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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON CONVERSE & BASKETBALL
’80s nostalgia is all the rage. Get in on the action with Converse basketball shoes at Foot Locker! Basketball is where it all began, circa 1917. The first thing that springs to mind when thinking about Converse is the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star, but it’s a little-known fact that All Stars started out as basketball shoes. Chuck Taylor himself was a semi-professional basketball player, who travelled the United States holding basketball clinics to promote All Stars by teaching the fundamentals of the game at high schools, colleges, and gyms. Now it’s time to set the record straight on Converse All Star basketball shoes history.
CONVERSE BASKETBALL SHOES: A STORIED LEGACY
Of course, basketball aficionados already know that the Converse Weapon collection was the go-to shoe for the vast majority of NBA players in the ’80s. Decades before that, in the 1950s, the Chuck Taylor All Star was the standard basketball shoe for both amateurs and pros across America. By the 1960s, basketball Converse had captured roughly 75% of the basketball shoe market. After a brief dip in popularity, the brand regained prominence in the ’80s and ’90s, refocusing on casual, retro styling. Now Converse basketball shoes are back, for a rendezvous with the street-style synonymous with the brand today.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR CONVERSE BASKETBALL TRAINERS
Converse basketball trainers are back, baby! And they haven’t dragged their feet when it comes to getting some superstars on board for this trip down memory lane. To name a few, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson, and WNBA star Natasha Cloud have all signed deals with Converse recently. Alongside these collaborations, Converse is offering up a whole range of updated versions of the heritage designs like the Converse Weapon Cx. The collection features a reimagining of on-court classics from the 1980s Converse basketball shoe archives, decked out with all the tech you’d expect in a basketball trainer today. Inspired by nostalgia. Executed for performance.
CONVERSE: BEYOND RETRO COOL
Most people know Converse for their timeless retro cool. But there’s more on offer if you dig a little deeper. Taking the example of the new Converse basketball shoes, you’ll find plenty to get excited about — comfort, support, grip, alongside technical features like foam cushioning and lightweight materials. They’re some of the most appreciated on-court basketball shoes today. So, whether you’re shooting some hoops or simply stepping out on the street in style — Foot Locker has the perfect pair of Converse for you. Shop this high-performance collection, and tap into the roots of this sporting legacy, at Foot Locker today!