Talk about recycling second-hand shirts! Popular sneaker brand Converse has collaborated with vintage store Beyond Retro to create a limited edition summer-themed sneaker collection made from salvaged Hawaiian shirts. Each pair in the collection is unique, with its own distinct textures, patterns, and shades:
Both Beyond Retro and Converse sourced Hawaiian shirts from across the U.S. to reassemble them into vibrant uppers for a Chuck 70 High and Chuck 70 Low sneakers. According to the companies, the project diverted over 7,000 tropical shirts from ending up in a landfill.
To make the upcycled look more obvious, each sneaker opts for a duo-panel design, with each side mismatching the other. While each pair’s look differs, many of the sneakers sport vivid shades like orange, yellow, and red alongside patterns like tie-dye, leafy graphics, and floral prints.
The tongue and laces of each sneaker don’t boast a Hawaiian print, instead donning a clean cream hue. Despite their lack of pattern, both the tongue and laces are made of 100 percent recycled materials, keeping in check with the sustainable aspect of the shoe. Rubber toe caps and midsoles match the upper’s cream accents.
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I've never owned a pair of Chuck's. But I'm seriously thinking about getting a pair of these.
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