CONVERSE — BASKETBALL HERITAGE REISSUE
LOT · A04397C Vintage White / Ash Stone · Brand New, Boxed
The court classic that defined an era, returned in a quiet two-tone palette built for everyday wear.
The Converse Weapon first landed in 1986 as the brand’s flagship basketball silhouette — the shoe worn by Larry Bird during his legendary Celtics years and by a young Magic Johnson in the final stretch of his college career. Its padded collar, reinforced ankle strap, and grippy outsole made it a serious performer on the hardwood, while its unmistakable profile made it a cultural marker off it. This reissue honors that lineage with the same structural bones: the sculpted mid-cut collar, the bold Y-bar overlay at the heel, and the sturdy rubber cupsole that gave the original its grounded, stable feel.
This particular colorway — Vintage White with Ash Stone accents — strips the Weapon down to its most versatile expression. The upper is a soft, slightly off-white leather that reads as cream in natural light, while the Ash Stone hits on the heel tab, the tongue label, and the subtle piping along the midsole give it a muted, contemporary finish. It’s a shoe that pairs as easily with raw denim and a chore coat as it does with tailored trousers and a knit polo. The leather is smooth and supple from the first wear, and the padded interior keeps the foot cradled without feeling bulky. This is the Weapon for the person who appreciates basketball history but wants a shoe that lives comfortably in the present.
✓ Brand new, never worn — laces, inserts and tissue exactly as issued
✓ Ships in the original box, matching A04397C end label
✓ Exact style code as pictured — nothing swapped
✓ Double-boxed — no tape or label ever touches the shoe box
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| BRAND | CONVERSE |
| MODEL | Weapon Mid |
| STYLE CODE | A04397C |
| COLORWAY | Vintage White / Ash Stone |
| CONDITION | Brand new, boxed |
The Weapon Mid fits true to size for most. If you’re between sizes, consider sizing up half a step for a touch more room in the toe — and always check the size chart before ordering.
Dispatched within 3 business days, tracking provided.
Is this pair brand new?
Yes — never worn, never tried on, ships in the original box.
How fast do you ship?
Your order leaves my hands within 3 business days of payment clearing, with tracking sent to you the moment the carrier scans the label.