# Slick Performance-Ready Basketball Sneakers The Converse All Star Pro BB are Decked Out in Prints By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-08-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-pro-bb References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/converse-all-star-pro-bb-archive-pack-release-date-price/#slide-10) & [converse](https://www.converse.ca/?cp=AFF_PRF_CNV_NA_US_EN_20190326_Titel+Media+GmbH_DeepLink&cjevent=4e79d616bd0c11e9821b03a00a240612&cid=4943581) The All Star Pro BB is contemporary brand [Converse's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-city) attempt at a [performance-ready sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001) that also doesn't sacrifice aesthetic appeal for overall functionality. The label is launching two new iterations of the model, ensuring that the vibe of the footwear stays up-to-date. The new palette for the upper of the All Star Pro BB boasts two archival prints, tieing the sneakers to brand heritage. One of the prints is a camouflage pattern that was first designed back in 1983. The second option, on the other hand, is a "glow-in-the-dark animal prints" from 1988. It is the ties to historic significance that make this Converse drop especially worthwhile to sneakerheads and fans of [basketball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-1). In China, the Converse All Star Pro BB are available starting August 17th, while the models will hit e-commerce three days thereafter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Performance-ready Sneaker Trend:** The Converse All Star Pro BB combines performance and aesthetics, setting a trend for other brands to develop performance sneakers that don't sacrifice style. - **Archival Print Trend:** Converse uses archival prints on the All Star Pro BB, highlighting the trend of incorporating heritage designs into modern footwear. - **Retro-inspired Sneaker Trend:** The All Star Pro BB features prints from the 1980s, showcasing the trend of bringing retro-inspired elements into contemporary sneaker designs. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Apparel Industry:** The performance features of the Converse All Star Pro BB create opportunities for innovation in the sports apparel industry. - **Fashion Industry:** The combination of performance and aesthetics in the All Star Pro BB opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Footwear Industry:** By incorporating archival prints and retro-inspired designs, the All Star Pro BB paves the way for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Star Motif Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-20.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Basketball Performance Sleek Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001.md) - [Collaborative Basketball Player High-Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-gilgeousalexander-x-converse-weapon.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Breathable Waterproof High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox.md) - [Resilient Collaboration Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-through-the-ropes.md)