Quick Facts
- The Converse Shai 001 Clean Slate is a triple-white refresh on SGA’s first shoe, representing a fresh start and renewed focus in the new year
- Keeping up with monochrome tradition from the Shai 001s early drops, the Clean Slate is devoid of any color, with crisp white panels covering every inch of the zipper-front basketball shoe like a fresh coat of powder on a ski slope
- The Converse Shai 001 Clean Slate will be released January 2, 2026
There’s no business like snow business, no business I know.
After starting the season with a ring ceremony and one of the best opening runs in NBA history, the OKC Thunder flew a little too high and fell back to earth over the past couple of weeks, losing to Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs three times in 12 days. December is almost over, though, and Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ready to start fresh for the new year, starting with his signature sneaker.
The Converse Shai 001 Clean Slate is a triple-white refresh on SGA’s first shoe, representing a fresh start and renewed focus in the new year. Keeping up with monochrome tradition from the Shai 001s early drops, the Clean Slate is devoid of any color, with crisp white panels covering every inch of the zipper-front basketball shoe like a fresh coat of powder on a ski slope.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
