The image shows the Converse logo with a white star and the word “converse” inside a rectangular box. Below it, the text “FIRST STRING” is written in uppercase letters on a black background.

 

Crafted without compromise by the detail obsessed for the detailed obsessed.
Converse First String refines classic designs with elevated construction and premium materials for its most discerning fans.

 

A moody close-up shows someone tying a Converse First String snake-print high-top sneaker with thick white platform soles and the Converse round ankle patch visible.

Crafted without compromise by the detail obsessed for the detailed obsessed.

 

Converse First String refines classic designs with elevated construction and premium materials for its most discerning fans.

Classic Chucks. Remastered.
This image shows a designer’s workspace featuring detailed hand-drawn sketches of the Converse First String shoe, including side, top, front, and rear views on translucent tracing paper. Surrounding the sketches are drafting tools such as metal rulers, fine-tip pens, masking tape on fabric swatches, and graph paper, highlighting a precise and creative footwear design process.
The image shows the Converse All Star logo on the left and a detailed sketch of a sneaker’s top view on the right. In the center, maroon text reads “Superiority In Craft,” highlighting quality craftsmanship.

Like a wearable roadmap through the history of the Chuck Taylor
All Star, Converse First String plucks the most iconic design cues
from the last 100+ years and meticulously shapes them into the most
refined Chucks possible.

 

Complete with best-in-class comfort cushioning atop a spacious last,
the First String Chuck Taylor isn’t just for the purists—but it is the
Chuck Taylor in its purest, most elevated form.

Built With Intention. Designed To Last. Made To Be Felt.

Like a wearable roadmap through the history of the Chuck Taylor All Star, Converse First String plucks the most iconic design cues from the last 100+ years and meticulously shapes them into the most refined Chucks possible.

 

Complete with best-in-class comfort cushioning atop a spacious last, the First String Chuck Taylor isn’t just for the purists—but it is the Chuck Taylor in its purest, most elevated form.

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Click one to learn more about the Vibram Outsole

A spacious last engineered for a better fit and greater comfort.

Vibram Runner outsole provides the gold standard in durable traction, marked by an iconic yellow seal.

Support focused cushioning made with topcloth and leather overlays for a smooth ride.

Raising The Standard
VIBRAM Outsole

The gold standard in durable traction,
marked by an iconic yellow seal.

Wider Fit

A spacious last engineered for a better fit
and greater comfort.

CX + Nike Air Insole

Support focused cushion made w/ topcloth
and leather overlays for a smooth ride.

The Packaging

To deliver a true end-to-end experience, each pair of First Strings come in a heavyweight storage box,
premium dust bag, wrapped secondary laces, and an introductory guide to the collection.

FIRST STRING EMBOSSED CROC
FIRST STRING PREMIUM LEATHER
FIRST STRING SNAKE FOIL

To deliver a true end-to-end experience, each pair of First Strings come in a heavyweight storage box, premium dust bag, wrapped secondary laces, and an introductory guide to the collection.

First String Premium Leather
First String Snake Foil
AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT SELECT RETAILERS

First String is only available through our retail partners worldwide to help ensure a personalized
shopping experience. Contact your local retailer to confirm availability.

 

Europe

 
 

KITH
SLAM JAM
GARBSTORE
END LDN
SEVENSTORE
NEXT DOOR
TRES BIEN
LIBERTY
SVD
BROWNS
URBAN STAR
LE BON MARCHE
TENUE DE NIMES

Asia

 
 

SKIP
INVINCIBLE
BOONTHESHOP
HBX
432 CWB
THE BIG APPLE
COSTS
EXI.T
PHANTACI
ARTIFACTS

Global

 
 

DSM
SOUL SNKR
SUBTYPE
SIMPLE CARACTERS
CONCEPTS
WS2
CL20
FOOTSHOP
WUNDER
ITK
FACTORY54
LUST
HEADQUARTER
UP THERE
SHOPI GO
SUPPLY
VITKAC
MAGMA

Converse First String Logo

First String is only available through our retail partners worldwide to help ensure a personalized shopping experience. Contact your local retailer to confirm availability.

 

North America

 

Contact your local retailer to confirm availability.

 

HAVEN
KITH
UNION
HUSH
LOST & FOUND
ATELIER NY
SNAKE OIL PROVISIONS
A MA MANIERE
NOTRE
FEATURE
UNDFTED
ONENESS
ASPHALT
REIGN 7017
LAPSTONE & HAMMER

 

Europe

 

KITH
SLAM JAM
GARBSTORE
END LDN
SEVENSTORE
NEXT DOOR
TRES BIEN
LIBERTY
SVD
BROWNS
URBAN STAR
LE BON MARCHE
TENUE DE NIMES

 

Asia

 

SKIP
INVINCIBLE
BOONTHESHOP
HBX
432 CWB
THE BIG APPLE
COSTS
EXI.T
PHANTACI
ARTIFACTS

 

Global

 

DSM
SOUL SNKR
SUBTYPE
SIMPLE CARACTERS
CONCEPTS
WS2
CL20
FOOTSHOP
WUNDER
ITK
FACTORY54
LUST
HEADQUARTER
UP THERE
SHOPI GO SUPPLY VITKAC MAGMA

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