New colourways in suede of the Converse Cons AS-1 Pro drop today!
Alexis Sablone is a professional skateboarder, Olympian, architect, sculptor, painter, producer, and among other signifiers, an endlessly curious creator. Now, she adds co-creating a signature shoe to her well-earned list of accomplishments, the Converse AS-1 Pro.
Over the past year, Alexis has worked with Converse to concept a new creation in a way few other athletes can. Seamlessly bridging the worlds of skate and design for years, Alexis holds a unique perspective. Not only is she one of the most highly regarded skaters in the sport - with unmatched, raw power on the board – she also understands design mechanics. This combined knowledge was central in conceptualising a new sneaker that optimises feel, ride, and responsiveness.
After obsessing over the details alongside the Converse design team at every step of the process, a new silhouette emerged. The AS-1 Pro takes aesthetic and technical inspiration from Converse basketball and court silhouettes of the ’80s, while leveraging the brand’s innovative performance solutions to introduce an offering that shines through its detailing.
Truly a shoe for everybody, the AS-1 Pro is not crafted to conform to one type of wearer, but to further performance and enhance street style.
The AS-1 Pro is Converse’s first performance skateboarding cupsole offering. Crafted with a newly engineered coring that enables increased impact cushioning and optimised board feel, the outsole also touts a visible herringbone pattern that was intricately refined to Alexis’ specifications to help optimise grip between the board and shoe. The silhouette features a CX foam sock liner for cushioning, and with adjustment to the height of the rubber on the laterals, the AS-1 Pro can handle the demands of all types of riders.
The AS-1 Pro marks a continued commitment to tapping Converse’s legacy and archive in sport as a catalyst for future creativity. As Converse builds the future, it will continue to provide a platform for the creative expression of those, like Alexis, who are reshaping culture and sport.
The AS-1 Pro is available in Black and White or Egret/Deep Bordeaux at Converse.com.au and at select retailers from today.
Choose your colourway HERE.
