Converse x Gramicci All Star J Hemp Denim Ox Releases May 14
Converse and Gramicci unite for a heritage-minded low-top that marries outdoor durability with urban simplicity. The All Star J Hemp Denim Ox, part of the brands' Made in Japan initiative, arrives in a textured indigo constructed from a hemp-cotton blend that speaks to both designers' utilitarian roots.
By Marcus Chen
The collaboration positions the All Star silhouette as a bridge between Converse's sneaker archival and Gramicci's lineage of functional outdoor wear. Rather than pursue novelty, the partnership mines the quieter virtues of both houses: time-tested construction, natural material variation, and a design language that resists trend cycles.
Material and Design
The shoe's foundation is a premium hemp-denim composite that yields a distinctly tactile surface. Unlike uniform canvas, the weave pattern creates organic texture and dimensional depth—the indigo base shifts subtly across the upper, a byproduct of hemp's natural fiber irregularities. This isn't stealth innovation; it's material honesty. A stark white rubber toe cap and midsole ground the design, providing classic visual relief. The black foxing stripe and matching heel patch reinforce the traditional All Star grammar without overwrought details.
Underfoot, a durable rubber outsole and specialized insole round out a shoe designed for genuine wear rather than shelf display. The low-profile "Ox" cut—Converse's slimmed-down silhouette—ensures the piece reads as contemporary footwear rather than archive revival.
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Release Info
Product: Converse x Gramicci All Star J Hemp Denim Ox
Colorway: Navy Indigo
SKU: 31317930
MSRP: ¥26,400 JPY (approximately $167 USD)
Release Date: May 14
Available at: Gramicci, Converse
