📸: Converse

Converse has released its 2026 Valentine’s Day collection, titled ‘Chucks in Love.’ The range features heart-shaped eyelets, embroidered details, and platform silhouettes across the Chuck 70 and All Star lines. Available for both adults and children, the collection updates the classic canvas sneaker with thematic hardware. Prices start at R899 for kids and R1699 for adults, available now in South Africa.

Key Highlights

• Collection: Chucks in Love
• Brand: Converse
• Models: Chuck 70, All Star Lift Platform, All Star Hearts
• Pricing: R899 (Kids) – R1699 (Adults)
• Availability: In-store and online (South Africa)

Converse Updates Classics With Hearts For February

Seasonal sneaker releases often rely on simple color swaps, but for Valentine’s Day 2026, Converse has taken a structural approach with its new “Chucks in Love” collection. Released this week in South Africa, the line reinterprets the brand’s staple silhouettes—the Chuck 70 and the Chuck Taylor All Star—with thematic hardware and detailing designed specifically for the holiday.

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The collection’s primary differentiator lies in the tooling. Rather than just applying red and pink dyes to the canvas, Converse has altered the physical components of the shoe. The standard metal eyelets have been replaced with heart-shaped grommets, and the tongues feature heart-shaped cuts. Additional details include embroidered text and charm accents, moving the design away from standard prints toward a more tactile finish. The collection spans both adult and children’s sizing, leaning into the “mini-me” matching trend.

• For Adults: The lineup is anchored by the Chuck 70 Hearts, featuring a vintage off-white midsole and heart-shaped eyelets. For those seeking height, the All Star Lift Platform (available in High and Low) integrates red accents and heart detailing into the stacked sole unit.
• For Kids: The range focuses on accessibility with “Easy-On” straps and lightweight EVA foam platforms. The designs mirror the adult versions, utilizing the same heart-shaped tongues and embroidered text but adapted for younger wearers.

Pricing and Positioning The collection is positioned at a mid-range price point, with kids’ styles starting at R899 and adult pairs retailing for R1699. It is available now at Converse retailers and online across South Africa.

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