Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00:32 0000 cheetah print converse /?p=325124 Converse Skateboarding just authored a two-part collabo with Stussy Deluxe, and now we're starting to see the first in-house designs from their summer collection hit retailers around the country. This trio is equally balanced between old and new, the Converse CTX Ox connecting to that timeless Chuck Taylor lineage with a perfect-for-summer white canvas build. Anthony Pappalardo's signature Converse Skateboarding just authored a two-part collabo with Stussy Deluxe, and now we're starting to see the first in-house designs from their summer collection hit retailers around the country.

We just saw some new editions of the Converse Skateboarding CTS model, so let's take a look at what we can expect from One Star's skate division this fall.Pictured above is the likely star of the collection. A midtop CTS, this version features the iconic inner ankle patch found chuck taylor converse shoes on the original Chuck Taylor All Star. This pair is joined by the Pro Leather lowtop and a new model that appears to be the midtop version of the Pro. The low is built of tonal blue with a white sole and heel, while the mid chucks converse is red suede with touches of black. While the mid has a similar vamp, albeit stretched a few eyelets higher, it eschews the classic Chuck sole for a cup sole like the ones we've seen on a few Vans lately.

Stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and more drops from Cons. via CtotheJLThe Agenda tradeshow series perfectly blends the world of action sports with high end streetwear, so it's only natural to see skateboarding brands showing off upcoming previews each time the doors open. Agenda New York just closed its doors converse all star all black after a two-day run, Converse Skateboarding among the brands showing its wares at the Chelsea Art Museum. There were two CONS signature models on display, with Kenny Anderson's KA-One showing up in a mix of rugged canvas twill and tonal suede atop a gum sole and Anthony Pappalardo's pro model showing the difference between charcoal grey, navy blue and mustard yellow suedes.

If you scroll through the  Sneaker News Categories' list on the left side of this page, you'll notice a variety of skate brands. Nike SB draws inspiration from pop culture and the Swoosh's own vast history, DC Shoes is known for their hardcore tech-oriented designs, Supra matches the rebellious spirit of rock-n-roll with the freshness of hip-hop without making you throw up like Limp Bizkit; so what exactly is Converse Skateboarding's identity? Classic all-American goodness, just like the sight of Nick Trapasso grinding a long handrail.

The Holiday 2012 collection is subdued both in stature and its composition, as just three styles make up the run, all in no-nonsense makeups. The CONS Trapasso II Pro converse all star all white comes through in chocolate brown, Kenny Anderson's KA-One opts for tonal black canvas and the new Pro (Leather) LS rocks the simplest of all colorways (a hint of gold away from what we might consider 2012's Colorway of the Year). Photos of all three await your click below and find them Kenny Anderson was one of the original Converse Skateboarding team members, joining all the way back in 1997. It's crazy to think One Star's skate division pre-dated Nike SB, but when you consider how long the parent brand has been pumping out quality kicks, you might have to reconsider.