If It's Hip, It's Here (Archives): luxury sneakers

The All-American Converse classic, Chuck Taylors (aka "Chucks") have been given an Italian makeover in stunning handcrafted leather.

With only 64 pairs available in each color (milk or black), the supple leather and suede versions of the classic shoe are entirely handmade by Italian trained designer Ryusaku Hiruma. “I wanted to bring together the history of Florence and Converse’s legacy,” designer Ryusaku Hiruma of Sak says of the collaboration. Hand cut adornments, hand stitched leather, perforated star logo and all leather soles are some of the elegant touches.

Of course, at $600.00 a pair, chances are you won't be shooting hoops in them.

Black:

Milk (ivory leather and sand suede laces and toecap):

Available for purchase at Opening Ceremony.

Last January I let you know that Kanye West was collaborating with Louis Vuitton on a line of kicks. Well, now they are finally here and they've evolved for the better- for the most part.

The shoes are expected to 'drop' tomorrow, July 1st. The line consists of three models; The Mr. Hudson, the Jasper and the Don.

Here's a good look at all of the $700.00+ pairs of shoes:

The Mr. Hudson is a deck shoe available in various colorways. It's expected to retail at $840.00 USD: