For its sixth annual Pride collection, Converse has rolled out special edition sneakers — and a pair of slides! — with very important graphics. The five kicks featured in the campaign have iterations of jagged mountains that transition into colourful, free flowing summits, in order to convey that everyone's journey to self-love can be struggling at times but is beautiful and unique on its own. These five new styles are worn by young creatives who are members of the global All Star community and worked with over 50 LGBTQIA+ Converse teammates and their allies to dream up the capsule and campaign you see ahead. Converse By You offers nine additional customizable, gender neutral [1] sneakers that round out the 2021 Pride collection [2] (plus two little kids high-tops). There are also three celebratory graphic tees that range in size from XXXS to XXXL and retail from $20-$30.
To date, Converse has donated more than $1.3 million in support of local and global LGBTQIA+ organisations since launching its first Pride line in 2015. This year, as part of an ongoing partnership with the It Gets Better Project [3], funds will be dedicated to encourageing all individuals to be themselves on TikTok and Twitch. Additional grants have also been given to the Ali Forney Centre [4], BAGLY [5], and OUT MetroWest [6]. Click through to meet and follow campaign stars Caleb, Rocio, Tereza, Ty, and Xandro, and see them model the iconic Chuck 70, Chuck Taylor All Star High/Low, Run Star Hike, and Slide, or get creative with the rest of the shoes and add patches, licence plates, and laces inspired by pride, bisexual, pansexual, lesbian, nonbinary, transgender, and unity flags. The shoes start at $30 and cap off at $115. You're going to love them all.
Caleb
Caleb [7] wears the Converse Pride Run Star Hike.
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Converse Pride Run Star Hike [8] ($115)
Rocio
Rocio [9] wears the Converse Pride Chuck 70.
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Converse Pride Chuck 70 [10] ($95)
Tereza
Tereza [11] wears the Converse Pride All Star Slide.
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Converse Pride All Star Slide [12] ($30)
Ty
Ty [13] wears the Converse Pride Chuck Taylor All Star.
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Converse Pride Chuck Taylor All Star [14] ($65)
Xandro
Xandro [15] wears the Converse Pride Chuck Taylor All Star.
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Converse Pride Chuck Taylor All Star [16] ($70)
Shop the Rest of the Converse Pride Collection
Custom Pride Platform Chuck Taylor All Star By You [17] ($90)
Custom Pride Platform Chuck Taylor All Star By You
Custom Pride Platform Chuck Taylor All Star By You [18] ($90)
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You [19] ($75)
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You [20] ($80)
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You [21] ($75)
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You [22] ($80)
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You [23] ($80)
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You
Custom Pride Chuck Taylor All Star By You [24] ($75)
Custom Pride Platform Chuck Taylor All Star By You
Custom Pride Platform Chuck Taylor All Star By You [25] ($90)
Converse Find Your Pride Cropped Graphic Tee Unisex T-Shirt
Converse Find Your Pride Cropped Graphic Tee Unisex T-Shirt [26] ($30)
Converse Find Your Pride Tank
Converse Find Your Pride Tank [27] ($20)
Converse Find Your Pride Graphic Tee
Converse Find Your Pride Graphic Tee [28] ($25)