Converse Steps Into The Upside Down
Converse teams up with the Stranger Things for a limited-edition footwear drop that brings the Upside Down energy to Converse classics.
Words Gerie Marie Consolacion
Photos courtesy of Converse PH
January 08, 2026
Before Hawkins goes quiet for good, Converse laces up for one final adventure. “Friends don’t lie,” and neither does this Stranger Things x Converse collection.
It feels like hopping on your bike at dusk, Walkman on full volume, not knowing what’s waiting at the end of the road. Packed with ’80s attitude, hidden references, and just the right amount of weird, the drop turns two classic Converse silhouettes into wearable pieces of the Upside Down—made for fans ready to face the final chapter, one step at a time.
Converse x Stranger Things
The collection features two familiar silhouettes, the Chuck 70 and the Weapon, both reworked with details inspired by the series. These aren’t just sneakers—they feel like something the kids of Hawkins would actually wear while biking through town or facing whatever comes out of the Upside Down.
A classic look, with a strange twist
The Converse x Stranger Things Chuck 70 stays true to its roots, but with a darker edge. The distressed canvas and worn midsole give it that broken-in look, like it’s seen a few late nights and close calls.
Converse x Stranger Things Chuck 70
Fans will notice small details hidden throughout the shoe. There’s an embroidered “Rockin’ Robin” call sign, liner art that reads “Beam Me Up This Place Sucks!,” and tongue prints that quietly say “Hellfire Lives.”
The All-Star patch takes on a Demogorgon look, while the license plate flips into the Upside Down. Extras like Vecna-inspired laces, a rubber chicken keychain, and a Hawkins Hawk lace jewel add a fun, personal touch for longtime viewers.
Converse x Stranger Things Chuck 70
Built for the final season
For those who prefer a more athletic style, the Converse x Stranger Things Weapon brings the same energy in a different form. Made with distressed leather, the sneaker is inspired by Converse’s original ’80s Weapon design.
Converse x Stranger Things Weapon
The details tell the story here. Sound-wave toe perforations hint at music’s role in the series, while newspaper prints line the interior. The sockliners feature Vecna and the Mind Flayer, and the themed tongue label ties it all back to Hawkins. Small jewel details inspired by signals, lunchboxes, and Vecna himself make the Weapon feel more like a keepsake than just a pair of shoes.
One last trip to Hawkins
Converse x Stranger Things Weapon
As Stranger Things reaches its ending, this collection gives fans a simple way to keep the story close. Whether you love the friendships, the mystery, or the constant danger of the Upside Down, there’s a pair that captures that feeling.
These sneakers feel worn-in, a little strange, and full of hidden meaning—just like Hawkins itself. The Stranger Things x Converse collection is now available at Converse Glorietta or order through www.converse.ph.
