What is the price of Converse SHAI 001 sneaker? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows off his shoe in Drake’s ‘NOKIA’ MV 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed his Converse SHAI 001 edition for Drake's "NOKIA" Music Video, released on March 31. While the shoes are not released yet, they are scheduled to be launched in Fall 2025 for the expected price of $130, as per Hype Beast.

The complete colorways of the shoes are yet to be revealed. However, as per Shai's look in the "NOKIA" music video, the Nike x Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sneakers are suspected to be released in three to four colorways, including a yellow colorway that is available on Nike's platform to have a look at.

Design details of Converse SHAI 001 sneakers

The Converse SHAI 001 basketball sneakers have a molded shape with a "puffy" upper. The shoes feature a zipper on the upper with an underneath lacing system. It also has the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander logo on the padded tongue to show the collaboration. The Nike Zoom Air unit is added in the front for fast response and shock absorption.

As for the sole, the basketball sneakers follow a curvy pattern that provides traction and grip to prevent slipping on wet surfaces. The Converse logo is added on the back of the sneakers for branding.

Converse CEO and President Jared Carver talked about the design process by adding,

"We gave Shai creative control over the design of the shoe in a way only Converse can. Then we went to work leveraging the resources of Converse and all the innovation of NIKE, Inc. to proudly deliver the SHAI 001."

Shai also added his own take on the design by saying,

"I poured my heart and soul into the SHAI 001, and I’m proud to share it with the world. From performance to design, every aspect of this shoe reflects my passion for the game and my commitment to pushing its boundaries."

He further continued,

"We made the SHAI 001 a versatile shoe for everyone — from the athlete who’s in the gym three times a day to the kids who just want to express themselves on or off the court."

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, along with being a Canadian professional basketball player, is also the creative director of Converse Basketball since 2024. The Converse SHAI 001, set for Fall 2025, marks his first official basketball sneaker with Converse.

While the final release date of Converse SHAI 001 is not yet confirmed, it will launch between September and November 2025. The price of the sneakers will be around $130.

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Converse has previously collaborated with SHAI for the release of Chase the Drip x SGA Chuck 70 High Top and Chase the Drip x SGA Pro Leather Low Top in 2021. The Chuck 70 High Top shoes come in White/Egret/Blue, and the Pro Leather Low Top sneakers come in University Blue/University Blue/White colors.

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