Today is marked by the release of Converse’s Shai Weapon named after one of the most stylish players in the NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.He’s ushering in the return of the sneaker on behalf of ...

Shai is the face of Converse's Weapon campaign, Create History, Not Hype, which launches today, amid his second consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance and his first time as an All-Star Game starter.

The Weapon was first launched by Converse in Indianapolis at the All-Star game in 1986, so bringing the shoe back when the All-Star game is returning to the city makes perfect sense.

Converse made around 10 potential lasts for this retro Weapon, and voted on which filled out the shoe the best. The final is somewhere between a Chuck Taylor last and the last from the ‘86 Weapons.

The Weapon Mid is a basketball shoe that was first launched in 1986 and worn by icons like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The shoe has a high-top design with a leather upper, a padded collar, and a ...

The On ambassador shed some light on his switch to the Roger Federer-backed brand's shoes, as the WTA world No. 1 awaits the release of her own custom version.