Krik Hinrich has been wearing the Low top version of the Weapon EVO since last years playoffs, however we haven’t seen the Red/Black/White colorway that he wore against Miami the other day.  Don’t get your hopes up for this particular colorway of EVO low, just hope that Kirk wears them more often.

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Below is the press release from Converse and a picture of the White/Black/Red colorway of the Weapon. However, for more pictures and even videos you need to take your internet loving self over here.

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(Business Wire)--Converse today announced the launch of the Weapon Evo, an all-new, court-ready,basketball shoe evolved from the original Weapon, which was worn by superstarsduring the game's "Golden Age." The Weapon Evo will be branded with the iconicStar Chevron logo, which will now be the primary logo on all Converse basketballfootwear. 

"The Star Chevron logo represents a defining time in basketball history," saidGeoff Cottrill, Chief Marketing Officer. "This logo first appeared on footwearwhen players changed basketball by bringing their unique style to the sport.Converse still stands for that today and we celebrate those who create positivechange and challenge the status quo." 

The shoe's design is inspired from the original Weapon. It features an anklesupport Y-bar and the original "broken Herringbone" traction pattern that allowsincreased grip. The iconic Weapon toe and heel overlays, along with bold colorblockings, give the shoe a retro look for off-court appeal. 

The Weapon Evo also debuts Converse Balls Technology, an all-new cushioningsystem in the shoe's heel that provides excellent impact protection. The heel ofthe shoe has several polyurethane balls that rebound and push back whencompressed during play. The cushioning system creates unique, low profilesupport that reacts to the athlete's foot as it responds to the demands of thegame. The balls are enclosed in a clear TPU cage to provide stability andattractive visible technology. The Evo also features a perforated leather upperfor enhanced breathability, fit and feel and an additional lateral supportoverlay to help contain splay during hard cuts. 

The Weapon Evo brings Converse's independent attitude to players, both pro andpick-up - with Converse Balls Technology and a refreshed design that bringsConverse heritage to today's game. Converse introduced the Weapon Evo tomusicians this summer at the first-ever Band of Ballers tournament. Jim Jones,Asher Roth, Pac Div, Matt and Kim and others laced up the Weapon Evo and squaredoff on the court in gritty 3-on-3 contents where Jim Jones walked away achampion. Content from the event is posted online in webisodes on Converse.com. 

The Weapon Evo hit stores with two premium colorways that pay homage to theoriginal Weapon, worn by two of basketball's greatest on-court rivals. Thepremium colorways retail for MSRP $90 and are available now at select FinishLine stores, FinishLine.com and Converse.com. The Weapon Evo will continue toroll out in nine team colorways for MSRP $80 at nationwide sports specialtyretailers in September. Two additional in-line colorways roll out for MSRP $80at nationwide sports specialty retailers in October 2009. The Weapon Evo is alsoavailable on converse.com.