Converse Chuck Taylors: The Fascinating History Behind One of Today's Most Iconic Sneakers

Take a look at how one of history's most enduring sneakers was created by a basketball shoe salesman named Charles Hollis "Chuck" Taylor. Hosted and produced by Joe Amio, The Drop: Classic is a series that recaps the origins of the world's most influential sneakers.

[@matrox]

2:45 Not true....Chuck Taylors were a casual worn shoe outside the gym since at least the 50s. The 1960s the most popular sneaker was chucks. The lesser expensive sneakers for younger kids were PF Flyers or US Keds. I wore them all. PFF and USK were only $3 or 4 back in the early mid 60s. Chucks were twice as much so I did a lot of begging to get my first pair at twice the cost. Once I got Chucks it was the only sneaker I purchased from then on. Plus they are just a nice looking classic sneaker.

[@kennybegeske8824]

The Sandlot Glory Road Hoosiers

[@alexthelizardking]

Awesome series. I hope you continue this.

[@kennybegeske8824]

Tinley Park needs to make a Converse outlet store full of Converse Shoes and T-shirts

[@traviscohenno1043]

Solid vid, a lot of work was put into this ❤

[@sophiesteaching5904]

I just got my first pair Converse shoes with a friend's recommendation.They are quite comfortable and indeed get good grasp at the bottom of the shoes, so I am going to wear it while playing basketballs.

[@kennybegeske8824]

Shoe Carvials needs red black Converse high top display

[@cr8t1v3marketing]

Thank you that felt sooo good❤

[@irvinelawrence2733]

Went from classic red Chucks to red and white Weapons with rwd and white laces to plain canvas All Star loafers (domestic is what we call that colour and the pair had no laces)...
I am rocking a pair of Joe Cools now and have NY Yankees PinStripes among my collection...😂

[@draklord18283]

Bought my first pair at 29 years old a few days ago, couldn't afford them as a kid.

[@Bobs-yer-uncle]

I'm 45 and have owned a pair of these in one form or another my entire life 😊

[@matrox]

I got my first pair of Chucks around 67' or 68' still in elementary school, they were about $7 or 8 a pair. I still have a pair now from the early mid 80s when they were still made in USA by the original Converse co. before Nike bought them and moved to China. I refuse to buy Chinese Chucks.

[@robertwalker7979]

Don't sell those shoes & nobody wears them. They should be worth some money if they're in good condition. Just saw one from the 70s sell for $3,500..

[@matrox]

@@robertwalker7979 Where?

[@zigman3105]

Goldtend by Wilt

[@Phunker1]

All I wear for 30 years :)

[@NobleRobbyRav]

I should have invested in these as a kid 😑

[@GrandeMondeTV]

The real chuck taylor was a black dude from LA who was a BLOOD gang member that is why that 5 pointed star is on them and they mostly came in RED

[@zigman3105]

Boy sit down