The Converse Run Star Hike Hi Animalier brings animal print patterning to Converse’s chunky hiking-inspired silhouette. This is the high-top version of the Run Star Hike line, which pairs a retro hiking boot aesthetic with modern Converse construction. The Animalier colorway features an animal print treatment across the canvas upper, giving the shoe a distinctive look that stands apart from the typical solid color Run Star Hike releases.
The Run Star Hike Hi sits on Converse’s characteristic thick rubber midsole with that exaggerated platform sole the line is known for. The upper blends canvas with other textile materials, and the construction includes reinforced overlays typical of the hiking-boot influence that defines this particular silhouette. At the ankle, you get that padded collar common to high-top Converse builds. The shoe also includes the rubber toe cap and side stripes that are core to the Run Star Hike identity.
As a Converse lifestyle shoe rather than a performance model, fit runs true to standard Converse sizing. The $80 retail price puts it in line with other Run Star Hike Hi releases. The Animalier colorway offers something different if you already have several Run Star Hikes in solid colorways and want to add pattern to the rotation. The animal print gives it more visual presence than a basic canvas version while still maintaining the shoe’s core chunky aesthetic.