TL;DR
- Converse and avant-garde NYC label Vaquera have officially released the Chuck Taylor All Star XHi Slouch Wedge, available now on Converse.com.
- The design features an ultra-tall, slouchy boot upper fused with a sculptural wedge heel and the classic Chuck rubber toe.
- It’s one of Converse’s boldest fashion collaborations this year, leaning heavily into runway-grade experimentation and dramatic proportions.
What is the Converse x Vaquera Chuck Taylor All Star XHi Slouch Wedge?
This new release takes the timeless Chuck Taylor and transforms it into a towering, couture-influenced boot. Vaquera — known for oversized silhouettes, punk romanticism and subversive New York fashion — applies its trademark exaggeration to the classic sneaker.
The result: a fashion boot that feels like a runway piece but wears like a Converse.
What makes this design stand out?
The XHi Slouch Wedge features:
- An ultra-high shaft with a soft, slouchy fit
- A hidden wedge platform built into the sole
- The original Chuck Taylor toe cap and foxing
- Oversized proportions characteristic of Vaquera
- A dramatic profile that fuses boot, heel and sneaker into one silhouette
This isn’t just a collab — it’s a reinterpretation. The shoe blurs category lines and brings avant-garde fashion energy into streetwear.
Why is this release significant for Converse and Vaquera?
This is one of the most experimental silhouettes Converse has released in years. For Converse, it signals a push into boundary-breaking fashion capsules — the same lane as Rick Owens, Feng Chen Wang and A-Cold-Wall.
For Vaquera, it introduces their runway aesthetic to a broader audience, translating their oversized, couture-inspired language into accessible footwear. And because the Slouch Wedge is a completely new shape, it stands out from typical collabs that only tweak colors or materials.
Is the Converse x Vaquera Slouch Wedge available now?
Yes — it’s officially out now.
Available on Converse.com in limited supply, with select apparel accompanying the release. Price point sits at $180, reflecting the complexity of the silhouette. Early sizes are expected to sell out due to both collector appeal and fashion interest.
How to style the XHi Slouch Wedge
Because it’s such a standout shoe, it pairs best with looks that lean into its drama:
- Oversized denim or wide-leg trousers
- Mini skirts or dresses to highlight the height
- Draped or layered streetwear fits
- Anything exaggerated, asymmetrical or textured (straight out of Vaquera’s playbook)
