With the SHAI 001 LUX ‘Truffle,’ Converse and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander take the signature line into uncharted territory, unveiling the first luxury execution of the silhouette. Debuted in the tunnel ahead of OKC’s showdown with Houston recently, the pair signals a deliberate shift away from performance tropes toward an additional elevated, lifestyle-driven identity.
Inspired by rare – you guessed it – truffles, the earthy palette channels quiet depth and warmth: The molded upper trades the silhouette’s familiar neoprene construction for buttery-soft, premium grain nubuck in a deep, chocolate-leaning brown that extends onto the midsole and wraps the heel’s TPU structure. A sleek medial zip closure atop hidden laces sharpens the profile, while subtle gold foil sockliner details provide understated contrast to round out the high-end execution.
The Converse SHAI 001 ‘Truffle’ releases at BSTN on Thursday, February 26th. Pick up your pair via the button below!
