Last years Missoni Converse Chuck Taylor shoes featured the same bold geometric print as this years, but instead of the warm beiges, browns, blues and grays of last year, they’ve stuck to black and white. While last year’s design was influenced by Indian patchwork and rich fall colours, this year’s Missoni shoe is much more sleek and chic, and a little more subtle. The inner lining and tongue is made of tanned brown leather, with a license plate logo at the heel, with the classic white vulcanized sole and traditional Converse patch.

The release date isn’t set yet, but rumour has it that the new Missoni Converse Chuck Taylor shoes will be out sometime in November. You’ll pay more for these designer Converse than you will for a pair of casual Chucks – around $200. The shoes will mostly be available at select Missoni stores throughout North America.

Check out photos of the new Missoni Converse Chuck Taylor shoes here.

Ever since Chuck Taylor’s came onto the court way back in 1917, they’ve been a favourite among athletes and the general Converse-loving population. It’s funny that a style of Converse shoes that were not all that popular until basketball player Chuck Taylor started wearing them went on to become the top-selling style of Cons.

The benefit of the Chuck Taylor Multi-Eyelet hightops is that they keep with the classic basketball court fashion. But, because Varvatos designed them to be more chic and unique, they’re fashionable enough for guys looking for something a bit more refined than the regular canvas Chucks. The Chuck Taylor Multi-Eyelet hightops are a vintage style with a modern twist, and they’re good to go with jeans or a dress jacket.

See photos of the Chuck Taylor Multi-Eyelet hightops here.