Men’s Converse Weapon Sz 11.5 High “Black & White” “Larry Bird” Boston Celtics 33 Retro OG classics leather mid

Size

11.5

Color

Black

Brand

Converse

Men’s Converse Weapon Sz 11 High “Black & White” “Larry Bird” Boston Celtics 33 Retro OG classics leather mid Style: cna04400c Color: Black / Natural Ivory / Black Material: Leather Size: 11.5 Brand New in Box 100%, DS, Authentic Guaranteed Msg me w/ questions. DETAILS: Leather upper Padded collar All-over perforation detailing Leather underlays WEAPON logo patch on tongue Color-blocked underlays Star Chevron logo at lateral sides Flat cotton laces Branded midsole Rubber outsole The Story: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were fierce competitors and budding rivals throughout their time in the NBA, yet there was one thing that brought them together in 1986 — the Converse Weapon. Both superstars added the sneaker to their arsenal and the results speak for themselves. Bird went on to win his third consecutive MVP in 1986, while Johnson won his first of three MVPs in 1987. Converse’s “Choose Your Weapon” campaign highlighted the battle between the two Weapon-wearing stars, bringing in in other greats like Isiah Thomas and Kevin McHale, who also sported the silhouette at the time. Past Meets Present: The Return of the Converse Weapon larry bird basketball nba all-star weekend indianapolis shai gilgeous-alexander magic johnson Unveiling the “Create History, Not Hype” campaign with SGA shining bright in the spotlight, a modern rendition of Bird and Johnson’s dynamic was created. Trading in the jerseys and short-shorts of the ‘80s for contemporary streetwear, a distinct pivot in purpose is communicated. Just as the Chuck Taylor transitioned from on-court wear to becoming a go-to lifestyle sneaker adored by the masses, it’s been decades since the Weapon graced an NBA court and is one of many basketball shoes to find new life elsewhere. “[The focus on history] is all about engaging with meaning and having substance behind each move, which for me leads to a greater sense of fulfillment in everything I do,” shared SGA when discussing the new campaign. It’s this mentality that brought the Weapon to life in the first place as designers in the ‘80s sought to perfect a sport-ready leather upper and iterated upon its Y-bar design that rests prominently below the ankle. While the sneaker is now a retro design, the Star Chevron logo still points forward, reminding the world of the innovation-oriented mindset that backed its introduction. Preceding this return, the Weapon has been reissued and remixed before, with projects such as the Converse CX line’s re-crafting of it with a CX foam midsole in 2020 and Rick Owens’ TURBOWPN fusing Owens’ design language with the silhouette in 2021. fragment design and UNDEFEATED are two of several collaborators to then revisit the original Weapon’s shape in 2023, before it finally took center stage at All-Star Weekend this year. Its original color arrangements of “Vintage White” and “Black/Natural Ivory” (Bird’s colorway of choice) have been reintroduced, setting the hype aside as the brand hones in on its legacy. As Converse builds a new foundation with the Weapon and SGA, he made note of what the brand’s history means to him. “No matter who you are, or where you are from, everyone has a pair [of Chuck Taylors].” O