Converse started making tires and rubber-soled shoes out of Malden, Massachusetts in 1908. The tire business faded, but basketball buoyed the shoe trade. In 1918, Chuck Taylor joined the company; in 1935, Jack Purcell became a badminton champ while wearing his signature custom-designed Converse. Affordable and iconic, these sneakers have been worn by members of every subculture from rock 'n' rollers to jocks. Now in its second century, Converse is perhaps the most singularly American shoe to grace feet from the sandlot to the runway. But it doesn't stop there. The sportswear brand that was there from the beginning also offers a range of clothing and accessories with the same timeless vibe as their kicks.
When: 05 July 2012 - 08 July 2012
Open: 12:00AM - 12:00AM
Visit the sale online:
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Converse started making tires and rubber-soled shoes out of Malden, Massachusetts in 1908. The tire business faded, but basketball buoyed the shoe trade. In 1918, Chuck Taylor joined the company; in 1935, Jack Purcell became a badminton champ while wearing his signature custom-designed Converse. Affordable and iconic, these sneakers have been worn by members of every subculture from rock \'n\' rollers to jocks. Now in its second century, Converse is perhaps the most singularly American shoe to grace feet from the sandlot to the runway. But it doesn\'t stop there. The sportswear brand that was there from the beginning also offers a range of clothing and accessories with the same timeless vibe as their kicks.
Jul 5, 12:00AM
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Jul 8
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Category: Fashion sale
Listed: 5th July 2012