Glow-in-the-Dark Converse Shoes: Converse created a glow-in-the-dark pair of low-top Chuck Taylor’s that glow green in the dark.

Super Mario Bros Converse: The iconic characters from Super Mario Bros are now featured on the Chuck Taylor to help celebrate the game’s 25th anniversary. See our earlier blog post.

ACDC Converse Shoes: The ACDC Converse shoes were released in the 90s and are one of many musical-themed Converse shoes that have been released.

DC Comics Converse Shoes: Now you can adorn your feet with superheroes like the Green Lantern as well as classics like Batman and Superman. See our earlier blog post.

Shop Converse shoes for less here.

There are actually new Ryan Villopoto Vans shoes: the Vans Ruark and the Vans Fontana. Each shoe is accented in green, yellow and blue, just like his race kit. The shoes also feature Ryan’s signature artwork and number, making them truly unique.

There have been previous releases of Ryan Villopoto Vans shoes, and many skateboarders call them the most comfortable pair of Vans they’ve ever owned. This often happens with Vans shoes designed by pro athletes, who are skilled at creating extremely comfortable and durable footwear.

It’s likely that there will be another collaboration between Vans and Ryan Villopoto in the future, since it’s been so successful in the past!

See the Ryan Villopoto Vans.

BEAMS and Dr. Martens previously collaborated on a black 7-hole boot that became very popular. Apparently the shoe was such a big seller that they’re back with a new 7-hole version. This time, the BEAMS x Dr. Martens have teamed up to do a dark brown wingtip boot that looks both rugged and sleek. Because the outer sole is sturdy and waterproof, it will be perfect for walking in rain and snow.

See photos of the BEAMS x Dr. Martens 7-hole wingtip boot.

There are a few styles of Batman Converse shoes that have recently been released. There’s a Batman Chuck Taylor low top, covered in comic strips of the superhero and his arch nemeses. The black and apricot low top is much more subtle, with the simple Batman symbol on the back of the shoe that can be folded down if you don’t feel like displaying it. There’s also a Batman version of the classic Chuck Taylor, in simple black with the symbol on the back of the shoe and on the tongue. If you have a little one who loves Batman, there is also a black and apricot version of the Batman Converse in smaller sizes.

Unleash your inner superhero and snag a pair of these Batman Converse shoes while you can!

So, instead of your shoes ending up in landfills, they can be turned into tracks, courts and playgrounds! After your shoes are dropped off, they’re transported to a facility where each shoe is cut into three slices: foam midsole, rubber outsold, and fibre upper. Slices are fed through grinders, then purified. The result is a number of materials that are used in track surfaces, gym flooring tiles, synthetic courts and more.

Find out more about the Converse x Nike ReUSE A SHOE program, including where you can drop off your shoes, here.

Here are some great costumes that look perfect with a pair of Converse shoes:

1. Doctor. Wear a white pair of hi-tops to match your lab coat.
2. Princess. Decorate your Converse shoes with pink glitter or sequins.
3. Tennis or basketball player. Add a pair of red or blue Converse to match a tennis player.
4. Black cat. Sometimes, a black cat costume can be a little boring, but with a pair of black or pink Converse, it’s unique.
5. Superhero. Dress up as Superman or the Green Lantern this year and pair your costume with a pair of Converse.
6. Zombie. Match your bloody makeup with a pair of red Converse.
7. Rock star. This is an easy one: a black tee and pants, black Converse and a real or prop guitar.
8. Cheerleader. While you’re shaking your pom-poms, keep your feet cozy in red or white Converse shoes.

Can you think of any more? Feel free to post them in the comments below. Happy Halloween!

Yo Gabba Gabba skyrocketed to popularity in 2007, and now has a huge following. The show features host DJ Lance Rock and his cartoonish character friends Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex. The Yo Gabba Gabba group performs lively musical segments and animated sketches. There is now a great deal of Yo Gabba Gabba merchandise, the group tours regularly, and the show continues to be a huge success.

The new Vans x Yo Gabba Gabba collection features the faces of the entire crew. Kids can even colour the box to make it their own (we think lots of kids will have more fun with the packaging with the shoes)!

The new Vans x Yo Gabba Gabba shoes will be available in toddler sizes, kids and even adult sizes!

Before you clean your Dr. Martens, remove the shoe laces. Rinse them in warm water and use a little mild detergent if they’re dirty. Lay them flat to dry.

Use an all-purpose shoe cleaner (available at your local shoe store) safe and suitable for leather to wipe off the dirt and grime. Meltonian All Purpose Shoe Cleaner Conditioner is great as it helps condition the leather as you clean.

Use an old rag to wipe petroleum jelly on your Dr. Martens to protect from rain and to add shine. Gently rub the petroleum jelly in and make sure to remove any excess.

Use a clean, soft towel or even a pair of pantyhose to polish your Dr. Martens.

We mention Sunny Bak as he is the driving force behind the new Beastie Boys Converse shoes. Neither Converse nor the Beastie Boys are involved in the collaboration. Sunny Bak had the shoes printed using the tour photos – to which she owns the rights – as fashion art pieces.

So, you won’t be able to head to your local shoe store and pick up a pair of the Beastie Boys Converse shoes. You will be able to purchase them on eBay for about $200, with 10% of each purchase benefiting Prop 8 Films, who craft “socially conscious” documentary films. You can also check out the shoes at the Hold Up Art website, where they’ll be posted in the near future.

What’s even better is that the shoes will then go up for auction, with all proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes for seriously ill children. The shoes will be up for auction at Ebay Zouk until October 13th,

but before they go to their new owners, they’ll be displayed at various shops around Singapore. Some of the designers of the unique Dr. Martens 1461 3-Eye boots are:

• Phunk Studio
• Darker Than Wax
• Caracal
• Shinichi Osawa
• Syndicate
• Leftfoot

Learn more about the Zouk x Dr. Martens collaboration on Zouk’s website.