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Canvas upper is lightweight and durable.
The timeless silhouette you know and love.
High profile for classic coverage.
Medial eyelets enhance airflow.
Classic All Star ankle patch.
Created in 1917, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker was the original basketball shoe. Its use has changed over the years, but it’s still perfect in its simplicity. With its timeless silhouette, vulcanized rubber sole and unmistakable ankle patch, the Chuck is ready for you to make it your own.
Soon basketball teams as well as American boys were wearing Converse “Chuck Taylor” All Stars. In the 1930s Chuck Taylor designed the white high top model for the 1936 Olympics, and the shoe with its patriotic red and blue trim became very popular along with all black canvas and leather models of the All Star. Today you can still buy either the bright optical white model or an off-white un-dyed model called unbleached or natural white.
After World War II, the classic black and white Chuck Taylor All Star High Top was introduced in 1949, a much more eye-catching shoe than the monochrome black models that had been produced up to that time. Basketball was now a major professional sport. Chuck Taylor All Stars were the shoe for professional, college, high school, and all serious players, and these distinctive black or white high tops were part of the look of each team.
In 1957 the low cut All Star was introduced and became popular as a more casual alternative to the high top. By this time Converse had an 80% share of the entire sneaker industry. Because of his tireless efforts promoting the sport, Taylor was called the “Ambassador to Basketball” and in 1968, Charles H. ‘Chuck’ Taylor was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, one year later he passed away.
Converse Sneakers - With Us for Over a Hundred Years
The Converse brand likely has the longest history among the brands we sell at Shooos. The company was founded before World War I. Converse sneakers feature the iconic star-shaped logo and are sold in every country around the world. Today, Converse shoes are considered a classic. Artists and young people are often seen wearing Chuck Taylor All Star models. If you want to be free and independent, lace up a pair of Converse sneakers!
Collaborations and Limited Edition Converse
At Shooos, you'll find all the classic models in basic colors, as well as a variety of seasonal models and exciting collaborations. Converse highly values collaborations with artists. For years, they have been releasing the Andy Warhol Collection to honor Andy Warhol. These sneakers feature iconic works of pop art, such as Campbell's soup cans, Marilyn Monroe, and other images. The collection was created in partnership with The Andy Warhol Foundation, with a portion of the shoe sales contributing to the foundation. To date, the foundation has distributed over 200 million dollars in grants and art support.
Other special editions of Converse include DC Comics, Pink Floyd, The Ramones, AC/DC, Metallica, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Green Day, Gorillaz, and more. In the future, you can look forward to some limited-edition Converse at Shooos. In addition to those, we also offer a wide range of Converse Leather, which are full leather Converse sneakers.
Apart from the limited editions, Converse consists of the following basic model lines: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, Converse One Star, Converse Chuck Taylor 70, Converse Pro Leather, Converse Star Player, as well as winter Converse and Converse Boots. All Converse model lines have their own unique features, incorporating various improvements and different designs compared to the classic canvas Converse. Models labeled CONS are focused on the skate segment. Converse mainly promotes its ambassadors, including Kenny Anderson, Anthony Pappalardo, Nick Trapasso, Sammy Baca, and others.
Men's/Women's Converse or Unisex?
Most Converse sneakers come in unisex sizes. When choosing women's Converse sneakers, it is explicitly indicated on the shoes, and the SKU number must start with 5. Skate models have slightly different numbering. Men's Converse sneakers, on the other hand, have SKU numbers starting with 16. However, this does not change the fact that men's and unisex sizes are essentially the same. All traditional, plain canvas Converse sneakers, marked with an M, are unisex. These are the basic Converse sneakers that everyone should have in their wardrobe.
Choose Traditional or Bold Converse Colors
White Converse sneakers are the biggest classic and bestseller. Black Converse sneakers are also highly popular. Other colors like red, blue, brown, and green are not as commonly seen, which makes them a unique choice for you.
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