Topo Chico x Converse Collection

(Images: Converse)

Topo Chico and Converse team up for a refreshing collaboration this summer.

The Topo Chico x Converse collection tapped Mexican American artist Victor “MARKA27” Quinonez to help blend the worlds of street and pop culture with Mexican and Indigenous influences.

Throughout the three sneakers and range of apparel, the collection nods to Topo Chico’s Mexican heritage and brings to life visuals from the brand’s iconic glass bottles.

Once you look closely, the details tell the story.

The embroidered line art, the lithograph-inspired roses, the stitching lines — they’re all subtle nods to the many handcrafts that are done in Mexico.

Converse and Topo Chico been a part of my life, and many people’s lives.

Victor “MARKA27” Quinonez

The Topo Chico x Converse collection releases on May 2, 2024, at Converse.com as well as Converse locations in Boston, New York, and Glendale, CA.

Keep it locked to Nice Kicks on Instagram and the sneaker release dates page to stay on top of the latest news and drops.

Topo Chico x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi Top

Tattoo-inspired prints and vibrant graphics adorn the canvas upper, featuring embroidered red rose petals. The condensation-dripping Chuck patch and translucent-green outsole evoke the iconic Topo Chico bottle, beloved by fans.

Topo Chico x Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Ox

The low-top sneakers exude bodega vibes, featuring Spanish word graphics such as “Qué Sabrosa!” (translated to “How Tasty!”) scattered across the canvas upper. The midsole incorporates Topo Chico’s recognizable yellow bottle cap atop the traditional Chuck stripe.

Topo Chico x Converse Fastbreak Pro

The 1980s basketball-inspired skate shoe melds suede and leather in its upper, channeling a subtle aesthetic with hints of Topo Chico’s distinctive “bottle-green” hue on the tongue patch and outsole. Quinonez’s Mexican “Neo Indigenous” flair comes through with gold line graphics adorning the ankle collar, adding a vibrant touch.

Topo Chico x Converse

Release Date: May 2, 2024

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