9 Facts about Converse All Star you probably did not know

1. 9 Facts about Converse All Star you probably did not know Everyone knows the story of how Charles Chuck Taylor contributions made Converse a worldwide phenomenon. But there are many more interesting facts that you might have missed. Here – •There was a time when Converse made around 500 versions of the Chuck Taylor. Yes 500! •In 1997 Converse produced 550 million All Stars. •This one is not really about Converse, but equally interesting: Chuck Taylor was the one who invented Stich-less Basketball. Let that sink, how much has he contributed to the game. •The company started in 1908 and made rainboot before entering the athletic shoes business. •By 1966 they had a whopping 80% of percentage of sneaker business in the US. •During WWII, US soldiers used to train in All Stars. Does a sneaker get more American than that? •The term ‘Chuck’ that has become synonym to the shoes originated in 1970s. •Converse All Stars were the first ever anti-skid basketball shoes ever! •Before the launch of Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top in the year 1962, all Converse shoes were high tops Now you know you more about the classic shoes that rule the world!