When did basketball players stop wearing Converses?

[heyhey]

Why and when did converse fall out of favors with basketball players. Back in the 60s all the NBA players wore it. And growing up I feel like in middle school every kid wore it then all the sudden at the high school and college level, all the players are wearing those fancy shoes. So why is Converse high tops no longer the basketball shoe of choice?

I still wear it when I ball.

[SALFORD-RED]

**** the Chucks, this is what Im talking about:

http://www.coatofarmsnyc.com/blizzog/wp-content/uploads/blizzogimages/2009/05/img_2746.jpg

[Grizz]

Since Nike shoes began blowing out the competition.

[heyhey]

Since Nike shoes began blowing out the competition.

Nikes don't have ankle insurance like this brah.

http://larryfire.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/converse_all-stars.jpg

[RainierBeachPoet]

http://larryfire.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/converse_all-stars.jpg

my first bb shoe was the orange chucks!!

[Kebab Stall]

I'm currently reading Maravich, Pete Maravich's biography and I read something about how, when he was playing, everyone was wearing Chucks, but he didn't like the feel of the sole on his feet, so he switched to an Adidas shoe. At the time he was one of only few players to wear this shoe, whilst everyone else was still wearing the Chucks.

[fiddy]

http://www.dwyanewadeuniverse.com/shoes/converse_wade_20_1.jpg
Im in love with these shoes. Still got one pair of them. I was thinking about buying another one cuz the one i have getting worn out. Very comfortable shoes.

[Kobe8]

My First Basketball shoe was converse when I was like 2-4 years old...

I cant still remember the design but I never knew the name of it.


p.s. where can I see the list of all the shoes in converse?

[hateraid]

The world of marketing my friend.
Nike has monopolized this industry. They even own the rights to Converse. Converse has been limited to a lifestyles line leaving more room for Nike to take over the basketball industry.

[bballer]

chucks don't give you any ankle support whatsoever.

[pete's montreux]

I'm currently reading Maravich, Pete Maravich's biography and I read something about how, when he was playing, everyone was wearing Chucks, but he didn't like the feel of the sole on his feet, so he switched to an Adidas shoe. At the time he was one of only few players to wear this shoe, whilst everyone else was still wearing the Chucks.

PM me when you're done and let me know what you thought of it.

[Kebab Stall]

PM me when you're done and let me know what you thought of it.
I will do. I'm absolutely loving it so far, such a great read. The stories are just amazing to read about.

[RainierBeachPoet]

I will do. I'm absolutely loving it so far, such a great read. The stories are just amazing to read about.

are you reading the bio "maravich" or "pistol"?

they were both good books

[heyhey]

I will do. I'm absolutely loving it so far, such a great read. The stories are just amazing to read about.

are the stories mostly basketball centric or more about his life?

Wow I didn't realize that Nike bought out Converse. Damn, I been notice the quality of chucks slipping lately. I hate nike products, they have such sh!ty business ethics.


I would never wear a pair of Jordans, rather go barefoot.

[SALFORD-RED]

I would never wear a pair of Jordans, rather go barefoot.

You dont like the quality of the product? Or other reasons, ie dont like MJ?

[heyhey]

You dont like the quality of the product? Or other reasons, ie dont like MJ?


DOn't like the way Nike abuses their workers in Honduras.:confusedshrug:

Also quality of Jordans have dropped alot for anyone who had them in the 90s would know. But nothing against MJ. He's my 2nd fave player of all time.

[Kebab Stall]

are you reading the bio "maravich" or "pistol"?

they were both good books
Maravich



are the stories mostly basketball centric or more about his life?
So far, they're intertwined and you get to hear about both. I've just finished reading about his LSU career and will start on his NBA career sometime this afternoon, when I have chance to read (F1 british gp is on and so is the world cup final).

[jbot]

The world of marketing my friend.
Nike has monopolized this industry. They even own the rights to Converse. Converse has been limited to a lifestyles line leaving more room for Nike to take over the basketball industry.
bingo.

also, i have much respect for all those old school players who wore those shitty Chucks all those years, game after game. they're like wearing cardboard strapped to your feet.

[pete's montreux]

Maravich



So far, they're intertwined and you get to hear about both. I've just finished reading about his LSU career and will start on his NBA career sometime this afternoon, when I have chance to read (F1 british gp is on and so is the world cup final).

As, so you're getting to that part.

[Kebab Stall]

As, so you're getting to that part.
I only read the first chapter of the NBA part of the book and it's interesting to see the treatment he got and the feelings his teammates had towards him.