CONVERSE'S LATEST DROP IS ESSENTIAL

Despite setting out as a performance brand way back in 1908, Converse is better known today for its impact on your daily dressing than on the court. Life would be very different (and more difficult) without those go-to Chucks. Its latest drop, the Essentials collection, features another selection of sporting style adapted for modern day wear.

As one of the oldest American athletic brands in existence, Converse knows a thing or two about exercise attire. Channeling this 100-year history, the Essentials collection sees a range of heritage sideline staples tweaked and recrafted to fulfill the streetwear needs of today. These pieces may have started life as warm-up gear for college jocks across the US, but the only sweat you'll want to break in them is running for the bus.

Back in the day, hoodies and sweatshirts sported a boxy, short-bodied fit for ease of movement during all those burpees, squat-jogs and whatnot. For their transition to the street, Converse has tailored a more contemporary cut — slimmer in the body and longer in the arms — while the sweats are similarly tapered below the knee. Touchdown/slam dunk/ace! 

The heavier-weight French terry loopback cotton, which was originally designed to limit sweat, now serves as a mark of quality and provides unreal levels of comfort. It's all those details that make these basics anything but.

Just like Converse's best-selling sneakers, the Essentials collection is all about everyday wear. With minimal branding and a super-wearable selection of colorways, sliding these pieces into your wardrobe is a cinch. What's more, the fabric has been engineered to improve as time goes on — far from falling apart, it'll fade gracefully with every wash. 

Plus, the four-needle construction throughout means there's no chance of shrinkage — the fit is final, straight out of the box. There's no need for tryouts — the Converse Essentials range is available for selection right now.