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- Official colorway: Ink
- Season: Spring 2026
- Brand: Converse
- Collection: Converse Shai 001
- Style code: A23978C
- Upper construction: Full premium plush leather upper with minimalist molded upper and zippered shroud/tongue
- Technology: Nike Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot; React drop-in midsole; radial traction pattern
Highlights
- Premium leather “Ink” upper The Shai 001 Premium “Ink” trades standard synthetics for a rich, navy leather construction that feels more boutique than bulk order. The monochrome upper shifts between dark blue and almost black, giving subtle dimension without loud graphics. Soft yet structured, it’s built to move on-court but looks equally at home with your sharpest rotation pieces.
- Puffed molded support system A puffed, molded upper wraps your foot in targeted structure, so cuts, stops, and hesitations feel controlled instead of chaotic. The sculpted panels lock you in without going full brace-mode, and the padding keeps pressure points from cooking. It’s performance architecture dressed like lifestyle design, which is very on-brand for Shai’s whole approach.
- Low-profile, game-ready tooling Underfoot, the Shai 001 Premium keeps a low-to-the-floor ride, tuned for guards who live at the nail and wings who shift gears constantly. The cushioning balances court feel with impact protection, while the translucent rubber outsole bites into hardwood and blacktop. You get that “ready to pull up, right now” confidence every time you lace.
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