again” than “highlight reel.”

SHAI 001 Ares Grey Release Date

Set to release Fall 2025 for $130, the SHAI 001 “Ares Grey” will be available at select retailers and Converse.com. Honestly, it might be the cleanest grey sneaker we’ve seen since the dawn of monochrome.

So whether you’re trying to hoop, stunt, or just pretend you can do either, this pair has you covered.

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