Converse Is Taken Over by Cute Pups: Teaming Up With Japanese Illustrator MATSUI, the Fluffy Platform Sneakers Are Instant Love!

For dog lovers, sometimes just seeing a cute pup illustration is enough to lift your mood. Converse has teamed up once again with Japanese artist MATSUI, bringing his adorably silly white dog onto classic sneaker designs to give the familiar Converse look a playful twist. Featuring two entirely different styles—from glossy patent high-tops to fluffy platform sneakers—it’s hard not to make room for a pair in your fall and winter wardrobe.

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Converse × MATSUI collab returns, letting you wear cute dogs on your feet

If you aren’t familiar with MATSUI yet, the Japanese illustrator is known for capturing everyday moments between dogs and their owners with simple, warm linework. Those quiet bonding moments feel witty and comforting in his art, making you smile without even realizing it. For his second collaboration with Converse, he has tucked his signature dog illustrations into the shoe details. The sneakers feel like a way to carry your favorite pup along with you, especially with the collaboration graphics hidden on the uppers and insoles that make you want to inspect every little detail.

Fluffy platform sneakers are too cute, alongside slick black patent Chuck 70 X

Both designs in this drop bring something unique to the table. First up is the Run Star Crush platform sneaker, featuring warm plush fabric on a classic platform silhouette. The milk tea brown colorway looks soft and sweet, accented by MATSUI’s artwork that instantly softens the shoe’s edgy street vibe. Styled with crew socks, a short skirt, or loose jeans, it fits right into casual fall and winter outfits. On the other hand, the Chuck 70 X black patent edition gives the classic high-top canvas shoe a high-gloss makeover. Paired with a cream-white midsole, star logo, and metal badge on the toe, it adds retro attitude to the familiar Converse style. The black-and-white palette is versatile enough to pair with overcoats, leather jackets, or wide-leg trousers for a cool, effortlessly sweet Japanese street look.

The second Converse × MATSUI collaboration collection is rolling out across select Converse retail locations now. The Chuck 70 X black patent model is priced at NT$ 3,280, while the Run Star Crush platform sneaker is NT$ 3,380. If you could only choose one, would you pick the sleek black patent or the fluffy platform you can’t help but want to touch?

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