Aug 27, 2022 · In 1949, the NBA was born. Almost every player was wearing Converse when the league started. By 1955, Chucks were the number one basketball shoe in the country. …

Converse begins selling their high top athletic shoes specifically as basketball footwear, called Non-Skids, with the model closely resembling what we’d recognise today as Converse High …

Jan 5, 2024 · Almost every player was wearing Converse when the league started. By 1955, Chucks were the number one basketball shoe in the country. Next to the Chuck Taylor, the …

Mar 14, 2024 · Discover the history behind the Converse sneakers, from catering to basketball players to becoming a pop culture phenomenon.

Oct 31, 2023 · The 70s was a revolutionary time for basketball shoes with Converse releasing a new shoe, the Converse Pro Leather, which as stated in the name, replaced the canvas in the …

Oct 31, 2021 · These basketball shoes were the first full blooded basketball shoes ever. The first Converse All Stars were not always as colourful as what they are today. In the 1960’s, …

Back in 1917, Converse launched the All Star, the first shoe made specifically for basketball. It was called “non-skid” because of its rubber sole that gave players better grip on the court. The …

Aug 6, 2019 · By 1960, Converse had a virtual monopoly on the basketball shoe market; 70-80% of the athletic shoe industry was captured by Converse, specifically with the Chuck Taylor All …

Sep 21, 2021 · In 1976, Converse introduced the world of basketball to the All Star Professional Basketball Shoe (which would later be referred to as the Pro Leather). This sneaker was the …

The “Chuck Taylor” All Star basketball shoe was born! The first white model was introduced at the 1936 Olympics, a predecessor to today's optical white high top. Soon basketball teams as well …