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Discontinued in 1983, Converse Pro-Leather gets re-released

25/09/2019
Discontinued in 1983, Converse Pro-Leather gets re-released
First released in 1976, the Pro Leather basketball shoe was famously worn by Julius “Dr. J.” Irving at the height of his career, and has since seen several incarnations through the years. Now, designer Ibn Jasper has collaborated with Converse on a collection to be released 26 September. 
 
 “This particular collaboration means a lot to me since I was born in the '70s and grew up in the '80s watching all of the great NBA players like Dr.J.,” said Mr Jasper. “The aesthetic is based on a photo of Dr. J. walking into the arena with an all-white outfit. He looks like he just stepped off of the runway. I thought to myself: ‘How can I distill this image and vibe into a collection?’”
 
Jasper aims to pay homage to the player’s individual legacy and broad impact on the game, with  Roman numeral embossing giving a classic touch to the contemporary zippered-tongue design.


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