Bowery John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Tops

What better shoe to celebrate the heritage of John Varvatos' 315 Bowery store — which used to be a little place called CBGB — than the venerable Chuck Taylor? Bowery John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Tops ($250) are Bowery NYC-branded sneakers, featuring the classic Chuck Taylor silhouette and rubber outsole, while adding a black nappa leather upper with leather weave, rawhide laces, and pinstripe lining.

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