CONVERSE X JOSHUA VIDES
An ode to artistic craftsmanship from master creator Joshua Vides. Our second collaboration with the visual artist brings his distinct, detail-driven aesthetic to the Chuck 70, Weapon CX, Pro Leather and new clothing.

Joshua Vides Background
- Born and raised in Los Angeles, Joshua Vides got his start in the streetwear industry before branching out to pursue his own creative projects full time.
- Joshua Vides aims to create things that people have never seen before, and yet his style is instantly recognizable.
- He deploys a stark black and white colour palette using imperfect marker strokes, adding comic-like veneer to real objects and spaces and challenging perception of dimension and reality.
- A true master of his craft, the power of Joshua Vides‘ work is in the details; the unique and thoughtful touches that transform a simple piece into an experience of endless discovery.

Converse second collaboration with Joshua Vides is a wearable ode to artistic craftsmanship—designed to inspire fellow creators and challenge expectations of established street icons. The collection uses his signature colour palette and intricate detailing to tell a story of process and craft, highlighting the tools and techniques of an artist at work with the Pro Leather, Weapon Cx, Chuck 70 and new gear. The power of the collection is in the details; unique and thoughtful touches that transform sneakers into a visual experience of endless discovery.

The details: Converse x Joshua Vides Chuck 70
These are designed to inspire fellow creators. On the Chuck 70, his signature colour palette and intricate detailing tells a story of process and craft, highlighting the tools and techniques of an artist at work. The design features a layered upper with a 3D printed polka dotted canvas beneath a zip-up shroud made from Tyvek® material, a nod to the suit Joshua wears when painting. From measuring tape laces to removable ankle patches, the power is in the details—unique and thoughtful touches that transform the sneaker into a visual experience of endless discovery.

- Limited-edition high-top sneaker designed by visual artist Joshua Vides
- 12 oz organic cotton canvas upper with 3D printed polka dots and hook and loop fastener ankle patches
- Tyvek® shroud with front zip closure and hook and loop fastener ankle patch
- Leather tongue and heel stay with heel loop
- Iconic “traffic cone” rubber badge at lateral foxing
- Joshua Vides branded left license plate
- Raised paint splatter at toe cap
- Co-branded cork sockliner
- Translucent outsole with tools / hardware graphic
- Custom printed graphic at player’s name label interior left tongue
- Spare cotton lace with measuring tape markings to scale

The details: Converse x Joshua Vides Weapon CX
On the Weapon CX, his signature colour palette and intricate detailing tells a story of process and craft, highlighting the tools and techniques of an artist at work. It features a canvas upper with a frayed finish, perforated transparent TPU on the toe and quarter panels and innovative CX cushioning. The power of the design is in the details—unique and thoughtful touches that transform the sneaker into a visual experience of endless discovery.

- Limited-edition high-top sneaker designed by visual artist Joshua Vides
- 12 oz organic cotton canvas upper
- Perforated transparent TPU vamp and quarter panels
- Star chevron print at quarter panels
- Polyester tongue with custom co-branded woven label
- 100% recycled polyester laces
- Spare 100% recycled polyester lace with measuring tape markings to scale
- Cork sockliner with CX foam sockliner underneath
- Injected EVA CX midsole for all-day comfort

The details: Converse x Joshua Vides Pro Leather
On the Pro Leather, his signature colour palette and intricate detailing tells a story of process and craft, highlighting the tools and techniques of an artist at work. Imperfect marker strokes retrace the iconic lines of the soulful court classic and give it new dimension. From measuring tape laces to a duct tape-style leather toe treatment, the power of the design is in the details—unique and thoughtful touches that transform the sneaker into a visual experience of endless discovery.

- Limited-edition low-top sneaker designed by visual artist Joshua Vides
- 12 oz. organic cotton canvas upper
- Vides wordmark
- Digitally printed imperfect outline graphics emphasize each individual upper panel
- Polyester tongue with custom co-branded woven label
- Durable TecTuff leather at toe and heel stay mimics the look of a hand-crafted duct tape application
- Spare laces with measuring tape markings to scale
- Cork sockliner

The details: Converse x Joshua Vides Utility Fleece Hoodie
This utility fleece hoodie uses his signature colour palette and intricate detailing to tell a story of process and craft, celebrating the tools and techniques of an artist at work.

- 465 GSM brushed back full zip fleece hoodie with warm waffle hood lining
- Nylon patch pockets
- Translucent rubber patch and woven star chevron label on wearer’s left pocket
- Metal teeth front zipper
- Upper pockets include bungie puller on right and herringbone webbing puller on left hook and loop fastener flaps
- Embroidered Converse wordmark on hood
- Lower pockets have metal zipper on upper opening with side entry pockets
- Hoodie drawcords with metal ends

The details: Converse x Joshua Vides Utility Pants
This unique pair of utility pants uses his signature colour palette and intricate detailing to tell a story of process and craft, celebrating the tools and techniques of an artist at work.

- 465 GSM brushed back utility pants
- Nylon patch pockets
- Detailing on seams and colour blocked construction
- Translucent rubber patch and woven star chevron label on wearer’s back right pocket
- Elastic waistband with metal zipper fly, star chevron button and drawcords for snug fit
- Star chevron screen printed on left knee pocket flap
- Herringbone webbing puller on side hook and loop fastener pocket flaps
- Embroidered Converse wordmark on hood

The details: Converse x Joshua Vides Basketball Utility Bag
This limited-edition basketball utility bag uses his signature colour palette and intricate detailing to tell a story of process and craft, celebrating the tools and techniques of an artist at work. Pack it up with gear, sneakers, essentials and more.

- 600d polyester basketball utility bag
- Basketball or shoe garage with zipper opening
- 10 utility pockets
- Hammer loop with Converse flag label
- Translucent rubber patch and star chevron woven label
- Full zip opening with metal teeth zipper for main entry
- Herringbone webbing grab handles
- Extra pouch belt bag attached on side with snaps
- Metal D ring on belt bag with additional hammer loop, converse woven label, and top snap closure flap

The details: Converse x Joshua Vides Long Sleeve Pocket Tee
This limited-edition t-shirt uses his signature colour palette and intricate detailing to tell a story of process and craft, celebrating the tools and techniques of an artist at work. On the back, sketch graphics highlight the sneaker designs from the full collection.

- 240 GSM cotton jersey long sleeve pocket tee designed by Joshua Vides
- Front left chest pocket with translucent rubber patch and star chevron woven label
- Rubber ink screen printed back graphic depicting details of the footwear collection
- Converse flag label on side seam
- Embroidered star chevron on wearers right sleeve

Price Range: R799,95-R2499,95