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Converse announces new upcycled collection

By Zofia Zwieglinska

Sep 5, 2023

As the sneaker industry grapples with overproduction and waste, Converse is continuing to innovate around what can be upcycled into shoes. On Tuesday, the brand launched the latest style in its rotating Upcycled capsule collection. Dubbed the Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70, its uppers are made from deadstock flannel material.

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