We've broken it down with examples of popular models. Vulcanization refers to a heat-treatment of rubber to make it more abrasion-resistant. Vulcanized rubber is used in tires, bowling balls ...

Converse took the popular Chuck 70s ... The shoe comes in both high top and low top variants, with the same heavy vulcanized rubber foxing, metal eyelets and vents as the Chuck 70s.

it seems Converse’s timing is once again impeccable. The 2017 iteration of the One Star sits the classic suede upper on the ever-reliable vulcanized rubber sole, bringing the iconic ‘70s ...