Converse Teams Up with Sanrio Characters for New ALL STAR Collection Featuring Pompompurin, Kuromi, and Hello Kitty

Published: August 10, 2026
Converse Teams Up with Sanrio Characters for New ALL STAR Collection Featuring Pompompurin, Kuromi, and Hello Kitty

Converse is releasing a new collaboration collection with Sanrio Characters. The lineup is based on the "ALL STAR," now updated with new specifications, and comes in special designs incorporating the motifs and colors of Kuromi, Hello Kitty, and Pompompurin, who marks his 30th debut anniversary in 2026. The collection also includes an original carton designed like a gift box decorated with a Hello Kitty ribbon.

The sneakers go on sale from August 21, 2026, at the CONVERSE OFFICIAL ONLINE SHOP and participating retailers.

ALL STAR HI / "POMPOMPURIN"

ALL STAR HI Pompompurin sneaker

ALL STAR HI Pompompurin sneaker detail

This ALL STAR features Pompompurin, who took first place in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking and celebrates his 30th debut anniversary in 2026. A yellow gingham check pattern that captures Pompompurin's warm, gentle atmosphere covers the upper, while an ankle patch and heel label incorporate his ears and beret, and an embroidered rear design decorates the heel strap—all symbolic motifs of the character. Pompompurin's face is also printed on the lining, completing the theme throughout.

Product name: ALL STAR HI / "POMPOMPURIN"

Price: ¥13,200 (tax included)

Sizes: 22.0 to 26.0cm

Color: Pompompurin

Materials: Upper – canvas; Outsole – rubber

Release date: August 21, 2026

ALL STAR OX / "KUROMI"

ALL STAR OX Kuromi sneaker

ALL STAR OX Kuromi sneaker detail

This ALL STAR features Kuromi. The upper is designed around Kuromi's imagery, with a tongue label and heel label depicting her face. Her trademark skull motif is embroidered on the outer side, and her face design also appears on the lining, weaving the character's world throughout the shoe.

Product name: ALL STAR OX / "KUROMI"

Price: ¥13,200 (tax included)

Sizes: 22.0 to 26.0cm

Color: Kuromi

Materials: Upper – canvas, synthetic; Outsole – rubber

Release date: August 21, 2026

ALL STAR OX / "HELLO KITTY"

ALL STAR OX Hello Kitty sneaker

ALL STAR OX Hello Kitty sneaker detail

This ALL STAR features Hello Kitty. The upper is covered in an all-over monochrome print of her face, which also appears on the heel label and lining. A satin ribbon is placed on the heel strap, expressing Hello Kitty's world throughout the design.

Product name: ALL STAR OX / "HELLO KITTY"

Price: ¥13,200 (tax included)

Sizes: 22.0 to 26.0cm

Color: Hello Kitty

Materials: Upper – canvas, synthetic; Outsole – rubber

Release date: August 21, 2026