Converse” has been in business for more than 110 years and is also known as the master of low-tech sneakers. The brand has continued to produce a variety of popular models, including the classic “ALL STAR” to this day. This time, the focus is on the “ALL STAR 100 CHUNK,” which was released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the All Star and incorporates a striking volume sole into the “ALL STAR 100. The All Star 100 Chunk with a modern update explains Converse’s deep history as well as the appeal of the All Star 100 Chunk!
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What is “Converse”?
Converse was founded in 1908 in Massachusetts, USA. The company initially developed shoes for local workers, but later manufactured the world’s first basketball shoes, giving birth to the “ALL STAR,” which is synonymous with Converse. Beginning with the timeless classic “ALL STAR,” the company has released a succession of products that have become standard sneaker items, including “Jack Purcell” and “One Star,” and as masters of the low-tech sneaker world, they are still loved by people all over the world. In recent years, the brand has also collaborated with many artists and brands, releasing 100 items of 100th anniversary models in 2008, as well as launching a new fashion-conscious line called “CONVERSE ADDICT. The brand’s momentum has not waned. Capturing the hearts of people of all ages, the brand has gained popularity as an indispensable sneaker in people’s wardrobes.
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The history of Converse, the world’s first basketball shoe
The history of “Converse” dates back to 1908, more than 110 years ago in the United States. Marquis M. Converse, who was running a rubber company in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, established the Converse Rubber Shoe Company, focusing on the region’s abundant snowfall and wetlands. The following year, he immediately began manufacturing rubber shoes that could work in the rain and snow. His prospects were spot on, and the high quality of his products won him overwhelming support. Two years later, the company had grown to employ over 350 people. However, demand for rubber shoes for work increased only in the winter when rain and snow increased, and sales slumped in the summer. At the suggestion of Dr. Naismith, a teacher at the YMCA, the company began manufacturing basketball shoes. After repeated trial and error, the world’s first sneaker dedicated to basketball was born in 1917. This was the “All Star,” a shoe synonymous with Converse.
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What is “ALL STAR” synonymous with Converse?
While many traditional standard models have undergone slight design changes since their manufacture, the All-Star’s design remains virtually unchanged today. The high-cut design, which was innovative at the time, was adopted to protect feet during basketball games. Charles H. Taylor, a star player at the time, fell in love with the All Star and began using it as soon as he joined the professional basketball league. After his retirement, he continued to share the benefits of the All-Star and gave many suggestions for shoe improvements, so his name was inscribed on the All-Star ankle patch in 1946 to honor his achievements. Today, he is commonly referred to as “Chuck Taylor,” and his relationship with the All-Star brand is so deep that he is now known as “Chuck Taylor. The low-tech design and variety of colors produced by the vulcanized manufacturing method make the All Star a fashionable and stylish footwear, and it continues to be supported as a standard sneaker.
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