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Posted 05 Apr 2026
Late last year Hawkes Bay local and Converse New Zealand rider, Quest Kara, made a trip up to Auckland for the weekend to test out the latest offering from Converse CONS – the Louie Lopez Pro Model shoe.
Quest Kara puts the new L.Lopez shoe through its paces while in Auckland
Features:
• Retro tennis style, designed specifically for skateboarding by Louie Lopez
• Premium rubber-backed suede upper for maximum durability
• Durable laces
• Dual Density OrthoLite with Nike Zoom Air technology for impact protection
• Available in Black or White
The Converse CONS Louie Lopez is NZ$150 (RRP). Available at: Boardertown, Empire Skate, Trainers SB, Cheapskates Wellington, Cheapskates Nelson, Fusion Wellington, Pavement Dunedin, Urban Edge Taupo, Backdoor Surf and converse.com.au
Filmed by Connor Hill and Sam Crabtree.
Photography by Connor Hill