The powerful Nike HTM design collective has shifted its focus for an unprecedented collaboration with

Converse All Star on the brand's new Chuck Taylor All Star Modern

silhouette.

The sneaker, debuted today at a media event in New York City, is an updated take on the classic hoops shoe, as the

name suggests. The HTM versions come in all-white and all-black, respectively, with premium leather uppers. The HTM

x Chuck Taylor All Star II Moderns release at NikeLab locations.

The John Varvatos Converse Modern uses Nike Hyperfuse, full-length

phylon midsoles, and knit uppers.

These days, sneaker-related books are a dime a dozen, which is something of a gift and a curse. On one hand,

there's more easily accessible information out there than ever before, which is great. At the same time, a lot of

these publications only manage to scratch the surface, often regurgitating info that you've already heard dozens of

times. That's why 1000 Converse All Star Womens by Mathieu Le Maux is

such a breath of fresh air.

Instead of emphasizing high-res photos (don't get it twisted, there's plenty of those too), 1000 Sneakers is all

about the content, functioning as an encyclopedia of athletic footwear as we know it. The book covers the

background behind the most important sneakers of our time, including stories like the birth of the

Converse All Star Mens, Jesse Owens' controversial adidas shoes from the

Berlin Olympics, and of course, the Air Jordan legacy.