Mark: Converse
Model: All-Star 100 Trekwave Ox
Release date: Available now
Price: ¥13,200 (about $89)
To buy: Converse website
Editor’s notes: Once JW Anderson introduced us to the Converse Run Star Hike, there was no looking back as the model quickly rose to fame in the sneaker world.
Surprisingly, Converse advertises that the Run Star Hike is more about style than hiking, as its name and chunky, serrated outsole suggest. Nonetheless, fans still tested the outward value of the shoes.
The results? Many give bulky kicks two thumbs up for long rides on the trails and even through the mountains.
Although the Run Star Hike passes the vibe test for outdoor travel, Converse’s trekking shoes are a bit more equipped for, well, hiking through rugged landscapes.
The brand’s Trek shoes are certainly not lacking in style and volume lately, as evidenced by its new All-Star 100 Trekwave Ox shoes – a classic Chuck Taylor high top with a colossal sole at the bottom.
So basically a Run Star Hike? Uh, not quite. As for its heavy sole, the Trekwave Ox is an extra pump or two bigger than the Run Star Hike but not as colossal (or spiky) as the Run Star Motion.
Available in high and low versions, the Trekwave Ox features a canvas upper that repels mud and water for those more complicated adventures. Plus, its extra-thick TractionSole specifically addresses the roughest terrain, providing much-needed grip and non-slip support for ease during travel.
Think of the Trekwave as that outdoor friend who stays fashionable, while the Run Star Hike is the fashion friend who’s always ready for whatever the day brings, indoors or out. .
Converse shows no signs of letting go of the big – and I mean, very big – image when it comes to its sneakers. Indeed, expect the brand to continue walking with its chunky-soled obsessions.
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