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Sneakerheads and fans of Dragon Ball Z will want to mark July 23 on their calendars, as Converse has revealed a new sneaker and apparel collection inspired by the beloved series. Three decades after its final episode aired, Dragon Ball Z reveals one of the most lauded shonen series of all time, with legions of fans around the world. Now, those wanting to quite literally step into their favorite character's shoes will be able to do so when this new collection goes live.
Converse is well known for its footwear, apparel, and accessories, and the company has collaborated with several popular IPs in the past, including Naruto Shippuden, Pokemon, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Sanrio. This time around, the Boston-based company is tapping into one of the most influential global anime fandoms, and customers will be able to represent their favorite good guy or villain from Dragon Ball Z when sales begin this week. Excitement online is at a fever pitch, with many fans content to see this new collection drop 30 years after the series' finale initially aired on Japanese television.
Dragon Ball Z Converse Collection Reveals Themed Kicks and Apparel Available July 23
The Dragon Ball Z x Converse Collection will be released in North America and China on July 23, 2026, with a global release following on August 11, 2026, via the official Converse online store and select retailers. Fans will be able to snag several unique pairs of Chuck Taylor All Stars honoring Goku, Frieza, Vegeta, and Cell for $80.00 a piece, while the Majin Buu and Fusion sneakers are only available in kids sizes, retailing for $55.00 each. A premium pair of Chuck 70s inspired by Shenron is the main focus of the collection, with each pair priced at $100. Additionally, a selection of apparel featuring the Dragon Ball and Converse logos will also be available for purchase.
Dragon Ball has transformed from a simple martial arts adventure series into a formidable media franchise, with its total estimated revenue in the realm of $10.7 billion at the time of writing. Merchandise has played a massive role in Akira Toriyama's magnum opus becoming such a cash cow, with the series inspiring everything from trading card games and action figures to countless video games. This month, the popular Japanese discount chain Thank You Mart launched a line of Dragon Ball Z-inspired merch, with everything available for ￥390 (around $2.50).
Dragon Ball Z reached its conclusion in 1996, but plenty of new anime releases have followed, including the recut and remastered version of the series, Dragon Ball Z Kai. Dragon Ball Super, a midquel of the series, will see a new release in 2026, with fans eagerly awaiting Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a remaster of the Battle of Gods Arc. That isn't the only thing on the roster, as Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, a direct sequel to the Universe Survival Arc, will also be released in the near future, with many fans predicting a late 2027 or early 2028 premiere.
Fans preferring to step into the action themselves have plenty to look forward to on the video game front as well, with Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 confirmed to be launching in 2027. In the meantime, the Super Limit Breaking NEO update will be added to Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero this summer, adding over 30 new characters, a fresh game mode, five new stages, and plenty of additional content for dedicated players to enjoy.
