Converse has collaborate with designer Ryusaku Hiruma of sak once again on a handmade pair of Dr. J Pro Leather sneakers for Fall 2011. The sak sneaker features rich, supple, natural brown Italian leather, hand-stitched from upper and rand to insole including leather soles with ink-printed logos and trademark Pro Leather details.Only 24 pairs will be produced, priced at $600 USD and available beginning September 9, 2011 at Converse First String Retailers globally, including St. Alfred (Chicago), Foot Patrol (London), Aloha Rag (New York) and Juice (Shanghai).

“The Pro Leather shoe changed the basketball sneaker forever. It was worn by Dr J who ushered in the modern era of the game and, back-in the-day, the man and the shoe represented effortless style with remarkable technical skill. In that spirit, we are excited to debut this shoe which fuses sak’s unparalleled skills as a craftsman and the legendary Pro Leather shoe to create a stylish work of art,” says Ian Ginoza, Converse Director of First String and Special Projects.

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