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Author: A.Forbes

Back in Burgundy and looking fresh. One of the oldest tanneries in the United States, Horween is widely known for its production of fine leathers.  For this special release, Converse borrows Horween’s Chromexcel® leather and the results are ultra-luxurious versions of the Pro Leather shoe that looks clean and understated. The Converse Dr. J First String Standard will feature the words “Dr. J” subtly embossed in gold foil on the outer.   Converse First String is a limited-edition collection that celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity and collaboration at the highest level. Only 360 pairs of  the Horween leather versions will be available in the US. Click through . Give a call . Canvas 310.317.9895

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Author: A.Forbes

Well it has finall arrived the “Quoddy Grizzly Boot” made axclusively for Canvas. Slightly on the tall side with a 6″ rise above the ankles - this boot is a BOOT. Made with classic moccasin construction , custom navy blue horween leather (yes we like navy), six lacquered eyelets with a 60” rawhide lace. Deerskin bellowed tongue to keep out debris and maintain warmth without bulk and the custom red vibram® sole designed for Quoddy and chosen by us. This boot is unlike anything you could possibly have in your closet – perfect for west coast winters, Malibu cool nights and from Maine to Manhattan 9 months of the year and did I mention the inner glove lining that welcomes your feet home as you put them on (a little cheesy but you get the point). Made by hand Quoddy is a brand that has kept traditional craftsmanship alive and well in the USA (shameless made in america plug). Click through . Give a Call . Canvas 310.317.9895

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Author: A.Forbes

 

Billy Reid was a brand that I had on the brain after reading about them winning the CFDA  Best New Designer in America Award in 2010. I began to inquire about the them and had set a meeting when a conversation with my friend Ryan (who had recently visited them in Texas), convinced me they were going to be great for the shop – when we saw the collection we knew we had found a perfect fit for our shop. Billy Reid is  a mix of american, european and southern gent with a contemporary spin all rolled up in one – a look we know and love at Canvas.  Click through . Give a Call . Canvas 310.317.9895

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Author: A.Forbes


Author: A.Forbes

 

One of the great things with the shop is being able to work with some of the best classic american brands. Hiking boots are all the rage in Japan, Europe and the USA, so when we decided to bring them into the shop their was only one option and that was Danner (Made in the USA since 1932). We chose two styles, the “Elkin” (pictured above) for hiking around town and the “Overton” (click through to see) which is your classic hiking boot. Danner has modernized their boots by adding a lighter more comfortable vibram outsole called the “mountain light” (pictured above). Fall11 fashion for men is natty, rugged and rumpled, and hiking boots top off the look perfectly – but if you have an axe, a backpack or an ox named blue and want to take on the great outdoors, these boots are great for getting your grizzly adam’s on!!!  Click through. Give a call . Canvas 310.317.9895

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Author: A.Forbes

 

The Passamaquoddy tribe of eastern Maine have an age old heritage of craftsmanship, from their moccasins to their birch bark canoes, all done without man-made materials or adhesives.  Craftsmanship combined with a high level of artistry is what made their products special and allowed them to perform so well in the sometimes harsh conditions in the ever changing ocean of Maine. Quoddy adapted those techniques in the performance and quality of their handsewn moccasins that are legendary for comfort, durability, and ability to conform to one’s foot over time for a true custom fit.  This amazing family owned company delivers a handmade, american made product that is truly unbelieveable. Getting to work with Quoddy  and to have them make shoes specifically  for our shop is an honor. Ladies and Gents take a walk in these well constructed  moccasins,  it feels like walking on pillows. Style: Ring boot, Chromepak natural brown wrap, Calico dark bone suede, Glove lining, Antique brass hardware, Natural handsewing. Click through . Give a call . Canvas 310.317.9895 .

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Theyyyy’rrreeee Baaaccckkkk!!! Converse and Missoni team up once again with another super cool Chuck Taylor Hi. The colors are great - orange/black space dye and the grey/black zig zag pattern that Missoni is famous for. This time around we ordered both colors for women (orange/black & grey/black) and only the grey/black zig zag for men. Get it while it’s hot – Click through . Give a call . Canvas 310.317.9895

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Author: A.Forbes

 

Comme des Garcons teamed up with converse to have a go at the Jack Purcell silhouette this time around and what you see above is the outcome. CDG play collection is hot and has been for a few years now, we sort of backed off the brand for a while but the collab sneakers are the cats meow and we try to get our little grubbies on them whenever they are released. For women we brought in the low tops in the white with the red heart and the black with black heart and for men the lo’s in white with the black heart and the lo’s in black with the black heart. Click through . Give a call . Canvas 310.317.9895 

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Author: A.Forbes

Converse (“does it again” – how many times can I use that line) first string straight shooter. Let’s be brief – the shoe is suede, clean, comfortable (I am wearing mine as I write this), limited – 300 pairs US, comes in two amazing colors - ox par & ox brn and is well priced – Cmon what else do you want!!!

 

The converse pitch: The shoes feature simple, suede uppers in a parchment and rust brown colors with sharp details such as contrast stitching and leather heel stays, as well as resin-treated canvas-collar linings and work wear inspired tags on the tongue. Converse First String is a limited-edition collection that celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity and collaboration at the highest level. Only 300 pairs of each color will be available in the US. Click through . Give a call . Canvas 310.317.9895

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Author: A.Forbes

Converse first string does it again by bringing back the old school Dr. J’s, but taking it to another level by classsing them up in a super hard to get Horween Chromexcel leather (google it – it is an amazing leather process). Limited to 360 pairs nationwide, these shoes take you back to the days of the Julius Erving super afro and high sweat socks, while bringing you forward into a refined sneaker that is killing it.

 

Here is the converse pitch ” Dr. J Pro Leather Horween. One of the oldest tanneries in the United States, Horween is widely known for its production of fine leathers.  For this special release, Converse borrows Horween’s Chromexcel® leather and the results are ultra-luxurious versions of the Pro Leather shoe that looks clean and understated. The Converse Dr. J First String Standard features the words “Dr. J” subtly embossed in gold foil on the outer. Converse First String is a limited-edition collection that celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity and collaboration at the highest level. Only 360 pairs of the Horween leather versions will be available in the US”. See I do not just make this stuff up. Click through . Give a call. Canvas 310.317.9895 

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