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Converse Unisex CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR HI BASKETBALL SHOES

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Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars are not just a fashion statement. Back in the day, they were my choice of athletic footwear -- following in my father's footsteps -- while starting center on the high school basketball team. For a 6'2" white guy with a moderate vertical leaping ability, I didn't have to worry about losing any spring in my step, and I always led stats in rebounds and blocked shots against players wearing the then-ubiquitous Adidas, Puma and Converse "Dr. J" hi-tops. In all fairness, and as a disclaimer, 80% of the opposing team members were white guys, too.

Still, though I have absolutely no vertical leap left (hey. I graduated 24 years ago), I still wear these shoes, just because. Like one reviewer pointed out, they're a great conversation starter. Plus, they're as comfy as a second pair of feet.

At the turn of the 20th to the 21st century, it appeared that there'd be NO Chucks left at all: The Massachusetts factory was closing down, and Chucks appeared to be going the way of acid-wash jeans. Fortunately (or, unfortunately, if you're a member of the garment workers' union), Converse went through some reorganization and now makes these overseas, presumably in China.

Well, I'm boycotting the People's Republic of China, an anti-labor country that has helped more American CEOs bust unions than just about anyone else. Its own people are slave labor. Fortunately, I thought ahead, so when Converse was on the ropes, I went out to every shoe store around and bought up all the size 12 hi tops I could find. To be exact, 143 pairs -- a closet full. I've got 'em in white, optical white, green, red, basic black, navy blue, yellow, orange, you name it. Set me back $2700, but was worth every penny, knowing that American workers made them.

I AM THE IMELDA MARCOS OF CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL-STAR SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But, if you're a newcomer to them, or missed the boat, I won't hate ya for buying these for yourselves. They are so cool, I'll look the other way.

I have to look the other way myself: I buy the toddler sizes for my two wittle one. Aw!!!! :) At least I help keep American shoe store employees employed, if not factory workers.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Unbleached White I guess I should have read the "fine print"!
I was expecting a pair of American Made REAL CONVERSE Tennis Shoes! Instead, I got a POOR INDONESION Copy of a rubber sole
(NO cushion insole) with a CHEAP upper top! VERY DISPLEASED!!!
Size 11 and about 3 inches wide! Must fit a Long, Norrow Indonesion foot,Not what I expected from CONVERSE!

I gave these to my husband for a gift and he loves them. They are the perfect color and look of the " old school" shoe.

Converse still makes great sneakers even after all these years. It seems like nike eroded to a line of real cheap sneakers but converse quality has been very consistent. I use these for my pick up basketball games and they are fantastic.

They are holding up pretty well but I am kind of rough on them.

I love my shoes! It's hard to get them at a good deal. Amazon did amazing and I always count on them

A true American classic. Simple unchanged design. Simple basic canvas with rubber soles. When you put them on, it takes you back. If you didn't grow up wearing these, you might not get it. I am pleased I bought them.

I hadn't worn a pair of Chuck Taylor's for over 40 years and bought them for old times sake. Wow! They handle an orthotic very well and are surprisingly comfortable. They've become my shoe of choice and I wear them most of the time now. It's also great to be able to throw them in the wash with the clothes.

I saw these 'stars' on Amazon the other day and had to order them. I was immediately transported back to junior high in 1974. Levi's and Converse All Stars were the rage. I wore them while listening to Sweet Home Alabama and Black Water on the radio. $39.95 is a small price to pay to own a piece of history. I think they were $12.99 back in '74.

When I found out that they still made these shoes I had to buy them. I used to ware them as a teenager and love them in the summertime. Cool even on the hottest of days.