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.

High-top Converse All Star sneaker with a textured black and white knit upper and white laces on a green background.

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By Hayley Helms

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What do you get when you combine a universally loved shoe with a similarly adored fabric? This new Converse sneaker, that’s what.

Clothed in a brand-new tactile upper, the Chuck 70 Metallic Tweed might just be the coolest new sneaker in Converse’s lineup — and the perfect fit for your next holiday party.

Pair of high-top sneakers with black and white textured knit uppers and white rubber soles and laces. — This textured update transforms the Chuck 70 into a dazzling new shoe.

All that glitters

As the name suggests, the unisex Chuck 70 Metallic Tweed is wrapped in a dressed-up, woven metallic tweed-like upper that adds some serious style to the well-known shoe.

Waxed laces add a premium touch, while the debossed leather Chuck Taylor ankle patch and signature All Star license plate maintain the silhouette’s classic DNA.

High-top Converse All Star sneaker with textured black and white knit upper and white rubber sole. — Waxed laces and a metallic tweed upper elevate this everyday style into something ready for a night out.

While the gold-hued colorway is a little too eye-catching for this editor’s taste, the silver option is right on the money, whether you’re attending your office holiday party, or the after party … or the after-after party.

The shine is subtle on these sneakers, which really lets the tweed do the talking. Mixing such a refined fabric with just the right amount of flair transforms these kicks from boring and expected to an instant conversation-starter.

High-top Converse All Star sneaker with gold textured fabric and white rubber sole. — The gold colorway is quite the statement, but for the holidays, it works.

Dress shoes can be quite uncomfortable, especially if they’re not broken in, which makes these Chucks even more appealing; not only do they jazz up any ensemble you through together, but also thanks to the OrthoLite cushioning, your feet will be as comfortable at the end of the evening as they were at the start.

Availability and pricing

The Chuck 70 Metallic Tweed is available now on Converse’s official website, retailing for $100. (And right now, you can score 25 percent off with code CYBERWEEK.)

High-top Converse All Star sneaker with a textured black and white knit upper and white rubber sole.

Converse Chuck 70 Metallic Tweed

$100 at Converse

About the Author: 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).

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