396. America’s Foremost Name in Authentic Footwear: GENUINE CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL-STAR, 1967 Ads

CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL-STAR 1967

One of the most popular brands of athletic shoes from the 1960s, the Genuine  CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL-STAR took Philippines ports by storm, as it carried the heritage as “America’s Foremost Name in Authentic Footwear”. Charles Hollis Taylor (b. 24 Jun 1901/ d. 23 June1969) was an American basketball player and basketball shoe salesman/product marketer who is best known for his association with the Chuck Taylor All-Stars, which he helped to improve and promote.

The design of the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in the early 1920s. Styled for champions, CONVERSE rubber shoes are lightweight for great speed and comfort. 

They are understitched with web tape backstay for extra support. “Peg-top” upper gives support without binding the ankles. 

The shoes are equipped with protective toe guard, permanent set eyelets, and non-marking positive traction outsole.

 The first U.S. Olympic basketball team wore Chucks in 1936. At the height of their popularity,  CONVERSE CHUCK TAYOR ALL-STAR were endorsed by more coaches and worn by more players than any other athletic shoes. 

BRILLIANT MATCH, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, 1967

As for Chuck Taylor, he was inducted into the Sporting Goods Hall of Fame in 1958, and after his death, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

 SOURCES:

Wikipedia.com, Chuck Taylor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Taylor_(salesman)

History of Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars:  https://www.opumo.com/magazine/history-of-converse-chuck-taylor-allp-star/

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