This interpretation of the shoe is converse chuck taylor the latest in a long line of basketball shoes appropriated for skate purposes, this one featuring the drop-in Lunarlon sockliner, perforated memory foam, and other bits of tech that help make them more appropriate for that activity. See skater Zered Bassett going to work in them around NYC in the clip below and get yours at Converse now.Today, CONVERSE Inc. announced the launch of the Converse CONS Weapon Skate, the newest interpretation of an iconic silhouette developed to address the needs of the Converse CONS skateboarding team and tailored specifically for skateboarding.

In celebration of the CONS Weapon Skate launch, Converse released a short film, featuring Converse CONS Skater Zered Bassett, capturing his creativity as he skates black leather converse through his hometown streets of New York City.The Converse CONS Weapon Skate combines the classic elements of the iconic Weapon with elevated functional design for skateboarding including enhanced durability, comfort and fit. The sneaker comes equipped with a drop-in Lunarlon sockliner womens converse that provides cushioning, perforated memory foam and a gusseted tongue construction. A mesh underlay on the hallmark Star Chevron increases breathability and CONS Traction Rubber enhances a skater's grip while providing the resilience needed to match the rigor of the streets.

So far what we've seen for the Converse Weapon collection from their CONS wing in 2014 has pulled the silhouette pretty far away from its original build. There have been heathered pairs, short cut skate versions , and more, but don't worry white leather converse  a more traditional run of pairs is also in the mix. Gathered here are those, which are all leather as far as the uppers are concerned and each come in a pretty bold color mixture. See our photos on the Converse CONS Weapon Summer 2014 collection and watch for them to show up at Converse spots throughout the summer.

The Converse CONS imprint returns with a European-exclusive collaboration featuring respected spots like Amsterdam's own Patta, Berlin's Solebox, London's Footpatrol, and Starcow in Paris to all lend their unique perspectives to the Converse CONS Breakpoint. Each look features a number of premium materials ranging from nubuck to supple suede and leather while the four aesthetics take inspiration from each of the shops' local cultures. Available today, each shoe will come with an exclusive zine featuring work by the collaborators. More photos after the break.