Converse Pro Blaze Classic Ox - Engine Smoke/Black/Egret

Egret/In a Nutshell

Let’s get it right: Converse are truly old-school. Starting business back in 1908 and bringing out the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star in 1917, the Massachusetts-based titan has been developing, designing, and planting the roots of their heritage for more than 115 years.

Besides their legendary signature Chuck Taylor shoes, you’ll find the famous star logo on a huge range of sneakers and streetwear gear, with every piece an example of Converse’s unwavering dedication to craftsmanship and innovation. From performance to comfort and street style, the sporting tradition is plain to see in a whole selection of shoo-ins for your wardrobe. Operating under the Nike banner since their acquisition in 2018, Converse now has access to a whole stable of cutting-edge comfort technologies and has seen a resurgence that’s made it one of the most popular lifestyle brands in the world.

Starting life as the Pro Leather, the first entry in this series originally released in 1976 and found itself at the forefront of the faster, more cutting style of basketball that was quickly emerging. With its flexible cupsole design and neutral look, the early version was supremely popular and took over the market, with the NBA’s biggest names wearing them, including Magic Johnson. Truly the era of high-profile NBA performance for the brand, it would see the redesign of its now famous Star Chevron, forgoing the tapered look for a solid, chunky line that’s easily recognised anywhere. Once the 90s hit, this legendary shoe was reimagined as the Pro Blaze, a stylish lifestyle shoe that keeps a bit of pro DNA with its supportive collar, cushioned midsole, and signature retro Star Chevron.