The Art of the Con: Converse All Stars

As far as I am concerned, the only thing the Punkers, Hippies and Fashionistas have agreed upon is the since the dawn of time is the timeless classic known as the Converse All Star.

A little unverified research tells me that this baby was introduced to the masses back in 1917!


That's just crazy - also known as the Converse Chuck or the Chuck Taylor this has to be the most imitated (but as cliche as it sounds) but never duplicated single piece of footwear on the planet.

In the late 70's I was conviced they only came in baby blue.

Now available in more colors than the rainbow and more patterns than you would find in the Artist Formally Known as Prince's closet ... and even a design your own version directly from converse!

I do remember an almost military style availabl exclusively a LLBean 10 years ago or so that I really wanted ... wonder where those babies wound up?

The original has also been revamped as of late by designer John Varvatos to go beyond the canvas original. (seen here, right)

High Top, Low Top, Slip On ... whatever! Get some.

Either way, here's to another hundred or so years on top of the shoe pile.

Thanks Converse!