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Part 1 of a 2-part past of Converse athletic shoes.
Part 1 of a 2-part past of Converse athletic shoes.
I remember as a teenager making the drive into Buffalo with the sole purpose of buying pairs of Chucks which were the shoe of choice in my day. I think I shelled out about $19 for a pair. They are about $60 now. The simple style has never really changed in contrast to the stylish look of today's athletic shoes.
The All Stars were first introduced by Converse way back in 1917 but didn't become popular until Chuck Taylor began wearing them. He was so impressed with the design that he became the shoe's leading salesman. After proposing a few changes to the shoe, the shoe got its current name and Chuck Taylor's signature on its ankle patch. It was really the first athletic shoe worn outside the gym.
Until 1966 they were only available in black or white. After that a number of colours were added as well as a low top version. Converse was bought by Nike but the shoe was continued. The Chucks just haven't been the same since Nike took over.

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