Monday, January 6, 2014

Black Sabbath sneaker collection launched by Converse



Converse has launched the Spring 2014 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath sneaker collection.

The collaboration features the album artwork of four of Black Sabbath's records, including “Black Sabbath”, “Paranoid”, “Never Say Die!” and “Vol. 4.”

The band’s second collection with Converse features special detailing such as stitched Black Sabbath logos and graphic lining.

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath collection will be available at select Journeys and independent stores as well as Converse retail stores and Converse.com for $60 - $70 USD.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath Collection features:

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath hi-top features album cover art from Black Sabbath's 1970 self-titled debut album. The iconic art includes Mapledurham Watermill in Oxfordshire, England. The stitched Black Sabbath tongue label features the same text font as the album cover.


Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Paranoid
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Paranoid hi-top features canvas uppers printed with cover art from Black Sabbath's second album, 1970’s “Paranoid.” The stitched Black Sabbath tongue label features the same text font as the album cover. The shoe's liner is inspired by the original music video played on TV and filmed live in Belgium in 1970.


Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Band
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Band hi-top features a black canvas upper with the stitched band logo from Black Sabbath's last studio album with its original line up, 1978’s “Never Say Die!” The lining features classic black and white images of the original band members.


Converse CONS Chuck Taylor All Star Pro Skate Vol. 4
The Converse CONS Chuck Taylor All Star Pro Skate Vol. 4 is available in both hi-top and oxford designs and features an embroidered logo from Black Sabbath's fourth studio album, "Vol. 4", on the tongue of the sneaker. The Lunarlon sockliner features the famous graphic of Ozzy Osbourne on the album's cover. The shoe also features a new gusseted tongue design and an All Star traction rubber sole. This sneaker is available exclusively at skate retailers.



See also:

Black Sabbath: Handwritten lyrics to Dear Father
Black Sabbath: Handwritten lyrics to Pariah
Black Sabbath guitarist issues health update
Black Sabbath: Handwritten lyrics to Methademic
Search Black Sabbath at hennemusic
Search Ozzy Osbourne at hennemusic