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Price: $130Style Code: A19837CRelease Date: January 22, 2026
- The Converse Shai 001 'Ares Grey' renders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's debut signature basketball shoe in a fully tonal warm grey palette, following the design language of the launch 'Butter' yellow pair.
- The pair anchors Converse's renewed performance basketball push, fueled by Nike-derived court technology and SGA's new role as creative director of the brand's basketball line.
- The Shai 001 marks Converse's first major modern signature sneaker, extending a basketball legacy that began over a century ago with the All Star high-top dedicated court shoe.
During the NBA All-Star Weekend in February, Converse debuted a new player signature model with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the OKC thunder point guard. Simply dubbed the Shai 001, a new “Ares Grey” color scheme has emerged this week.
Converse is entering a new era for their performance basketball shoes this year. As the original creator of the dedicated court shoe with the All-Star high-top, Cons has been an essential part of basketball history for well over one hundred years. Now armed with the full innovation and tech from Nike, they have tapped Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be the creative director of the Bball line, including his own signature sneaker.
This week, with the NBA Playoffs underway, brands are rolling out special new colors and brand new models for their athletes to wear on the court. While we’ve already had several look at SGA’s SHAI 001 in the “Butter” yellow colorway, this week, #2 debuted a second style for the upcoming model, in “Ares Grey”. The look is tonal just like the first pair, but features a warm grey color throughout the entire model.
CONVERSE SHAI 001 “ARES GREY” RELEASE INFORMATION
The second colorway of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s debut signature sneaker with Converse is not set to release to the public until Fall 2025. Seen here in the new tonal “Ares Grey” style, the Thunder guard’s futuristic shoes will be available from both Converse and select retailers, with a price tag of $130.
Converse SHAI 001 “Ares Grey”
Style Code: A19837C
Release Date: January 22nd, 2026 (DSG)
Price: $130
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