Converse’s Leather “Samba” Is Surprisingly Dapper (& Skate-able)

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersConverse's Leather Road Classic SK Is Slick & Samba-CodedConverse's Road Classic SK PA OX is back and looking extra classy. The slim skate model normally looks good, often arriving with suede upper,s slightly platform soles, and familiar T-shaped toe boxes. It takes after Converse's archival Road Machine running shoe. But it also resembles an adidas Samba mashed with the Nike Killshot 2, all wrapped in Converse branding.Now, imagine all that Converse skate goodness in leather.That's right. The brand has cooked up a new all-leather Road Classic sneaker featuring creamy all-black uppers and white logos. Of course, it's session-ready. But with a design this clean, they're just as good as a casual flex.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.And Converse has done leather Road Classic sneakers before, but this pair is even slicker.The leather Road Classic skate shoe is scheduled to release on Converse Japan's website on August 14. It'll retail for ¥13,200, or around $83.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendNoah Just Made One of Converse's Strongest Skate Shoes Even StrongerFrom Salomon to Nike, The Seven Best Sneakers to Cop this WeekConverse’s Next Luxurious Vibram-Soled Sneaker Smiles BackVans’ Skate Loafer Is a Chocolatey Curveball With Some Serious TextureConverse’s Square-Toe Loafers Are Sneaker-Coded StudsWhat To Read NextConverse’s Leather “Samba” Is Surprisingly Dapper (& Skate-able)When It Rains, Vans’ Mighty GORE-TEX Sneaker Still Shines16 Years Later, Nike’s Oreo-Themed Air Jordans Still Hit the SpotNike’s Air Max Dress Shoe Is Elegance in MotionJapan’s Expert on Literal Workwear Is Finally Getting LoudTravis Scott’s “Odyssey” Nikes Are Sneakers That Will Never Be