To commemorate its 100th birthday, Converse is releasing true-to-material reissues of their performance behemoth from yesteryear, the Pro Leather ’76. Forever enshrined in the annals of footwear history as Julius Erving’s signature ride, the shoe has withstood the test of time and remained popular in hoop and hip-hop circles. Cons’ celebration begins with […]

A few months ago, I mentioned Cons would be taking a more true-to-form approach with their upcoming retros. To be completely honest, I’m not huge on many of the refabricated gaudy collaborations of today, but take a look at these Pro Leathers. The outsole, upper quality and lacing all look like someone could’ve copped these […]

When the Golden Eagles of Marquette hit the floor tomorrow for their NCAA First Round battle against Kentucky, they’ll be rolling in the Converse Team Wade Signature ’08. Slated for an August 15th release, the Team Wade will be $90, and will be offered in a variety of colors for both adults and biddies (the […]

The Dime Magazine crew hit up the Converse NYC a few days ago, and came back with some enlightening news.

The Converse Fastbreak is coming back (albeit it in limited quantites this August! Bob, where you at! And below is a wall of new releases….I’d like to get a better look at the joints on the […]

Kentucky native James Martin loves Converse. Through e-mailing him and checking his online uber-source, The Converse Blog, it’s more than evident that Martin lives and breathes Cons. He explains modestly, “I could talk about Converse all day.” Recently, I got a chance to ask J-Mart about some of his favorite shoes, what he’d like […]

The Legend: Chuck TaylorImage thanks to Charlie’s Sneaker Pages
2008 marks the 100-year anniversary for Converse. Over the next few weeks, I hope to explore how the timeless brand has dominated, explored, and innovated within the athletic footwear industry since it jumped off in 1908.
When Marquis M. Converse opened the Converse Rubber Shoe Company, his factory […]