(X25R2348)The 2011 Spring and Summer season promises to be an exciting time in the world of Converse shoes. Converse is expanding on their vision of style and comfort for the world’s most recognizable old school canvas sneaker. When it comes to shoes, Converse is a historical icon. There is nothing like the comfort of slipping on a pair of broken in canvas Converse Trainers.

Converse All Star Chuck Taylor’s are getting a face lift this spring with new designs stemming from the collaboration between Converse and DC Comics. Battles of good and evil between famous comic book characters such as The Joker, Superman, Batman, and The Green Lantern will illustrate the sides of your Converse Chuck Taylor All Star’s.

Missoni and Converse are yet again collaborating to bring a unique and appealing canvas shoe with the announcement of their new limited edition Missoni All Star Chuck Taylors coming out in the spring and summer of 2011. With their vivid and colorful patterns, these Chuck Taylor All Stars will surely grab everyone’s attention. These Converse sneakers will guarantee that everyone will stop and stare.

On the other side of the globe Converse Japan is taking their apparel game to a new level. In addition to offering their classic high and low top Jack Purcell inspired Converse Shoes comes their new concept of “Upperline”. The new collection’s theme, “Black Mountain College”, pays tribute to a university that was closed in the 1930’s by the Nazi regime. The new line is reminiscent of the Converse heritage but draws heavily from its urban Japanese influence.

Another canvas sneaker coming out in 2011 is the Comme des Gar