Uh Oh, I Found Another Pair of Sneakers I Like – Converse CONS First String Engineered Auckland Racer

It’s day two of me venturing into the sneaker world as I try to find a nice comfortable running shoe and I’m starting to notice that I kind of like more styles than I thought I would.

It all started with a pair of non-running kickscatching my eye yesterday and now I see myself perusing sneakers from a ‘what would I wear those with’ point of view.


I’ve decided that I might as well go ahead and get some kicks to pair with different outfits when I’m out and about casually instead of just buying a pair for my running exploits or at least window shop for some for now.



It’d be nice to switch up from sandal, flip flop or flat shoe to a pair of sneakers to complete and outfit for a change.

What I’m realizing is that I like the bolder, wilder colors like these Converse CONS First String Engineered Auckland Racer. 



Yeah, I know, usually when people think of Converse they think of chucks which still remain incredibly popular at least here in NYC amongst teens and Brooklyn Hipsters.

Anyhoo, what do you think of these Converse? Are they too bold in color? I really like mint ones for some reason. I’d wear them with a mint shirt and short white tennis skirt or even a long one. 

I’m not too crazy about the blue ones though. They look a bit grandpa-ish. No offense to grandpas, I just don’t want to be seen in the same sneakers as them.


The Converse First Strings in Mint Leaf and Fiery Coral will be available at Converse retail stores, Bodega in Boston, Juice in Hong Kong and Patta in Amsterdam on Friday, Aug. 15 for a suggested retail price of $120 USD.


The Red, White and Navy sneakers will be available exclusively at Converse stores in North America on Friday, Aug. 22 for a suggested retail price of $120 USD.

Do you like any? Yay? Nay? Stick to chucks?

About The Converse CONS First String Engineered Auckland Racers:
A stylish update on a classic silhouette, modernized with an innovative Engineered Canvas Jacquard fabric that creatively reimagines the heritage Converse canvas.

Making a contemporary statement for summer with five colors — the classic Red, White and Navy are a stylish nod to Americana, and Mint Leaf and Fiery Coral are bright coastal colors that invoke summer travel.

Converse First String is a limited-edition collection that celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity and collaboration at the highest level.


Photos Courtesy of Converse
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