Gear Patrol

Converse’s Classic High-Top Gets a Rugged, Weather-Ready New Look

The Chuck 70 Gore-Tex Hairy Suede doesn't just handle weather better than the original; the refreshed shoe also boasts ...

Converse apologized for ad that people compared to lynching, Ku Klux Klan imagery

In September 2026, footwear company Converse published an ad that social media users said evoked Ku Klux Klan and lynching ...

Nike Shares Edge Lower After Converse Ad Controversy, Mbappé Exit

Nike shares edged lower Monday morning after a rough weekend, including controversy over a Converse ad that critics said resembled racist imagery.

Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery

Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting." ...

Converse drama explained as company removes ad after racism accusations

Critics say the sneaker ad invokes imagery of the KKK and a person being lynched.

Who the heck approved that? Controversial Converse ad is just the latest in a string of advertising mishaps.

The controversies all follow a similar pattern: mounting criticism, the hurried apology, and the pledge to be better.

Black Lawmakers Seek Meeting With Nike Execs Over Converse Ad

The ad drew comparisons to to the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.

aespa Karina Fans Rally Behind Singer After Converse Removes Controversial Ad: 'Karina Did Nothing Wrong'

Converse has removed a social media advertisement featuring aespa's Karina after the campaign sparked criticism over imagery ...