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 […]

Julius doin’ his thing Above the Rim Image thanks to Sportsartifacts.com
With his Herculean afro and cheerful smile, Julius Erving and his 6’7 frame seemed larger than life. While MJ freaked the world with his masterful fadeaway in the ‘90s, it was “The Doctor” who initially administered the funk during the 1970s. You can ask New […]

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 […]