Converse SHAI 001 Premium Steel

The Converse SHAI 001 Premium Steel is the third colorway in the elevated Premium line for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's first signature shoe with Converse, featuring a metallic molded leather upper and leather-wrapped heel overlay with a reflective finish that plays with light from every angle, metallic silver applied to portions of the midsole tooling including the typically TPU heel unit, a metallic foil sockliner print continuing the Steel theme, and debossed tongue logos keeping the presentation elegant. All performance specifications of the SHAI 001 carry over in the Premium format — forefoot Zoom Air cushioning, radial traction pattern for quick directional changes, and an over-lasted midsole providing a low-to-the-ground feel for control and stability — while the metallic tumbled leather construction elevates the silhouette firmly into fashion-forward lifestyle territory alongside its on-court performance function. The Steel Premium follows the Truffle brown suede and Ink blue leather as the third colorway in the Premium sub-line, with the monochromatic metallic grey palette reflecting SGA's calm, controlled playing style in a luxury sneaker language that Sneaker Freaker described as embodying the nerves-of-steel composure Gilgeous-Alexander displayed during the 2026 NBA Playoffs, where the 2025 MVP and Finals MVP faced the Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals while wearing the pair for Game 1. Released June 11, 2026 at $150 retail via Converse.com, SNKRS, and select retailers with style code A23977C, packaged in a cotton dustbag branded with a metallic logo.

The Converse SHAI 001 Premium Steel was released on June 11, 2026 with a retail price of $150.

Colorway: Steel/Steel
Style Code: A23977C
Release Date: 2026-06-11
Retail Price: 150 CHF
Gender: Men
Category: Sneakers > Performance
SKU: A23977C