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Converse Weapon 86

Converse · Magic Johnson;Larry Bird (era) signature

Converse Weapon 86

Foam · 15.5 oz · 8 mm drop · High-cut · Standard width

Weapon 86 isn't on Amazon right now — see the Converse Weapon Mid (a modern reissue of the Weapon line) on Amazon

$192.00Price as of Nov 3, 2026, 14:42 UTC

Price band: mid (manufacturer MSRP). Live price varies — see Amazon.

Spec sheet

BrandConverse
ModelWeapon 86
SignatureMagic Johnson;Larry Bird (era)
Year2018
CushioningFoam
Drop8 mm
Weight15.5 oz
Cut heightHigh
TractionHerringbone
SurfaceIndoor
Best positionSG/SF
Best play styleAll-Around
Width fitStandard
Price bandmid

Build notes

The Weapon 86 retro isn't sold on Amazon US right now, so the buy button links the current Converse Weapon Mid reissue (Light Blue, with CX cushioning) instead. Magic + Bird era retro.

How the Weapon 86 compares

Computed from the listed specs of every collectable shoe in our database. Rankings use manufacturer or retailer-listed figures, not our own measurements.

At a listed 15.5 oz, the Weapon 86 is lighter than 22 of the other 34 collectable shoes in our database and heavier than 11 (1 other model lists the same weight). The average across all 35 collectable shoes is 15.5 oz, so it runs right on the average. For reference, the lightest is the Nike Kobe 4 Protro (12.4 oz) and the heaviest is the Nike Shox BB4 (17.8 oz).

Its 8 mm heel-to-toe drop is the lowest in this group, shared by 12 of 35 collectable shoes (the most common figure is 9 mm). Drops across the group only run from 8 to 9 mm, so drop is a smaller differentiator than weight or cut height.

It is one of 15 high-cut models among the 35 collectable shoes we track, and it sits in the mid price band (set from manufacturer MSRP), which 12 other models share.

Like 31 other collectable shoes, it is rated for indoor courts; 3 in the group carry an outdoor rating.

Closest alternatives on spec

These are the three collectable shoes whose weight, drop, cut height, price band, position and play-style classification sit nearest to this shoe's. Differences are relative to the Weapon 86.

  • Nike Air Zoom Flight 95 Retro — 0.5 oz heavier (16 oz); 9 mm drop vs 8 mm; also high-cut; Zoom Air cushioning; same mid price band.
  • Nike Air Penny 2 — 1 oz heavier (16.5 oz); 9 mm drop vs 8 mm; also high-cut; Air cushioning; same mid price band.
  • Air Jordan 11 Retro "Bred" — 0.4 oz heavier (15.9 oz); 9 mm drop vs 8 mm; also high-cut; Air Sole + Phylon cushioning; premium price band rather than mid.

Who the Weapon 86 suits

Going by its spec profile, we classify the Weapon 86 for shooting guards and small forwards with an all-around game. You can compare it against every shoe we file for that role in Best Basketball Shoes for Shooting Guards and Best Basketball Shoes for Small Forwards.

The high cut gives the most collar coverage around the ankle of the three cut heights, at the cost of some freedom of movement.

It is rated for indoor courts. If most of your games are on asphalt or concrete, the closest outdoor-rated collectable shoes on spec are the Air Jordan 1 Retro High "Bred" and Air Jordan 1 Retro High "Chicago". Width is listed as standard; if you need more toe-box room, see the wide-feet hub.

Collectable detail

  • Resale band (USD): 150-300
  • Scarcity tier: Limited Retro
  • Original retail (USD MSRP): $140
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