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Creative Loafing: Best of CLT- Best Shoe Store

Creative Loafing just dropped their annual Best of Charlotte issue and the Critics have spoken…Black Sheep is honored to be awarded the highly coveted title of Best Shoe Store in Charlotte.

A BIG THANKS to all the staff over at CL for the love. Thanks for supporting the Sheep, and independent businesses in the Queen City.

New CONS: Pappalardo Pro (Black/ Black/ White)

New arrival from CONS this week: the Pappalardo Pro (Black/ Black/ White) in the newest colorway– a tonal black on black suede with a white outsole.

Converse Skateboarding continues to make waves in the game by revamping the classics with premium materials and just the right amount of technical features for added performance and comfort.

These and other great styles from Converse available now in store and also now available for purchase in our online shop.

Featuring memory foam collar and tongue, abrasion resistant uppers with internal reinforcement, high density insoles, and a softer vulcanized outsole for improved grip and boardfeel.

New Arrivals from CONS: Nick Trapasso Pro Mid

Now available, the latest signature model from CONS, the Nick Trapasso Pro Mid (Black/ Green/ Blue) featuring a black suede upper, navy blue leather Converse chevron, Nick Trapasso custom artwork on the insole, and bright green accents on the eyelets, collar, and outsole.

Converse Skateboarding continues to make waves in the game by revamping the classics with premium materials and just the right amount of technical features for added performance and comfort.

Featuring memory foam collar and tongue, abrasion resistant uppers with internal reinforcement, high density insoles, and a softer vulcanized outsole for improved grip and boardfeel.

These and other great styles from Converse available now in store and also now available for purchase in our online shop.

New Arrivals from CONS: CTS Mid Charcoal Grey/ Varsity Red Suede

More Summer 2010 arrivals from CONS this week, including the brand new Chuck Taylor Skate CTS Mid (Charcoal/ Varsity Red Suede) in a charcoal grey perf suede upper, all suede toecap, and white outsole vulcanized with red accents. Converse Skateboarding continues to make waves in the game by revamping the classics with premium materials and just the right amount of technical features for added performance and comfort.

Featuring memory foam collar and tongue, abrasion resistant uppers with internal reinforcement, high density insoles, and a softer vulcanized outsole for improved grip and boardfeel.

These and other great styles from Converse available now in store and also now available for purchase in our online shop.

CONS “Texas Style” Mini Ramp Clip

CONS just posted a clip from their recent “Texas Style Death Match” Mini Ramp Jam held at this year’s SXSW Music Festival: featuring Nolan Johnson, Nick Trapasso, Angel Ramirez and Kenny Anderson.

Also, be sure to checkout the Original Texas Death Match from Jim Thiebaud’s Ramp Jam back in 2000 for some serious insanity featuring Chet Childress, Rune Glifberg, Tim Brauch (RIP), Wade Speyer, Max Schaaf, Kris Markovich, Chet Thomas, Phil Shao (RIP) and John Cardiel trying backflips.

CONS CTS High- White Perf Premium Leather

The iconic Chuck Taylor High gets the luxury CONS treatment with a Premium White Perforated Leather upper, tonal All Star emblem, clean white midsoles, and a clear outsole featuring the CONS logo. Converse Skateboarding continues to make waves in the game by revamping the classics with premium materials and just the right amount of technical features for added performance and comfort.

The things are krispy and perfect for Summer. We’ve been getting calls about these since the pics hit the internet months ago, and they definitely live up to the hype.

Featuring memory foam collar and tongue, abrasion resistant uppers with internal reinforcement, high density insoles, and a softer vulcanized outsole for improved grip and boardfeel.

These and other great styles from Converse available now in store and also now available for purchase in our online shop.

New CONS- Sea Star OX and Pappalardo Pro Product (RED) Edition

Some more new arrivals from Converse Skateboarding this week, including the boat-shoe inspired Sea Star Ox in black suede/ white and the Pappalardo Pro Product (RED) in navy suede/ white. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Pappalardo will be donated to the Product (RED) charity to fight global spread of HIV/AIDS.

These and other great styles from Converse available now in store and also now available for purchase in our online shop.

New CONS- Anthony Pappalardo Pro and Pro Leather Red Suede

The Anthony Pappalardo Pro from CONS now available in Black Suede/ White. Not pictured, but also available, the Pro Leather OX in Red/ Black Suede. Both models feature memory foam collar and tongue, abrasion resistant suede uppers with internal reinforcement, high density insole, and a softer vulcanized outsole for improved grip and boardfeel.

These and other great styles from Converse available now in store and also now available for purchase in our online shop.

Chase, Brandon, and I got to attend the Grand Opening of the New CONS Skatepark when we went to Agenda a few weeks back. Peep some video footage from that night HERE.

New CONS- Chuck Taylor Mid “Black Wax” and Restocks

More arrivals from CONS this week, including the brand new Chuck Taylor Skate CTS Mid (Black/ White) in a super steezy black waxed canvas as well as a re up of the skate staples: the Chuck Taylor Skate CTS OX Low (Black/ White) in black suede, the Chuck Taylor Skate CTS Mid (Black/ Varsity Red) in black suede, and the Pro Leather (Black/ White) black suede.

These and other great styles from Converse available now in store and also now available for purchase in our online shop.

The CONS crew is making some moves on the skate game, be sure to peep the Cons web site for the latest on some rad new Team additions.

CONS CTS High- Black Perf Premium Leather

Brand new from CONS, the limited edition Chuck Taylor Skate (CTS) High in a Premium Black Perf Leather.

The iconic Chuck Taylor High gets the luxury CONS treatment with a premium black perforated leather upper, tonal All Star emblem, clean white midsoles, and a clear outsole featuring the CONS logo. For their initial Spring 2010 drop, Converse Skateboarding continues to make waves in the game by revamping the classics with premium materials and just the right amount of technical features for added performance and comfort.

Featuring memory foam collar and tongue, abrasion resistant uppers with internal reinforcement, high density insoles, and a softer vulcanized outsole for improved grip and boardfeel.

These and other great styles from Converse available now in store and also now available for purchase in our online shop.