Rick Owens x Converse TURBOWPN Is Reviving The Silhouette

This brilliant American style icon and fashion designer has done it again, collaborating with Converse to make a stunning pair of sneakers that breathe life into a forgotten silhouette. Taking the Converse Chuck 70 TURBOWPN silhouette and giving it some much-needed DRKSHDW spice, Rick Owens’ latest pair of sneakers has revived the archived silhouette and practically sold out.

Rick Owens x Converse TURBOWP

These sneakers may be sold under a different name depending on where you buy them, such as Converse TURBOWPN Hi Rick Owens DRKSHDW Black. However, that is quite a mouthful, so we will just refer to them by the title we have given.

Starting with an overall look at the sneakers, it would be impossible to look at these Black/Cloud Cream/Egret sneakers and not see the DRKSHDW and Rick Owens influence all over them. Almost every aspect of the sneakers has been ever-so-slightly altered to give them that signature Rick Owens flare. Honestly, the sneakers should have been designed this way in the first place.

Starting with the incredibly chunky sole unit, the outsole is the usual black and white cream that makes up the thick midsole, giving the sneakers a bit of an edge with a platformed look.

The gorgeous upper is made of black and cream tumbled leather elements, with overlays that add intrigue and layers to the sneakers. Black makes up most of the upper unit, while cream makes up accents like branding and the area around the ankle.

The sneakers come with two lace options, cream or black, to match the other elements of the sneaker, both of which look great against the elongated tongue that is co-branded to show both Converse, the model of the sneakers, and Rick Owens’ brand DRKSHDW.

Even the sneakers’ packaging has been specially designed to remind people of this fantastic collaboration, making them a must-have for sneakerheads who love the full-leather heritage look of the TURBOWPN silhouette and fans of Rick Owens’ style.

What we like about them

The sneakers’ distinctive, signature Rick Owens elements make them unique and sought-after. The chunky heel, the squared toe, the elongated tongue, and co-branding throughout the sneakers work in harmony with the Converse elements of the sneaker that you would think Owens had spent his whole life designing for Converse.

This is a gorgeous pair of sneakers that is perfect for fans of either brand and sneakerheads who want a slightly more edgy look than average sneakers while still being incredibly wearable.

Release Details

These gorgeous sneakers are already available, dropping on April 16th, 2024. They were in relatively short supply on the Nike SNKRS app and through Converse but have already made their way to after-market sites like StockX and eBay, where they are already selling for above their original retail price of $200.

Getting your hands on a pair of these sneakers might be a struggle. Still, if you are dead set on adding this exclusive and gorgeous pair to your collection, you can find them on the market. If you love a more classic Converse Chuck 70 look, check out these gorgeous Dungeons & Dragons-inspired sneakers.

Are you set on adding the stunning Rick Owens x Converse TURBOWPN DRKSHDW to your collection?