Not many would expect a 50s basketball sneaker to become one of the most popular casual shoes, but that is exactly what Converse evolved into. Converse has been a staple in our wardrobes for over 60 years. All-Stars were released in 1917 primarily as a basketball shoe and slowly became the most common sneaker on the court by the 1960s. The first and only colorway released initially consisted of a dull brown body with black trimming, but as converse transformed into a casual tennis shoe, different color variations became available.
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