SGA’s Shai 001 Lace Up Caps Off His Converse Signature Line

UPDATE 7/24/26: After SGA was spotted wearing several laced pairs of his Converse Shai 001 this year, the models have finally been added to Nike’s release calendar, coming in August 14th in “Berry” and September 3rd in “Cheetah”. These releases are coming after SGA & Nike announced his switch from Converse to the Swoosh, likely […] The post SGA’s Shai 001 Lace Up Caps Off His Converse Signature Line appeared first on JustFreshKicks.

UPDATE 7/24/26: After SGA was spotted wearing several laced pairs of his Converse Shai 001 this year, the models have finally been added to Nike’s release calendar, coming in August 14th in “Berry” and September 3rd in “Cheetah”. These releases are coming after SGA & Nike announced his switch from Converse to the Swoosh, likely meaning these are some of the last, if not final, releases of the 001 before we see a Nike signature shoe in the future. Release links and more official photos are below.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s debut signature shoe from Converse launched last Fall. The Shai 001 featured monochrome colors and a zippered closure. Now, SGA has been seen rocking more colorful, zipper-less versions of the silhouette.

The Shai 001 is Converse’s first signature sneaker for an NBA player in some time. The silhouette, designed for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, was first shown during the 2025 All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, before the model made its debut on shelves in September. Talking about the design ethos way back in February ’25, SGA stated he wanted to go for a high-fashion look, and the initial styles of the 001 seemed to nail that. All of the releases available today come in simple, monochrome color schemes, down to a color-matched zipper tape on the tongues.

However, SGA has been spotted out and about recently wearing a much bolder take on the Shai 001. The Thunder guard has been photographed wearing two new styles of his signature shoe that remove the zippered shroud covering the lacing system, embracing a more traditional basketball sneaker look. Additionally, the two styles finally introduce some color blocking to the 001, with one pair colored in yellow, green, and blue tones with a cheetah print accent, and the other in shades of pink. Personally, the zipper-less look is a better style for the 001’s shape, and we hope to see Converse release some of these modified pairs to the public soon.

CONVERSE SHAI 001 LACE-UP RELEASE INFORMATION

Several months after their debut on SGA’s feet, we finally have release information for his Converse Shai 001 Lace-Up styles. The “Berry” pink pair will release first on August 14th, followed by the “Cheetah” edition on September 3rd. These are expected to be his final releases with Converse, after the announcement of his switch to Nike. Pairs will be available through the SNKRS app and select retailers for $120.

Converse Shai 001 Lace-Up
Color: Berry
Style Code: A24323C-507
Release Date: August 14th, 2026 (SNKRS)
Price: $120

Converse Shai 001 Lace-Up
Color: Berry
Style Code: A24961C-251
Release Date: September 3rd, 2026 (SNKRS)
Price: $120

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