During the NBA All-Star Weekend in February, Converse debuted a new player signature model with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the OKC Thunder point guard. The new color scheme, dubbed ‘Ares Grey’, has emerged this week. As Converse enters a new era for their performance basketball shoes, they are harnessing innovation from Nike, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander serving as the creative director for the Bball line, including his signature sneaker.
With the NBA Playoffs underway, brands like Converse are introducing special colors and new models for athletes to wear on the court. We’ve previously seen SGA’s SHAI 001 in the ‘Butter’ yellow colorway, and now a second colorway in ‘Ares Grey’ has been revealed. This tonal design features a warm grey palette, further emphasizing Gilgeous-Alexander’s growing influence in the sneaker world.
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘Ares Grey’ is set to release to the public in Fall 2025. The futuristic sneakers will be available from Converse and select retailers at a price of $130. This launch adds to the anticipation surrounding SGA’s debut signature line, which is expected to have a significant impact on the basketball sneaker landscape.
