Women's Footwear in America

The Converse Rubber Shoe Company was founded in 1908. In 1917 they created a shoe called the All Star and in 1921, basketball player Charles “Chuck” Taylor joined a basketball team sponsored by Converse — The Converse All Stars. Taylor became a salesman for the company and made improvements to the shoe.

  These days Converse appears to be a style choice.

…and Nike dominates the neighborhood basketball courts.

Ironic.

Photo: Arthur Rothstein, Sept. 1935

Sneakers: Where Can’t They Go? – New York Times

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