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He was a young basketball player at the time, and afterward he became a real salesman
as well. He didn't just advertise sneakers,
he lived in them and became the company's most famous ambassador. The dizzying success of Converse is attributed precisely
to Chuck Taylor and his skillful advertising campaign.
as well. He didn't just advertise sneakers,
he lived in them and became the company's most famous ambassador. The dizzying success of Converse is attributed precisely
to Chuck Taylor and his skillful advertising campaign.
He was a young basketball player at the time, and afterward he became a real salesman
as well. He didn't just advertise sneakers, he lived in them and became the company's most famous ambassador. The dizzying success
of Converse is attributed precisely to Chuck Taylor and his skillful advertising campaign.
as well. He didn't just advertise sneakers, he lived in them and became the company's most famous ambassador. The dizzying success
of Converse is attributed precisely to Chuck Taylor and his skillful advertising campaign.
He was a young basketball player at the time, and afterward he became a real salesman as well. He didn't just advertise sneakers, he lived in them and became the company's most famous ambassador. The dizzying success of Converse
is attributed precisely to Chuck Taylor and his skillful advertising campaign.
is attributed precisely to Chuck Taylor and his skillful advertising campaign.
It was founded in 1908. At that time, they produced rubber overshoes. And in 1917,
they produced the first rubber sneakers
for basketball players, which were called
Non-skids. It was these sneakers that were
the prototype for the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star model.
they produced the first rubber sneakers
for basketball players, which were called
Non-skids. It was these sneakers that were
the prototype for the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star model.
It was founded in 1908. At that time, they produced rubber overshoes. And in 1917, they produced the first rubber sneakers for basketball players, which were called Non-skids. It was these sneakers that were the prototype for the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star model.
Converse has been around for over 100 years
In 1921, Chuck Taylor joined the Converse company.
Chuck Taylor All Star Converse
The Converse Factory
Basketball player Chuck Taylor
Chuck Taylor in converse sneakers
The story
of Convers most iconic sneakers
of Convers most iconic sneakers
The story of Convers most iconic sneakers
sneakers are probably the most recognizable sneakers in the world. They've been worn by famous athletes, iconic stars, and the coolest kids
in your neighborhood.
in your neighborhood.
sneakers are probably the most recognizable sneakers
in the world. They've been worn by famous athletes, iconic stars, and the coolest kids in your neighborhood.
in the world. They've been worn by famous athletes, iconic stars, and the coolest kids in your neighborhood.
They were called Converse Chuck Taylor All Star OX (“oxfords”). This model became very popular not only in the circles of professional athletes, but also among the younger generation of rebellious youth.
They were called Converse Chuck Taylor All Star OX (“oxfords”). This model became very popular not only in the circles of professional athletes, but also among the younger generation of rebellious youth.
His advice helped to improve the design
of sneakers, and Chuck himself traveled
all over America with the advertising company Converse on his car Volkswagen Beetle. Soon the iconic model was named Chuck Taylor All Star in his honor. Since then, these sneakers have been gaining worldwide popularity.
of sneakers, and Chuck himself traveled
all over America with the advertising company Converse on his car Volkswagen Beetle. Soon the iconic model was named Chuck Taylor All Star in his honor. Since then, these sneakers have been gaining worldwide popularity.
His advice helped to improve the design
of sneakers, and Chuck himself traveled
all over America with the advertising company Converse on his car Volkswagen Beetle. Soon the iconic model was named Chuck Taylor All Star in his honor. Since then, these sneakers have been gaining worldwide popularity.
of sneakers, and Chuck himself traveled
all over America with the advertising company Converse on his car Volkswagen Beetle. Soon the iconic model was named Chuck Taylor All Star in his honor. Since then, these sneakers have been gaining worldwide popularity.
His advice helped to improve the design of sneakers, and Chuck himself traveled all over America with
the advertising company Converse on his car Volkswagen Beetle. Soon the iconic model was named Chuck Taylor All Star in his honor. Since then, these sneakers have been gaining worldwide popularity.
the advertising company Converse on his car Volkswagen Beetle. Soon the iconic model was named Chuck Taylor All Star in his honor. Since then, these sneakers have been gaining worldwide popularity.
He scored 100 points in one game. He wore those iconic sneakers Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. And his record is still unbroken.
He scored 100 points in one game. He wore those iconic sneakers Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. And his record is still unbroken.
Chuck Taylor helped perfect the iconic shoe.
In 1957, the company begins producing short sneakers
In 1962, basketball player Wilt Chamberlain set a record
Wilt Chamberlain in white converse
Wilt Chamberlain in black converse
Chuck Taylor in a basketball uniform
Chuck Taylor speaks to the basketball players
to the basketball players
Chuck Taylorspeaks
Chuck Taylor is traveling across
America with Converse sneakers
So who's been wearing Converse?
From the 50's to the 70's Chuck Taylor sneakers were a symbol of sports
They were favored by almost all professional basketball players. And then they hit the streets of cities. They were worn by actors, musicians, punks, skaters and other colorful personalities. Converse became an expression of style.
They were favored by almost all professional basketball players. And then they hit the streets of cities. They were worn by actors, musicians, punks, skaters and other colorful personalities. Converse became an expression of style.
The image of sneakers as the footwear of free youth was influenced by stars such as The Ramones and Kurt Cobain, David Bowie and Metallica.
To the masses: through the stars
Sid Vicious
Angus Young, AC/DC
Brian Jones
Band Ramones
Mick Jagger
David Bowie
Band Blondie
Converse sneakers are becoming a part of style
Thanks in part to the stars, many people have become aware of the Converse. These sneakers were worn by rockers, punks, skaters and justs tylish guys. No one cared about the basketball past, people began to see in shoes not only functionality, but also an opportunity for self-expression.
Thanks in part to the stars, many people have become aware of the Converse. These sneakers were worn by rockers, punks, skaters and just stylish guys. No one cared about
the basketball past, people began to see in shoes not only functionality, but also an opportunity for self-expression.
the basketball past, people began to see in shoes not only functionality, but also an opportunity for self-expression.
Band Nirvana
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead’s
James Dean
Kurt Cobain
Roger Waters, Pink Floyd
After a meteoric rise,
the Converse company
began to give up
it is position
the Converse company
began to give up
it is position
Converse have become
the most popular sneakers.
the most popular sneakers.
In the 70s, adidas and Nike enter the basketball shoe market and begin to supplant Converse.
By the end of the 80s, sneakers became rare
on the court, but increasingly appear
on the streets.
By the end of the 80s, sneakers became rare
on the court, but increasingly appear
on the streets.
In the 70s, adidas and Nike enter
the basketball shoe market and begin to supplant Converse. By the end of the 80s, sneakers became rare on the court, but increasingly appear on the streets.
the basketball shoe market and begin to supplant Converse. By the end of the 80s, sneakers became rare on the court, but increasingly appear on the streets.
In the 70s, adidas and Nike enter the basketball shoe market and begin to supplant Converse. By the end of the 80s, sneakers became rare on the court, but increasingly appear
on the streets.
on the streets.
By the 80th anniversary of Converse All Star sneakers, the company has sold 600 million pairs. For you to understand, this is when every tenth person on Earth has at least one pair of Converse sneakers in their closet.
Converse became worn everywhere
Converse basketball sneaker advertisements
Converse basketball sneaker commercial
in newspapers and magaziness
Converse has brought it is sneakers back into the spotlight
The Converse are playing new colours.
In 1966, Converse began to make multicolored models for NBA teams, so that the shoes were in the color of clothes. However, such shoes unexpectedly appealed to young people far from sports and became very popular.
In 1966, Converse began to make multicolored models for NBA teams, so that the shoes were in the color of clothes. However, such shoes unexpectedly appealed to young people far from sports and became very popular.
In 1966, Converse began to make multicolored models
for NBA teams, so that the shoes were in the color of clothes. However, such shoes unexpectedly appealed to young people far from sports and became very popular.
for NBA teams, so that the shoes were in the color of clothes. However, such shoes unexpectedly appealed to young people far from sports and became very popular.
Fans of Converse sneakers warmly welcomed the coloured models. They
were bought up at lightning speed, and very soon the shoes of street style fans played with bright colours. Now sneakers could reflect the mood or be selected for a certain image.
were bought up at lightning speed, and very soon the shoes of street style fans played with bright colours. Now sneakers could reflect the mood or be selected for a certain image.
Fans of Converse sneakers warmly welcomed
the coloured models. They were bought up at lightning speed, and very soon the shoes of street style fans played with bright colours. Now sneakers could reflect the mood or be selected for a certain image.
the coloured models. They were bought up at lightning speed, and very soon the shoes of street style fans played with bright colours. Now sneakers could reflect the mood or be selected for a certain image.
Pink
Pistachio
Yellow
Lavender
Graphite
Orange
Purple
Green
Gray
Blue
The second life
of an iconic sneaker
of an iconic sneaker
Converse has changed ownership, but not style
The second life of a cool Converse sneaker.
However, Converse cannot withstand competition from other brands and begins to give up its position. In 2003, Nike bought out the Converse company.
However, Converse cannot withstand competition from other brands and begins to give up its position. In 2003, Nike bought out the Converse company.
However, Converse cannot withstand competition
from other brands and begins to give up its position. In 2003, Nike bought out the Converse company.
from other brands and begins to give up its position. In 2003, Nike bought out the Converse company.
This helped the cult sneakers to take their place in the modern market.
The era of collaborations begins. Converse begins to release collections with high fashion houses and musicians, street brands and artists.
The era of collaborations begins. Converse begins to release collections with high fashion houses and musicians, street brands and artists.
This helped the cult sneakers to take their place in the modern market. The era
of collaborations begins. Converse
begins to release collections with high fashion houses and musicians, street
brands and artists.
of collaborations begins. Converse
begins to release collections with high fashion houses and musicians, street
brands and artists.
This helped the cult sneakers to take their place in the modern market. The era of collaborations begins. Converse begins
to release collections with high fashion houses and musicians, street brands and artists.
to release collections with high fashion houses and musicians, street brands and artists.
Converse Collaboration
with Millie Bobi Brown
Converse Collaboration
with JW Anderson
Oksana Apostol
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Someone buys a pair of Converse All Stars every 43 seconds!
Someone buys a pair of Converse All Stars every 43 seconds!
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