Johannesburg, 17 April 2025 – Converse is rewriting the rules of classic street style once again with the launch of the Chuck Taylor All Star Double Stack – a bold new take on an icon that South Africans have embraced for generations. Designed to elevate both height and fashion confidence, the Double Stack brings a daring new edge to the beloved Chuck silhouette.
Long celebrated as a versatile staple in local wardrobes – from campus to city streets – the Chuck Taylor All Star continues to evolve. The Double Stack introduces a 2-inch lightweight foam platform that delivers dramatic lift without compromising on comfort. It’s bold, it’s fresh, and it’s built for those who are ready to stand taller – literally and stylistically.
Made for all-day wear, the silhouette features Converse’s proprietary CX foam sockliner, providing extra cushion and support, while a durable rubber outsolewith traction lugs helps maintain stability no matter the surrounding – from Joburg pavements to Cape Town’s cobblestones.
Visually, the Double Stack stays true to Chuck, with key design elements including the iconic All Star patch, rubber toe cap, pinstripe detailing, and license plate remaining intact. This standout silhouette is available in both high and low-top styles, launching in classic Black and White, as well as an expressive range of colours: Violet Heat, Light Jellyfish Jitter, Lemon Slushy, Vermillion Red, and Blueberry Ice – perfect for a local autumn that doesn’t shy away from colour.
With the Chuck Taylor All Star Double Stack, Converse invites South Africans to step up, stand out, and redefine what it means to wear a classic.
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Double Stack is available in retail stores across the country and online for R1799,95 to R 1899,95.
About Converse
Converse Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908, the Converse brand has built a reputation as “America’s Original Sports Company” TM and has been associated with a rich heritage of legendary shoes such as the Chuck Taylor® All Star® shoe, the Jack Purcell® shoe and the One Star® shoe. Today, Converse offers a diverse portfolio including lifestyle men’s, women’s and children’s footwear, apparel and accessories and is sold globally by retailers in over 160 countries. For more information, please visit media.converse.com and follow @converse.za