
Converse Elevates Its Most Popular Sneaker With a Timeless New Finish
The sophisticated take on an iconic shoe reinterprets a premium heritage material as a modern holiday classic.

Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it's testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

The sophisticated take on an iconic shoe reinterprets a premium heritage material as a modern holiday classic.
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