In this book; shoe enthusiast Hal Peterson takes an in-depth look at the history; significance; and magic of “Chucks.rdquo; Originally a rubber shoe company; Converse rolled out the canvas All Star in 1917; nicknamed “Chucksrdquo; for the basketball hall-of-famer; Charles “Chuckrdquo; Taylor; who was a lifelong promoter. The shoe quickly became a phenomenon that has lasted for nearly a century with a fanbase that has varied greatly. Though they have a simple; classic style; the many shoes photographed here make clear that true believers always find ways to individualize their favorite footwear; even though black was the only color available for almost fifty years.Peterson explores trends in everything from lace styles to color schemes and highlights Conversersquo;s feature that allows you to “design your own.rdquo; He also takes a look at the social importance of Chucks: appearing in sports; rock and roll; movies; and art; they are known as one of the most iconic examples of twentieth-century footwear design. What is it about this sneaker that makes it so culturally pervasive? With help from Converse-wearers; wersquo;ll find the answers.
#2360666 in eBooks 2005-05-03 2016-07-21File Name: B01IUJ3UMM
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