{"id":277812,"date":"2024-06-28T18:12:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T10:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=277812"},"modified":"2024-06-29T18:30:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T10:30:56","slug":"deconstructed-chucks-how-maison-mihara-yasuhiro-reimagines-converse-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2024\/06\/28\/deconstructed-chucks-how-maison-mihara-yasuhiro-reimagines-converse-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"Deconstructed Chucks: How Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO Reimagines Converse Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, with its iconic canvas silhouette and signature star logo, is more than just a shoe\u2014it’s a cultural phenomenon. Starting from its early days on the basketball court, it has become a global staple, transcending generations and trends to find a place in wardrobes around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This simple yet enduring design has even served as inspiration for countless other brands, influencing the work of streetwear labels and high-fashion houses. One prominent example is Japanese designer brand Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO (MMY).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Converse (Left); Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO (Right)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MMY reimagines the Chuck Taylor All Star with their PETERSON Sneaker, featuring a unique sole modeled by the brand’s designer himself using clay. This oversized, warped sole adds an avant-garde sensibility to the classic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This deconstruction philosophy also extends beyond the PETERSON sneaker, influencing the design of the HANK, BLAKELY, and PAST Sole 6 models, creating a signature MMY look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delving deeper, let’s explore the key distinctions between the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star and the MMY PETERSON Sneaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Design Comparisons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Slimmer build
\u2022 Thin shoelaces
\u2022 Non-labeled tongues<\/td>		Oversized toe cap \u2022
Thick shoelaces \u2022
MMY-branded tongue labels \u2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Rubber heel patch
\u2022 Flat sole surface
\u2022 Non-labeled inner tongues (varies)<\/td>		Raised debossed MMY heel logo \u2022<\/strong>
Elevated sole surface \u2022<\/strong>
Inner tongue labels \u2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Despite their similarities, the MMY PETERSON Sneaker has ignited a passion among sneaker enthusiasts, particularly those seeking an alternative to Converse or an elevated take on the classic silhouette infused with exaggerated details that perfectly complement modern high-end street fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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J-Hope (BTS); Taeyong (NCT); Lisa (BLACKPINK)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fueled by sightings on K-pop’s A-listers, MMY’s sneakers have become a coveted pop culture phenomenon, transcending its “Converse lookalike” status and propelling the brand to new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fervent demand is evident in the shoes constantly selling out after each restock, regardless of colorway and collaborative efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point, you’re likely itching to explore some MMY sneakers for yourself. Luckily, we’ve curated a list of their classic models you should check out on the SNKRDUNK App. Let’s dive right in and see what’s available now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PETERSON OG Sole Canvas Low Sneaker “Black”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PETERSON OG Sole Canvas Low Sneaker “Natural”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BLAKEY OG Sole Canvas Low Sneaker “White”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BLAKEY OG Sole Canvas Low Sneaker “Black”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PETERSON OG Sole High-top Sneaker “Natural”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PETERSON OG Sole High-top Sneaker “White”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Browse MMY products<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a> and @snkrdunk<\/a> on Instagram. Explore the SNKRDUNK App<\/a> too and don\u2019t forget to use our welcome code from the banner below before making your first purchase. Additionally, if you would like to try a pair out, visit our stores<\/a> in Singapore and Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, with its iconic canvas silhouette and signature star logo, is more than just a shoe\u2014it’s a cultural phenomenon. Starting from its early days on the basketball court, it has become a global staple, transcending generations and trends to find a place in wardrobes around the world. This simple yet […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":277834,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,31,20,18,32,41,23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-277812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands","category-converse","category-features","category-latest-news","category-news","category-sneaker","category-snkrdunk-guide"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/277812"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=277812"}],"version-history":[{"count":163,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/277812\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":279501,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/277812\/revisions\/279501"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/277834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=277812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=277812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=277812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}