Converse SHAI 001 Drops in “Butter” Colorway on September 4
After much anticipation, the official release date for the Converse SHAI 001 has finally been announced. The first signature shoe of NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been making waves since its debut during NBA All-Star Weekend and its subsequent appearances during the playoffs, where SGA won multiple awards. The lead colorway, “Butter,” will be dropping on September 4 for a retail price of $130 USD.
SGA Takes Over NBA All-Star Weekend with Converse SHAI 001
At NBA All-Star Weekend, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Converse made a big splash with the reveal of the SHAI 001. SGA was seen wearing the shoe both on and off the court, building excitement for its upcoming release. The “Butter” colorway, featuring a unique zipper-equipped upper and puffed detailing, will be available this fall for $130 USD. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly-anticipated silhouette.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Unveils First Signature Shoe with Converse
After a year of speculation, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Converse have finally revealed the SHAI 001. As the face of Converse Basketball and the creative director of the brand, SGA played a major role in the design of his own signature shoe. The versatile and stylish SHAI 001 is the result of his hard work and features a monochromatic “Butter” colorway. It will be available for $130 USD and promises to deliver top-notch performance on and off the court.
Design Process and Inspiration Behind the Converse SHAI 001
SGA’s involvement in the development of the SHAI 001 goes beyond wear testing. He also had a hand in designing his own logo and even shared hand-drawn sketches with the Converse team, which influenced the final design. The shoe is a collaboration between Converse and Nike, combining comfort, containment, durability, and style for an exceptional performance on the court. The “Butter” colorway is just the beginning, with more colorways expected to drop in the future.
