From the Park to the Studio: Alexis Sablone’s Journey to Creating the Converse AS-1 Pro
As a professional skateboarder, architect, sculptor, painter, producer, and more, Alexis Sablone sets the example for a multitalented generation of creatives who are shaping the future. She is already unlike any other skater in the park or creative in the studio. Converse made the AS-1 Pro, her debut performance signature shoe, for modern creatives and skateboarders alike.
Sablone collaborated with Converse to design the AS-1 Pro. The shoe draws inspiration from Converse basketball and court silhouettes of the ‘80s and uses innovative solutions to create a comfortable shoe for all skaters. The AS-1 Pro is the first cup sole offering in the Converse CONS line. It features a newly engineered coring built into the outsole, which helps increase impact protection while maintaining board feel. The visible herringbone outsole is refined to Sablone’s feedback to help maximize the grip between the board and the shoe. The silhouette also has a CX foam sock liner for impact protection and cushioning. The height of the rubber lateral sidewall means the AS-1 Pro can handle the demands of all riders.
The white/green colorway of the Converse AS-1 Pro releases globally on May 2. The white/red colorway and the black colorway release on June 2 on converse.com and at select global retailers.
From the Park to the Studio: Alexis Sablone’s Journey to Creating the Converse AS-1 Pro
