DALLAS, Apr 14, 2014/ — Unveiled last January 2014 and currently available at Journeys and Converse retail stores, the Spring 2014 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath sneaker collection features five new styles inspired by Black Sabbath, one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.
The collaboration features the album artwork of four of Black Sabbath’s most groundbreaking records including Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Never Say Die! and VOL. 4.
The designs in the collection also feature special detailing such as stitched Black Sabbath logos and graphic lining. This is the band’s second collaboration with Converse and comes on the triumphant reunion with original vocalist, Ozzy Osbourne.
Black Sabbath is highly credited with creating “heavy metal”. The success of their first two genre-defining albums – Black Sabbath and Paranoid – marked a paradigm shift in the world of rock.
It wasn’t until Black Sabbath upended the music scene did the term “heavy metal” enter popular vocabulary to describe the denser, more thunderous offshoot of rock over which they presided.
Since debuting in 1969, Black Sabbath has inspired millions to unleash their creative spirit through music. One of the most iconic bands of all time will partner with one of the most iconic sneakers of all time for a truly special Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker collection.
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath collection is available at select Journeys and independent stores as well as Converse retail stores and converse.com for $60 – $70 USD.
CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR BLACK SABBATH COLLECTION
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath hi-top features album cover art from Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album Black Sabbath. The iconic art includes Mapledurham Watermill in Oxfordshire, England. The stitched Black Sabbath tongue label features the same text font as the album cover. Suggested retail price: $60 USD
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Paranoid
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Paranoid hi-top features canvas uppers printed with cover art from Black Sabbath’s second Studio album Paranoid. The stitched Black Sabbath tongue label features the same text font as the album cover. The shoe’s liner is inspired by the original music video played on TV and filmed live in Belgium in 1970. Suggested retail price: $60 USD
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Band
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Band hi-top features a black canvas upper with the stitched band logo from Black Sabbath’s last studio album with its original line up, Never Say Die! The lining features classic black and white images of the original band members. Suggested retail price: $60 USD
Converse CONS Chuck Taylor All Star Pro Skate Vol. 4
The Converse CONS Chuck Taylor All Star Pro Skate Vol. 4 is available in both hi-top and oxford designs and features an embroidered logo from Black Sabbath’s 4th studio album Vol. 4 on the tongue of the sneaker. The Lunarlon sockliner features the famous graphic of Ozzy Osbourne on the album’s cover. The shoe also features a new gusseted tongue design and an All Star traction rubber sole. This sneaker will be available on January 29, 2014 at converse.com and exclusively at finer skate retailers. Suggested retail price: $65/$70 USD
