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Converse is releasing two packs featuring heavy metal’s most bands- AC/DC and Metallica.  AC/DC’s two versions featuring their likeness on a black upper All Star as well as an image of lead guitarist Angus Young on a red version that features the iconic “Lock Up Your Daughters” statement along the foxing bad. The Metallica versions are more branded with the band’s logo as well as simple all white version which features an illustration on the side (the work of Pushead?). The Metallica versions release on July 1st, 2009 while the AC/DC versions should be available in stores this month.

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After almost a year of seeing Lupe Fiasco rock his personally designed Converse (PRODUCT) Red Chuck Taylor All Star His, the shoe has finally released at retailers.   Sporting a clean patent leather upper, it goes well with the red accent color and the white soles. Available now at David Z via Hypebeast | Culture Shoq

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Following the release of the Kurt Cobain inspired All-Stars, Converse is now turning to the Prince of Darkness,  Ozzy Osbourne.    The sneakers Feature an all-over graphics in black, depicting Ozzy-esque caricatures in forms of angels & devils.  Available now at sneakerNstuff.  via FreshnessMag

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Adidas takes it back to the old school like an old fool with this Attitude Low, designed for the NBA All-Star game.  It will release alongside the Adidas Lightning Creator and Commander NBA on-court sneakers.  The colorway is based on the last All Star game to take place in Phoenix in 1995.   via SneakerFreaker

Exclusive to Journeys, Converse went a little wild on the Chuck Taylor All-Star Lows.  They gave the uppers all clear panels and the toebox and sole, glow in the dark rubber.  A fresh pair of socks is recommended with these attention grabbing kicks.  via SneakerNews

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This is Converse’s take on re-inventing the Chuck Taylor All-Stars.  They took this classic sneaker and gave it a more sleek look with the straps and the extra long tongue.  It is called the All-Star Low Profile and it will arrive this month at select Converse retailers for $94.