The best thing about a great looking pair of athletic shoes is that you don't need to be an athlete to pull them off. I can see these Ryusaku Hiruma Converse popping on the feet of the stylish -- regardless of their athletic prowess.
The Ryusaku Hiruma Converse Star Techs are the designer's third installment of his unique take on classic Converse styles. At $900 a pair, you may not have to be a pro athlete to wear them, but you may have to be one to afford their luxurious fit and look.
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Where This Applies
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